Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet
Suite
$19,734
per person
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Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Reykjavík
Iceland
Witness geysers erupting in raw geothermal splendor and soak in steaming hot springs surrounded by otherworldly lava landscapes.
Arrive
2026-07-20 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-20 23:59:00
Day 2
Reykjavík
Iceland
Witness geysers erupting in raw geothermal splendor and soak in steaming hot springs surrounded by otherworldly lava landscapes.
Arrive
2026-07-21 00:00:00
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
Day 4
Tasiilaq
Greenland
Witness colossal icebergs calving from Helheim Glacier while surrounded by pristine Arctic wilderness and vibrant Inuit culture.
Arrive
2026-07-23 00:00:00
Day 4
Sermilik
Greenland
Witness colossal icebergs calving from Helheim Glacier while kayaking through fjords filled with Arctic wildlife and pristine wilderness.
Arrive
2026-07-23 00:00:00
Day 5
Skjoldungen
Greenland
Kayak among colossal icebergs and cruise pristine fjords surrounded by towering Arctic peaks and tundra wilderness.
Arrive
2026-07-24 00:00:00
Day 6
Aappilattoq
Greenland
Witness massive icebergs calving from Greenlandic glaciers while kayaking through pristine Arctic fjords.
Arrive
2026-07-25 00:00:00
Day 7
Hvalsey
Greenland
Explore haunting Viking ruins perched dramatically on Arctic cliffs while spotting icebergs and whales in pristine Greenlandic waters.
Arrive
2026-07-26 00:00:00
Day 7
Narsaq
Greenland
Hike through Arctic tundra to witness massive icebergs calving from Qooroq Glacier into pristine fjords.
Arrive
2026-07-26 00:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Nuuk (Godthaab)
Greenland
Witness the ethereal Northern Lights dance across Arctic skies while exploring colorful colonial architecture and pristine Greenlandic wilderness.
Arrive
2026-07-28 00:00:00
Day 10
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
Greenland
Witness Arctic wildlife roaming pristine fjords while kayaking past colossal icebergs in Greenland's second-largest settlement.
Arrive
2026-07-29 00:00:00
Day 11
Eqi Glacier
Greenland
Witness ancient ice calving spectacularly into fjords while kayaking among icebergs beneath Greenland's dramatic Arctic landscape.
Arrive
2026-07-30 00:00:00
Day 12
Disko Bay
Greenland
Witness colossal icebergs calving from Greenland's glaciers while spotting whales and arctic wildlife in pristine polar waters.
Arrive
2026-07-31 00:00:00
Day 13
Itilleq
Greenland
Witness colossal icebergs calving from ancient glaciers while kayaking through pristine Arctic fjords surrounded by untamed wilderness.
Arrive
2026-08-01 00:00:00
Day 14
Kangerlussuaq Havn
Greenland
Witness the raw Arctic wilderness where icebergs calve from massive glaciers and dog sleds race across endless tundra beneath dancing northern lights.
Arrive
2026-08-02 04:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Embark on an expedition cruise to Greenland, following in the footsteps of the Vikings, the very first polar explorers. As you travel from east to west, from one port of call to the next, you will discover the spectacular landscapes of these wild lands, from icebergs casting blue-tinged reflections on the horizon to majestic fjords, snow-capped mountains, rocky cliffs and waterfalls... The absolute highlight of the trip will be navigating Disko Bay amongst the largest icebergs in the Northern Hemisphere.<p></p>During your journey, you will undoubtedly have the opportunity to observe marine mammals and a variety of bird species. <p></p>We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the AECO.</p>
From $19,734 per person
13 nights on
L'Austral
with
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