Scoresby Sund and Aurora Borealis 9-day
Scoresby Sund (East Greenland) is the longest fjord in the world, where conditions will be optimal to experience the breathtaking phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Day 1 — Transfer from Reykjavik to Akureri and embark
Your journey begins in the morning, where by request you can transfer via chartered bus (T) from the city hall of Reykjavik (the meeting point) to the ship in Akureyri (the embarkation point). You arrive in the afternoon after a six-hour drive through northern Iceland.
PLEASE NOTE: This transfer (T) must be booked and paid for in advance. In the early evening, the ship departs from the port of Akureyri, sailing north toward the Denmark Strait.
Day 2 — Sailing to east Greenland
While sailing north you’re likely to see fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, and common guillemots. You then cross the Arctic Circle, possibly spotting whales. By evening, the first icebergs flash into sight with your approach to the east Greenland coast, near Brewster.
Day 3 — Inuit neighborhood of yesteryear
Today you reach Scoresbysund, sailing along the glaciated Volquart Boons Kyst. You may also enjoy a Zodiac cruise past one of the glacier fronts, along with a visit to the basalt columns and ice formations of Vikingebugt. The afternoon goal is to visit Danmark Island, where you find the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago. The circular stone tent rings indicate the summer houses, while the winter houses can be seen closer to a small cape. The sites are well preserved, with easily identifiable entrances, bear-proof meat caches, and grave sites. In the evening you continue sailing the berg-crowded fjords to the west.
Day 4 — Colors of the cape
The goal is a Zodiac cruise near Røde Ø, one of the world’s most cherished iceberg attractions: The austere blue-white of the icebergs sets sharp against the brooding red backdrop of the sediment slopes. The afternoon plan is to sail through the northern parts of Røde Fjord, with the chance to see musk oxen and warm autumnal foliage.
Day 5 — Enormous bergs, Arctic hares
In the morning you encounter colossal icebergs, some over 330 feet (100 m) high and more than 2/3 mile (1 km) long. Most of them are grounded, as the fjord is only about 1,300 feet (400 m) deep. You then land near Sydkap, with fine views of Hall Bredning and a good shot of seeing Arctic hares.
Day 6 — Settlement at Scoresbysund
Today you make a tundra landing on Liverpool Land, in Hurry Inlet. The afternoon stop is Ittoqqortoormiit, the largest settlement in Scoresbysund at about five hundred inhabitants. At the post office you can buy stamps for your postcards, or just stroll around to see the sled dogs and drying skins of seals and musk oxen. In the afternoon you sail south, passing the picturesque landscapes of the Blosseville Coast.
Day 7 — Remote Shores
Turner Sound and Rømer Fjord grant you the opportunity to sail far inland, as they have no glacier front at the head and are not clogged with ice. In this location, you may get the opportunity to spot narwhals.
Day 8 — Sea life under the northern lights
A sea day grants you the opportunity to spot whales and seabirds – and at night, the magical northern lights.
Day 9 — Arrival at Akureyri and disembark, with transfer to Reykjavik
Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. You disembark in Akureyri, where on request you can transfer by chartered bus (T) (a six-hour drive that you must book in advance) to the Reykjavik city hall, taking home memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.
* Itinerary may be subject to change
Per Person USD Rates Arctic 2021 |
Quadruple Private
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Twin Porthole
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Twin Window
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Twin Deluxe
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Superior
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$3,950Limited | $5,500 | $5,950 | $6,300 | $7,150 | |
$3,950Limited | $5,500 | $5,950 | $6,300 | $7,150 | |
$3,950 | $5,500 | $5,950 | $6,300 | $7,150 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350Limited | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
Bilingual trip: English - German! | $5,150 | $7,350Limited | $7,950 | $8,500Full | $9,500 |
Bilingual trip: English - German! | $6,700 | $9,350Limited | $10,250 | $10,850Full | $12,200 |
Kayak Bilingual trip: English - German! | $4,500Limited | $6,300Limited | $6,800 | $7,200 | $8,150 |
All rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based on twin occupancy.
Single travelers can choose between "single occupancy" at a supplement of 1,7 x the Twin or Superior cabin rate , or "sharing basis" in Twin or Quadruple category at no additional cost.
Upon request (some voyages may be excluded), children under 16 with parents may receive 40% discount in Superior (sharing with 2 parents / adults) and Quadruple Cabins (sharing with 3 parents / adults, or 2 childeren with 2 adults).
Kayaking: $450 & must be pre-booked.
Transfer supplement for bus shuttle between Akureyri (ship) and Reykjavik hotel (6 hours): $120 one-way or $200 return & must be pre-booked.
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation insurance is required on all trips.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
Per Person USD Rates Arctic 2022 |
Quadruple Private
|
Twin Porthole
|
Twin Window
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Twin Deluxe
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Superior
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$3,850 | $5,300 | $5,750 | $6,100 | $6,900 | |
$3,850 | $5,300 | $5,750 | $6,100 | $6,900 | |
$3,850 | $5,300 | $5,750 | $6,100 | $6,900 | |
$3,850 | $5,300 | $5,750 | $6,100 | $6,900 | |
$3,850 | $5,300 | $5,750 | $6,100 | $6,900 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$5,150 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,500 | $9,500 | |
$6,700 | $9,350 | $10,250 | $10,850 | $12,200 |
All rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based on twin occupancy.
Single travelers can choose between "single occupancy" at a supplement of 1.7 x the Twin or Superior cabin rate , or "sharing basis" in Twin or Quadruple category at no additional cost.
Upon request (some voyages may be excluded), children under 16 with parents may receive 40% discount in Superior (sharing with 2 parents / adults) and Quadruple Cabins (sharing with 3 parents / adults, or 2 childeren with 2 adults).
Kayaking: $420 & must be pre-booked.
Transfer supplement for bus shuttle between Akureyri (ship) and Reykjavik hotel (6 hours): $120 one-way or $200 return & must be pre-booked.
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation insurance is required on all trips.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
Superior 2 windows • 1 double bed • 1 sofa bed • Private shower & toilet • Desk & chair • Flatscreen TV • Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) • Refrigerator • Coffee & tea maker • Hair dryer • Ample storage space |
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Twin Deluxe 2 windows • 2 lower berths • Private shower & toilet • Desk & chair • Flatscreen TV • Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) • Hair dryer • Ample storage space • These are corner cabins and slightly more spacious than normal twin porthole/window cabins |
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Twin Window 1 window • 2 lower berths • Private shower & toilet • Desk & chair • Flatscreen TV • Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) • Hair dryer • Ample storage space |
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Twin Porthole 1 porthole • 2 lower berths • Private shower & toilet • Desk & chair • Flatscreen TV • Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) • Hair dryer • Ample storage space • Cabins 201 & 202 have an additional third bed |
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Quadruple Porthole 1 porthole • 2 upper / lower berths • Private shower & toilet • Desk & chair • Flatscreen TV • Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) • Hair dryer • Ample storage space • This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin |