Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Your adventure kicks off with an overnight in Reykjavik. Walk down Laugavegur street to check out boutiques and outdoor gear shops, then head to Hallgrímskirkja Church with its striking architecture. The Reykjavik Art Museum is worth a visit too if you have time. If you're interested, you can book a pre-program option to see some of Iceland's natural highlights before the cruise starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Laugavegur with boutiques and outdoor shops
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Explore Reykjavik Art Museum
- Book Pre-Program to discover Iceland's natural highlights
Landmarks/POIs Hallgrímskirkja Reykjavik Art Museum Laugavegur - Day 2
Reykjavik to Nuuk
Early in the morning you'll fly from Reykjavik to Nuuk, Greenland's capital. Once there, wander through the old town by the waterfront where you'll see Nuuk Cathedral and a statue of Hans Egede, plus the Mother of the Sea statue in the water. Later you'll board the MS Roald Amundsen, get your complimentary expedition jacket, settle into your cabin, and have your first dinner on the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk in economy class
- Transfer from airport to ship in Nuuk
- Complimentary expedition jacket
- First dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore old town by the waterfront
- Visit Nuuk Cathedral
- View statue of Danish missionary Hans Egede
- Spot Mother of the Sea statue in the water
Landmarks/POIs Nuuk Cathedral Mother of the Sea statue - Day 3
Sailing toward South Greenland
During the sail south, the expedition team gives presentations on AECO rules and Arctic operations. You'll have access to the ship's modern facilities and can join lectures covering ornithology, geology, and culture. There's also information about citizen science projects you can participate in. Weather permitting, the ship will cruise into Kuannersooq Fjord during the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Presentation on AECO rules and Arctic operations
- Lectures on ornithology, geology, and culture
- Citizen Science projects orientation
- Access to state-of-the-art ship facilities
- Possible cruise into Kuannersooq Fjord
Landmarks/POIs Kuannersooq Fjord - Days 4 - 5
Greenlandic life at the edge of the ice cap
South Greenland combines Norse history with Inuit culture and dramatic landscapes. Depending on conditions, you might visit the Viking settler ruins at Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site, the colorful town of Qassiarsuk with Brattahlíð and Hvalsey, or Qaqortoq. You'll see fjords, mountains, glaciers, and icebergs while exploring cultural sites and doing outdoor activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and expedition equipment
- Access to expedition photographers
Optional Activities
- Explore Viking settler ruins
- Visit Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Qassiarsuk
- Visit Brattahlíð
- Visit Hvalsey
- Explore Qaqortoq
- Optional shore excursions with local partners
Landmarks/POIs Kujataa Qassiarsuk Brattahlíð Hvalsey Qaqortoq - Days 6 - 7
Sailing toward Torngat Mountains
Spending the day at sea as the ship crosses Baffin Bay toward Labrador's rugged coast. The expedition team offers presentations on biology, ornithology, or regional history. There's storytelling, art and craft workshops, and sometimes singing. In September, keep an eye out for the northern lights; if they appear, you might get a gentle wake-up call to come see them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert lectures on biology, ornithology, and regional history
- Storytelling sessions
- Art and craft workshops
- Singing activities
Optional Activities
- Northern lights viewing (weather dependent, September)
- Days 8 - 10
Witness the immense Torngat Mountains
After clearing Canadian customs, park rangers join the expedition team to explore Torngat Mountains National Park. This vast wilderness covers 6,000 square miles with small glaciers, polar bears, and caribou. You'll learn about the Inuit hunting and fishing heritage while visiting possible destinations like Saglek Bay, Nachvak Fiord, and Ramah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Park ranger-guided exploration of Torngat Mountains National Park
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and expedition equipment
- Access to expedition photographers
Optional Activities
- Explore Saglek Bay
- Visit Nachvak Fiord
- Explore Ramah
- Optional shore excursions with local partners
Landmarks/POIs Torngat Mountains National Park Saglek Bay Nachvak Fiord Ramah - Days 11 - 15
Head back in time and delve into the history of Labrador
The ship heads south along Labrador's coast to explore its history and cultural heritage. You'll visit important Moravian settlements and see an old fishing village that's now a National Historic Site. The route takes you through beautiful waterways while learning about the region's whaling past. Possible stops include Hebron, Mugford Tickle, Hopedale, Battle Harbour, and Red Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and expedition equipment
- Access to expedition photographers
Optional Activities
- Explore Hebron
- Visit Mugford Tickle
- Explore Hopedale
- Visit Battle Harbour National Historic Site
- Explore Red Bay
- Optional shore excursions with local partners
Landmarks/POIs Hebron Mugford Tickle Hopedale Battle Harbour Red Bay - Days 16 - 17
Relive the Tales of Vikings, Pioneers and Early Explorers
Newfoundland comes into view with its towering mountains, quiet bays, and forested landscape. The island has diverse heritage from Viking settlers and pioneering missionaries to early explorers. You might visit St. Anthony, the UNESCO site at L'Anse aux Meadows and Norstead, or Bonavista depending on conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and expedition equipment
- Access to expedition photographers
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Anthony
- Explore UNESCO-listed L'Anse aux Meadows
- Visit Norstead
- Explore Bonavista
- Optional shore excursions with local partners
Landmarks/POIs St. Anthony L'Anse aux Meadows Norstead Bonavista - Day 18
St. John's
The expedition wraps up in St. John's, Newfoundland's capital and one of North America's oldest cities. Walk through neighborhoods with colorful houses built on steep hillsides, and head up to Cabot Tower on Signal Hill for views over the city. Take time to explore before you leave, and reflect on everything you've experienced during the Arctic voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore colorful houses on hillsides
- Visit Cabot Tower on Signal Hill
- Further exploration of St. John's
Landmarks/POIs Cabot Tower Signal Hill
