DAILY PROGRAM Sunday REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

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1 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday REYKJAVIK, ICELAND BAR Open DINNER BUFFET free sitting 15:00 to late 17:30 to 19:00 From 15:00 Check-in: Reception deck 5 Suite cabins bar deck 5 15:00 18:00 Expedition Jackets. Come and pick up your Expedition jacket on deck 5 in the Bistro. 19:00 ALL ABOARD Upon announcement Mandatory Safety drill for all passengers. Please follow the instructions given over the PA system. All guests please meet according announcement. 20:00 Departure Reykjavik 21:00 Captains Welcome Bar deck 5 The Captain would like to welcome you on board and present his officers and expedition team Information Excursions: Please meet Ina our Expedition Coordinator on deck 5 Boat Groups For organization purposes we have assigned you to boat groups, please check the lists on deck 5. GENERAL INFORMATION A daily program will be delivered to your cabin every evening. Please note that due to weather conditions we may have the necessity for a flexible itinerary, mealtimes may change. The published exchange rate of EUR/USD to NOK is for orientation purposes only and should not be considered as fixed. Final exchange rate will correspond to the day of account settlement. Announcements will be in English and German To hear the announcements in the cabins, press the Northern lights button on your telephone. Most announcements are made between 08:00 22:00 hours.

2 Monday Stykkishólmur DINNER MENU BISTRO 12:00-14:00 14:30-17:00 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:15 Ca. 08:00 Arrival at Stykkishólmur 09:00 Optional excursion: Highlights of Snaefellsnes Peninsula. (Approx 5.5hrs) Starts from the pier 10:30 Optional excursion: The Viking Sushi Adventure (Approx 3 hrs) Starts from the pier 11:00 Join us for a walk to the lighthouse above the harbour (Approx 1.5hrs) repeated at 16:00 16:00 Join us for a walk to the lighthouse above the harbour (Approx 1.5hrs) 16:30 Optional excursion: Hike in the Berserk Lava Field (Approx 1.5 hrs) Starts from the pier ALL EXCURSIONS: Please meet 10 minutes before the excursion starts. We recommend comfortable shoes and a small bottle of water. Information Excursions: Please meet Ina our Expedition Coordinator on deck 5 Boat Groups For organization purposes, we have assigned you to boat groups, please check the lists on deck 5. 15:00 Booking deadline for Excursions in Isafjordur 18:00 21:00 Boot sizing. Bistro Deck 5 If you would like to borrow a pair of rubber boots. please come and try a pair to check your size, boots will then be delivered to your cabin overnight. 19:00 Boat Safety, AECO and briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 2nd Dinner sitting 20:30 Boat Safety, AECO and briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 1st Dinner sitting 20:30 All Onboard 21:00 Depart Stykkishólmur We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. From 15:00 Join Richardo in the bar, for your special drink.

3 Tuesday Flatey & Bjargtanger DINNER BUFFET (free seating) BISTRO 07:00-10:00 12:00-14:00 BISTRO 18:00-20:30 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Flatey 08:30 Bar Kayak Information meeting for everybody who would like to go kayaking during the trip Ca. 08:45 Start tender Operations. We will be at anchor. We will call you to the tender pit (Deck 3) by boat group. We will start with group 1. Please listen to announcements for when we will start out tender operation. Please do not forget wear your lifejackets. When everybody has been able to go out, you are free to come and go as you like. 09:45 Join us for a nature walk. Starting from landing site. 10:00 Kayakers meet Thomas at the reception. 11:30 Join us for a history walk. Starting from landing site. 13:30 Last tender boat leaves landing site. 14:00 Depart Flatey. 14:00 Booking deadline for excursions: Siglufjördur Akureyri 14:00 Bar deck 5 Expedition photographers tips and tricks with Karsten in English with German translation. 15:30 Bar Erik the Red and his family with Klaus in German. 15:30 Lounge deck 6. Birds of the Northern Hemisphere with Verena in English. 17:00 Bar deck 5 Briefing about our next destination. In English & German Ca. 18:00 Arrival Bjargtanger bird cliff. If weather allows, we are planning to do tender boat cruising for all passengers. We ll start calling group 2 followed by group 3, 4, 5 and 1. Please listen to the announcements. If you are in boat group 4, 5 and 1 we kindly ask you to eat your dinner before the cruise. Ca.22:00 Depart Bjargtanger We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. Join Richardo in the bar, for your special drink.

