Arctic
Canadian Arctic and Greenland
Arctic
Arctic
An extensive 16-day expedition from Nuuk to the legendary Thule and back, combining glaciers, wildlife, and cultural heritage across seldom-visited coasts of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic.
Duration: 16 days / 15 nights
Starts: Nuuk, Greenland
Ends: Nuuk, Greenland
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. The Captain and/or Expedition Leader will make necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Embark on a remarkable 16-day roundtrip journey from Nuuk along Greenland’s storied shores and into Canada’s Arctic gems. This extensive expedition combines glaciers, wildlife, and cultural heritage across seldom-visited coasts. Starting in Nuuk, you will venture through iceberg-studded Disko Bay to the iconic Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
The voyage sails to the far north, with visits to remote settlements at Qaanaaq and Siorapaluk, the world’s northernmost inhabited community, where vibrant Inuit traditions thrive. The journey then crosses breathtaking Thule landscapes into Canada’s rugged Arctic before returning south. Along the way, you will cruise past soaring cliffs and sea ice, keeping watch for humpback whales, narwhals, and polar bears, ensuring a profound connection with the wilderness and Inuit culture.
Highlights:
Explore the iconic Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the iceberg-studded Disko Bay.
Visit Qaanaaq and Siorapaluk (Thule), the world’s northernmost inhabited community.
Venture into Canada’s rugged Arctic and cross breathtaking Thule landscapes.
Enjoy cultural experiences where vibrant Inuit traditions thrive beneath soaring cliffs and sea ice.
Witness humpback whales, narwhals, and polar bears roaming the floes in Baffin Bay and Disko Bay.
Day 1: Nuuk, Greenland
Embarkation and capital city exploration
The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, is best known for humpback whales, waterfalls and icebergs. This unique city contains mountains and a thriving metropolitan. Active explorers can enjoy hiking, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Board the yacht before departing in the evening.
Day 2: Evighed Fjord, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Sailing the Fjord of Eternity
Translating as the “Fjord of Eternity,” Evighedfjord lives up to its name with soaring peaks and blue glaciers spilling into a mirror-calm sea. Zodiac rides glide past sculpted icebergs, where seals lounge and seabirds skim the surface.
Days 3-4: Disko Bay Scenic Navigation / Ilulissat / Kangerluk, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Iceberg Capital and Inuit heritage
Disko Bay is a wonderland of shifting light, breaching whales, and iceberg-laden waters. Visit Ilulissat ("icebergs") and its UNESCO-listed Icefjord. You may kayak amid icebergs under the Midnight Sun or visit Kangerluk, a friendly settlement that brims with Inuit heritage and hot springs.
Day 5: Uummannaq, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Heart-shaped mountain and hot springs
Set beneath a heart-shaped mountain, Uummannaq is one of Greenland’s most photogenic villages. Hot springs dot the nearby coast, and whales often surface in the bay. Wandering its narrow lanes or hiking above town reveals sweeping views of fjords.
Day 6: Baffin Bay Scenic Navigation
Sailing through Baffin Bay and wildlife spotting
Sail through legendary Baffin Bay. Naturalists share stories of Arctic exploration. Watch for minke and bowhead whales surfacing in the glassy waters, and keep an eye on the ice for polar bears roaming the floes.
Day 7: Savissivik, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Iceberg-strewn waters and Arctic tradition
Savissivik is famed for its iceberg-strewn waters, where sculpted ice glows in shifting shades. Polar bears are sometimes seen on the drifting floes, and a small settlement clings to the coast, closely tied to the rhythms of hunting and the sea.
Day 8: Qaanaaq, Thule, Greenland / Siorapaluk (Thule), Greenland – Captain’s Choice
World’s northernmost inhabited communities
Visit Qaanaaq, the "capital of the High Arctic," or Siorapaluk, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Visitors gain insight into resilient Inuit culture while marveling at fjords and glaciers stretching beyond.
Day 9: Thule Region, Greenland Scenic Navigation
Legendary Arctic landscapes
Cruising through the Thule Region is a journey into legendary Arctic landscapes. Watch for polar bears wandering ice floes, and admire steep bird cliffs alive with guillemots and kittiwakes.
Day 10: Baffin Bay Scenic Navigation
Crossing toward Canada
A second day sailing through legendary Baffin Bay, where every mile offers a new window into the wild beauty that bridges Greenland and Canada.
