Cruise Greenland

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Conveniently sailing from Reykjavik, this itinerary has great appeal. Journey to the largest fjord in the world, visit a remote Greenlandic Inuit community and explore other geographical sites of this stunning Arctic landscape of dramatic fjords, snow capped mountains, glaciers and late summer icebergs.

Please note that in 2010, this cruise is 13 days and12 nights. The exact itinerary wil be published later.

Itinerary

We board the M/V Polar Star in the Icelandic capital to begin our journey to Greenland.

Today we cruise the waters of the Denmark Strait and cross the Arctic Circle while attending lectures and looking out for wildlife. During our voyage we hope to see perhaps a White-beaked dolphin, humpback or Orca whale and birds such as Kittiwakes, Gannets, Guillemots, Fulmars and Razorbills.

The scenery is stunning as we cruise the worlds longest and widest fjord. We may see icebergs carved from pristine glaciers, and a shoreline of spectacular walls of granite and basalt peaks. In the afternoon of Day 4, we visit the town of Itoqqortoormit to experience life in Greenlands most northerly settlement.

Depending on ice conditions, we will explore this beautiful often iceberg laden fjord either on land, by Zodiac or by ship. We will see spectacular views of Christian IV Glacier and Gunnbjorn Fjeld, the highest mountain above the Arctic Circle. As always we continue our watch for wildlife and today we will spend time looking out for two species of northern geese, seals, the elusive Polar Bear and even more rare narwhal.

We reach Greenlands widest ice-free zone and spend another full day taking in the amazing scenery of sheer cliffs, immaculate glaciers and icebergs of different shapes and sizes. Caribou, Musk Ox, Polar Bears and the timid Ivory gull have been seen here. We will land at an archaeological site that contains the remains of Thule dwellings.

Today we continue our exploration of this coastline of labyrinth fjords with Zodiac cruising in Tassilaq and Kangertigtvatsiaq Fjords. We plan a shore landing possibly at Sangmilik.

A visit to the largest community of east coast Greenland will give us an understanding of life in the far north. A wander through the towns streets will give us opportunities to see Greenlandic dogs, winter houses, traditional carvings and daily life. The local museum has a wonderful collection of old photographs and gives a fascinating account of the history and culture of these resilient people. Dont forget to stop at the post office to mail a postcard home!

We spend a relaxing day onboard as we leave Greenlandic waters. Our lecture program continues and we may even see the northern lights!

Our journey ends where it began and we disembark after breakfast.