4 DAILY PROGRAM Wednesday Isafjördur DINNER MENU (Seating) BISTRO 11:30-13:30 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:15 Ca. 08:00 Arrival at Isafjördur 09:00 Departure Excursion: Vigur Paradise Island Meeting point: On the pier. You need good walking/hiking shoes and warm clothes for this excursion. We also recommend bringing a small bottle of water. (Ca 3 h) 09:00 Departure Excursion: Horse Riding in Thingeyri Meeting point: On the pier. You need to have warm and waterresistant clothes and rubber boots. (Ca 4 h) 10:00 Departure hiking: The Troll`s Throne. Meeting point: On deck 3. We will use the tenderboats to get to the startingpoint for this hike. You will need good hiking shoes. (Ca 2 h) 13:00 Departure Excursion: Savour the Flavour of Sudureyri. Meeting point: On the pier. You need comfortable shoes for this excursion. (Ca 3 h) ALL EXCURSIONS: Please meet 10 minutes before the excursion starts. We always recommend to bring a small bottle of water. 17:00 Storrytelling with Tone in the bar, deck5 19:00 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 2nd Dinner sitting 20:30 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 1st Dinner sitting 21:30 All Onboard 22:00 Depart Isafjördur We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. From 15:00 Join Richardo in the bar, for your special drink.

5 Thursday Hornbjarg Cliff & Reykjafjordur DINNER BUFFET (free seating) BISTRO 11:30-13:30 BISTRO 18:30-20:30 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Hornbjarg Cliff Ca 08:45 Hikers for Hornbjarg Cliff will go ashore Ca Start tender boat cruising Operations If weather allows, we are planning to do tender boat cruising for all passengers. Ca. 09:00 Groups 3 & 4 Ca. 09:50 Groups 5 & 1 Ca. 10:40 Group 2 Ca 12:00 Depart Hornbjarg Cliff 13:30 Panorama Deck 6, Meeting for those that would like to Kayak Everybody who would like to go kayaking during the trip 14:00 Booking deadline for excursions: Husavik, Bakkagerdi, Seydisfjördur, Höfn and Heimaey Ca. 14:00 Arrival Reykjafjordur Ca. 14:45 Start landing with our tender boats. We will be at anchor. We will start with group 4. Please listen to announcements. Do not forget wear your lifejackets. When everybody has been able to go out, you are free to come and go as you like. This will be a wet landing onto a beach, rubber boots recommended. Swimming in a thermal pool and coffee/tea & cakes are included! If you want to swim please take bathing clothing and a towel from your cabin. There are simple changing facilities close to the swimming pool. Those who don t want to swim can walk around and enjoy the beautiful landscape. 15:00 Kayakers meet Thomas at the reception. Ca.20:00 Depart Reykjafjordur 20:45 Bar deck 5 Briefing about our next destination. In English & German 21:30 Icelandic fairytails in the Panorama lounge with Tone We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. Watch the Highlights of this Cruise on the Photographer s TV Channel

6 Friday Siglufjôrdur & Grimsey Island DINNER BUFFET (free seating) BISTRO 11:30-13:30 BISTRO 18:30-20:30 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Siglufjôrdur We will be alongside. 09:00 Excursion: Herring Museum Meeting point: In the bar deck 5. (Ca 2 h) 11:45 All aboard Ca 12:00 Depart Siglufjôrdur 13:30 Bar / German: Island mit dem Augen eines Geologen by Rike 13:30 Lounge deck 6 / English: Whale of a time in Iceland with Chris. Ca. 15:30 Arrival Grimsey Island Ca. 16:00 Start landing with our tender boats. We will be at anchor. We will start with group 4. Please listen to announcements. Do not forget wear your lifejackets. When everybody has been able to go out, you are free to come and go as you like. 20:30 Last boat from the landing site 21:00 Depart Grimsey Island 21:15 Bar deck 5 Briefing about our next destination. In English & German 21:45 Icelandic fairy tales in the Panorama lounge with Tone We are almost halfway through our expedition. A mid-voyage comment card will be delivered with the daily program today. If we can do anything to help improve your voyage please let us know. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. Watch the Highlights of this Cruise on the Photographer s TV Channel

