Iceland to Greenland In the Wake of the Vikings

Itinerary and Pricing Small-Ship Expedition Cruise
Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

August 15 to August 26, 2026

From $10,995 to $19,195 USD

per person based on double occupancy

Save 25%

Applies to berth cost only

In the Wake of the Vikings

The Norse originally set sail from Iceland in search of plentiful farmland, and their search was rewarded in the beautiful and fertile fjords of Greenland. Follow Erik the Red’s original route to explore this seldom-seen coastline, visiting important archaeological sites and modern Greenlandic communities along the way.

Map

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  • Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Day 2: At Sea
  • Day 3–5: Southeast Greenland
  • Day 6: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
  • Day 7: Brattahlíð
  • Day 8–9: South Greenland
  • Day 10: Sermersooq
  • Day 11–12: Nuuk

Itinerary

  • Rykjavik mountain landscapeclouds

    © Marcel Dominic - Pixabay

    Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland
    Begin Your Adventure

    Your journey begins in the late afternoon, following a day of independent exploration and arrival in the captivating city of Reykjavík.

    Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital was established in the year 874 CE.

    Powered by geothermal energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities on Earth. Food, culture, and nightlife abound.

    The National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.

  • On board learning in library

    © Jen Derbach

    Day 2: At Sea
    Set Sail like the Vikings

    Watch for whales and seabirds as we sail the Denmark Strait.

    You’ll be truly in the wake of the Vikings as we journey westward from Iceland.

    The on-board learning program will prepare you for the archaeology, history, culture, and wildlife that await you in Greenland!

  • Iceberg in greenland

    © Jen Derbach

    Day 3–5: Southeast Greenland
    Witness Fjords, Icebergs, and Whales

    Explore the remote reaches of southeast Greenland by ship, in Zodiacs, and on land.

    Your first views of this seldom-visited region will reveal a stunning coastline traced with innumerable fjords and potentially dotted with pack ice.

    Whether on foot, on shore, or on the ship, our expert expedition team will be by your side, sharing their extensive knowledge and insights. Join them out on deck to keep a keen eye out for iconic Arctic wildlife, including the polar bears, seals, and humpback whales. Learn from their expertise as they provide fascinating interpretation and help you gain a profound connection to the stunning landscapes we traverse.

  • Hiking prince christian sound

    © Jen Derbach

    Day 6: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
    Marvel at Mountains and Glaciers

    Make the most of your time out on deck, as our experts scout for opportunities to go ashore along this breathtaking landscape.

    Soak in the natural beauty of one of the world’s most majestic waterways, Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), where the Irminger and Labrador Seas join through the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago.

    Here, craggy mountain peaks tower over still waters fed by calving glaciers.

  • Brattahlíð structure vikings

    © Jen Derbach

    Day 7: Brattahlíð
    Tour a Reconstructed Norse Settlement

    Visit fascinating Brattahlíð, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the most fertile region of Greenland. Walk amongst a reconstructed Norse church and Viking longhouse to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

    It was once the home of Viking explorer Erik the Red and his descendants until the 1400s. Today, Greenlandic Inuit run the sheep farms originally worked by Norse settlers.

  • Zodiac cruise along side glacier

    Day 8–9: South Greenland
    Explore Dramatic Landscapes

    South Greenland lives up to its namesake; here, the land is fertile and agriculture thrives. Farms and vegetable husbandry contrast with the barren ice that covers so much of the country. This is a region where jagged mountains rise dramatically from green pastures, and sheep farms border the stunning ice fjords. The fjords here are nothing short of breathtaking, with their deep blue waters and towering cliffs creating an awe-inspiring backdrop for every adventure.

    As we explore, whether by Zodiac or on foot, we’ll be surrounded by this remarkable landscape, where Norse history intersects with contemporary Greenlandic life. The fjords add an unparalleled sense of beauty and serenity to the journey, making every moment unforgettable.

  • Zodiac cruise in greenland

    © Jen Derbach

    Day 10: Sermersooq
    Enjoy Birdwatching and Zodiac Cruising

    Explore the Sermersooq region of Greenland by Zodiac or by foot, as landing conditions permit.

    Here you’ll find a stunning myriad of mountain peaks, glaciers, and deep fjords, with records of human habitation that stretch back over 1,500 years.

    Keep a look out for nattoralik (white-tailed eagles), seabirds, and marine mammals while you enjoy the lush vegetation of southwest Greenland.

  • Nuuk city view blue cloudy skies

    © Jen Derbach

    Day 11–12: Nuuk
    Visit Museums, Shops, and Cafés

    Stop in at vibrant Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Visit the Greenland National Museum, one of the city’s many outstanding features, where the world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies rest.

    The old harbour includes many buildings dating from Danish colonial days, while contemporary Nuuk is known for art, shopping, pubs, and cafés.

    Here is where you will complete your journey. Transfer by Zodiac to shore, then ride to the airport by bus for your charter flight to Toronto, ON.

