Enjoy a magical voyage, crossing the Arctic Circle to go to the largest fjord in the world, Scoresby Sund in Greenland. A part of Greenland so vast and harsh it was one of last places to be explored, but now available from the comfort of the world’s first Polar Class 6 cruise ship, which exceeds the latest green requirements of the Polar Code, the amazing m/v Hondius. This new and advanced vessel allows you to explore the icy filled waters of East Greenland, while impacting them as little as possible, so come aboard and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! During the clear nights there are great chances of seeing a spectacular light show in the form of green and sometimes purple northern lights dancing in the sky. You will embark and disembark at Akureyri in Iceland, from which on there will be a program of lectures on this English cruise, by noted naturalists and possible highlights of this tour includes a colourful inuit village with a traditional lifestyle, enormous whales, massive icebergs, colossal glaciers, the phenomenal northern lights and possibly even the unicorns of the sea, narwhals, as well as polar bears. So what are you waiting for? Check the availability to join this tour by clicking ‘choose a date’ above.
This is the ultimate exploration voyage between 3 islands, Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland. Hop aboard the stunningly beautiful s/v Rembrandt van Rijn, a former herring lugger from early last century. In 1994, the vessel was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger schooner in the Netherlands. The nearly 50 meter long ship has been adapted to the icy waters of Spitsbergen and Greenland and has become a perfect expedition ship for adventurers such as yourself. So come aboard on this 18-day voyage and explore the Arctic with us. Besides the awe-inspiring landscapes and scenery of icebergs, glaciers and mysterious peaks of mountains we will most likely encounter lots of astonishing, highly adapted wildlife such as whales, muskoxen, reindeers, foxes, and possibly even the ever elusive polar bears.
Embark on the voyage of a lifetime and explore the vast wilderness of the high Arctic that so few have experienced, you will sail in the comfort of an ice-strengthened former Dutch Royal Navy ship, the perfect Arctic Expedition vessel - m/v Plancius. This cruise starts from Longyearbyen and travels north to explore the magical coastline of Spitsbergen with its many glaciers before changing its heading to the breathtaking landscapes of North East Greenland and going to port in Akureyri, north Iceland. At any moment there are chances of seeing whales and other possible highlights include polar bears, northern lights, the colorful houses of the Inuit settlements, a wide range of arctic mammals, seabirds and of course gargantuan icebergs and glaciers. This is an English and German speaking voyage, where, when you’re not out on the deck enjoying the view or going on one of our many thrilling tours, notable naturalists will hold entertaining and educational lectures about what we see and what we know about the arArcticoday. If you’re looking to get the most out of a trip to the Arctic, and follow in the footsteps of the greatest explorers then look no further! This is the trip for you, just check the availability by pressing ‘Choose a date’ above.
If you'd like to explore and see the diversity of Greenland. This is it. The world's largest island has temperatures that go up to + 15 °C in summer. It's the island where 80% of it is covered by the Ice Sheet. And it's where you could get your chance to experience this too. Go on this tour and you will get the chance to explore Greenland from one end to the other. You'll be sailing from the northern part with its icebergs to the southern part of Greenland. When flying into Ilulissat, over the great Icecap, you might wonder, why this place is called Greenland. In the south, you will understand why the country got its name, as you will be surrounded by the grassy, green hills. You'll get time offshore and onshore during this tour. You'll be stopping in cities - in the capital of Greenland but also in cities, not many have been in. You'll get the chance to see icebergs. Sleddogs. Fjords. Mountains. You'll get the chance to learn about the Greenlandic culture. You'll get your chance to see what Greenland is. You might be asking: Can I do anything apart from being on a ship, seeing beautiful landscapes and visiting cities? YES. And by doing an 8-day-tour you'll get time enough to do so. You could go kayaking, hiking, go explore the Ilulissat Icefjord which is protected by UNESCO and much, much more. Ever dreamed about going to Greenland? This is it. See the daily itinerary below. Check the booking availability by pressing 'Choose a date' and book your tour now!
Frequently Asked Questions
About Greenland Cruises
1. Can I sail from to Greenland from Canada? United States? Europe?
There is no “ship transportation” to Greenland, where you can buy a ticket to come here by ship. But there are cruises that you can board in other countries, which sail the Arctic and come to Greenland. For some cruises that take you around Greenland, you can board or disembark from the ship in Greenland and fly between your hometown.
2. Why go on a cruise in Greenland?
Greenlanders have a saying, that when you travel by sea, you get your soul with you. The essence of this old proverb is that no one gets stressed when sailing, and you get used to Greenland as you move along the coast.
Seeing Greenland from the seaside is a great way to see the country. Here you will see the wildlife at the close range, and the beautiful fjords and icebergs. You also get to see the small settlements along the coast, which are not easy to visit.