7 Saturday Akureyri DINNER MENU (reserved seat) BISTRO 12:00-14:00 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:15 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Akureyri We will be alongside. 08:30 Excursion: Myvatn Nature Baths Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 5 h) 08:30 Excursion: Off the Beaten track Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 7 h) 09:00 Excursion: Leisurely Akureyri & Goôafoss Waterfall Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 3 h) 13:30 Excursion: Whale Safari from Akureyri Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 2,5 h) 17:45 All aboard 18:00 Depart Akureyri 19:00 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 2nd Dinner sitting 20:30 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 1st Dinner sitting 21:45 Viking tale in the Explorer lounge with Tone We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. Watch the Highlights of this Cruise on the Photographer s TV Channel

8 Sunday Húsavík DINNER MENU (reserved seat) BISTRO 12:00-14:30 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:15 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Húsavík We will be alongside. For more information regarding Húsavík please see the reverse 09:15 Excursion: Whales, Puffins and Sails Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 4.5 h). Please dress warm. 15:45 All aboard 16:00 Depart Húsavík 16:30 18:00 Science Centre come and see under the microscope what we have collected today. 16:30 18:00 Visit the Bridge If you would like to visit please come to deck 7, outside, port side. 19:00 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 2nd Dinner sitting Watch the Highlights of this Cruise on the Photographer s TV Channel 20:30 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 1st Dinner sitting 21:45 Tone s tale in the Explorer lounge deck 6 with Tone. We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially dangerous in windy conditions. While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame.

9 Monday Bakkagerdi & Seydisfjordur DINNER BUFFET (free seating) BISTRO 11:30-13:30 BISTRO 18:30-21:00 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Bakkagerdi We will be at anchor Ca Start of tender boat landing operations We will start with group 5. Please listen to announcements. When everybody has been able to go out, you are free to come and go as you like. 12:30 Last Boat back to the ship ca 13:00 Depart Bakkagerdi 14:00 Bar / German: Sanfte RIESEN by Tomasz 14:00 Lounge deck 6 / English: Iceland through the eyes of a geologist with Rike 15:45 Bookingdeadline for transfer to Keflavik Airport, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura and Fosshotel. If you already have prebooked, you do not need to sign up again. Ca. 16:00 Arrival Seydisfjordur We will be alongside 16:30 Excursion: Seydisfjordur town walk / A stroll around Seydisfjordur Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 2 h). 16:30 Excursion: Nature Tour Skalanes Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 4 h). 21:15 Bar deck 5 Briefing about our next destination. In English & German 21:45 Tone s tale in the Explorer lounge deck 6 with Tone. 21:45 All aboard 22:00 Depart Bakkagerdi We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. Watch the Highlights of this Cruise on the Photographer s TV Channel

10 Tuesday Höfn DINNER MENU (Reserved seat) BISTRO 12:00-13:30 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:15 Ca. 08:00 Arrival Höfn We will be alongside 09:00 Excursion Vatnajökull Glacier & Jökulsarlon Cruise Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 7,5h). We recommend warm clothing, good walking shoes and a bottle of water for this excursion. 09:00 Excursion: Jökulsarlon Cruise and Scenic Drive Meeting point: On the pier (Ca 5,5 h) We recommend warm clothing, good walking shoes and a bottle of water for this excursion. 09:30 Walk to an Arctic Tern colony with Expedition Team Ca 1½ hour. Need good walking shoes. 15:30 Walk to an Arctic Tern colony with Expedition Team Ca 1½ hour. Need good walking shoes 18:45 All aboard 19:00 Depart Höfn 19:00 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 2nd Dinner sitting 20:30 Briefing Bar deck 5 for the following day for those attending 1st Dinner sitting 21:45 Tone s tale in the Explorer lounge deck 6 with Tone. We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. Watch the Highlights of this Cruise on the Photographer s TV Channel

Wednesday 31.05.2017 Surtsey & Heimaey DINNER MENÛ (reserved seats) BISTRO 12:00-14:00 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:00 Ca. 09:00 MS Spitsbergen will be approaching Surtsey Island.

