From Greenland to Nova Scotia, sail beneath the northern lights in the wake of legendary Norse explorers, and discover the best of Greenland and the Canadian Maritimes.
 
Embark Ocean Albatros for an adventure like no other, following the course of the great Norse explorers of old, sailing beneath the dancing northern lights. Sail from Nuuk, former site of the Norse Western Settlement to the wilds of Baffin Island, the rugged coast of Nunavik, the mountains of Labrador and the forests of Newfoundland, all in one remarkable voyage. 
 
According to the Sagas, one thousand years ago, Leif Erikson, son of legendary Viking explorer Eric the Red, set out from his home in Greenland to follow rumours of a land to the west. He and his crew set out into the unknown and arrived first at the stony shores of a country they named Helluland. Historians believe this place (meaning Flat-Rock Land in Old Norse) was probably the cold and rocky shores of Baffin Island. From here, Leif sailed south, finding a shore lined with trees, which he named Markland - the Land of Forests - which historians believe is the coast of Labrador. Two days to sailing to the south, he found a hospitable land of thick forests, with rivers full of salmon, and vines covered in wild grapes, which he named Vinland - modern-day Newfoundland. From here, Leif returned to Greenland, forever altering the course of history, and becoming the first European to visit North America, 500 years before Columbus. 
 
Throughout this legendary route, we will keep watch for the highlight of the Arctic Autumn - the return of the northern lights. The midnight sun gives way to lingering sunsets and clear nights, as the long Arctic winter returns to the North. Sailing from the multicoloured towns and breathtaking fjords and glacier of Greenland, we will visit Inuit communties in Baffin Island and Quebec, before following the coast of the Canadian Maritimes to the vibrant city of Halifax. Welcoming Inuit culture, Arctic wildlife sightings, historical marvels and wonders of natural history are just a few of the highlights we hope to see, following the wake of Norse explorers of old beneath dancing green night skies. 
 
Immerse yourself in some of Earth's most spectacular natural, cultural and historical marvels on the wild shores of the North Atlantic. Experience with us!