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Icelandic Mosaic (Le Laperouse)

Icelandic Mosaic (Le Laperouse)

From $6,220 AUD

Description

Discover Iceland and the Arctic Circle with us, and follow in the footsteps of the Vikings with this brand new cruise.

For 8 days, Le Lapérouse, one of the most recent additions to our fleet, will take you to extreme lands, a paradise for birdlife.

Iceland is the starting point of this adventure and will captivate you with its breathtaking scenery. Glaciers, lava fields, geysers and steam baths – this is undoubtedly the place of all the superlatives.

Trip Name
Icelandic Mosaic (Le Laperouse)
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Length: 127 metres Passenger Capacity: 92 cabins Built: 2017/2018 Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel. RESTAURANTS As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will naturally have pride of place aboard this new ship. Through its two restaurants, Le Lapérouse will invite you on a journey to elegance and epicureanism. In a relaxed atmosphere, a first dining area located on Deck 3 and able to seat 70 will serve grilled meats daily, along with a variety of salads and desserts. To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at your disposal. Our discreet and attentive crew will provide table service for hot meals. PUBLIC AREAS Like Le Boréal and its sisterships, Le Lapérouse has many common areas that are designed and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the intimacy of each passenger. A 140 m² reception area includes: A reception/concierge desk, An excursions desk, The ship’s administrative services, The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and various accessories, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides: Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship, Easier Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions, Easier access to the sea for swimming and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding. A pool deck offering: A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system, A pleasant solarium, An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas. A 200 m² main lounge which can accommodate all of our passengers to share convivial moments and to host activities organised during the day or evening. Lastly, a theatre that seats 188, equipped with: The latest sound and lighting technology, A LED wall as the stage backdrop, for the projection of high-resolution images and videos.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - REYKJAVIK - HAFNARFJORDUR
This attractive harbour city is located just a few kilometres from the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik Arriving by sea, youメll see fishing boats moored in Hafnarfjörðurメs baysᅠ and volcanic rocks; ᅠHafnarfjörður is built on an ancient field of lava flow. In the town centre, basalt rocks point you in the direction of the historic houses of Sivertsen and Siggubær : their interiors and period furniture bring old Iceland back to life before your very eyes. Not far from here is a spectacular coastal walk and warm geothermal pools.
Day 2 - Day 2 - ISAFJORDUR - HOFN & SAILING OFF THE ARCTIC POLAR CIRCLE
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Day 3 - Day 3 - SAILING AROUND GRIMSEY & GRIMSEY ISLAND
Grimsey is the northernmost island of Iceland surging from the Arctic ocean, with the Arctic circle running through the island. Its contrasted contours are surprising. From Grímseyjarhreppur, the island’s only town located on the west coast, then heading due south, you can take in the beauty of the hillsides, lushly carpeted with moss and grass. On the rest of the coastline, imposing basalt cliffs inhabited by sea birds stand proud.
Day 4 - Day 4 - AKUREYRI
The elegant city of Akureyri is located very close to the Arctic circle, tucked away in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It displays a stunning palette of colours: blue waters in the harbour, bronze mountain ash on the squares and brightly-coloured houses in the historical centre. As you walk along the cobbled streets, you’ll come across rows of terraces with wooden furniture, where you can sit and try some scrumptious cream donuts with a cup of coffee. A vast stairway cut into the hillside leads you up to the emblematic feature of the town, namely the Akureyrarkirkja church. You’ll be amazed by the very beautiful botanical garden made possible by a microclimate.
Day 5 - Day 5 - SEYDISFJORDUR
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Day 6 - Day 6 - HEIMAEY
This land seated off the southern coast of Iceland is the largest of the Vestmann islands, and is the only inhabited island in the archipelago. The steep Edfell volcanoes and the green prairies of Herjólfsdalur offer rich contrast of nature. On the Stórhöfði road, look out over grey sand beaches and cliffs carved out by the Arctic ocean. From here, you can also see the bronze landscapes of the mountaintops. You could visit Eldheimar, an ultra-modern and interactive museum which traces the volcanic eruption has experienced Heimaey in 1973.
Day 7 - Days 7 & 8 - REYKJAVIK - HAFNARFJORDUR
Disembarkation
Day 8 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$19,640Owner's Suite
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$17,390Prestige Suite Deck 5
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$12,690Deluxe Suite Deck 6
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$12,690Deluxe Suite Deck 5
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$12,690Deluxe Suite Deck 3
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$8,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$8,530Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$8,100Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$7,200Deluxe Stateroom
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$21,170Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$21,170Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$19,200Privilege Suite Deck 6
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$19,200Privilege Suite Deck 5
19-06-201826-06-2018AUD$18,260Prestige Suite Deck 6
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$19,640Owner's Suite
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$7,020Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$6,220Deluxe Stateroom
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$18,690Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$18,690Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$16,940Privilege Suite Deck 6
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$16,940Privilege Suite Deck 5
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$16,100Prestige Suite Deck 6
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$15,320Prestige Suite Deck 5
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$11,130Deluxe Suite Deck 6
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$11,130Deluxe Suite Deck 5
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$11,130Deluxe Suite Deck 3
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$7,800Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
26-06-201803-07-2018AUD$7,400Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

Inclusions

    • Discover Reykjavik
    • the most northerly capital in the world, lying slightly above the 64th parallel. Houses with colourful roofs line its streets and this, coupled with the many ducks in its lake, produces a picture postcard setting. It boasts real cultural riches, particularly in contemporary art, notably with the Reykjavik Art Museum.
    • Reach the Arctic Circle, as well as the small and remote island of Grimsey. Here it is the kingdom of birds such as guillemots and puffins. Its volcanic rock forms splendid basaltic columns in certain areas. You will also call at Seydisfjordur, one of the most picturesque ports in the country and the gateway to a 1250 hectare nature reserve that is home to a multitude of birds.
    • Discover Heimaey. The only inhabited island in the Westmann Islands, fishing is the main source of income in this exceptional site. You can admire its volcanoes and its almost-desert like landscapes.

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