Itineraries on some departure dates may differ, please select the itinerary that you wish to explore.
Arrive in Rekjavik (REK) where you will be met and arrival and transferred to the meeting point at the start hotel. You will need to drop off your checked luggage by 2pm at the joining hotel's luggage storage room and there will be a late afternoon group transfer to the ship for embarkation around 4pm. Depart the port of Keflavik in the evening.
Expedition
Grade: Premium Boat
Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head away from Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.
Arrive across the Denmark Strait in Greenland today and the largest town in Eastern Greenland, known as Tasiilaq. Anchor near the village and board zodiacs to shore. Explore by foot and enjoy Tasiilaq's architecturally unique church, and the small but excellent museum. This town is a gateway to the gorgeous wilderness of the east with opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and experiencing traditional Inuit culture.
Spend the next few days along the southern tip of Greenland. Start by sailing towards the Skjoldungen Fjords and its rugged, spectacular, remote scenery. There is very little human presence here with no current or recent settlement.
Depending on weather, the group will take zodiacs to shore and visit the Qoornoq site, which are archaeological remains.
Sail through Prince Christian Sound with its towering mountains, massive glaciers, and a variety of icebergs along the southernmost tip of Greenland. If possible, visit Aappilattoq, often referred to as The Patagonia of the North and one of the most remote settlements in the region, nestled at the intersection of two long fjords.
Visit Hvalsey, a major viking settlement in Greenland, established in the 10th century. The ruins are well-preserved and include the church, making it a fascinating place to explore Norse history.
The next two days consist of crossing the Davis Strait. This southern arm of the Arctic Ocean lies just north of the Labrador Sea. It can be found between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.
More time at sea on the Davis Strait, named after the English explorer John Davis who came to the area to cross the Northwest Passage.
Enjoy time sailing along the Newfoundland and Labrador coastline. Begin in Hebron, a former Inuit community on the Labrador coast and now a National Historic Site of Canada.
Visit in the morning and see the abandoned Moravian mission and the northernmost settlement here. These sites offer a glimpse into Labrador's unique history, particularly the impact of the Moravian Church on Inuit culture and life.
Travel onward via the ship to Hopedale which is the legislative capital of the Inuit Land Claims Area Nunatsiavut, and where the Nunatsiavut Assembly meets. The site has been recognized for its aesthetic, historic, and cultural value, representing a crucial part of Labrador's heritage. Sail further south to L'Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and only authentic Norse site in North America.
See the stunning scenery of Woody Point. Located on the edge of Bonne Bay with the Tablelands as its impressive backdrop, it is the gateway to Gros Morne National Park where there are lots of opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
Enjoy time at sea aboard the ship between Woody Point and St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland. It is one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America and combines big-city with traditional small-town charm. Arrive sometime on the second day at sea and explore the city's old streets, candy row houses, and take in the views of the Atlantic Ocean.
You will disembark the ship after breakfast. Transfers to the St. John's airport will be offered to all passengers with flights scheduled. For guests departing on disembarkation day, a complimentary transfer will be provided at 8am to St. John's International Airport from the port. For guests who are planning on staying on in Newfoundland, taxis will be available for hire at the port to transfer you to your accommodation. All transfer arrangements will be confirmed while on board prior to departure, to ensure that all needs are met. We recommend booking onward travel from 12pm onwards incase there are any ship delays.
You will disembark after breakfast in Reykjavik. A complimentary airport transfer will take you to the airport in time for your scheduled flight.
Type B (North American) - Two flat prongs + ground pin
GMT-01:00,GMT-03:00,GMT+00:00
Type K (Danish) - Two round pins + ground pin
Christianity (Lutheran)
GMT-06:00,GMT-03:00,GMT-05:00,GMT-04:00,GMT-07:00
Christianity
The Expedition has the best of both worlds: large enough to offer stability, spacious cabins and generous public areas, but small enough to manoeuvre easily and get you close to the action. With a maximum of only 128 guests and a high ratio of expedition staff to passengers. there's a relaxed, informal atmosphere on-board. The ship was fully refurbished in 2017 so you can expect modern features, fixtures and fittings throughout. Cabins consist of triples (lead-in price), twin-share cabins and suites. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms and a porthole or window and all have twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suite cabins have a queen-size bed.
Cabins consist of triples (lead-in price), twin-share cabins and suites. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms and a porthole or window and all have twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suite cabins have a queen-size bed.
Onboard our expedition ship you'll find a diversity of gourmet international cuisines prepared and catered by professional chefs; all meals are included in the price of your expedition. Dining is casual, tables are unassigned and the dining room is capable of seating the entire passenger compliment at one time. There is always a selection of different meals available, and vegetarians will find plenty of options. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice; please advise us at time of confirmation. Coffee, tea and water are all provided free of charge. All other beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are not included and can be purchased in the dining room, pub or in the lounge.
Norway: Entry visas NOT required by UK, AUS, NZ, USA, CAN Citizens.
Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate.
All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related issues with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.
Customers who have chosen to book on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements of our tour, please ensure that you have checked your tour specific ‘Joining Instructions’ prior to booking your own travel arrangements. Your joining instructions can be found below in the dates and prices information. You may also be eligible for the Free Explore Transfer.
Customers booked on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements will receive a Free Transfer, provided you arrive and depart on the tour only itinerary start and end dates. The complimentary transfers will be arranged from the Explore designated airport or train station to your trips joining point, and then back from the ending point to the designated airport or train station. Generally the airport or station that Explore have selected will be the one that is closest to the town or city where the trip starts, or the one nearest to the joining point. It will be either an airport or train station but not both. The exception to this rule is customers who are booked on a tour where the joining and ending point is at the designated airport or train station.
Free transfers are not available for Polar customers.
If you are not eligible for the Free Transfer then you will need to make your own way through to the joining and ending point. On a majority of our tours Explore will be able to provide a private transfer at an additional cost. Please ask for a quote at the time of booking. For more information regarding the Explore Free Transfer click here
You are able to book this tour on a 'land only' basis or as a ‘flight inclusive’ package. Your flight inclusive package will be fully protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ATOL protection scheme.
We have a good selection of flights not only from London but from many regional airports around the UK allowing us to compare fares between scheduled carriers as well as low cost and charter airlines. Our dedicated flights team will match the best flight options to your arrival and departure airport.
On our website we display the price of the tour only. Please call us or select the flight option during the online checkout to receive a quote for a flight inclusive package. To avoid paying supplements or to secure your preferred flight option, we recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak travel dates.