Iceland ProCruises is launching as the first Icelandic-owned expedition cruise line in June 2015, offering cruises to Iceland and Greenland aboard the Ocean Diamond super yacht. The cruises feature unique itineraries to places off traditional routes, allowing passengers to experience the natural beauty and highlights of both destinations. Itineraries include circumnavigating Iceland to showcase its diverse landscapes, following the trail of the Vikings between Iceland and Greenland, and exploring the natural wonders of Greenland from its fertile south to the inland icecap. Excursions by zodiac are included in the cruise price.

1. Iceland ProCruisesMedia Kit 2014

2. Iceland ProCruisesSets Sail
Iceland ProCruisesis the first Iceland owned expedition cruise line. Owners GudmundurKjartansson, a native Icelander, and Ann-CathrinBrocker,of Luxembourg, have over twenty years of combined experience in Icelandic tourism. Iceland ProCruises, a division of Iceland ProTravel, sets sail in June of 2015. Iceland ProCruisesoffers unforgettable journeys to Iceland and Greenland, where breathtaking natural beauty abounds.

3. Aboard the Ocean Diamond
The super yacht is the ideal ship for expeditions to the Arctic region, transporting passengers to a world unlike any other. Due to the ship’s compact size, the Ocean Diamond is able to venture to places off the traditional cruise routes to experience all the highlights of both Iceland and Greenland. Additionally, unique itineraries give passengers the opportunity to revel in the infinite beauty of both Iceland and Greenland!

4. Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland is, quite simply, one of the most fascinating places on the planet. Awe-inspiring landscapes, pristine forces of nature and infinite and always-surprising combinations of fire, water, earth and air are everywhere to be found. Nature lovers are mesmerized by Iceland’s spell. Travelers will admire unique black-sand beaches, erupting volcanoes, lumbering glaciers and thunderous waterfalls while at the same time swimming in hot springs, betting on when geysers will erupt and hiking across barren rocky deserts. It’s no wonder the country’s nature has been the inspiration for countless Icelandic sagas and songs. Iceland is truly one of Europe’s last great adventures!

5. Greenland: The Land of Contrasts
The world’s largest island unfolds as a land of stark contrasts, both natural and human. Greenland’s landscapes are immense and strikingly beautiful, complete with massive, multi- hued ice formations, deep blue fjords wedged between jutting cliffs, steaming hot springs, unique flora and fauna, never-ending green pastures and the clearest of skies, and the midnight sun and the northern lights are just part of what makes this country so unique. Greenland provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife. Whales majestically rising from the sea, musk oxen grazing on grassy shores and the polar bear—the king of the Arctic—are just a few of Greenland’s iconic animals. Our cruises take you from the lush landscapes of South Greenland and to the vast, ice-filled fjord systems of West Greenland. You decide which region you want to explore!

6. Iceland Circumnavigation
Experience an unforgettable journey around the island of fire and ice, a country whose diverse natural landscape provides the possibility for unique experiences like nowhere else on earth. The Iceland Circumnavigation introduces passengers to many facets of the island, delivering a journey that showcases the country and its people, wildlife as varied as wild horses and whales, culture and cuisine, stories and legends. Most cities and towns are located along the coast and can be easily reached by boat. However, numerous shore excursions offer the opportunity to explore the interior of Iceland, as well.

7. On the Trail of the Vikings
Follow the trail of the Vikings from Iceland to South Greenland while experiencing the fascinating region. Explore the bird oasis of BreidafjordurBay, the silence and solitude of the Westfjordsand the fascinating volcanic Island of Heimaeyin the WestmanIslands. Upon arriving in Greenland, the world’s largest island, view historical sites from the Viking Age, the inland icecap and fertile coastal valleys with sheep farms, as well as deep blue fjords with multicolored icebergs and calving glaciers.

8. Iceland and Natural Wonders of Greenland
Discover the immense variety of the world’s biggest island on this grand tour of Greenland. Highlights of this beautiful journey aboard the Ocean Diamond include:
•The beautiful and fertile deep south with its fascinating Viking history
•Nuuk, a modern capital in a traditional Inuit society
•Ilulissat, the town of icebergs and its UNESCO World Heritage site, the IlulissatIce Fjord

9. Excursions
Iceland ProCruises’ zodiac excursions are included in the cruise price, so don’t worry about spending extra money on various activities while on board! Enjoy bird watching and whale watching from the Ocean Diamond, just to name a few of the incredible excursions offered throughout the trip. Passengers will witness the beauty of each port of call and may take advantage of experiencing the local culture at each stop. Whether interested in the geothermal wonders of Iceland or the Viking culture of Greenland, the excursions offered by Iceland ProCruisesare one of a kind!

10. Media Contacts
Julie Peirano
Adventure Media News
jpeirano@adventuremedianews.com
973.714.5632
Jessie Bligh
Iceland ProCruises
Jessie@emergingdestinations.com
770.377.8892