11 Wednesday Surtsey & Heimaey DINNER MENÛ (reserved seats) BISTRO 12:00-14:00 BISTRO 18:00 & 20:00 Ca. 09:00 MS Spitsbergen will be approaching Surtsey Island. We are planning to do ship cruise around the island. 11:00 Please return your rubber boots to the tender pit deck 3 13:30 MS Spitsbergen will be approaching Heimaey Island. The entrance to the harbour is very scenic. Ca. 14:00 Arrival Heimaey 14:30 Optional excursion: Heimaey Island Tour (approx. 2.5 h). Starts from the pier. 14:30 Optional excursion: Westermann Island Walking Tour (approx. 2 h + museum and walk back to the ship). Starts from the pier. You need good walking shoes for this excursion. 15:00 Join us on a hike to Litla Klif (Sea Cliff). (approx. 2 h). Starts from the pier. 5 km (3.1 miles), max elevation 235 m (770 ft.). Partly steep and slippery, good hiking shoes essential. For good hikers only! 19:30 All Aboard 20:00 Departure Heimaey 21:45 Bar Captain s farewell cocktail We would like to inform you that all stated times and activities are changeable due to weather, or other circumstances out of our control. We kindly remind you to take care walking around on the ship while at sea. Especially venturing out on deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery. Be aware the doors towards the outer decks on deck 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be potentially While walking inside, hold on to railings, but not in door frame. From 15:00 Please contact reception

Thursday 01.06.2017 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (dining room only) 06:00-09:00 Wednesday 31 th May For all passengers. Please place your luggage outside your cabin between 21:00 and 23:00.

We will be moored at Midbakki Quay in the city centre Your luggage will be on the pier waiting for you to pick up.

12 Thursday REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (dining room only) 06:00-09:00 Wednesday 31 th May For all passengers. Please place your luggage outside your cabin between 21:00 and 23:00. Thursday 1st June 06:00 Arrival Reykjavik Please wait for the announcement that we are cleared by the port authorities to go ashore. We will be moored at Midbakki Quay in the city centre Your luggage will be on the pier waiting for you to pick up. 8:30 We kindly ask everybody to leave the cabin 09:00 1st Transfer to the airport 09:00 Everyone with private transfer arrangements can leave the vessel at their own convenience, but not later than 09:00. 10:00 2nd Transfer to the airport 10:00 Transfer pier to Icelandair Hotel Natura 13:00 3rd Transfer to the airport The Captain and Crew of MS Spitsbergen bid you farewell and a safe journey home. Remember to follow the journeys of MS Spitsbergen on Facebook. Facebook:

Voyage Portfolio Thursday, 01.06.2017 Reykjavik, Iceland It was our pleasure to have you on board of MS Spitsbergen.

01 June 2017. We are currently working on your Voyage Portfolio.

Then, if you would like to check your Voyage Portfolio please visit: https://www.hurtigruten.

Programs - Selection of Photographs - Expedition team biographies and team photo - Distances sailed - List of officers

13 Voyage Portfolio Thursday, Reykjavik, Iceland It was our pleasure to have you on board of MS Spitsbergen. We hope you enjoyed the voyage Elves, Sagas, Glaciers and Volcanos from Reykjavik/Iceland to Reykjavik/Iceland, 21 May 01 June We are currently working on your Voyage Portfolio. It should be ready a few days after the end of your voyage. Then, if you would like to check your Voyage Portfolio please visit: Voyage portfolio contents - Daily Programs - Selection of Photographs - Expedition team biographies and team photo - Distances sailed - List of officers on board - Map of the journey - Link to where you can order the Photobook from our photographer. Captain and Crew of MS Spitsbergen wish you safe journey home You can follow the MS Spitsbergen sailing route on Facebook Facebook:

A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND ABOARD THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION Arctic

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