Exploring the Garden of Greenland (Westbound) (1)
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10-night voyage departing Reykjavík, arriving Nuuk (Godthaab).
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Exploring the Garden of Greenland (Westbound) (1)
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Day 1
Reykjavík , Iceland
Wednesday, 07/06/2028
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
Day 2
Cruising Denmark Strait
Thursday, 08/06/2028
Day 3
Cruising Denmark Strait
Friday, 09/06/2028
Day 4
Prince Christian Sound , Greenland
Saturday, 10/06/2028
The transit through the Sound is one of this voyage’s highlights. Connecting the Labrador Sea with the Irminger Seat, Prince Christian Sound or “Prins Christian Sund” in Danish is named after Prince (later King) Christian VII (1749-1808). 100 km (60 miles ), long and at times just 500 m (1500 ft) wide, this majestic and spectacular fiord throws you back into a Viking era – flanked by soaring snow-topped mountains, rock-strewn cliffs and rolling hills, it is as if time has stood still and one easily forgets that this is the 21st century. As you marvel at the sheer size of the mountains that surround you, with the Arctic waters lapping deceptively at the hull, revel in the silence enveloping you. Icebergs float serenely by, carrying with them the ages of time. Be sure to wear warm clothing as this is one spectacle that you do not want to miss.
Day 5
Qaqortoq (Julianehaab) , Greenland
Sunday, 11/06/2028
The largest town in southern Greenland, Qaqortoq has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Upon arrival in this charming southern Greenland enclave, it's easy to see why. Qaqortoq rises quite steeply over the fjord system around the city, offering breath-taking panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, deep, blue sea, Lake Tasersuag, icebergs in the bay, and pastoral backcountry. Although the earliest signs of ancient civilization in Qaqortoq date back 4,300 years, Qaqortoq is known to have been inhabited by Norse and Inuit settlers in the 10th and 12th centuries, and the present-day town was founded in 1774. In the years since, Qaqortoq has evolved into a seaport and trading hub for fish and shrimp processing, tanning, fur production, and ship maintenance and repair.
Day 6
Igaliku , Greenland
Monday, 12/06/2028
Day 7
Qassiarsuk , Greenland
Tuesday, 13/06/2028
Qassiarsuk is the newer, Greenlandic name for this small village. Brattahlid is the older, Norse name. Here we tour the foundation remains of the manor house of Erik the Red, who found Greenland after being banished from Iceland and Norway for murder. We will also visit the site of the first Christian church ever built in North America (physiographically speaking), see a recently unearthed Norse graveyard that contains remains of 144 Norse colonists, and have a chance to admire Hans Lynge’s remarkable bronze sculpture of Erik the Red.
Day 8
Ikka Fjord , Greenland
Wednesday, 14/06/2028
Day 9
Kvanefjord , Greenland
Thursday, 15/06/2028
Day 10
Qeqertarsuatsiaat , Greenland
Friday, 16/06/2028
Day 11
Nuuk (Godthaab) , Greenland
Saturday, 17/06/2028
Nuuk, meaning “the cape”, was Greenland’s first town (1728). Started as a fort and later mission and trading post some 240 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, it is the current capital. Almost 30% of Greenland’s population lives in the town. Not only does Nuuk have great natural beauty in its vicinity, but there are Inuit ruins, Hans Egede’s home, the parliament, and the Church of our Saviour as well. The Greenlandic National Museum has an outstanding collection of Greenlandic traditional dresses, as well as the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. The Katuaq Cultural Center’s building was inspired by the undulating Northern Lights and can house 10% of Nuuk’s inhabitants.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks
204–247 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks
290 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Middle deck
236 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - With balcony
194 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck
193 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck
161–204 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony
204 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Corner suite
236 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Suite - With balcony
236–301 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Large suite - With balcony
376 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | XL Suite
474 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Corner Suite
215–322 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | XL Suite - With balcony
495–516 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks · 204–247 sqft | RR Polar Outside Cabin | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks · 290 sqft | TT Large Arctic Superior Cabin | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Middle deck · 236 sqft | TY Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - With balcony · 194 sqft | XTJ Arctic Superior with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck · 193 sqft | XT Arctic Superior Cabin with Balcony (quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck · 161–204 sqft | XTD Arctic Superior Cabin with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony · 204 sqft | XY Arctic Superior with Balcony (wheelchair-accessible) | Enquire → |
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks · 204–247 sqft
RR Polar Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks · 290 sqft
TT Large Arctic Superior Cabin
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Middle deck · 236 sqft
TY Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible)
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - With balcony · 194 sqft
XTJ Arctic Superior with Balcony
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck · 193 sqft
XT Arctic Superior Cabin with Balcony (quad)
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck · 161–204 sqft
XTD Arctic Superior Cabin with Balcony
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony · 204 sqft
XY Arctic Superior with Balcony (wheelchair-accessible)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Suite | Corner suite · 236 sqft | MF Corner Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Suite - With balcony · 236–301 sqft | ME Suite with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Large suite - With balcony · 376 sqft | MD Large Suite with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | XL Suite · 474 sqft | MB XL Corner Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Corner Suite · 215–322 sqft | MC Expedition Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | XL Suite - With balcony · 495–516 sqft | MA XL Corner Suite with Private Balcony | Enquire → |
Expedition Suite | Corner suite · 236 sqft
MF Corner Suite
Expedition Suite | Suite - With balcony · 236–301 sqft
ME Suite with Balcony
Expedition Suite | Large suite - With balcony · 376 sqft
MD Large Suite with Balcony
Expedition Suite | XL Suite · 474 sqft
MB XL Corner Suite
Expedition Suite | Corner Suite · 215–322 sqft
MC Expedition Suite
Expedition Suite | XL Suite - With balcony · 495–516 sqft
MA XL Corner Suite with Private Balcony
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Your Ship
MS Fridtjof Nansen
The newest addition to our fleet will honor the heritage of her namesake – the Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen. Known for his innovations in Arctic expeditions, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on cross-country skis. He is perhaps most famous for his attempt to reach the geographical North Pole during the Fram Expedition (1893-1896).
