Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll arrive in Reykjavik and head to your included hotel. Depending on when you land, there's time to walk around Iceland's capital and get a feel for the city before you settle in for the evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik capital
- Days 2 - 3
Westfjords
After breakfast, you'll board the Ultramarine and set sail for the Westfjords, a remote region known for dramatic scenery. Zodiac excursions take you through rugged fjords, past waterfalls and colorful beaches. You'll stop at fishing villages like Ísafjörður and possibly Vigur island, where you can learn about Viking maritime history in these small communities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style, unlimited tea and coffee, selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal), Lunch (Three-course set meal, or occasional buffet or barbecue), Dinner (Three courses with starter of soup, salad or antipasto, choice of three mains with at least one vegetarian and one seafood option, dessert of sweet pudding or ice cream or fruit, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Transfer to ship Ultramarine
- Zodiac exploration of Westfjords fjords and shores
- Guided shore landings
- Possible visit to Vigur island in Safjarðardjúp fjord
- Possible visit to Ísafjörður town
Landmarks Westfjords Vigur Island Ísafjörður - Day 4
Denmark Strait
The ship crosses the Denmark Strait toward Greenland, and the Expedition Team presents talks covering Arctic history, wildlife, geology and climate. Throughout the day, experts watch for seabirds and whales, letting you know when sightings happen so you won't miss them.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style, unlimited tea and coffee, selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal), Lunch (Three-course set meal, or occasional buffet or barbecue), Dinner (Three courses with starter of soup, salad or antipasto, choice of three mains with at least one vegetarian and one seafood option, dessert of sweet pudding or ice cream or fruit, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Expert presentations on Arctic history, wildlife, geology and climatology
- Wildlife spotting - seabirds and whales
- Days 5 - 6
King Oscar Fjord
You'll navigate into Northeast Greenland National Park and King Oscar Fjord, known for its bright sandstone cliffs. A hike through Skipperdal Valley shows you mineral deposits that paint the hills red and magenta. Later, you can visit Blomsterbugten on Ymer Island and potentially hike to Noa Lake. Eclipse experts David Baron and Michael Zeiler give presentations preparing you for the solar eclipse coming up soon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style, unlimited tea and coffee, selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal), Lunch (Three-course set meal, or occasional buffet or barbecue), Dinner (Three courses with starter of soup, salad or antipasto, choice of three mains with at least one vegetarian and one seafood option, dessert of sweet pudding or ice cream or fruit, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Hiking in Skipperdal Valley
- Visit Blomsterbugten (Flower Bay) on Ymer Island
- Possible hike to Noa Lake
- Expert presentations by David Baron and Michael Zeiler on eclipse science
- Keynote presentation by David Baron: Scientific America: The Eclipse That Enlightened a Nation
Landmarks King Oscar Fjord Skipperdal Valley Blomsterbugten Ymer Island Noa Lake - Day 7
King Oscar Fjord
The ship finds the best location along the eclipse path in King Oscar Fjord. From 2:34pm to 4:35pm, you'll experience the total solar eclipse lasting 2 minutes and 17.2 seconds. This Arctic location offers the longest duration of totality anywhere along the eclipse path.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style, unlimited tea and coffee, selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal), Lunch (Three-course set meal, or occasional buffet or barbecue), Dinner (Three courses with starter of soup, salad or antipasto, choice of three mains with at least one vegetarian and one seafood option, dessert of sweet pudding or ice cream or fruit, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Total solar eclipse viewing
Landmarks King Oscar Fjord - Days 8 - 11
Scoresby Sound
Heading home, you'll explore Scoresby Sound on Greenland's east coast, one of the world's most beautiful fjord systems. The Bear Islands offer channels, steep cliffs and interesting geology. Zodiac cruises and shore visits give you chances to spot muskoxen and see icebergs. You can visit sites like Vikingbukta with its basalt columns and Sydkap, where tundra and ancient Thule settlement remains sit along the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style, unlimited tea and coffee, selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal), Lunch (Three-course set meal, or occasional buffet or barbecue), Dinner (Three courses with starter of soup, salad or antipasto, choice of three mains with at least one vegetarian and one seafood option, dessert of sweet pudding or ice cream or fruit, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises in Scoresby Sound
- Shore visits to multiple locations
- Visit Vikingbukta with basalt columns
- Visit Sydkap - explore tundra and ancient Thule settlement remains
- Exploration of Bear Islands (Bjornar/Nannut Qeqertaat)
Landmarks Scoresby Sound Bear Islands Vikingbukta Sydkap Milne Land Ittoqqortoormiit 
- Day 12
Denmark Strait Return
Sailing back across the Denmark Strait toward Iceland, you'll attend expert presentations, share photos from the eclipse, or book time at the Tundra Spa. The bar serves icy cocktails, and you can ask the Expedition Team questions as they continue watching for wildlife throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style, unlimited tea and coffee, selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal), Lunch (Three-course set meal, or occasional buffet or barbecue), Dinner (Three courses with starter of soup, salad or antipasto, choice of three mains with at least one vegetarian and one seafood option, dessert of sweet pudding or ice cream or fruit, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Expert educational presentations
Optional Activities
- Massage at Tundra Spa
- Photo sharing
- Day 13
Reykjavik Disembark
You'll disembark in Reykjavik after your Arctic expedition ends. If you've booked accommodation after the tour, a transfer into downtown is arranged for you.
Landmarks Reykjavik
