HIGHLIGHTS
- Search
for whales while following the Viking route across Denmark Strait to
Greenland
- Experience
east Greenland’s pristine, stunning fjords
- Get
close to glaciers, calving mighty icebergs
- Experience
village life in tiny Greenlandic fishing hamlets
- Visit
the Norse ruins at Hvalsey, abandoned in the 1400s
- Visit
Erik the Red’s former estate at Brattelid
- Explore
Greenland's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fertile farmlands of
Kujataa
- Wander
the streets of Nuuk, Greenland’s dynamic capital
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Solo Panorama | Explorer Triple | Explorer Suite | Balcony Suite | Deluxe Balcony Suite | Terrace Suite | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite | Ultra Suite | |
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| Jul 19, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 11,195 | 20,895 | 14,895 | 16,495 | 19,395 | 20,195 | 20,895 | 26,795 | 29,795 | |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Charter
Flight Details:
- USD
1,245 per person
- Southbound
Charter Flight: Kanerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON (evening arrival)
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Solo Panorama | (Mid-range)
Terrace Suite | (High-end)
|
|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 11,195 | 20,195 | |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Charter
Flight Details:
- USD
1,245 per person
- Southbound
Charter Flight: Kanerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON (evening arrival)
ITINERARY
Day
1: Reykjavik
Iceland’s
cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavík (“steamy
bay”) was established in 874 AD. Powered by geothermal
energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of the cleanest,
greenest cities on Earth. Despite centuries of relative isolation,
today Reykjavík is a contemporary city with plenty to see
and do. The National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic
Edda, and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts. We depart
Reykjavík in the evening aboard the Ocean Endeavour.
Day
2: Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)
Vestmannaeyjar
lies off the south coast of Iceland and comprises fourteen islands,
numerous rocks and skerries. Only the largest island, Heimaey, is
inhabited. Numerous species of seabirds, including the famous puffins,
nest in the steep rock faces along the ocean cliffs. The volcanically
active area has seen two major eruptions in recent times: the formation
of the island of Surtsey in 1963, and the Eldfell eruption ten years
later that destroyed much of Heimaey and nearly blocked its harbor.
Day
3: At Sea
Sailing
west from Iceland, we are in the wake of the Vikings. Norse explorers
set out from Iceland a millennium ago in open longboats. Their
destination: Greenland. Later they would also reach Baffin Island,
Labrador, and Newfoundland. We’ll be watching for marine
mammals and bird life as we sail in these rich northern waters. Along
the way, our expedition team will enrich your understanding of the
archeology, history, culture, and wildlife that await us in Greenland!
Day
4: East Greenland
An
expedition day on Greenland’s east coast means that
we’ll be cruising in the ice, looking for opportunities for
Zodiac exploration. As ever, our expedition team will be on deck
looking for bears, seals, and humpback whales as we navigate a
coastline traced with innumerable fjords and dotted with pack ice.
Day
5: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
We’ll
be scouting for wildlife and vistas as we approach Ikerasassuaq through
ice. This remote and stunning body of water joins the Irminger and
Labrador seas. We are among the islands of the Cape Farewell
Archipelago, near Greenland’s southernmost tip. Craggy
mountain peaks tower over narrow fjords. Glacial tongues plunge toward
the water. Conditions are favorable for calving icebergs, while strong
tidal currents limit the formation of sea ice.
Days
6-7: South Greenland
South
Greenland lives up to its namesake; here, the land is fertile and
agriculture thrives. Farms and vegetable husbandry contrast with the
barren ice that covers so much of the country. Jagged mountains rise
from beyond green pastures, with sheep farms directly bordering
icefjords. Here, Norse settlement history intersects with contemporary
Greenland life.
Day
8: Hvalsey and Oaqortoq
Hvalsey
Church is the best-preserved Norse ruin in Greenland. The last known
official record from the original Norse colony is of a wedding held
here in September 1408! Nearby Qaaqortoq is the largest town in South
Greenland. The area has been inhabited for over 4,000 years, beginning
with the Saqqaq culture.
Day
9: Brattahlid
A
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brattahlid—meaning
“steep slope,”—lies at the head of
Tunulliarfik Fjord. In this location, the famous Viking explorer Erik
the Red had his estate. His descendants made their homes here until the
mid-1400s. This area features the best farming conditions in Greenland.
Here we will find a reconstruction of the first Norse church in
Greenland, as well as a Viking longhouse. There are substantial
archeological remnants here, preserving the legends of the Norse.
Day
10: Nuuk
Greenland’s
capital bridges old and new. The old harbor region of town includes
many buildings dating from the Danish colonial days. The modern
downtown core includes shopping, cafes and restaurants, and public
institutions with a European flair. The Greenland National Museum is
one of Nuuk’s outstanding features; the world-famous
Greenland mummies are housed here. The museum’s exhibits also
offer in-depth information about colonial, Norse, and Inuit presence in
Greenland—a must-see.
Day
11: Qeqqata Kommunia
The
west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture of fishing communities, many
islands and complex coastal waterways. The waters are relatively warm
here, due to the West Greenland Current and the sub-Arctic
location—making for more lush vegetation. We will be making
an expedition stop here to explore the landscape of wild Greenland.
Day
12: Kangerlussuaq
Sondre
Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the world and boasts 168
kilometers of superb scenery. We end our adventure by sailing up this
dramatic fjord as the sun rises to greet us. Kangerlussuaq, the town at
its eastern head, is a former US Air Force base and
Greenland’s primary flight hub. Here we will disembark the
Ocean Endeavour and transfer to the airport for our return charter
flight.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
ABOARD
- Pre-departure
materials
- The
expertise and company of our expedition staff
- Onboard
educational programming
- Interactive
workshops
- Evening
entertainment
- All
shipboard meals, including on deck barbecues & afternoon tea,
24-hour coffee, tea and snacks
- Hors
d’ouevres & snacks during evening recaps
- 24-hour
documentary and film programming
- Fully
stocked library
- Nikon
Camera Trial Program
- USD
250 USD Discovery Fund Fee
ASHORE
- Introductions
to local people and customs
- Sightseeing
- Museum
entries, park accesses, port taxes
- Access
to pristine wilderness areas
- Zodiac
tours and cruises
- On-site
archaeology workshops
- Community
programming: local performances, presentations, and demonstrations
Not Included:
- Commercial
and charter flight costs
- Gratuities
(suggested at USD 15 USD per person per day)
- Bicycle
rentals
- Personal
expenses
- Mandatory
medical evacuation insurance
- Additional
expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
- Possible
fuel surcharges
- Pre-
and post-trip hotel accommodation
- Program
enhancements
