Iceland, Greenland and Northwest Passage – Great Explorer Trail
Iceland, Greenland and Northwest Passage – Great Explorer Trail
31-day Grand Expedition Cruise from Iceland to the fjords of Greenland and Canada’s Northwest Passage in 2024/2025
Greenland’s remote east coast
The vast wilderness of Greenland’s rarely visited east coast is accessible by ship for only a few months of the year. From Reykjavík, we head to Scoresby Sund, an immense system of fjords and glaciers that fans out over 24,000 square miles. Soak up the beauty and silence, and look out for seals, whales and birds like Greenlandic Gyrfalcons.
Following a legendary route
Returning to Reykjavík, we’ll sail to Prince Christian Sound and explore the fjords and settlements of Greenland’s west coast, including the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. We'll cruise the waterways of the Davis Strait and Baffin Bay, and just like the great explorers, we’ll attempt to navigate the channels of the Northwest Passage to Cambridge Bay. Your adventure ends in Edmonton.
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Day 1Reykjavik, Iceland
Cosmopolitan Reykjavík
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Day 2At sea
At Sea
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Day 3-11Scoresbysund fjord system
Scoresby Sund fjord system
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Day 4Denmark Strait
Relax at sea
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Day 13Reykjavik
Rest in Reykjavík
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Day 14-15At sea
The Denmark Strait revisited
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Day 16Prins Christian Sund Region
Prince Christian Sound
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Day 17Kvanefjord
Exploring Kvanefjord
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Day 18Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk, Greenland's capital
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Day 19Sisimiut, Greenland
Spectacular Sisimiut
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Day 20Ilulissat, Greenland
UNESCO-listed Ilulissat
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Day 21-22Labrador Sea
Crossing the Labrador Sea
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Day 23-29Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage
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Day 30Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island
Wildlife of Cambridge Bay
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Day 31Edmonton
Explore Edmonton
Departures
2024
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What’s included
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Cambridge Bay to Edmonton after the expedition cruise
Transfers
- Transfer from the ship to the airport in Cambridge Bay after the expedition cruise
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Edmonton after the expedition cruise
Hotel
- Overnight in Edmonton after the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurant Aune
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
- *House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
- †Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported.
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, small library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Citizen Science Programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
- Use of ship's hot tubs, panoramic sauna and indoor gym.
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
MS Fram
Year built | 2007 |
Year of refurbishment | 2022 |
Shipyard | Fincantieri, Italy |
Passenger capacity | 318 (200 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 276 |
Gross tonnage | 11 647 T |
Length | 114 m |
Beam | 20.2 m |
Speed | 13 knots |
The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram brings on the heritage of the original Fram, using the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well suited for expedition voyages in Polar Regions.
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