Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 🏁 Thursday, August 27, 2026 🌙 13 Nights Reykjavík 🚢 Le Lyrial
Suite $27,674 per person
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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 2026-08-14 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-14 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 2026-08-15 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-15 18:00:00
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 2026-08-17 06:30:00 Depart 2026-08-17 11:00:00
Day 4
Sermilik Greenland Witness colossal icebergs calving from Helheim Glacier while kayaking through fjords filled with Arctic wildlife and pristine wilderness.
Arrive 2026-08-17 14:30:00 Depart 2026-08-17 18:00:00
Day 5
Skjoldungen Greenland Kayak among colossal icebergs and cruise pristine fjords surrounded by towering Arctic peaks and tundra wilderness.
Arrive 2026-08-18 13:30:00 Depart 2026-08-18 17:00:00
Day 6
Prince Christian Sound Greenland Navigate between towering 3000-foot glacier-carved cliffs while spotting icebergs and Arctic wildlife in one of Greenland's most dramatic fjords.
Arrive 2026-08-19 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 2026-08-20 07:00:00 Depart 2026-08-20 11:00:00
Day 7
Igaliku Greenland Paddle through fjords beneath towering Arctic glaciers to reach the ruins of Greenland's first Norse settlement.
Arrive 2026-08-20 15:00:00 Depart 2026-08-20 19:00:00
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 2026-08-22 08:00:00 Depart 2026-08-22 14:00:00
Day 10
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg) Greenland Witness Arctic wildlife roaming pristine fjords while kayaking past colossal icebergs in Greenland's second-largest settlement.
Arrive 2026-08-23 07:00:00 Depart 2026-08-23 13:15:00
Day 11
Eqi Glacier Greenland Witness ancient ice calving spectacularly into fjords while kayaking among icebergs beneath Greenland's dramatic Arctic landscape.
Arrive 2026-08-24 07:30:00 Depart 2026-08-24 13:00:00
Day 12
Disko Bay Greenland Witness colossal icebergs calving from Greenland's glaciers while spotting whales and arctic wildlife in pristine polar waters.
Arrive 2026-08-25 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-25 18:00:00
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
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 2026-08-27 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. 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>
Arctic Ocean
From $11,924 per person 13 nights on Le Lyrial with PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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