Aqua-Firma's marine scientist and polar guides have explored the fjords, glaciers and islands of East Greenland. Voyages here combine some of the most dramatic mountain and iceberg scenery in the Arctic, with opportunity to experience both arctic wildlife and Inuit culture. The mid to late summer timing (September) also presents wonderful opportunities to see the Northern Lights (Aurora borealis).
We offer expeditions and cruises of between 9-14 days which start and end in Iceland, which is itself an excellent location to explore either before or after your voyage with additional northern light opportunities. From the coast of Iceland you cross the Denmark Strait to Greenland, watching out for whales and other marine life as you go. An estimated 10% of the world's population of blue whales visit these waters each year.
Voyages which visit Scoresby Sund will explore the largest and most spectacular fjord in the World. The sheer scale of this inlet is difficult to put into words. All around you, mountains rise 2,000m from the sea and continue beneath the waterline a further 1,000m to the ocean depths. You will be able to see as many as seven glaciers at once grinding their way through rugged rocks towards the tranquil fjord waters. Huge Antarctic-scale icebergs at the fjords end and can dwarf your ship. Exploring alongside these beautiful turquoise sculptures in zodiacs or kayaks is a serene and awe inspiring experience.
Scoresby Sund sits on the edge of the Northeast Greenland National Park, the World's largest National Park at an incredible 97,200,000 hectares. The most prominent community here reside at Ittoqqortoormiit, a remote Inuit town with still strong traditional existence, using dogs and skidoos to travel and hunt. The picturesque painted wooden houses clustered on the icy fjord coast is a unique place to visit, meet the locals and learn about a Greenlandic community surviving in a time of great change. The sheer size of Greenland, together with the fact that hunting is still practiced means that wildlife is more dispersed than in Spitsbergen, but Polar Bears have been seen on these voyages, as well as Atlantic Walrus, Arctic Foxes, the Canadian Arctic hare, grey wolves and the large hairy Musk Oxen.
Those keen on trekking can enjoy some wonderful opportunities in East Greenland, with groups often split between those who want to scale higher up the island's dramatic coastal mountains and those who want to take a more leisurely and shorter stroll closer to the shore. Looking back out to sea, your ship will look incredibly small and the sea usually devoid of any sign of another visitor.
Our East Greenland voyages are ideal for those seeking some of the Earth's most dramatic landscapes. It is also an ideal voyage if you are keen on seeing whales, icebergs and an Arctic voyage which provides opportunities to see the Northern Lights.
If you are trying to decide which polar voyage to consider, call one of our polar guides and experts who though years of on-location experience can describe to you in more detail the differences in voyaging to different polar locations.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary 2027 (MV Plancius - 10 Days)
Please note that the following itinerary is draft only, designed to provide you with a flavour of this Arctic and sub-Arctic voyage. All polar voyages are expeditionary in nature and the actual route will depend upon sea and weather conditions, seasonal opportunities to sea wildlife, birdlife and scenery, decisions made by the expedition crew, Captain and local authorities - and in particular ice conditions which can vary considerably year by year.
Day 0: Arrive in Reyjkavik
We strongly recommend that you arrive into Reykjavik today and have a hotel night in the city, ready to begin your adventure tomorrow morning.
Day 1: On the Iceland Road & Embarkation in Akureyri
Your journey begins in this morning, where you can join an optional overland transfer from Reykjavik to Akureyri. This is a pleasant journey which takes around 6 hours including a rest stop and follows a portion of Iceland's Ring Road. This coach journey must be pre-booked in advance (please ask us for the latest price). You will embark in Akureyri this afternoon, setting sail for East Greenland.
Day 2: At Sea crossing the Denmark Strait
You will spend today at sea crossing the Denmark Strait. While sailing north you likely see fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, and common guillemots. You then cross the Arctic Circle, possibly spotting whales. By evening the first icebergs flash into sight with the approach of the east Greenland coast, near Brewster.
Day 3: Arriving at Earth's largest fjord
Today you reach Scoresby Sund - the largest fjord on the planet, sailing along the glaciated Volquart Boons Kyst. You may also enjoy a Zodiac cruise past one of the glacier fronts, along with a visit to the basalt columns and ice formations of Vikingebugt. In the afternoon, you will plan to sail by the east coast of Milne Land among a multitude of giant icebergs. Conditions permitting, you may also land at Charcot Havn to make a walk to the Charcot Glacier. You will then continue by Bjørneør and sail into Øfjord.
Day 4: Colours of the Cape
Today you will plan to make a Zodiac cruise near Sorte Ø, surrounded by icebergs. Their austere blue-white contrasts sharply with the sediment slopes nearby. The afternoon plan is to sail through the northern parts of Røde Fjord and into Harefjord, with the chance to see musk oxen and warm autumnal foliage.
