Arrive in Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport and have a panoramic overview of the Old Town, including Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral with its 210-foot tower before embarking the ship in the afternoon.
Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
Day 2
Flatey, Iceland
Explore Iceland's western frontier, visiting Flatey Island, a trading post for many centuries turned sleepy summer islet. Walk around the charming little hamlet and hike across hiking trails that trace the path past seasonal puffin population on the cliffs.
Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
Day 3
Westfjords, Iceland
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Enjoy a hike to a remote waterfall, a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery, or bike along the coast of the Westfjords. Enter Isafjardardjup and land at Vigur Island to visit the eider farm and learn about the down cleaning process. Get to know the capital of the Westfjords, Isafjordur, through a walking tour complete with local sights, sounds, and tastes. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 9, 2024
Day 4
Westfjords, Iceland
Saturday - Aug 10, 2024
Day 5
Cruising the Denmark Strait
Sail away from the Westfjords of Iceland and across the Denmark Strait, which connects the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. The strait is home to the world's largest waterfall, caused by powerful currents and glaciers. Listen to talks by onboard experts, relax with a book in the lounge or the observation deck, and keep an eye out for wildlife as we sail across the continental shelf. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 11, 2024
Day 6
Skoldungen, Greenland
The coast of the world's largest island is etched with thousands of fjords, some of which reach back to the Greenlandic ice sheet. Spend the day exploring these stunning inlets of the eastern coast, using the underwater cameras and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to discover marine life and fascinating underwater geology. Ice permitting, sail deep into Skjoldungen fjord and soak in our arrival to Greenland on a Zodiac cruise or in a kayak among the icebergs. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 12, 2024
Day 7
Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
Nanortalik, Greenland
Sail into Prins Christians Sund, which cuts far into the southern tip of Greenland, passing between soaring pinnacles and glaciers. Anchor off the small fishing village of Nanortalik, and go ashore to explore Greenland's most southerly town, and meet local residents during a visit to their open-air museum. Visit reconstructed longhouses and learn about the construction of traditional umiaks and kayaks. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024
Day 8
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024
Day 9
Tunulliarfik Fjord, Greenland, Denmark
Qaqortoq and Tunulliarfik Fjord provide us two days of insight, culture, and local interactions. Walk through the ruins of Brattahlid, Erik the Red's farm, visiting replicas of the church and the family's longhouse. Explore the same shores from which their son, Leif Eriksson, launched the first voyages to North America-500 years before Columbus. Visit the unofficial capital of southern Greenland at Qaqortoq, with just over 3,200 residents. The colonial influence is visible throughout the town, with houses painted in primary colors and architecture dating back to the 1700s. Stroll through the town square and visit the museum, where Greenlandic kayaks, hunting equipment, and local art and handicrafts are on display. Finally, walk through the walls of Hvalsey Church, located in the fjords behind Qaqortoq, the best-preserved Norse ruins in all of Greenland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 15, 2024
Day 10
Nuuk, Greenland
Perched on the seaside in the shadow of ice-capped Sermitsiaq Mountain, Nuuk is the world's smallest capital city by population, with some 19,000 inhabitants, experiencing tremendous cultural and economic growth. Watch for harp seals as we enter the harbor and take a walking tour with local residents to learn how the community has changed over the generations. At the National Museum, examine the extraordinary 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies found near Uummannaq-a discovery that was featured in a National Geographic magazine cover story in 1985. The Arctic ice preserved these mummies so well that researchers have been able to study their tattoos, their medical conditions, and even what they ate. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 16, 2024
Day 11
Evighetens Fjord
Kangaamiut, Greenland
In the early morning, the ship enters Evighed Fjord (Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord), which winds picturesquely past steep mountains and stunning tidewater glaciers. In the far reaches of the fjord, take a Zodiac cruise along the face of one of the many glaciers or hike over glacial moraines to a waterfall. In the afternoon, conditions permitting, visit the small fishing community of Kangaamiut. Climb the small mountain behind the village to take in the views or walk through the village and photograph the colorful houses clustered on the seaside slope. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 17, 2024
Day 12
Sisimiut, Greenland
Upon arrival to Sisimiut, a former whaling port, enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including Dog Town or Sallinnguit, a small island with centuries of history from Inuit culture through colonization and current day industry. In your free time, enjoy a local food tasting, visit the open-air museum, or explore the local artisan workshops. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 18, 2024
Day 13
Jakobshavn, Greenland
Monday - Aug 19, 2024
Day 14
Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
Sail into Qeqertarsuup Tunua, also known as Disko Bay, and be welcomed by floating icebergs calved off the world's most active glacier, Sermeq Kujalleq. Enjoy an extraordinary cruise aboard local boats among towering icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and hike into the Sermermiut Valley, once an Inuit settlement and now home to a peaceful boardwalk overlooking the Icefjord. As we make our way north through Disko Bay, if ice conditions permit, we follow the inside passage of Disko Island and trace the shores of the Nuussuaq Peninsula as we keep watch for a glimpse of the Greenlandic Ice Sheet. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
Day 15
Uummannaq, Greenland
Qilakitsoq, Greenland
The village of Uummannaq sits on a tiny yet dramatic island in the Uummannaq Fjord, dominated by a massive peak rising at its center. Visit the town's excellent community museum to see traditional clothing and tools, along with scenes of everyday life on these islands, and enjoy a stroll through the streets of this northern outpost. In the afternoon, cross the fjord to the site of Qilakitsoq, an important archeological site for Greenlanders, where eight mummies, dating back to 1475, were discovered in 1972. These eight individuals, all extraordinarily well-preserved women and children, were Thule people, the ancestors of the modern Inuit. Their discovery was featured on the cover of the February 1985 issue of National Geographic magazine. Adventurous hikers may make their own respectful journey up to the final resting place of these ancestors. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
Day 16
Coastal Navigation, United States
Sail along Greenland's fjords and look for Arctic foxes, whales, and-with luck-caribou. Paddle a kayak along the steep sides of the fjord or ride a Zodiac to see the glacially carved landscape up close.
Thursday - Aug 22, 2024
Day 17
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Disembark in the arctic outpost of Kangerlussuaq and take a charter flight back to Iceland. Check into your hotel near the airport and prepare for flights home the next day. In the morning, transfer to the airport for flights home.
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