Explore Greenland in Luxury

Your adventure will begin this morning in Paris where you will meet your representatives and the rest of the passengers at the airport for your included flight to Longyearbyen. This 4.5 hour flight will see you landing in one of the most remote and enchanting settlements in the world, the capital of the Svalbard archipelago.

Upon landing you will then be transferred to the port to board your luxury expedition vessel. Spend some time settling in to your luxurious cabin and familiarising yourself with the ship as we prepare to sail away from Longyearbyen and into Isfjorden. Some time on deck should reward in excellent seabird sightings.

Today we will make the most of our short time in Svalbard by enjoying a brief exploration of this unique and enchanting area. We plan to sail to the southeast tip of Spitsbergen, the archipelago’s largest island, to visit the small bay of Isbukta. Here we will find the immense Vasil’evbreen glacier and enjoy the first of many thrilling Zodiac cruises of our trip. This exciting excursion will bring us up-close to the more than 20km long glacier front and if conditions allow, we will also attempt a shore landing to take a walk along the first section of the glacier. We will also hope to visit Stellingfjellet to see one of the largest guillemot colonies on the archipelago before making our way into the sea to begin our journey to Greenland.

Today will be spent at sea sailing towards Greenland, charting a course for Jan Mayen along the way. Whilst at sea you can enjoy some time to relax in preparation for the adventures that lie ahead. Join your onboard photographer to get some hints and tips on capturing the perfect wildlife and scenic images, spend some time on deck looking out for seabirds and whales, or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment. Whatever you decide to do with your time at sea, the luxury facilities and comfort on offer will be sure to impress.

As we continue our sail towards Greenland we will pass by the isolated and uninhabited volcanic island of Jan Mayen, and your captain will steer the ship as close as possible for you to capture some excellent pictures of this unique place. Located on the threshold of the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans, Jan Mayen Island features a dramatic landscape of tongues of ice descending from its 2,227 metres high snow-coated volcanic summit. It is also a well-known hotspot for whales and large bird colonies.

On day 5 we will be approaching the Greenland coast and excitement will build as we prepare to make the first of many landings on this huge geologically diverse island.

Welcome to majestic Greenland! Over the course of the next 6 days you will discover a world of wild natural environments, alpine landscapes, scenic fishing ports and lots of ice! Each day will bring something new and exciting to discover, with thrilling Zodiac cruises and shore visits bringing you up-close to nature at its most powerful. Our landing schedule will be flexible here with your captain and experienced crew choosing the best places to visit for enchanting scenic and wildlife experiences.

Areas we expect to visit as we discover the east coast include Watkins Fjord, Tugtilik, Storo Island, Sermilik and Tasilaq. In Qingminguartalik we can enjoy some exciting sea-ice cruising as we reach the starting point of Fridtjof Nansen’s very first crossing of the Greenland ice cap and enjoy a gentle climb up the slopes of the ice cap’s first foothills to better appreciate its huge size. You will also have the opportunity to visit the town to see some remnants of the Thule civilisation and learn more about Thule culture.

Sailing further along the ice cap we will reach Nansen Harbour where the ice cap plunges directly into a superb bay which is perfect for a Zodiac cruise. On the uninhabited land of Skjoldungen Island you can discover some magnificent landscapes of glacial valleys, rocky outcrops, mountains and willow forests. The island is surrounded by a stunning fjord and a landing here will offer us the chance to see the orcas and bearded seals that are often found here alongside a large bird population including northern wheatears, common redpolls and common ravens.

We will then cross the narrow, zig-zagging channel of the Prins Christian Sund where some time on deck as we sail through the icy waters will reward in some fantastic photo opportunities of the rocky cliffs and waterfalls that make up the awe-inspiring landscape here. Bearded seals are often spotted here, and it is also an excellent place to witness the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights which, if luck prevails, we may get a taste of. Other areas you may visit on the east coast include Augpilatok and Igaliku.

Sailing west along Greenland’s south coast our next stop will bring us to the beautiful town of Narsaq. From the ship you will be able to see typical Greenland, where small villages and towns are surrounded by the most wonderful natural landscapes. The surrounding icebergs contrasting against the multi-coloured house creates a unique setting as well as fantastic scenic photo opportunities.

Our last adventure will see us gently cruising into Evighedsfjorden, “the fjord of eternity”, just a few kilometres south of Kangerlussuaq. A visit here will reward in spectacularly diverse scenery from glaciers and jagged cliffs to tundra blanketed in flora. A cruise here will be a fantastic way to round off our voyage around Greenland and will also give us some more birdwatching opportunities as we keep an eye out for colonies of black-legged kittiwakes and seagulls as well as white-tailed eagles.

Having sailed through the 190km long Kangerlussuaq Fjord, our voyage will end in the former American military base town of Kangerlussuaq. After disembarkation you will be transferred to the airport for your included flight back to Paris.