Day 15 - Disembarkation in Nuuk - Safe Travels!
This morning we arrived back in Nuuk, Greenland’s vibrant capital, marking the end of our extraordinary expedition. As the ship docked, the Expedition Team bid farewell to guests, thanking everyone for sharing this unforgettable journey through Greenland’s mythical northern lands. Expedition Grand G...
Day 14 - Itilleq
On our final day we visited the tiny community of Itilleq nestled at the entrance of a large fjord system. The local community opened the colourful doors of their homes to us and hosted us for a traditional Kaffemik. Drinks and food was served to all while the hosts answered questions on daily life...
Day 13 - Qeqertarsuaq
Today we visited the stunning town of Qeqertarsuaq on the southern shore of Disko Island. The community set up a demonstration of the traditional Greenlandic Polka Dance and many guests joined in to learn this dance. Hikes went out of town to view the impressive volcanic landscape that distinguishes...
Day 12 - Disko Bay
As the ship had made good speed heading south we had time for some late afternoon zodiac cruising. After weaving between icebergs the ship stopped in the Ataa sound between the island of of Alluttoq and mainland Greenland. Here we saw waterfalls flowing down the steep sides of the fjord to sea level...
Day 11 - At Sea en route to Disko Island
We left the Far North behind as we sail across Baffin Bay in the direction of Disko Island, our next destination. Wildlife watchers patrolled the decks while more lectures, workshops and activities occurred onboard such as a Q&A with our three Greenland locals, Aleq, Hans Peter & Sidsel.
Day 10 - Siorapaluk
Today we visited the northernmost settlement of Greenland with just over 50 residents. The community showed us their home with house visits and various exhibitions from local hunters of their tools, kayaks and animal products. Walrus tusks and bones were on display as well as traditional harpoons. S...
Day 9 - Etah
Today we reached our most northerly point at 78.3° N. The day started with small boat cruising in the Etah fjord. Little remains of the settlement that was also abandoned in the 1950s. The area is now home to herds of muskox, which we saw from the zodiacs. Then an ice landing followed where all gues...
Day 8 - Qaanaaq
Today we arrived at Qaanaaq, the home of our onboard lecturer Aleqatsiaq. Here subsistence hunting is still a key part of life. The sled dogs wait out the summer on the edge of town before the winter brings back the sea ice. Hunters came and went with their kayaks through the day as we explored the...
Day 7 - Dundas
The morning started with announcements of muskox. The large mammals were seen grazing along the coastline with arctic hare also roaming the area. We then sailed to Dundas (Old Thule), where an abandoned settlement still stands. Abandoned as the inhabitants were cleared to make way for a military air...
Day 6 - Savissivik
We arrived at our first community in the North. Nestled at the base of a little auk colony this small community welcomed us in with local guided hikes and zodiac excursions whilst they opened their doors to us and gave a glimpse into life in the High Arctic. We started our day with some zodiac cruis...
Day 5 - At Sea en route to Savissivik
We now leave the coasts of west Greenland and point towards the far north of Greenland to discover the wild landscapes and hardy settlements that call the north west of Greenland their home. The day was foggy and while a few dared the outside to look for wildlife, others focused on the indoor activi...
Day 4 - Uummannaq
Today we sailed through the Uummannaq fjord towards the island and settlement of the same name. The large heart shaped mountain, for which Uummannaq is named, towered above us in the fog as we had our first community visit. With visits to the museum, church and historic buildings we got our first im...
Day 3 - Ilulissat
Our first port of call is the iceberg city, Ilulissat. Many of you took boat trips to the huge Ilulissat icefjord, others flew along the icefjord to the glacier at its source and even more walked the length of the boardwalk to take in the incredible views across the icefjord. A sea of icebergs as la...
Day 2 - At Sea en route to Ilulissat
Today is a day of preparation with rubber boots for expedition picked, mandatory AECO briefings to prepare us for the community and wilderness visits in Greenland and even a surprise appearance of Njord and Sedna to baptise you in ice as you passed the Arctic circle. A spot of wildlife watching yiel...
Day 1 - Embarking in Nuuk
On the first day of your expedition aboard HX's hybrid vessel the MS Fridtjof Nansen. You arrived through various flights to Greenland's capital Nuuk and were welcomed aboard the vessel. After some time exploring the ship and finding the restaurant, a few onboard events followed. A mandatory safety...