Arctic
Greenland
Arctic
Arctic
Wild North-west Greenland & Disko Bay Photo Expedition
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Ilulissat, Greenland
Ends: Ilulissat, Greenland
Language: English speaking voyage
· Photograph the towering icebergs of Disko Bay up close.
· Explore rarely visited Greenlandic settlements and a ghost town.
· Get up close and photograph an active glacier from the ship and Zodiac.
· Encounter Greenland’s wildlife. This trip has a good chance of encountering humpback whales from the vessel and musk oxen and Arctic foxes from the shore.
· Numerous opportunities to photograph Greenlands wild Arctic landscapes from the ship and shore.
· Develop your photography skills in the field with a highly experienced Arctic photographer.
· Small, intimate group size of 12 photographers.
· Comfortable, and capable liveaboard expedition vessel.
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.
Explore Disko Bay, one of the most photogenic places in Greenland, on this adventurous Greenland photo tour on an expedition vessel with 12 photographers. You will photograph the wild Arctic land and seascapes of West Greenland from ship and shore. As you sail through Disko Bay you will encounter Icebergs the size of cathedrals and have an opportunity to photograph actively calving glaciers.
The plan is to visit remote, hard to get to Greenlandic settlements known for their colourful houses and also a ghost town on Disko Island. You will also have the opportunity to photograph wildlife which could include, Humpback whales, seals, Arctic foxes and Musk Oxen.
The trip is led by our local expedition leader and captain who has extensive knowledge of the area and photographer Chase Teron, who has years of experience scouting the perfect photography locations in Disko Bay. Travelling with a local guide will give you a rare chance to experience local Greenlandic culture free from the mass tourism of larger cruise ships.
The expedition vessel is equipped with a Zodiac which will be used for shore landings and can also be used to shoot from.
and the aim is to open up as many photo opportunities as possible. You will spend the first 2 days in the area close to the Ilulissat Ice ford where you will spend time photographing the big ice of the world’s fastest-moving glacier – Sermeq Kujalleq. If conditions allow you will use the zodiac to get lots of opportunities to photograph the ice close up.
Days 4 & 5 Disko Island and remote settlements
As you continue north you will make landings on Disko Island which is known for its stunning wilderness and scenery. The plan is to visit and photograph the remote abandoned mining town of Qullissat which was deserted in 1972. Here you will encounter abandoned houses which make an unusual and interesting photography subject set to the backdrop of large icebergs floating through Disko Bay.
Days 6 – 8 Uummannaq fiord system and remote settlements
You will spend several days exploring the area around Uummannaq Island, home to some of the most stunning scenery in west Greenland. You will visit the town of Uummannaq located above 70 degrees North to get a feel of what life is like living in the high Arctic.
Days 9 – 11 Exploring Disko Bay and return to Ilulissat
As you sail south you will spend some time exploring Disko Bay with further opportunities to photograph some of the largest icebergs on the planet and do shore landings. Disko Bay is one of the best places in Greenland to see minke, fin and humpback whales and you will spend lots of time on deck looking for shots.
After our 11-day Greenland photo tour, you will arrive in the town of Ilulissat. After breakfast and final goodbye, you will depart the vessel for your onward travel. Ilulissat airport has internal connections and international flights to Iceland.
The exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions and wildlife. The places mentioned are just examples of some of the many sites this region of Greenland has to offer. You always strive to maximize your experience. Please remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition.
and the aim is to open up as many photo opportunities as possible. You will spend the first 2 days in the area close to the Ilulissat Ice ford where you will spend time photographing the big ice of the world’s fastest-moving glacier – Sermeq Kujalleq. If conditions allow you will use the zodiac to get lots of opportunities to photograph the ice close up.
Days 4 & 5 Disko Island and remote settlements
As you continue north you will make landings on Disko Island which is known for its stunning wilderness and scenery. The plan is to visit and photograph the remote abandoned mining town of Qullissat which was deserted in 1972. Here you will encounter abandoned houses which make an unusual and interesting photography subject set to the backdrop of large icebergs floating through Disko Bay.
Days 6 – 8 Uummannaq fiord system and remote settlements
You will spend several days exploring the area around Uummannaq Island, home to some of the most stunning scenery in west Greenland. You will visit the town of Uummannaq located above 70 degrees North to get a feel of what life is like living in the high Arctic.
Days 9 – 11 Exploring Disko Bay and return to Ilulissat
As you sail south you will spend some time exploring Disko Bay with further opportunities to photograph some of the largest icebergs on the planet and do shore landings. Disko Bay is one of the best places in Greenland to see minke, fin and humpback whales and you will spend lots of time on deck looking for shots.
After our 11-day Greenland photo tour, you will arrive in the town of Ilulissat. After breakfast and final goodbye, you will depart the vessel for your onward travel. Ilulissat airport has internal connections and international flights to Iceland.
The exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions and wildlife. The places mentioned are just examples of some of the many sites this region of Greenland has to offer. You always strive to maximize your experience. Please remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition.
INCLUSIONS
· 10 nights on board MV Kisaq in twin share accomodation
· 1 Expedition Leader and 1 photo guide
· Guiding ashore and talks on board
· All meals on board
· Coffee and tea
· All landing excursions
· Rubber boots for shore landings
· Transfers from hotel to vessel for embarkation + vessel to airport/hotel after disembarkation
EXCLUSIONS
· Flights and transfers from airport to hotel
· Travel and cancellation insurance
· The customary gratuity to the ship’s crew
· Alcohol and spirits
· Personal expenses such as bar and shop charges
* 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.
** 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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