Day 11: Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada – Captain’s Choice
Gateway to the High Arctic
Pond Inlet is one of the Canadian Arctic’s most picturesque communities. Visitors are welcomed with cultural performances, local handicrafts, and stories of life where narwhals and seals share the bay. Polar bears are occasionally sighted along the ice edge.
Day 12: Icy Arm Fjord, Baffin Island, Nunavut – Captains Choice
Natural amphitheater of Arctic grandeur
Jagged peaks frame the glassy waters of Icy Arm Fjord, creating a natural amphitheater of Arctic grandeur. Landings here may include guided hikes or visits to a nearby hamlet. Seals surface in the still water.
Day 13: At Sea / Navigating the Davis Strait
Leisure and productive waters
Spend a leisurely day at the spa or mingling. Alternatively, sail the Davis Strait, which is alive with movement: seabirds skim low over the swells, and whales often rise in these productive waters.
Day 14: Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut – Captain’s Choice
Authentic Canadian Inuit life
Located just off Baffin Island’s eastern coast, Qikiqtarjuaq offers an authentic window into Canadian Inuit life. The surrounding waters are rich with marine life such as bowhead whales and narwhals, and the region is home to a thriving population of polar bears.
Days 15-16: Navigating the Davis Strait / At Sea
Concluding the journey
The final two days are spent navigating the Davis Strait, concluding the expedition as you return south towards Nuuk.
Day 1: Nuuk, Greenland
Embarkation and capital city exploration
The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, is best known for humpback whales, waterfalls and icebergs. This unique city contains mountains and a thriving metropolitan. Active explorers can enjoy hiking, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Board the yacht before departing in the evening.
Day 2: Evighed Fjord, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Sailing the Fjord of Eternity
Translating as the “Fjord of Eternity,” Evighedfjord lives up to its name with soaring peaks and blue glaciers spilling into a mirror-calm sea. Zodiac rides glide past sculpted icebergs, where seals lounge and seabirds skim the surface.
Days 3-4: Disko Bay Scenic Navigation / Ilulissat / Kangerluk, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Iceberg Capital and Inuit heritage
Disko Bay is a wonderland of shifting light, breaching whales, and iceberg-laden waters. Visit Ilulissat ("icebergs") and its UNESCO-listed Icefjord. You may kayak amid icebergs under the Midnight Sun or visit Kangerluk, a friendly settlement that brims with Inuit heritage and hot springs.
Day 5: Uummannaq, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Heart-shaped mountain and hot springs
Set beneath a heart-shaped mountain, Uummannaq is one of Greenland’s most photogenic villages. Hot springs dot the nearby coast, and whales often surface in the bay. Wandering its narrow lanes or hiking above town reveals sweeping views of fjords.
Day 6: Baffin Bay Scenic Navigation
Sailing through Baffin Bay and wildlife spotting
Sail through legendary Baffin Bay. Naturalists share stories of Arctic exploration. Watch for minke and bowhead whales surfacing in the glassy waters, and keep an eye on the ice for polar bears roaming the floes.
Day 7: Savissivik, Greenland – Captain’s Choice
Iceberg-strewn waters and Arctic tradition
Savissivik is famed for its iceberg-strewn waters, where sculpted ice glows in shifting shades. Polar bears are sometimes seen on the drifting floes, and a small settlement clings to the coast, closely tied to the rhythms of hunting and the sea.
Day 8: Qaanaaq, Thule, Greenland / Siorapaluk (Thule), Greenland – Captain’s Choice
World’s northernmost inhabited communities
Visit Qaanaaq, the "capital of the High Arctic," or Siorapaluk, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Visitors gain insight into resilient Inuit culture while marveling at fjords and glaciers stretching beyond.
Day 9: Thule Region, Greenland Scenic Navigation
Legendary Arctic landscapes
Cruising through the Thule Region is a journey into legendary Arctic landscapes. Watch for polar bears wandering ice floes, and admire steep bird cliffs alive with guillemots and kittiwakes.
Day 10: Baffin Bay Scenic Navigation
Crossing toward Canada
A second day sailing through legendary Baffin Bay, where every mile offers a new window into the wild beauty that bridges Greenland and Canada.
Day 11: Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada – Captain’s Choice
Gateway to the High Arctic
Pond Inlet is one of the Canadian Arctic’s most picturesque communities. Visitors are welcomed with cultural performances, local handicrafts, and stories of life where narwhals and seals share the bay. Polar bears are occasionally sighted along the ice edge.
