Day 1
August 14, 2028Amsterdam, Netherlands
Board in beautiful Amsterdam. Canals, culture and adventure await before we slip out to the North Sea.
What you'll do
- Canal-side embarkation
- Ships Ahoy welcome toast
- Sail-away deck party
Hosted by Ships Ahoy
Arctic Circle 2028 cruise
Go where the map runs out · VIP early access with Ships Ahoy
Eleven nights from Amsterdam to the top of Norway — two crossings of 66°33′ N, glacier-carved fjords, whales off the bow and a sun that barely sets. A handful of cabins, held only for our group.
- Sets sail
- Aug 14, 2028
- Booking opens
- Aug 13, 2026
66°33′ N — you'll cross it ✦Midnight Sun ✦Northern Lights ✦Calving glaciers ✦Whales off the bow ✦Polar bear country ✦$100 onboard credit ✦Only 30-something cabins ✦66°33′ N — you'll cross it ✦Midnight Sun ✦Northern Lights ✦Calving glaciers ✦Whales off the bow ✦Polar bear country ✦$100 onboard credit ✦Only 30-something cabins ✦
The voyage · August 14–25, 2028 · 11 nights
Some trips you take. This one takes you past 66°33′ N.
An Arctic Circle cruise carries you beyond latitude 66°33′ N into extreme northern waters — fjords, glaciers, whales and polar bear country, and the Midnight Sun or Northern Lights depending on the hour you step on deck. Amsterdam to the top of Norway and back, with two Arctic Circle crossings in between.
Latitude 66°33′ N
An Arctic you'll never stop describing
Fjords & glaciers
A route curated port by port
Hosted by Ships Ahoy
You sail with us, not alone
Wild north
Whales, cliffs and only 30-something cabins
Day by day · the whole sailing
11 nights, one very long horizon.
Every port, what you'll do there, and the details that make each stop worth the anticipation.
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Day 2
August 15, 2028At Sea
Relax, recharge and enjoy everything Virgin Voyages has to offer as we head north.
What you'll do
- Sea-day spa ritual
- Private group cocktail hour
- Aurora photography workshop
Day 3
August 16, 2028Bergen, Norway
Gateway to the fjords. Colorful wharf houses, mountain views and the freshest catch in Norway.
What you'll do
- Bryggen wharf walk
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish market lunch
Day 4
August 17, 2028Arctic Circle (Cruising), Norway
Cross the legendary Arctic Circle and celebrate this amazing bucket-list moment on deck.
What you'll do
- Arctic Circle crossing ceremony
- Midnight Sun on deck
- Bucket-list photo call
Day 5
August 18, 2028Tromsø, Norway
The Arctic capital: stunning landscapes, cable-car views and a surprisingly vibrant local culture.
What you'll do
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Polaria & harbor bars
Day 6
August 19, 2028Honningsvåg, Norway
North Cape country. Wild, dramatic and unforgettable — mainland Europe's northern edge.
What you'll do
- Nordkapp plateau
- King crab safari
- Sámi cultural visit
Day 7
August 20, 2028Arctic Circle (Cruising), Norway
Sail above the Arctic Circle once again and soak in all the beauty from the rail.
What you'll do
- Whale watching from deck
- Glacier-view brunch
- Hammock hour at sea
Day 8
August 21, 2028Trondheim, Norway
Historic charm meets modern cool in this beautiful Norwegian city on the Nidelva river.
What you'll do
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet old town
- Riverside coffee crawl
Day 9
August 22, 2028Åndalsnes, Norway
Fjord views, mountain peaks and pure natural beauty at the head of the Romsdalsfjord.
What you'll do
- Romsdalen gondola
- Trollstigen road
- Rauma railway ride
Day 10
August 23, 2028Olden, Norway
Breathtaking scenery at the heart of the Norwegian fjords, under the Jostedalsbreen ice cap.
What you'll do
- Briksdal glacier hike
- Loen Skylift
- Turquoise glacier lakes
Day 11
August 24, 2028At Sea
One last day to relax, celebrate and make unforgettable memories before Amsterdam.
What you'll do
- Farewell group dinner
- Aurora deck party
- Spa & sundeck send-off
Extend your journey — August 25: Amsterdam to Barcelona
Add the back-to-back sailing and keep going all the way to the Mediterranean.
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$100 onboard credit
Yours to spend at sea — cocktails at the aurora deck, a spa hour, or dinner with the fjords rolling past. Applied automatically when you book this voyage with us.
✨ VIP Early Access List Benefits ✨
The list is how you get the best cabin at the best price — before anyone else knows it exists.
- ✓$100 onboard credit when you book with us — on top of everything else
- ✓First-day launch pricing — the best rate of the entire voyage
- ✓First pick of cabins, before any public release
- ✓Ships Ahoy exclusive group perks: group events and a dedicated concierge
- ✓Bonus Sailor Loot to spend onboard (amount announced at launch)
- ✓First to know the moment bookings open — ahead of August 13
Limited spots on the VIP Priority List — closing before the August 13 launch.
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"Standing on deck under the northern lights is a memory I'll keep forever."
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Extend your adventure: August 25, Amsterdam to Barcelona
Trade glaciers for golden coastline. Sail from the canals of Amsterdam down the Atlantic edge of Europe into the Mediterranean — same ship, same group, twice the story.
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