Pricing and Cabins

  • Cabin Category A
    Single Stateroom
    Deck 3

    $16,995 $12,747 USD

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    per person based on single occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Ocean stateroom 2 exploris one
    • Picture window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 190 square feet
    Category A single suite deck 3 exploris one
    Ocean stateroom floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 9
    Owner's Suite
    Deck 7

    $19,195 $14,397 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Owners suite 1 exploreis one
    Owners suite 2 exploreis one
    Owners suite 4 exploreis one
    Owners suite 5 exploreis one
    Owners suite 6 exploreis one
    • Two sliding panoramic bay windows
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Living room with a large lounge area equipped with a sofa bed
    • Desk and stationery
    • Large dressing room with a safe
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Nespresso coffee machine
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Approximately 720 square feet including a large 54 square feet private terrace
    Category 9 owners suite deck 7 exploris one
    Owners suite floor plan exploreis one
  • Cabin Category 8
    Grand Suite
    Deck 7

    $17,395 $13,047 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Grand suite 1 exploris one
    Grand suite 2 exploris one
    Grand suite 3 exploris one
    Grand suite 4 exploris one
    Grand suite 5 exploris one
    • Sliding panoramic bay window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Living room with a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed
    • Desk and stationery
    • Dressing room with a safe
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Nespresso coffee machine
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Approximately 613 square feet including a large 86 square feet private balcony
    Category 8 grand suite deck 7 exploris one
    Grand suite floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 7
    Discovery Suite
    Deck 5

    $15,895 $11,922 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Discovery suite 1 exploris one
    Discovery suite 2 exploris one
    Discovery suite 3 exploris one
    Discovery suite 4 exploris one
    Discovery suite 5 exploris one
    • Two sliding panoramic bay windows
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Living room with a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed
    • Desk and stationery
    • Dressing room with a safe
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Coffee machine
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Approximately 420 square feet including two 16 square feet (each) French balconies
    Category 6 discovery suite deck 5 exploris one
    Discovery suite floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 6
    Navigator Suite
    Deck 7

    $15,395 $11,547 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Navigator suite 1 exploris one
    Navigator suite 2 exploris one
    Navigator suite 3 exploris one
    • Sliding panoramic bay window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Nespresso coffee machine
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 398 square feet including a large 86 square feet balcony
    Category 7 navigator suite deck 7 exploris one
    Navigator suite floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 5
    Balcony Stateroom
    Deck 5

    $13,895 $10,422 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Balcony stateroom 2 exploris one
    Balcony stateroom 3 exploris one
    • Sliding panoramic bay window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 215 square feet, including a 16 square feet French-style balcony
    Category 5 balcony stateroom deck 5 exploris one
    Balcony stateroom floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 4
    Deluxe Stateroom
    Deck 4

    $12,895 $9,672 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Deluxe stateroom 3 exploris one
    Deluxe stateroom 2 exploris one
    • Large porthole window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 190 square feet
    Category 4 deluxe stateroom deck 4 exploris one
    Deluxe stateroom floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 3
    Ocean Stateroom
    Deck 3

    $11,995 $8,997 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Ocean stateroom 1 exploris one
    Ocean stateroom 2 exploris one
    • Picture window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 190 square feet
    Category 3 ocean stateroom deck 3 exploris one
    Ocean stateroom floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 2
    Superior Stateroom
    Deck 4

    $11,495 $8,622 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Superior cabin 1 exploris one
    Superior cabin 2 exploris one
    • Large porthole window
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 182 square feet
    Category 2 superior stateroom deck 4 exploris one
    Superior cabin floor plan exploris one
  • Cabin Category 1
    Premium Stateroom
    Deck 3

    $10,995 $8,247 USD

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    per person based on double occupancy

    Cabin Details

    Premium cabin 1 exploris one
    • Two small porthole windows
    • One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
    • Marble bathroom with shower
    • Selection of bath products
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • Dressing table and hair dryer
    • Lounge area with a desk
    • Desk and stationery
    • 24-hour room service
    • Mini bar
    • Alarm clock with docking station
    • Private air conditioning
    • Direct satellite telephone line
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
    • Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
    • Electrical outlets: 110/220V
    • Wardrobe with a safe
    • Approximately 160 square feet
    Category 1 premium stateroom deck 3 exploris one
    Premium cabin floor plan exploris one

Ship

Exploris one

Exploris One

  • Capacity for 144 passengers
  • Purpose-built for expedition travel
  • Design combines bold exploration with relaxed comfort and elegance
  • Well-suited for polar, temperate, and tropical environments

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Details

  • Small-Ship Expedition Cruise

    Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

    August 15 to August 26, 2026

    From $10,995 to $19,195 USD

    per person based on double occupancy

    Save 25%

    Applies to berth cost only

  • Single Supplement : Not available

  • Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland

    Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada

  • Flights

    • Southbound Charter Flight: Nuuk, Greenland, Canada to Toronto, ON. Evening arrival.

      Price: $1,595 USD

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included:

  • Passage aboard the Exploris One
  • Applicable taxes and credit card fees
  • Complimentary expedition jacket
  • Special access permits, entry, and park fees
  • Expert expedition team
  • Guided activities
  • Sightseeing and community visits
  • All Zodiac excursions
  • Port fees
  • Pre-departure materials
  • Educational program
  • Interactive workshops
  • Evening entertainment
  • All shipboard meals
  • 24/7 free beverages
  • Internet access

Not Included:

  • Commercial and charter flights
  • Program enhancements/optional excursions
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
  • Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
  • Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
  • Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation

Published itineraries are examples only, weather, ice, government regulations, and community requests may necessitate changes to the planned schedules. These sometimes necessary adjustments present exciting opportunities for exploration, discovery, and adventure.