HIGHLIGHTS
- Witness the spectacle of massive calving icebergs off
Ilulissat Icefjord in Disko Bay.
- Walk in the footsteps of ancient Viking settlers and see
how their Norse legacy lingers.
- Admire the colourful architecture of Greenlandic towns.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
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| Aug 27, 2026 | Sep 03, 2026 | 6,380 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Sep 03, 2026 | 6,380 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Nuuk
Home
to more than a third of Greenlanders, the capital of Nuuk has a
thriving cultural scene including the Greenland National Museum, home
to the world-renowned Qilakitsoq mummies. Also known by its Danish name
of Godthåb (Good Hope), Nuuk's bustling harbour features Nuuk
Cathedral and colourful wooden houses, alongside modern architecture.
Nuuk also serves as a gateway to Inuit experiences and adventures in
the surrounding fjords and mountains.
Day
2 : Evigheds Glacier
The
Evigheds Glacier, a majestic outflow from the Greenland Ice Sheet,
carves through the dramatic Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord, also known as
Eternity Fjord. This 75-km-long waterway is a haven for wildlife, with
white-tailed eagles and black-legged kittiwakes soaring above. Calving
icebergs showcase Greenland's raw beauty, but sadly like many glaciers,
it is slowly retreating due to global warming's impact on this fragile
Arctic ecosystem.
Day
3 : Qeqertarsuaq
Qeqertarsuaq
is the largest town on Disko Island, Greenland's largest island, on its
west coast, part of Disko Bay, a UNESCO-listed site for its icebergs.
The Lyngemark Glacier rises above the town. The area’s hills,
basalt columns and black sand beaches reflect its volcanic origin. The
area is fertile and home to species not found elsewhere in Greenland.
Keep an eye out for its hot springs as we move through floating
icebergs.
Day
4 : Uummannaq
The
word Uummannaq means ‘heart-shaped’ in Greenlandic
and refers to the twin-peaked granite mountain shaped like a heart,
which covers nearly the whole northern half of the island. Folklore has
it that a piece of your heart remains on the island forever, calling
you back. Sheltered by glaciated mountains, this charming fjord region
is referred to as the sunniest spot in Greenland and has been a refuge
for Inuit migrations for over 4,500 years.
Day
5 : Eqip Sermia Glacier
Eqi
Glacier, or Eqip Sermia in Greenlandic, is one of Greenland's largest
and most active calving glaciers, spanning nearly 4 km wide and
towering over 200 m. Visitors can almost always witness calving, where
pieces of ice break off the glacier's face, creating deafening bangs
and giant splashes that send waves across the bay. The contrast between
thunderous calving and the ensuing silence provides a glimpse of
Greenland's dynamic icy landscape.
Days
5-6 : Ilulissat, Disko Bay
Sailing
through the iceberg capital of the world to Disko Bay, the Ilulissat
Icefjord is one of the cruise highlights. Given UNESCO World Heritage
Site status, the Ilulissat Icefjord is a popular tourist destination,
and thanks to the productive Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, thousands of
gargantuan icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap into the sea. The
city of Ilulissat is home to many sled-dogs.
Day
7 : Sisimiut
The
northernmost city in Greenland, just above the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut
remains remarkably ice free in winter and is known as an adventure
sports hub all year round. Inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the
Dorset, Thule and eventually the Inuit people, dog sledding remains a
vital form of transportation. The area is home to humpback whales and
Arctic foxes in their summer coat.
Day
8 : Nuuk
Home
to more than a third of Greenlanders, the capital of Nuuk has a
thriving cultural scene including the Greenland National Museum, home
to the world-renowned Qilakitsoq mummies. Also known by its Danish name
of Godthåb (Good Hope), Nuuk's bustling harbour features Nuuk
SH Vega (Luxury Expedition, 152-guests)
Making her maiden voyage in April 2022, our 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
Our brand new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Adventure
Options:
- Kayaking with Expedition team
