Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll land in Reykjavik and have time to explore the city on your own terms. Walk down Laugavegur to check out local shops, or head to Hallgrímskirkja church to see its distinctive architecture. The Reykjavik Art Museum is worth a visit if you're interested in local art. Later, board MS Fram at the harbor, settle into your cabin, and meet the expedition team who'll walk you through the ship and what to expect over the coming weeks.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore MS Fram ship and meet Expedition Team
- Receive orientation and find cabin
Optional Activities
- Stroll Laugavegur boutiques and outdoor shops
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja church
- Visit Reykjavik Art Museum
- Join optional Pre-Programs in Reykjavik
Landmarks Hallgrímskirkja Reykjavik Art Museum Laugavegur 
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Greenland
As you sail across the Denmark Strait toward Greenland, the expedition team briefs you on wildlife protocols and how to interact respectfully with Arctic communities. You'll have the day to yourself—head to the Science Center if you want to learn more, sign up for citizen science projects, use the gym, or spend time in the panoramic sauna. Dinner happens in one of the onboard restaurants when you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team briefing on wildlife protocols and Indigenous community engagement
- Access to Science Center
- Participation in Citizen Science projects
- Use of onboard gym
- Use of panoramic sauna
- Days 3 - 11
Scoresby Sund, Greenland
Over the next nine days, you're exploring Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord system. The ship navigates through towering mountains and past blue icebergs while you watch for whales and Greenlandic gyrfalcons. You'll make shore landings for nature walks and have opportunities to kayak. A stop in Ittoqqortoormiit lets you visit one of the most remote inhabited places in the Western Hemisphere. Weather permitting, you might explore the eastern ice edge, and throughout it all you're contributing to citizen science projects that help protect this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising and wildlife viewing in Scoresby Sund
- Shore landings and escorted nature walks
- Kayaking tours
- Visit to Ittoqqortoormiit remote community
- Participation in Citizen Science projects
- Exploration of eastern ice edge of Greenland Sea (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Scoresby Sund Ittoqqortoormiit - Day 4
Return to Reykjavik
Sailing back across the Denmark Strait to Iceland, you'll spend time with people you've met from Greenland sharing stories and impressions. Drop by the Science Center for more learning, attend expert lectures about the region, or simply relax on deck and watch for seabirds and whales as you think back on everything you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return sailing to Iceland
- Access to Science Center
- Expert lectures
- Deck relaxation and wildlife viewing
- Day 13
Reykjavik
Back in Reykjavik, you have another chance to see what you missed the first time around. Browse galleries and museums throughout the city, or head out to the Blue Lagoon for a completely different kind of experience. You'll relax in bright blue geothermal waters heated by volcanic activity, grab a drink, chat with other people there, and prepare for the next part of your journey toward western Greenland and the Northwest Passage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Outdoor spa experience at Blue Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Explore galleries and museums in Reykjavik
Landmarks Blue Lagoon - Days 14 - 15
Reykjavik to Western Greenland
You're sailing back across the Denmark Strait again, this time toward western Greenland and following Erik the Red's historic route. This coast is where most Greenlanders actually live, so you'll get to see towns and settlements scattered along the shore. Expect fjords, glaciers, and mountains that define this part of the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing to western Greenland
- Exploration of west coast towns and settlements
- Fjord, glacier, and mountain viewing
- Day 16
Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
The ship enters Prince Christian Sound, a 60-mile passage where sharp granite peaks rise against bright glaciers. Keep your eyes open for icebergs and watch for ringed and bearded seals lounging on ice. You'll spot glaucous gulls and black guillemots flying around, and if you're lucky, minke or humpback whales. The colorful houses of Aappilattoq village pop against the landscape. If ice blocks the passage, you'll head to Cape Farewell instead, Greenland's southernmost point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising Prince Christian Sound or Cape Farewell
- Wildlife viewing and photography
- Village observation at Aappilattoq
Landmarks Prince Christian Sound Aappilattoq Cape Farewell - Day 17
Kvanefjord, Greenland
Arriving at Kvanefjord in Sermersooq (the name means 'Place of Much Ice'), you see why it lives up to that description. Glistening icebergs and semi-submerged glacial ice fill the fjord with pure white and crystalline blue colors. So few people venture this far that the remote setting feels extra special. The expedition team picks the best spots for shore walks with incredible views, or you can explore by boat to look for wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fjord cruising in Kvanefjord
- Escorted shore landings and nature walks
- Wildlife scouting by boat
- Iceberg and glacier viewing
Landmarks Kvanefjord Sermersooq - Day 18
Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk, Greenland's capital, has 18,000 residents and a striking mix of old buildings and ultra-modern structures. Walk past historic sites like the Hans Egede House and Nuuk Cathedral, then check out the parliament building's contemporary design. The National Museum shows what life looked like 500 years ago and displays six Qilakitsoq mummies. Alternatively, take a nature walk through Paradise Valley and around Mt. Lille Malene to stretch your legs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Nuuk
- Visit National Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Hans Egede House
- Visit Nuuk Cathedral
- View Greenland's parliament building
- Nature walk through Paradise Valley and Mt. Lille Malene
Landmarks National Museum of Greenland Hans Egede House Nuuk Cathedral 
- Day 19
Sisimiut, Greenland
You'll reach Sisimiut, Greenland's second-largest city, positioned just 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle. This place has a history stretching back over 4,500 years. The local museum has ancient Saqqaq artifacts that tell that story. Before leaving, pick up a special souvenir like scarves or mittens made of qiviut (musk ox wool) that's supposedly 10 times warmer than sheep wool. Spend time exploring on foot and get in a good hike to work off some energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Sisimiut
- Visit local museum
Optional Activities
- Shopping for qiviut souvenirs
- Hiking and walking exploration of the area
Landmarks Sisimiut 
- Day 20
Ilulissat, Greenland
Disko Bay and Ilulissat come into view, with Ilulissat Icefjord being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giant icebergs float past in deep blue water, showing off different shades of white, gray, and blue. Colorful houses sit along the shore while the ever-changing gallery of ice formations slides by. Work with the ship's photographer to capture details and nuances of these natural sculptures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising Ilulissat Icefjord
- Iceberg viewing and photography
- Photography guidance from ship's photographer
Landmarks Ilulissat Icefjord Disko Bay 
- Days 21 - 22
Davis Strait, Canada
You leave Greenland and cross the Labrador Sea toward Canada, entering Davis Strait (named after 16th-century explorer John Davis). The expedition team continues with onboard lectures covering Northern Labrador wildlife, Inuit culture, and Arctic exploration history. The strait attracts seals, whales, and cod. You can join citizen science projects to photograph and track whales, or contribute to the GLOBE Program by observing clouds and helping scientists study climate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing across Labrador Sea
- Expert lectures on Arctic topics
- Participation in Citizen Science projects
- Wildlife viewing and photography
Landmarks Davis Strait - Days 23 - 29
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Sailing through Canada's Arctic archipelago without a set schedule, your ice-class ship navigates from the Atlantic toward the Pacific via the historic Northwest Passage. Possible stops include Pond Inlet, Dundas Harbour, Fort Ross, Gjoa Haven, and Cambridge Bay. Each site connects to early exploration history and Inuit communities. Watch for polar bears, whales, narwhals, seals, and seabirds. You'll cruise between ice floes on small boats and see pristine wilderness. The expedition team adjusts activities based on ice and weather conditions, potentially reaching Baffin Island's Pond Inlet, exploring Devon Island's Dundas Harbour, visiting Beechey Island to respect Franklin expedition graves, then moving west to Fort Ross and Gjoa Haven where Roald Amundsen learned survival skills from Netsilik Inuit people.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Canadian Arctic archipelago
- Potential landing at Pond Inlet and Mittimatalik community
- Visit to Dundas Harbour on Devon Island
- Potential visit to Beechey Island and Franklin expedition graves
- Stop at Fort Ross historic trading post
- Visit to Gjoa Haven and Netsilik Inuit heritage sites
- Small boat (RIB) cruising between ice floes
- Shore excursions and walking tours
- Wildlife viewing and photography
- Expert lectures on Arctic exploration and culture
Landmarks Pond Inlet Mittimatalik Dundas Harbour Devon Island Beechey Island Fort Ross Gjoa Haven - Day 30
Cambridge Bay, Canada
Cambridge Bay, your disembarkation point, is rich with Arctic wildlife so you might spot Arctic char, musk oxen, and caribou. Visit the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, a key climate change research center. With only 2,000 residents, the town (whose Indigenous name 'Iqaluktuuttiaq' means 'a good fishing place') attracts fly-fishers hunting giant Arctic char and lake trout. Explore the town and then head to the airport for your evening flight to Montréal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Exploration of Cambridge Bay
- Wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit Canadian High Arctic Research Station
- Fly-fishing opportunities
Landmarks Cambridge Bay Canadian High Arctic Research Station - Day 31
Montréal, Canada
Your expedition ends in Montréal, Quebec's largest city and a center of Canadian history and culture with a cosmopolitan energy. Browse shops, try diverse cuisine, and check out cultural attractions. Walk through Old Montréal's historic streets to see the Basilica of Notre-Dame, find bold colors in the Plateau district, and experience downtown Crescent Street's lively scene. Optional post-programs are available if you want to keep exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Montréal
- Dining and cuisine exploration
- Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame
- Explore Old Montréal historic streets
- Visit Plateau district
- Explore Crescent Street downtown
- Join optional Post-Programs
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame Old Montréal 
