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DAY 1 Welcome to Reykjavík
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Reykjavík.
DAY 2 Embarkation Day in Nuuk
You'll have an early start today as we depart Reykjavík and fly to Nuuk.
Your expedition ship awaits you in the harbor. After being welcomed aboard and collecting your complimentary expedition jacket, it's time to settle into your cabin before enjoying your first dinner on board.
DAY 3 At Sea
DAYS 4–6 East Coast of Baffin Island (Qikiqtaaluk)
The shores of Baffin Island (Qikiqtaaluk) are guarded by ice for most of the year. In August, the ice begins to recede, allowing ships to navigate these waters for just a short period of time. The sea ice environment around the island is a natural wonder that creates a rich habitat for wildlife.
Our objective is to reach the small settlement of Qikiqtarjuaq, where we hope to begin our adventures in Arctic Canada.
Possible destinations include:
- Isabella Bay (Ninginganiq)
Ninginganiq (Isabella Bay) National Wildlife Area is a critical habitat for Arctic wildlife, most notably bowhead whales.
- Sam Ford Fjord (Kangiqtualuk Uqquqti) and Gibbs Fjord
With towering peaks and epic glaciers, these fjords are renowned for their impressive scenery and are popular with nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This area is rich in wildlife, with marine mammals like seals and whales, and a variety of bird species.
- Coutts Inlet (Inalugaarjuup Kangiqłua)
Experience the solitude and serenity of this remote and seldom-visited wilderness. The 50-mile-deep fjord system contains two arms: the “North Arm” and the main inlet itself. One of the Arctic’s most elusive species, the narwhal, can be found here.
DAY 7 Relax at Sea
DAYS 8–11 At Sea
Welcome to Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga), the gateway to the Northwest Passage. Our possible exploration sites include:
This historic and scenic site is on the southern shores of Devon Island. The harbor is a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) post, and it was also a base for scientific research and exploration.
- Beechey Island (Iluvilik)
This site holds a significant place in the history of Arctic exploration, as it is known particularly for the ill-fated Franklin expedition in the mid-19th century. The island is home to several well-preserved grave sites of expedition members and a monument commemorating Arctic exploration efforts.
A picturesque bay on the south coast of Devon Island. With two large outlet glaciers streaming down from the island’s ice cap, this is an excellent place for small boat cruising.
- Coburg Island (Nirjutiqarvik)
This island is a protected National Wildlife Area, and it lives up to its Inuktitut name, Nirjutiqarvik, meaning “The Place of Animals.” The island is renowned for its significant seabird colonies, including large populations of thick-billed murres and northern fulmars, and it’s an important feeding ground for marine mammals.
DAY 12 Expedition Day
Before your adventure continues to northwest Greenland, enjoy a day on expedition in the north of Baffin Bay.
DAYS 13–14 Discovering the Thule Region
As we explore here, expect wild beauty at the edge of the inhabitable world. Extreme climatic conditions all year round guarantee isolation and tough living conditions for the inhabitants and, even by Arctic standards, the Thule region is harsh and remote. And yet, this was the first region in Greenland ever to be colonized by the forerunners of the Inuit, somewhere around 4,500 years ago. How they managed to survive and thrive in that environment still puzzles Arctic archaeologists.
DAY 15 Melville Bay
We’ll spend the day on the open seas crossing Melville Bay. This is a huge bay bordering the icy coast of Lauge Koch, where the ice caps meet the sea. Known by the locals as Qimusseriarsuaq, meaning “The Great Dog Sledding Place,” the bay was renamed by British explorers after Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, in the mid-19th century.
DAYS 16–18 West Greenland
The final chapter of our epic voyage around Baffin Bay takes us to an area of extreme natural beauty: the fjords of West Greenland and Disko Bay. Known as the “iceberg factory of the Arctic,” this area produces the most ice of anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere.
As always, nature is in charge and our exact route will depend on the weather and ice conditions on the day. Possible landing sites include:
In Greenland’s far north, the beauty of the land and the relative productivity of the environment have attracted people here for thousands of years. Intriguing archaeological sites are silent witnesses to the ability of Arctic people to thrive in such a harsh environment. We may visit the community of Uummannaq—a beautiful island town with a heart-shaped mountain—or the archaeological site of Qilakitsok, where the famed Greenland mummies were discovered.
Also called Sullorsuaq Strait, this beautiful waterway sits between two rugged land masses at the north end of Disko Bay. Depending on the weather and wildlife conditions, we might use our small expedition boats to land on a beach or perhaps get up close to a glacier. Have your binoculars and camera ready, as wildlife sightings in this region can include humpbacks, orcas and bowhead whales, as well as several types of seals.
- UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord
This spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site regularly tops the list of things to see and do in Greenland. Marvel at giant icebergs floating placidly in the deep blue water as they take on different hues of white, gray and blue. All photographers, regardless of skill, will return to the ship with enviable images. Visit the Icefjord Centre in Ilulissat to learn more about the ice in this fascinating area, and take a hike to Sermermiut to drink in the incredible views.
DAY 19 Towards Nuuk (At Sea)
DAY 20 End of Expedition in Nuuk
Today, as we arrive back in Nuuk, you’ll have completed your voyage around Baffin Bay. From here, you'll catch a flight back to Reykjavík and enjoy an overnight stay at a local hotel.
DAY 21 Back to Reykjavík
Your adventure concludes in Reykjavík, giving you another chance to explore Iceland's stylish capital.
