Welcome to Reykjavik where you board Scenic Eclipse to start your discovery of the world's largest island - Greenland. Please book your flight to arrive into Reykjavik prior to 2 PM.
Saturday - Aug 24, 2024
Day 2
Dynjand, Iceland
Weather depending, today we visit the jewel of the Westfjords. Stand back and admire the cascading bridal veil and discover why it was nicknamed 'the thunder'. Made up of seven waterfalls, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.
Sunday - Aug 25, 2024
Day 3
At Sea
Cruise from Iceland across the Denmark Strait to the east coast of Greenland. The Discovery Team will enthrall you with their knowledge and passion for this region. From your suite's verandah, scan the horizon through your included binoculars to look for whales.
Monday - Aug 26, 2024
Day 4
Fridtjof Nansen, Denmark
Unlike the rest of Greenland, the Sermersooq municipality where the Fridtjof Nansen peninsula is located, is smooth and unbroken, with the magnificent Greenland Ice Sheet flowing right to the shore. Umivik Bay is the location where Fridtjof Nansen launched his pioneering Greenland venture, the expedition that confirmed that Greenland was completely covered in ice. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 27, 2024
Day 5
Skjoldungen Fjord, Greenland
Glaciers calving, rivers flowing, towering rock walls, and colorful forests, the Skjoldungen Fjord is spectacular. Weave through the numerous icebergs onboard Scenic Eclipse, and learn of the archaeological remains that have been found in this region, indicating to people living here over 4,000 years ago. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 28, 2024
Day 6
Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
Carving a breathtaking, naturally formed path separating the mainland from the islands of Cape Farewell, Prins Christians Sund is one of Greenland's most scenic waterways. Over a hundred kilometers in length, and flanked by magnificent glaciers and granite cliffs, this narrow passage is only accessible during summer, when the largest ice blockades melt away. Scenic Eclipse brings you close to the towering glaciers, huge icebergs, and imposing peaks for unmissable photo opportunities. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 29, 2024
Day 7
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Qaqortoq is a town in southern Greenland, situated on the country's southwestern coast. It serves as the administrative center of the Kujalleq municipality. With its picturesque surroundings, including fjords, mountains, and the nearby Hvalsey Church ruins, Qaqortoq is known for its natural beauty. The town has a population that fluctuates, as many residents are engaged in fishing, hunting, and other traditional activities. Qaqortoq features colorful houses, a harbor, and is one of the larger settlements in Greenland, providing essential services and amenities for the local population. The town also has cultural attractions such as sculptures and art installations, making it an interesting destination for visitors exploring Greenland's unique landscapes and Inuit culture. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 30, 2024
Day 8
Paamiut, Greenland
Wildlife lovers will delight, with 20 species of whales frequenting the area, and an abundance of falcons. Keep look out for the white-tale eagle, known as nattoralik, said to bring good luck to anyone who spots it. Wander through the township past the wooded Friedenskirche, a charming Norwegian style church, and admire the multitude of brightly colored buildings. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 31, 2024
Day 9
Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk means 'headland' or 'cape' in Greenlandic. The capital and largest city in Greenland, Nuuk has been inhabited by many settlers over the centuries, but the present town was only established in 1728. A guided tour through the picturesque Old Harbour reveals history and traditions that still remain strong. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 1, 2024
Day 10
Evighetens Fjord
Meander through the Evighed Fjord or "Eternity Fjord", listening as chunks from the ice cap break away and collapse into the water. Gaze up at the highest mountains in West Greenland, watching as the mist swirls around them.
Monday - Sep 2, 2024
Day 11
Jakobshavn, Greenland
Ilulissat is named from the Inuit word for 'icebergs'. Formerly called Jakobshavn, the town is best known for large number of icebergs breaking away from the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord, into which one of the world's fastest moving and most active glaciers calves 46 cubic kilometers of ice annually. Listen for the rumbling sounds in the distance of icebergs calving from the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 3, 2024
Day 12
Upernavik Fjord, Greenland
The Upernavik archipelago is known as the bay of islands and ice. A town of only 1,100 inhabitants, Upernavik is located on the picturesque Archipelago consisting of over 100 rocky islands. Officially founded in 1772, this area had been explored by Inuit hunters much earlier. A Viking runestone was also found in 1824 atop Kingittorsuaq, an island some 20 kilometers to the north of Upernavik, and has been dated to around the mid-13th century. ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 4, 2024
Day 13
Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
Spectacular days await as you cruise Disko Bay. Renowned for its pristine icebergs and glorious glaciers, stand on the Observation Terrace or your private verandah and listen for the remarkable sound of a calving glacier echoing across the fjord.
Thursday - Sep 5, 2024
Day 14
Sisimiut, Greenland
Sisimiut is the second-largest town in Greenland, and means 'the people living at the fox dens'. Stroll past the brightly colored houses to explore one of the most widespread and beautiful backcountry areas in Greenland.
Your cruise ends this morning in Kangerlussuaq as you bid farewell to the crew and fly to Copenhagen. Please book your flight to depart out of Copenhagen after 8 PM. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. ... Read More
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