East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light
Itineraries
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East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light
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July 20 to August 2, 2027
From $8,995 to $18,995 USD
per person based on double occupancy
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Highlights
© Rogier Gruys
Reykjavík: gateway to the North
Iceland’s capital is a city of warmth and imagination, where geothermal energy powers both daily life and creative spirit. Stroll along the harbour, explore cultural landmarks, and feel the blend of tradition and modern vision that defines this northern gateway.
© Martin Aldrich
The Westfjords: Iceland’s quiet frontier
Sheer cliffs, green valleys, and the restless North Atlantic define Iceland’s northwest corner. This is a landscape tuned to wind and tide, where each fjord holds a different tone of light and sea.
© Dennis Minty
Kangertittivaq (Scoresby Sound): the great fjord system
At the slow heart of this journey lies Kangertittivaq, or Scoresby Sound—one of the world’s largest fjord systems—revealing itself over days of unhurried exploration. By Zodiac and on foot, travellers move through a realm of deep waterways and shifting light. Glaciers calve into glassy water; mountains stand in still, commanding presence. In this meeting of scale and silence, the Arctic reveals its vastness and its quiet intimacy.
© Dennis Minty
Ittoqqortoormiit: life by the ice
In this northern community, colour and creativity thrive against a backdrop of tundra and sea ice. Hunters, artists, and storytellers share traditions rooted in the rhythm of the seasons.
© Rogier Gruys
Ikerasassuaq: passage through peaks and ice
Witness this breathtaking channel framed by jagged, towering mountains and mirrored water, where ocean currents mix and surge beneath the changing moods of the northern seasons—a living reminder of the elemental forces that shape this coast and the humility they inspire. Stand on deck as fog drifts between the peaks, ice moves in restless tides, and glaciers glow in fractured light.
© Rogier Gruys
Qaqortukulooq: echoes of the Norse
Among the ruins of Qaqortukulooq (Hvalsey), the stones still hold the memory of early settlers who farmed these sheltered valleys. Moss creeps over ancient walls, and the silence of the fjord seems to carry the weight of centuries. Here, history is tangible—its presence felt in the wind and the shape of the land.
© Dennis Minty
Nuuk: the living North
In Greenland’s capital, the story continues in new forms. Art, language, and daily life speak to a culture that is both rooted and evolving. Museums, murals, and conversation reveal a city alive with creativity—a meeting point of tradition, modern expression, and the enduring pull of the Arctic landscape.
Ship
Ocean Victory
- Purpose-built for exploration with capacity for 175 passengers
- All cabins with ocean views, most with balconies
- New X-BOW® design for more comfortable sea travel
- Low-energy design plus on-board green initiatives for responsible, sustainable travel