Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik, Iceland: Embarkation
Beginning of the Arctic adventure
Hallgrímskirkja Church towers over Reykjavik, one of Scandinavia’s most hip capitals, world-renowned for Nordic cuisine and lively streets. Embark your expedition vessel in the heart of the city in the afternoon. After completing mandatory safety drills, join your Expedition Team on the outer decks to toast your departure from Iceland as we set sail towards East Greenland.

Day 2: At sea, Crossing the Denmark Strait
Sea navigation and introductory lectures
Separating Iceland and Greenland is the Denmark Strait, a turbulent stretch of chilly ocean which teems with rich marine life. Grab your binoculars and join your Expedition Team on the outer decks to watch for wildlife. Indoors, join your team to discover insights on Arctic ecology, geology, and wildlife, as well as mandatory briefings preparing guests for Zodiac operations and polar bear safety.

Day 3: Expedition East Greenland
First contact with the giant icy island
The rugged coast of Greenland comes into view. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will carefully plan their approach and aim to take guests exploring on the Zodiacs to experience the majesty of Earth’s largest island first-hand, taking advantage of the best local conditions to find thrilling spots to explore in the wilderness.

Day 4: Ittoqqortoormiit
A remote community at the edge of the world
Ittoqqortoormiit is among the most remote communities on Earth, and the only settlement in this region. Established in 1925, most residents continue a subsistence hunting lifestyle. Explore its strong sense of community by visiting the local museum, small shops, and the beautiful traditional church, where locals often welcome visitors wearing colourful traditional costumes.

Day 5-6: Northeast Greenland National Park
True polar expedition in the world's largest park
Enter the Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest protected land area, spanning nearly a million square kilometres. Today it is uninhabited save for a few small Danish military bases. Our voyage here is a true polar expedition dictated by weather and ice, searching for vast cliffs, deep fjords, historical sites, enormous icebergs, and Arctic wildlife.

Day 7-8: Crossing the Greenland Sea
Sea days towards the Svalbard archipelago
The next step on our expedition lies across the vast and icy Greenland Sea, where currents mix creating vast biological productivity. Grab your binoculars and join your Expedition Team on deck to watch for wildlife and seabirds. During sea days, guests can enjoy fascinating lectures, indulgent spa treatments, or simply relax in the ship’s hot tubs.

Day 9: Expedition South Svalbard
Green fjords and rich historical landmarks
Arrive at the green fjords of southwest Svalbard, such as Bellsund and Hornsund, nourished by balmy Atlantic currents. These fertile valleys support reindeer, Arctic foxes, and nesting seabirds among drifting icebergs. Rich in wildlife and history, the area offers highlights like the historic sites of Calypsobyen and Bamsebu, and the bird cliffs of Gnålodden.

Day 10: Expedition Northwest Svalbard
Whaling remnants and strictly protected wilderness
Northwest Svalbard preserves a rich history of early Arctic exploration and whaling, protected as a National Park since 1973. First visited by Willem Barents in 1596, haunting remnants like blubber ovens and graves of young sailors at Smeerenburg remain visible. Today it is a pristine haven for Arctic flowers, seabirds, walruses, and polar bears.

Day 11: Expedition Northeast Svalbard
Extreme and unpredictable polar desert
Enter the icy wilderness of north-eastern Svalbard, a stark polar desert kept cold by the absence of warming ocean currents. Exploration plans depend on rapidly changing sea and ice conditions. Here, vast glaciers descend into ice-choked waters, hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest on high cliffs, and walruses gather along the chilly coastal shores.

Day 12: Kongsfjorden Region
Science and polar exploration history at Ny-Ålesund
Sail into the breathtaking Kongsfjord, a vast fjord system framed by the dramatic Three Crowns mountains and creaking glaciers. Here we will visit Ny-Ålesund, Earth’s northernmost settlement. This unique community is famous for its historic role as a base for legendary polar explorers such as Amundsen and Nansen, and now hosts international research stations.

Day 13: West/Central Svalbard
Sheltered bays and resident walrus herds
As we slowly venture towards Longyearbyen, we will explore the sheltered bays and lonely beaches of central Spitsbergen and its surrounding islands. Destinations may include Poolepynten, inhabited by herds of large walruses who can be seen from a distance. Enjoy the final spectacular views as we return towards civilization in Isfjorden.

Day 14: Longyearbyen: Disembarkation
Final morning in the northernmost city
On the final morning of our expedition, we arrive back in Longyearbyen. After bidding farewell to the Expedition Team, crew, and fellow explorers, enjoy some time exploring the world’s northernmost city. Afterwards, make your own way to Svalbard Airport to fly back to the Norwegian mainland with lifelong memories.

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