Day 5: Enormous Bergs, Arctic Hares
In the morning you can expect to encounter colossal icebergs, some over 100 metres (328 feet) high and more than a kilometre (.62 mile) long. Most of them are grounded, as the fjord is only about 400 metres deep (1,312 feet). You will then plan to land near Sydkap, with fine views of Hall Bredning and a good shot of seeing Arctic hares.
Optional Activity: Long Hikes
If you choose to join the Long Hikes activity (free of charge), today you will plan to walk from Sydkap to Nordøstbugt (12 km, 7.5 miles to the northeast), where the river coming from Holger Danskes Briller flows into the sea. You will plan to walk south along the shore to Satakajik, seeing whale vertebrae and the remains of Thule summer houses. Passengers who opt out of the long walking group will have a morning excursion and then join back with the long hikers at this location for their second excursion of the day.
Day 6: Scoresbysund Settlement
Today you will plan to make a tundra landing on Liverpool Land, in Hurry Inlet. The afternoon stop is Ittoqqortoormiit, the largest settlement in Scoresby Sund at about five hundred inhabitants. At the post office you can buy stamps for your postcards, or just stroll around to see the sled dogs and drying skins of seals and musk oxen. In the afternoon you sail south, passing the picturesque landscapes of the Blosseville Coast.
Day 7: Stewart Ø
Today you will plan to visit the island of Stewart Ø, an important hunting station for the people of Scoresby Sund and also a good area to spot polar bears, narwals, and the beautiful remains of Thule houses.
Day 8: Remote Shores
Today you may explore Turner Sound and Rømer Fjord, which grant you the opportunity to sail far inland as they have no glacier front at the head and are not clogged with ice. In this location, you may get the opportunity to spot narwhals.
Day 9: At Sea crossing the Denmark Strait
Today you will cross back to Iceland, sailing the Denmark Strait. A day at sea grants you opportunities to spot whales and seabirds – and at night, perhaps the magical northern lights.
Day 10: Disembarkation in Akureyri
You disembark in the town of Akureyri on the north coast of Iceland, taking home memories that will accompany you wherever the next adventure lies.
You can either end your journey here or take a chartered coach journey back to Reykjavik. As with the northern journey, this coach transfer must be pre-booked in advance (please ask us for the latest price). You will arrive back into Reykjavik in the afternoon, we strongly recommend that you plan to stay another night in Reykjavik this evening to mitigate against any potential sailing or driving delays.
Dates
Scuba Diving in Greenland
Akureyri - East Greenland - Akureyri (10 Days)
Comfortable Expedition Ship: 108 passengers
Included Activities: Long Hikes
Optional Activities: Scuba Diving (€590 per person)
From price per person in a Quad Porthole cabin
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Reykjavik - Kulusuk - Sermilik Fjord - Kulusuk - Reykjavik (10 Days)
Smallest expedition ship: 12 passengers
Not included: Mandatory flight & transfer package @ $2,490pp
(1 pre-&-post voyage hotel night in Reykjavik; return flights Reykjavik-Kulusuk-Reykjavik; Ice Cave excursion in Kulusuk)
From price per person in a Lower Deck Double cabin
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Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (13 Days)
Comfortable expedition ship: 150 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in a QJ Superior Cabin (Double)
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Reykjavik - Kulusuk - Sermilik Fjord - Kulusuk - Reykjavik (10 Days)
Smallest expedition ship: 12 passengers
Not included: Mandatory flight & transfer package @ $2,490pp
(1 pre-&-post voyage hotel night in Reykjavik; return flights Reykjavik-Kulusuk-Reykjavik; Ice Cave excursion in Kulusuk)
From price per person in a Lower Deck Double cabin
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Special offers available on remaining cabins!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (10 Days)
Comfortable expedition ship: 150 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in a Superior Cabin (Double)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Tromso - Lofotens - East Greenland - Westfjords - Reykjavik (18 Days)
Modern x-bow expedition ship: 130 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Includes: 1n accommodation in Tromso; Expedition Parka
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin (Deck 3)
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Special offers available on remaining cabins!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (15 Days)
Comfortable expedition ship: 200 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in a N2 Polar Outside Cabin (Double)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Late booking offers on remaining cabins!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Elegant expedition ship: 114 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Included Activities: Photography Workshops
Includes: 1 pre-voyage hotel night & free Expedition Parka
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Reykjavik - Kulusuk - Sermilik Fjord - Kulusuk - Reykjavik (10 Days)
Smallest expedition ship: 12 passengers
Not included: Mandatory flight & transfer package @ $2,490pp
(1 pre-&-post voyage hotel night in Reykjavik; return flights Reykjavik-Kulusuk-Reykjavik; Ice Cave excursion in Kulusuk)
From price per person in a Lower Deck Double cabin
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Special offers available on remaining cabins!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (13 Days)
Comfortable expedition ship: 150 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in an Expedition Suite (Double)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Reykjavik - Kulusuk - Sermilik Fjord - Kulusuk - Reykjavik (10 Days)
Smallest expedition ship: 12 passengers
Not included: Mandatory flight & transfer package @ $2,490pp
(1 pre-&-post voyage hotel night in Reykjavik; return flights Reykjavik-Kulusuk-Reykjavik; Ice Cave excursion in Kulusuk)
From price per person in a Lower Deck Double cabin
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Late booking offers on remaining cabins!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Elegant expedition ship: 114 passengers
Included Activities: Photography Workshops
Includes: 1 pre-voyage hotel night & free Expedition Parka
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Reykjavik - Westfjords - East Greenland - Reykjavik (14 Days)
Modern expedition ship: 199 passengers
Included Activities: Flightseeing, Inuit Culinary Experience
Includes: 1 pre-voyage hotel night, free Expedition Parka
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin
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Reykjavik - East Greenland - Westfjords - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Luxury expedition ship: 153 passengers
Includes: activities and excursions
Additional optional excursions and hikes available
From price per person in a Window cabin
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Early booking offers available!
