Alumni Travel Program: Circumnavigation of Iceland

From glaciers capping volcanoes to Viking ruins coexisting with geothermal baths and geysers, the natural wonders of Iceland are revealed on this eight-night cruise, round-trip from Reykjavík, aboard the deluxe World Traveller—a small ship able to glide into ports inaccessible to larger vessels and to alter course as ethereal waterways, rugged fjords, and magisterial glaciers unfold before you.

Explore cosmopolitan Reykjavík on a city tour that includes visits to the National Museum of Iceland and Hallgrímskirkja Church. Cruise into Siglufjörður to visit its Herring Era Museum, which recreates the history of fish salting during the early 20th century. Savor the breathtaking scenery of Lake Mývatn and see the “dark castle” lava formation of Dimmuborgir. Cross the Arctic Circle as you near the coast of UNESCO-designated Surtsey, one of Earth’s youngest islands. Immerse yourself in Iceland’s primal landscapes at the best time of year, when the midnight sun of the summer solstice melds into lingering twilight.

Cost: from $7,199 per person plus air.
Early booking savings of $1,000 are available when you book by 10/02/24 and pay in full at time of booking. If you pay only your deposit by early booking date, you still save $500 per person.

Program Dates: June 25 to July 3, 2025.

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Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart home city
Day 2: Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark World Traveller
Day 3: Vigur Island / Ísafjörður
Day 4: Siglufjörður / Grímsey Island / Arctic Circle
Day 5: Húsavík / Lake Mývatn / Goðafoss
Day 6: Seyðisfjörður
Day 7: Djúpivogur / Jökulsárlón Glacier
Day 8: Heimaey, Westman Islands / Cruise by Surtsey Island
Day 9: Reykjavík / Return to home city

View detailed itinerary.

Highlights

• Exclusive journey to enchanting Iceland, the “Land of Fire and Ice,” where glaciers cap active and dormant volcanoes and Viking ruins coexist with geothermal baths, mud pots and geysers.
• Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
• Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
• Specially arranged walk on Grímsey Island, located directly on the Arctic Circle.
• Distinguished guest speaker Felicity Aston, British polar explorer and the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica.
• Two UNESCO World Heritage sites — Surtsey and Vatnajökull National Park, Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice.
• Reykjavík Pre-Tour Extension Option.

What’s Included

• Transfers and luggage handling abroad if you made your air arrangements through Gohagan & Company. (If you made your own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling is not included.)
• Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
• Hospitality desk at the hotel and aboard ship.
• Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
• All program features are contingent upon final brochure pricing.

About the World Traveller

• Exclusively chartered small ship.
• Luxury small ship, able to dock in smaller ports inaccessible to larger ships.
• 89 suites and staterooms, each with an ocean view, and most with a private balcony.
• All meals included on board the ship, as well as alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

Pre- and Post-Cruise Options

Reykjavík Pre-Tour Extension: Soak in the Blue Lagoon and visit the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church on this two-night immersion in Reykjavík. See Iceland’s “Big Three” wonders, known as the Golden Circle — the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park; the two-tiered “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss; and Strokkur, an active geyser that erupts every few minutes. Accommodations are at the deluxe Parliament Hotel.Pre- and post-cruise options are available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

This program is offered by Gohagan & Company. Call Gohagan with cruise questions or to reserve your spot at 1.800.922.3088.

Please direct questions to Sabrina Polidoro, director of alumni relations, at spolidor@nyit.edu.