Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll land in Reykjavik and have the rest of the day to explore at your own pace. Walk along Laugavegur to check out the boutiques and shops, then head over to see Hallgrímskirkja church with its distinctive architecture. The Reykjavik Art Museum is worth a visit if you're interested in local art. Since you're staying overnight, there's no rush to do everything. This laid-back city gives you time to get oriented before your Arctic journey starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre-Program exploring Iceland's natural highlights before the cruise
Landmarks Hallgrímskirkja Reykjavik Art Museum Laugavegur - Day 2
Reykjavik to Nuuk
You'll leave early from Reykjavik and fly to Nuuk, Greenland's capital. The city sits just 150 miles from the Arctic Circle and has colorful buildings set against mountain backdrops. Once you arrive, you'll board the MS Roald Amundsen expedition ship, get your complimentary expedition jacket, and settle into your cabin. Dinner that evening will be your first meal on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk (economy class)
- Welcome aboard MS Roald Amundsen
- Airport and hotel transfers
Landmarks Quassussuaq Ukkusissat - Day 3
Crossing the Arctic Circle
The ship heads north toward the Arctic Circle while the Expedition Team covers AECO safety rules and Arctic exploration guidelines. Attendance at mandatory presentations is required if you plan to join the planned landings. You'll have time to explore the ship's facilities, catch lectures on topics like Arctic ornithology and geopolitics, and learn about the citizen science projects happening on board. At some point today, you'll cross into the Arctic Circle and enter the land of the midnight sun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- AECO briefing and mandatory Arctic exploration presentations
- Ship facilities access
- Lectures on Arctic Canada topics including ornithology, geopolitics and culture
- Citizen Science project information
Landmarks Arctic Circle 
- Days 4 - 6
Baffin Island Exploration
The ship navigates around Baffin Island where sea ice only melts briefly in August. Your route will adjust based on ice conditions and what local communities need. Possible stops include Isabella Bay, a key habitat for bowhead whales, or Sam Ford Fjord and Gibbs Fjord with their towering peaks and glaciers. Coutts Inlet is another option, a remote fjord system where you might spot narwhals if conditions allow. The focus here is Arctic wildlife viewing in pristine waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition boat landings at selected sites
- Wildlife observation
- Small boat cruising through fjords
Landmarks Isabella Bay (Ninginganiq) Sam Ford Fjord (Kangiqtualuk Uqquqti) Gibbs Fjord Coutts Inlet (Inalugaarjuup Kangiqlua) Qikiqtarjuaq - Day 7
Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day at sea as the ship sails north toward the Northwest Passage. You can spend time in the Expedition Lounge and Bar, catch any lectures you missed earlier, enjoy leisurely lunches, or try the hot tubs. This is your chance to recharge before continuing deeper into Arctic exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ship facilities access
- Expedition Lounge & Bar
- Leisure activities on deck
- Days 8 - 11
Lancaster Sound and Devon Island
You'll spend three days sailing deep into Lancaster Sound, the entrance to the Northwest Passage. Dundas Harbour, an old RCMP post, offers hiking and chances to see musk oxen. Beechey Island has significant Arctic exploration history, including graves from the Franklin expedition. Croker Bay has outlet glaciers and possible walrus sightings, and Coburg Island is a protected area known for seabirds and marine mammals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition boat landings at selected sites
- Wildlife observation
- Hiking at Dundas Harbour
- Small boat cruising through Arctic waters
Landmarks Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga) Dundas Harbour Beechey Island (Iluvilik) Croker Bay Coburg Island (Nirjutiqarvik) - Day 12
Baffin Bay Exploration
This day brings a full day of Arctic activities in north Baffin Bay before heading toward northwest Greenland. What you do depends on the Captain and Expedition Team's decisions based on weather and conditions. Activities range from guided landings to kayaking. You'll visit sites tied to early Arctic exploration, connect with Inuit communities, and watch for whales, narwhals, seals, and seabirds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition boat landings
- Kayaking
- Wildlife observation
- Community visits
Landmarks Baffin Bay 
- Days 13 - 14
Thule Region, Northwest Greenland
You'll explore Greenland's Thule region in the far north, one of the harshest and most remote places in Greenland. This area was first settled by Inuit people around 4,500 years ago. You'll visit local communities and use expedition boats to experience the raw power of the Arctic landscape. If conditions cooperate, you might see walruses, orcas, narwhals, belugas, and possibly polar bears as you sail through icy channels. Route and activities adjust based on weather and ice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition boat landings
- Community visits
- Wildlife observation
- Arctic exploration
Landmarks Thule Region 
- Day 15
Melville Bay
The ship crosses Melville Bay, a massive bay where ice caps meet the sea along the coast. Locals call it 'The Great Dog Sledding Place,' and the Arctic scenery here is striking as you sail well north of 70 degrees. You'll relax on board, join wildlife watches on deck with the Expedition Team, and attend lectures covering Arctic nature, geology, and regional mythology.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Deck wildlife watches with Expedition Team
- Lectures on Arctic nature, geology and mythology
Landmarks Melville Bay (Qimusseriarsuaq) Lauge Koch Coast - Days 16 - 18
West Greenland and Disko Bay
This day explores your final stretch through West Greenland's fjords and Disko Bay, known as the Arctic's 'iceberg factory.' You might visit Uummannaq Fjord and its island town with archaeological sites, or the Qilakitsok site where Greenland mummies were discovered. Viagat Sound offers chances for whale watching including humpbacks and orcas. The UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord has giant icebergs, and you can visit the Icefjord Centre or hike to Sermermiut for views. Route adjusts based on weather.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition boat landings at selected sites
- Small boat cruising
- Wildlife observation
- Optional hiking and cultural visits
Optional Activities
- Visit to Icefjord Centre in Ilulissat
- Hike to Sermermiut
Landmarks Uummannaq Fjord Uummannaq Qilakitsok Viagat Sound (Sullorsuaq Strait) Disko Bay Ilulissat Icefjord Icefjord Centre Sermermiut - Day 19
Final Day at Sea
After exploring western Greenland, you'll have a final day at sea to rest and process the experience. The Expedition Team will recap highlights, and you can spend time in the Science Center learning about Greenland's ecology. Spot whales and seabirds from the deck, log sightings for the Happywhale citizen science project, enjoy the sauna and heated pool, or book a wellness treatment if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team debrief
- Science Center access
- Wildlife observation
- Citizen Science project participation
- Use of sauna, hot tubs and pool
Optional Activities
- Wellness treatments in spa area
- Professional photography tips session
- Day 20
Return to Nuuk and Flight to Reykjavik
You'll return to Nuuk and say goodbye to the MS Roald Amundsen, its crew, and the Expedition Team. Nuuk feels like a metropolis compared to the remote towns you've visited over the past two weeks. This modern capital gives you time to reflect on your Arctic experience before flying back to Reykjavik. You'll have an overnight stay at a local hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Nuuk to Reykjavik (economy class)
- Airport and hotel transfers
Landmarks Nuuk - Day 21
Reykjavik
Your Arctic journey ends back in Reykjavik, where you have another chance to explore Iceland's capital. You have free time to discover more of the city or join an optional post-program for additional attractions. If you want, you can extend your stay to experience Reykjavik and the surrounding geothermal areas at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Post-Program exploring Iceland's geothermal attractions
- Extended stay in Reykjavik
