High Arctic Explorer: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

Beginning in Svalbard before sailing west across the Greenland Sea and exploring Greenland’s long eastern coastline to finish in Iceland, this is an audacious Arctic journey of startling diversity and contrast. Spectacular landscapes, towering glaciers and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters will all vie for the highlights list.
13 or 15 Days
$5,952

High Arctic Explorer: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland - 13 or 15 Days - $5,952

Trip Summary and Itinerary Map

  • 9 full days - Svalbard (2 days) & East Greenland (7 days)
  • The best of both world’s - great wildlife & incredible scenery
  • Sail onboard a new and highly sought after ship
  • Kayaking, Snorkelling, Rock climbing, SUP and Diving all optional extras on select departures
  • Photography expert onboard to help you capture those images
  • Complimentary parka jacket + post trip voyage journal
  • 15 day itinerary starts on 26th Jul 2020 in Kirkenes
  • 13 day itinerary stats on 30th August 2021 in Longyearbyen (details below)

Start from Longyearbyen and end at Reykjavik

Landmarks potentially visited on High Arctic Explorer: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

Operator's Itinerary

Day 1: Longyearbyen

Board the ship in the late afternoon and sail down magnificent Isfjorden.


Days 2-3: Monaco Glacier

Spitsbergen's northwest coast features calving icebergs, historic whaling stations and trappers' camps. Brunnich's guillemots, little auks and kittiwakes nest in their thousands. Reindeer roam tundra dotted with wildflowers like saxifrage, moss campion and bell-heather. Zodiac to gain fantastic views of ice cliffs, including Monacobreen, one of Spitsbergen's largest glaciers. In the north, look for walrus and possibly polar bears.


Days 4-5: Greenland sea

Crossing the Greenland Sea, our expert naturalists and guest lecturers entertain us with fascinating talks on plants, animals and early explorers like Nansen, Andr?e and Scoresby. We keep an eye out for fin whales, encroaching sea ice and seabirds. Relax and prepare for a landing, if conditions permit, on Greenland's northeast coast, home to polar bear, Arctic hare and musk oxen.


Days 6-8 - Greenland

An ice cap covers 81 per cent of Greenland and pack ice, even in summer, may fill northern bays. Ashore, cosy trappers' huts beckon from across the tundra, where musk ox, Arctic hare and eider ducks roam in Kejser Franz Josef Fjord. Lively cascades at Kap Humboldt provide a microclimate for spectacular hanging gardens. Kong Oskar Fjord offers spectacular glacier-carved mountains.


Days 9-11: Scoresby Sund

Reach Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord. The huge Greenland icecap continuously sweeps down gigantic glaciers, making it the birthplace for some of the world's largest icebergs! The Zodiacs take you through an incredible maze of icebergs, as you head to the shores for some exciting tundra hikes, and a visit to Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the rare villages of the East Greenland coast.


Day 12: Blosseville Coast and Romerfjord

Sail south along the Blosseville Coast, search for musk ox and narwhals and marvel at the mountain scenery that dominates the skyline. If weather permits, you head for Romer Fjord, a deep waterway with stunning mountain views.


Day 13: Denmark Strait

Sail across Denmark Strait, reflecting on the rich experiences and enjoying the antics of northern fulmars, black-backed gulls, dolphins, orcas and other whales.


Day 14: Reykjavik

Arrive early morning. After breakfast, bid farewell to the ship's crew before your coach transfer downtown or the airport.


NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions, and opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is key and all part of the adventure of an expeditionary cruise.

Prices, Departures and Inclusions

Prices quoted below are per person based on 2 people sharing. Cabin availability changes all the time so please contact us for up-to-date details and information on specific cabin availability.

Additional Notes

Optional Adventure Activities:

Sea Kayaking (AUD $1,200) - basic abilities required, all departures

Rock Climbing (AUD $1,520) - experienced climbers, outings in Greenland.

Polar Diving (AUD $1,520) - available to experienced dry-suit divers, on selected departures.

Polar Snorkelling (AUD $780) - available on selected departures.

Stand-up Paddleboarding (AUD $670) - available on selected departures.

Single Supplement And Child Policy

There is no single supplement for passengers willing to share a cabin. For those who want their own cabin, the single supplement in a twin cabin is 1.5 times the cost of sharing with another passenger.

Children must be over 8 years old to take this voyage.

Includes

  • Voyage aboard the vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • Accommodation during the voyage on full board basis
  • All shore excursions and zodiac activities
  • Captain's Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, beer and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Educational lectures by expert onboard polar guides
  • Access to an onboard doctor and basic medical services
  • Loan of rubber boots for the voyage's duration
  • 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
  • A digital photo book produced with photos and ship logs from your voyage
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Port taxes and any entry fees to historic landing sites

Excludes

  • Flights to and from points of embarkation/disembarkation
  • Any additional pre/post land services, including meals
  • Transfers not specific to the itinerary
  • Optional adventure activities (e.g. kayaking)
  • Visa, passport and any vaccination expenses
  • Airport arrival and departure taxes
  • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g. laundry and beverages)
  • Gratuities for ship crew 

Questions about this Voyage?