Day 12: Icy Arm Fjord, Baffin Island, Nunavut – Captains Choice
Natural amphitheater of Arctic grandeur
Jagged peaks frame the glassy waters of Icy Arm Fjord, creating a natural amphitheater of Arctic grandeur. Landings here may include guided hikes or visits to a nearby hamlet. Seals surface in the still water.
Day 13: At Sea / Navigating the Davis Strait
Leisure and productive waters
Spend a leisurely day at the spa or mingling. Alternatively, sail the Davis Strait, which is alive with movement: seabirds skim low over the swells, and whales often rise in these productive waters.
Day 14: Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut – Captain’s Choice
Authentic Canadian Inuit life
Located just off Baffin Island’s eastern coast, Qikiqtarjuaq offers an authentic window into Canadian Inuit life. The surrounding waters are rich with marine life such as bowhead whales and narwhals, and the region is home to a thriving population of polar bears.
Days 15-16: Navigating the Davis Strait / At Sea
Concluding the journey
The final two days are spent navigating the Davis Strait, concluding the expedition as you return south towards Nuuk.
INCLUSIONS
Always Included by Atlas
Atlas Immersive Experience on board or ashore
Gourmet dining with ever-changing menus
Bars and lounges serving fine wines, spirits, craft beers, and canapés
Specialty coffees, fresh-pressed juices, and afternoon tea service
In-room stocked minibar, Nespresso® coffee and Vero Water®
24-hour room service
L’OCCITANE bathroom amenities
Gratuities for onboard service staff
Use of binoculars and walking sticks
Butler service in suites
Trip delay and medical evacuation coverage
Inclusions Exclusive to Polar Expeditions
Private charter jet service with private group transfers*
1-night pre-expedition hotel stay*
1-night post-expedition hotel stay on select Antarctica expeditions
Enrichment lectures and destination briefings
Shore landings led by expert field guides
Escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac
Polar plunge
Atlas Ocean Voyages parka, vest and water bottle
Use of knee boots
EXCLUSIONS
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Located: Deck 3
Occupancy: 2 Guests
183 sq. ft. of total living space
Elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities
Walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets
Sitting area with chair and desk, mini fridge, and TV with “infotainment” system
Wardrobe
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests
• 270 sq. ft. of total living space
• Private balcony with teak furnishings
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, and a wardrobe
• Sitting area with sofa, vanity, flat-screen TV and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests
• 270 sq. ft. of total living space
• Private balcony with teak furnishings
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, and a wardrobe
• Sitting area with sofa, vanity, flat-screen TV and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Select staterooms hold up to 3 guests
• 270 sq. ft. of total living space
• Floor-to-ceiling Juliet-style balcony with top drop electric window
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, and wardrobe
• Sitting area with sofa, flat-screen TV, and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Select staterooms hold up to 3 guests
• 270 sq. ft. of total living space
• Floor-to-ceiling Juliet-style balcony with top drop electric window
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, and wardrobe
• Sitting area with sofa, flat-screen TV, and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 6
Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
• 300 sq. ft. of total living space with 52-sq. ft. balcony featuring teak furnishings
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, a walk-in closet and wardrobe
• All include a flat-screen TV with state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 6
Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
• 300 sq. ft. of total living space with floor to ceiling top-drop Juliet balcony and interior sitting area with convertible sofa
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, a walk-in closet and wardrobe
• All include a flat-screen TV with state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
• 382 sq. ft. of total living space
• Oversized private balcony with teak furnishings
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, a walk-in closet and wardrobe
• Sitting area with sofa, flat-screen TV, and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
• 445 sq. ft. of total living space
• Oversized private balcony with teak furnishings
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, a walk-in closet and wardrobe
• Separate living room with sofa, vanity, flat-screen TV, and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
Located: Deck 5 and 6
Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
• 465 sq. ft. of total living space
• Oversized private balcony with teak furnishings
• Queen bed (convertible to two single beds)
• Elegant private bath featuring L’Occitane products, a walk-in glass shower with rain head, body jets and a handheld shower, a tub, his & her sinks, a walk-in closet and wardrobe
• Separate living room with sofa, vanity, flat-screen TV, and state-of-the-art “infotainment” system
• Easy access to gym, spa and pool
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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