HIGHLIGHTS
- Feast
your eyes on sparkling fjords, dramatic volcanic peaks, sheer sea
cliffs and vast lava flows as you cruise in and around the Snaefellsnes
Peninsula
- Look
for the vast concentrations of bird species nesting on the treacherous
Látrabjarg cliffs, and marine life in the waters of the
Peninsula
- Cruise
from Iceland across the Denmark Strait to the east coast of Greenland
- Look
for whales from the comfort of your suite's verandah
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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Start Date | End Date | Verandah Suite | Deluxe Verandah Suite | Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite | Grand Panorama Suite | Spa Suite | Panorama Suite | Owners Penthouse Suite |
Rates are listed per person in USD
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Start Date | End Date | (Starting from) Verandah Suite | (Mid-range) Grand Panorama Suite | (High-end) Owners Penthouse Suite |
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Reykjavik
Welcome
to Reykjavik where you embark Scenic Eclipse to start your discovery of
the world’s largest island – Greenland.
Day
2 - Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Sparkling
fjords, dramatic volcanic peaks, sheer sea cliffs and vast lava flows
beckon as you cruise in and around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Look for
the vast concentrations of bird species nesting on the treacherous
Látrabjarg cliffs, and marine life in the waters of the
Peninsula.
Discovery: With a
flexible itinerary and depending on the conditions, take Scenic
Discovery excursions by kayak or onshore for landings.
Day
3 - At sea
Cruise
from Iceland across the Denmark Strait to the east coast of Greenland.
The Discovery Team will enthral you with their knowledge and passion
for this region. From your suite's verandah look for whales.
Day
4 - East Coast Fjords
Over
the coming days explore Greenland's east coast, the fjords of
Skjoldungen and Prins Christian Sund. Carving a breathtaking,
naturally-formed path separating the mainland from the islands of Cape
Farewell, Prins Christian Sund is one of Greenland's most scenic
waterways. 105 kilometres in length, and flanked by magnificent
glaciers and granite cliffs, this narrow passage is only accessible
during the summer, when the largest ice blockades melt away. Scenic
Eclipse brings you close to the glaciers, huge icebergs and imposing
peaks for unmissable photo opportunities.
Discovery: Take
Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac to view ice formations, paddle
the kayaks to hear the ice cracking or step onshore for landings.
Day
5 - East Coast Fjords
Continue
to explore the East Coast Fjords of Skjoldungen and Prins Christian
Sund.
Day
6 - East Coast Fjords
Continue
to explore the East Coast Fjords of Skjoldungen and Prins Christian
Sund.
Day
7 - Narsaq
An
agricultural town on the edge of a fjord, Narsaq is known for its
Greenlandic 'cowboys', farms and interesting Norse history. Discover
this quaint town and visit the Museum to learn about the Norse history
Discovery: Take a
Scenic Discovery excursion by Zodiac or kayak, or take a hiking tour.
Day
8 - Nuuk
Nuuk
means ‘majestic fjord views’ 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.
Freechoice
Marvel
at the mummies in the Greenland National Museum, or try the local
Greenlandic beer at Greenland’s largest microbrewery.
Alternatively, learn about Inuit culture at the Nuuk Art Museum.
Day
9 - Disko Bay
Spectacular
days await as you cruise Disko Bay. Ilulissat is named from the Inuit
word for ‘iceberg’. Formerly called Jakobshavn, the
town is best known for large number of icebergs issuing from the nearby
Ilulissat Icefjord, into which one of the world’s fastest
moving and most active glaciers calves 46 cubic kilometres of ice
annually. Listen for the rumbling sounds in the distance of the Sermeq
Kujalleq glacier ‘calving’ icebergs.
Discovery: Scenic
Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.
Day
10 - Disko Bay
Continue
to cruise Disko Bay.
Day
11 - Disko Bay
Continue
to cruise Disko Bay.
Day
12 - Kangerlussuaq > Copenhagen
Your
cruise ends this morning in Kangerlussuaq as you bid farewell to the
crew and fly to Copenhagen.
Scenic Eclipse (Luxury Expedition, 228-guests)
Scenic Eclipse sets the standard in ocean cruising in terms of technology, size and luxury. State-of-the-art safety features allow us to unlock destinations others can only dream of. Designed to deliver the ultimate experience of a lifetime for only 228 guests, only 200 in the Arctic and Antarctica, the Scenic Eclipse fleet takes ocean cruising to a whole new level - marrying luxury, discovery and safety, and giving guests the opportunity to explore above and beyond what was previously imaginable.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Only
200 guests on board
- 100%
spacious Verandah Suites
- Butler
service for every guest
- Up
to nine on board dining experiences, from casual to fine dining
- Complimentary
beverages all day, every day
- 16
member Specialist Polar Discovery Team
- Your
choice of Scenic Freechoice activities
- Scenic
Discovery excursions
- Engaging
lecture and education program on board
- Complimentary
expedition parka, water bottle plus use of special polar boots
- Internal
flights and taxes
- All
tipping and gratuities
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Marvel at the mummies in the Greenland National Museum, or try the local Greenlandic beer at Greenland's largest microbrewery. Alternatively, learn about Inuit culture at the Nuuk Art Museum.