Day 10 - Myggbukta
It was an incredible last landing here in East Greenland, and a sentimental one too for the crew, as it marked the end of the Arctic season. To commemorate the event, we decided to take a crew and passenger photo together on Deck 8. Later, we landed in Mosquito Bay (without any mosquitoes, luckily)...
Day 9 - Zodiac Cruising at Waltershausen Glacier
After our morning landing, we sailed through the narrow passage of Franz Joseph Fjord, which leads to Nordfjord and the stunning 11 km-wide glacier. We lowered our zodiacs into the water and enjoyed a 60-minute cruise, getting closer to the icebergs and the glacier front. We also kept a lookout for...
Day 9 - Blomsterbugten
Today we landed at Blomsterbugten, a remote and scenic bay in Greenland’s Northeast Greenland National Park. Stepping ashore from the expedition ship, we were greeted by a stark yet breathtaking landscape—rocky shores, colourful tundra, and towering mountains sculpted by glacial forces. This area, w...
Day 8 - Segelsällskapets Fjord
In the afternoon, we had another landing, which was a delight for anyone even remotely interested in geology. The mountains across the bay featured alternating layers of, among others, limestone, dolomite, mudrocks (shales and siltstones), and quartzite. We had a perimeter landing, where guests coul...
Day 8 - Holm Bugt
Our first landing in the national park greeted us with clear blue skies and bright sunshine. However, we could feel a definite drop in temperature, as it was noticeably colder than on previous days. In the morning, we took guided walks across the frozen tundra, keeping a lookout for wildlife such as...
Day 7 - Ittoqqortoormiit
Today we visited the only settlement in the area. With a population of around 350 people, it is the largest northern settlement on the east coast of Greenland. We began with a local dance performance upon arriving ashore. After that, guests were free to explore the town, visiting the hunters’ worksh...
Day 6 - Jyttehaven
We landed on one of the Bear Islands, in a sheltered bay known as Jyttehaven. It was an open perimeter landing, with the opportunity to visit up to three accessible viewpoints overlooking the scenic bay, with its beautiful large icebergs, snow-capped mountains, and views of neighbouring islands. Man...
Day 5 - Rypenæs
Later in the afternoon, after sailing into Rypefjord, we had a landing on the west side of the fjord. Guests could choose between different walk levels, as well as a longer hike. Along the way, we encountered several musk oxen, observing them quietly from a safe distance but close enough to see them...
Day 5 - Rødepynt
During the night, we sailed through the narrow passage of Øfjord to reach further west inside Scoresbysund and prepare for a morning landing at an incredible location called Rødepynt (Red Point). The name comes from the red sandstone mountains and red sandy beaches. Aside from the fascinating geolog...
Day 4 - Iceberg Zodiac Cruising
In the afternoon, the ship sailed out into the open bay, not far from our morning landing site. The waters were calm, and surrounded by many large icebergs, we decided to get a bit closer in our zodiacs. We set out on a cruise lasting approximately an hour. Some of us were fortunate enough to witnes...
Day 4 - Sydkap
The conditions were calm and mild for our first landing in Greenland. Guests joined different walking groups to explore the tundra and try to spot wildlife. A musk ox was present, but quite far off in the distance. Numerous musk ox remains and bones were scattered across the landscape. Those who too...
Day 3 - Borgvig
By the morning, the sea conditions had worsened substantially, as we were still several hours from the entrance of Scoresbysund. Most of the onboard programme had to be cancelled, and guests were advised to remain in their cabins until lunchtime. Around noon, as we gradually made our way into the en...
Day 2 - At Sea to Greenland
The crossing of the Denmark Strait was rather rough. Conditions gradually became bumpier into the evening and through the night as we moved further away from the coast of Iceland. We had to make numerous changes to our onboard programme due to the sea conditions.
Day 1 - Embarkation in Reykjavik
Today, our guests embarked in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik. The process began just after 3 pm, allowing guests to come on board and quickly check in before having the opportunity to grab a small bite to eat. We also distributed the complimentary HX jackets, as well as the boots that would be use...