Special Photography Voyage
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Modern x-bow expedition ship: 130 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Includes: 1n accommodation in Reykjavik; Expedition Parka
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From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin (Deck 3)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Early booking offers available!
Tromso - Lofotens - East Greenland - Westfjords - Reykjavik (16 Days)
Modern x-bow expedition ship: 130 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Includes: 1n accommodation in Tromso; Expedition Parka
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin (Deck 3)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Akureyri - East Greenland - Akureyri (10 Days)
Comfortable Expedition Ship: 108 passengers
Included Activities: Long Hikes
From price per person in a Quad Porthole cabin
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Early booking offers available!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (15 Days)
Comfortable expedition ship: 200 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in a N2 Polar Outside Cabin (Double)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Save up to 15% on Standard and 25% on Premium Cabins!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Elegant expedition ship: 114 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Included Activities: Photography Workshops
Includes: 1 pre-voyage hotel night & free Expedition Parka
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin
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Offer expires 30 September 2026
Early booking offers available!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Modern x-bow expedition ship: 130 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Includes: 1n accommodation in Reykjavik; Expedition Parka
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From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin (Deck 3)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Elegant expedition ship: 114 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Included Activities: Photography Workshops
Includes: 1 pre-voyage hotel night & free Expedition Parka
German language departure
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin
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Early booking offers available!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (10 Days)
Comfortable expedition ship: 200 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in a N2 Polar Outside Cabin (Double)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Save up to 25% on Twin Cabins & Suites!
Reykjavik - Northeast Greenland National Park - Reykjavik (12 Days)
Modern x-bow expedition ship: 169 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (single excursion)
From price per person in a Twin Porthole cabin (Deck 3)
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Offer excludes triple & solo cabins. Contact us for details
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Westfjords - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Luxury expedition ship: 153 passengers
Includes: activities and excursions
Additional optional excursions and hikes available
From price per person in a Window cabin
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Early booking offers available!
Reykjavik - East Greenland - Reykjavik (11 Days)
Modern x-bow expedition ship: 130 passengers
Optional Activities: Kayaking (voyage length programme)
Includes: 1n accommodation in Reykjavik; Expedition Parka
Please contact us for a detailed itinerary
From price per person in a Triple Porthole cabin (Deck 3)
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Limited offer - contact us for details
Notes:
Included:
- Voyage as indicated in draft itinerary
- All meals, snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and zodiac activities
- Group airport transfers to & from the vessel (when arriving/departing on
recommended group flight)
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced
expedition staff
- All miscellaneous services taxes and port charges throughout the programme
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
- Aqua-Firma automatically offsets the Carbon Emissions of your polar voyage
and flights booked through us in getting to and from your voyage.
Excluded:
- International flights (please enquire).
- Fuel surcharge where applicable*
- Optional activities (e.g. kayaking, diving) unless stated
- Land based accommodation (please enquire).
- Pre and post land arrangements (please enquire).
- Travel insurance.
- Passports and visas.
- Arrival and departure tax.
- Meals ashore.
- Excess baggage on flights.
- Items of a personal nature (alcohol, laundry etc).
- Tips.
Activity Level: Low to Medium
Single supplement:
There is no single supplement to pay if you are willing to share your cabin with someone of the same gender. Some ships have dedicated solo cabins please enquire. Some ask a supplement of between 1.5x - 2x the per person rate
*Fuel surcharge:
The cost of fuel is currently volatile, so a fuel surcharge may be applied by the ship without notice. We will let you know if this applies to your booking and send you an updated invoice.
