Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Welcome to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and the starting point of our Arctic expedition! The drive from Keflavik International Airport to the city center takes approximately 45 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi. Once you have checked into your hotel, which we have arranged and is included in the itinerary price, you will have the freedom to explore this charming, welcoming, and quintessentially Nordic city.For a great introduction to Iceland's history and culture, we suggest starting at the impressive National Museum and Culture House. You won't want to miss the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, the most famous landmark in Reykjavik. For those interested in natural history, we recommend visiting the Whales of Iceland museum, which features life-sized models of all 23 species of whales found in Icelandic waters. And for dinner, Reykjavik offers endless options for an authentic Icelandic meal.

As we travel towards East Greenland through the Denmark Strait, we commemorate our journey across the Arctic Circle. We remain vigilant for magnificent whales and groups of seabirds feeding in the rich waters near the steep edge of Greenland's continental shelf. As night falls, we have our first of many chances to witness the northern lights dancing above us.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice conditions. Once again, you can be sure that our experienced captain and expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, discover incredible scenery, and go ashore whenever possible.The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world. Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. We plan to explore these fjord systems as much as possible, depending on the constantly changing ice conditions.This entire area boasts some of the most impressive scenery in the Arctic. Deep fjords and narrow channels, surrounded by towering peaks up to 2000 meters high, stretch far into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create massive icebergs that drift with the wind and tide throughout the fjord system. On land, fields of colorful tundra are home to musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape, vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time, is a hiker's paradise. Throughout this area, we can also find ancient Thule archaeological sites, historic trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins.The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community boasts an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs, and, of course, the opportunity to meet Inuit people.Each day is filled with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, presentations by our experts, and enough breathtaking scenery to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions. Every night brings new possibilities for incredible displays of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the best places in the world to witness this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice conditions. You can be sure that our experienced captain and expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, discover incredible scenery, and go ashore whenever possible.The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the world's largest national park. Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. We plan to explore these fjord systems as much as possible, depending on the ever-changing ice conditions.This entire area is home to some of the most impressive scenery in the Arctic. Deep fjords and narrow channels, surrounded by towering peaks up to 2000 meters high, stretch far into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create massive icebergs that drift with the wind and tide throughout the fjord system. On land, fields of colorful tundra are inhabited by musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape, vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time, is a hiker's paradise. We will also come across ancient Thule archaeological sites, historical trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins throughout this area.The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community has an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs, and the opportunity to meet Inuit people.Each day is filled with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, presentations by our experts, and enough breathtaking scenery to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions. Every night brings the possibility of witnessing incredible displays of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the best places in the world to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice conditions. You can be sure that our experienced captain and expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, discover incredible scenery, and go ashore whenever possible.The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the world's largest national park. Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. We plan to explore these fjord systems as much as possible, depending on the ever-changing ice conditions.This entire area is home to some of the most impressive scenery in the Arctic. Deep fjords and narrow channels, surrounded by towering peaks up to 2000 meters high, stretch far into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create massive icebergs that drift with the wind and tide throughout the fjord system. On land, fields of colorful tundra are inhabited by musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape, vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time, is a hiker's paradise. We will also come across ancient Thule archaeological sites, historical trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins in this area.The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community has an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs, and the opportunity to meet Inuit people.Each day is filled with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, presentations by our experts, and enough breathtaking scenery to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions. Every night brings the possibility of witnessing incredible displays of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the best places in the world to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice conditions. Rest assured, our experienced captain and expedition leader will make the most of every chance to see amazing wildlife, discover breathtaking scenery, and go ashore whenever possible.The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world. Scoresby Sund is the biggest and longest fjord system in the world. We plan to explore these fjord systems as much as possible, depending on the ever-changing ice conditions.This entire area is home to some of the most impressive scenery in the Arctic. Deep fjords and narrow channels, surrounded by towering peaks covered in ice up to 2000 meters high, stretch deep into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Glaciers that reach the water's edge create massive icebergs that drift with the wind and tides throughout the fjord system. On land, colorful tundra fields are home to musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape, vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time, is a paradise for hikers. In this area, we can also find ancient Thule archaeological sites, historic trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins.The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community has an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, a large number of Greenlandic sled dogs, and the opportunity to meet Inuit people.Each day is filled with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, presentations by our experts, and enough stunning scenery to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions. Every night brings the possibility of witnessing incredible displays of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the best places in the world to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice conditions. You can be sure that our experienced captain and expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, discover incredible scenery, and go ashore whenever possible.The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the world's largest national park. Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. We plan to explore these fjord systems as much as possible, depending on the ever-changing ice conditions.This entire area is home to some of the most impressive scenery in the Arctic. Deep fjords and narrow channels, surrounded by towering peaks up to 2000 meters high, stretch far into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create massive icebergs that drift with the wind and tide throughout the fjord system. On land, fields of colorful tundra are inhabited by musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape, vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time, is a hiker's paradise. We will also come across ancient Thule archaeological sites, historic trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins in this area.The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community has an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, a large number of Greenlandic sled dogs, and the opportunity to meet Inuit people.Each day is filled with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, presentations by our experts, and enough breathtaking scenery to fill your camera and stir your emotions. Every night brings the possibility of witnessing incredible displays of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the best places in the world to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice conditions. You can be sure that our experienced captain and expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, discover incredible scenery, and go ashore whenever possible.The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world. Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. We plan to explore these fjord systems as much as possible, depending on the constantly changing ice conditions.This entire area is home to some of the most impressive scenery in the Arctic. Deep fjords and narrow channels, surrounded by towering peaks up to 2000 meters high, stretch deep into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create massive icebergs that drift with the wind and tides throughout the fjord system. On land, colorful tundra fields are home to musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape, vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time, is a hiker's paradise. In this area, we can also find ancient Thule archaeological sites, historical trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins.The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community has an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs, and the opportunity to meet Inuit people.Each day is filled with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, presentations by our experts, and enough breathtaking scenery to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions. Every night brings the possibility of witnessing incredible displays of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the best places in the world to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

After our incredible experience in East Greenland, we will sail across the Denmark Strait towards Iceland, passing through the Arctic Circle along the way. Our knowledgeable staff will give presentations and hold workshops, and we have a variety of recreational activities on board to make sure this day at sea is not wasted. You can also spot seabirds and whales from the open decks, as well as from the windows and balconies of our exterior staterooms.

Our final day of exploration is spent in the stunning Westfjords of Iceland. This isolated and thinly populated area is characterized by jagged coastlines, impressive waterfalls, and rugged mountains, and is only visited by 10% of Iceland's tourists. The deep fjords are home to whales, while the estuaries are filled with seals and various types of birds.

After having breakfast, we bid farewell in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland and the final destination of our expedition. We offer a transfer to the airport or to the city center if you would like to spend an extra day or more in Iceland before heading back home.Reykjavík is home to a variety of cultural institutions, including museums, galleries, and the Hallgrímskirkja church. Within the city, there are also opportunities for leisure activities such as parks, gardens, and thermal baths. You can also take advantage of Reykjavík's diverse shopping options, excellent dining choices, and renowned nightlife. And of course, the entire country of Iceland is accessible through day trips or longer journeys by rental car. The possibilities for additional adventures are endless!