These luxe new expeditions sail Iceland's wildest fjords
EYOS Expeditions has unveiled these luxe new expeditions — two private winter journeys through Iceland's remote Westfjords and Eastfjords aboard the 134-foot Vikingfjord from January through April 2027. Each voyage lets just 12 guests explore glaciers, wildlife, and Northern Lights by paddleboard, heli-ski, and 4×4 Superjeep while avoiding peak-season crowds.
Key Takeaways
- Two itineraries run January–April 2027 aboard the ice-strengthened Vikingfjord for up to 12 guests.
- The four-day Westfjords trip focuses on paddleboarding, Arctic swells, Hornstrandir sailing, and wildlife.
- The seven-day Eastfjords route adds heli-skiing, Superjeep overland drives, and geothermal bathing.
- Onboard amenities include Scandinavian lounges, a hot tub, and a sauna between expedition days.
What makes these luxe new expeditions different from a typical Iceland cruise?
EYOS Expeditions is targeting Iceland's off-season, when fewer travelers crowd the country's most dramatic landscapes. Rather than a conventional port-hopping itinerary, both journeys use Vikingfjord as a floating base camp for bespoke adventures through secluded, least-visited regions that are difficult to reach any other way.
The 134-foot expedition ship carries only 12 guests and eight crew. Its ice-strengthened hull holds a 1B rating, allowing access to remote waters that many vessels cannot navigate — a detail that matters when your itinerary depends on isolated fjords rather than tourist harbors.
What can you do on the Westfjords and Eastfjords itineraries?
The shorter Westfjords expedition spans four days and three nights. Guests can paddleboard and chase Arctic swells in the fjords, sail past sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and watch for whales, seals, and Arctic foxes. Fishing, guided hikes, e-biking, and Northern Lights viewing round out the program.
The seven-day, six-night Eastfjords journey is built around exploring Iceland by both land and sea. Highlights include heli-skiing across snowy terrain, 4×4 Superjeep drives through frozen valleys in the East Highlights, and plunging into a hidden geothermal hot waterfall and bath. Glaciers and black-sand beaches can be reached by snowshoe, horseback, or kayak.
What is life like aboard the Vikingfjord expedition ship?
Between excursions, Vikingfjord functions less like a cruise liner and more like a design-forward private residence at sea. The ship features an observation lounge on the bridge, a second lounge with windows facing the water, and modern Scandinavian interiors throughout.
After cold-weather days in icy terrain, guests can unwind in an onboard hot tub and sauna. For travelers who treat exceptional shelter as part of the luxury equation — the same instinct that drives interest in Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes — the vessel offers a rare combination of expedition capability and refined onboard comfort.
How do you book these Iceland fjord expeditions for 2027?
Both experiences are scheduled from January through April 2027. Full details and booking information are available through EYOS Expeditions, the luxury travel company behind the voyages. The program was first reported by Robb Report.
With winter departures still more than a year away, the announcement gives affluent travelers time to plan around Iceland's Northern Lights season and secure one of just a dozen berths per sailing — a constraint that keeps these journeys firmly in private-charter territory rather than mass tourism.