This Greenland cruise carries you from Kangerlussuaq deep into the island's northwest, along a coastline of calving glaciers, iceberg-choked fjords and settlements at the very edge of the habitable world. Over twelve nights you sail from the Arctic Circle to Qaanaaq and Siorapaluk — among the northernmost inhabited places on Earth — and back through Disko Bay, where the ice never stops moving. The voyage opens in Eternity Fjord, where the Evigheds Glacier spills from the Greenland Ice Sheet beneath the wings of white-tailed eagles, and continues to the black-sand beaches and basalt columns of Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. Further north lie heart-shaped Uummannaq, sheltered by glaciated peaks and inhabited for over 4,500 years; Thule, where Arctic wilderness meets Cold War history; and the Polar Inuit communities of Qaanaaq and Siorapaluk, where dog sleds remain a way of life and traditions have endured largely unchanged. Turning south, the ship calls at Upernavik with its Norse runestone and the world's largest seabird cliffs nearby, at the thundering face of Eqip Sermia, and finally at Ilulissat, the UNESCO-listed icefjord that produces a tenth of all Greenland's icebergs. Few expeditions to Greenland reach this far north. Throughout the voyage, Zodiac cruises bring you close to the ice, guided hikes lead across tundra and basalt, and expert lectures in glaciology, Arctic wildlife and Inuit history give shape to what you see. Like all our Greenland expeditions, this journey combines genuine polar exploration with the comfort of a boutique expedition ship — sauna, hot tub and observation decks waiting after every landing.
NOTE: This itinerary provides general information about each destination. Also, please be aware that some of the venues and highlights mentioned may not be open or accessible on the day we visit. For the most accurate tour program, we recommend contacting your Swan Hellenic agent or travel agent closer to your departure date.
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Follow the Viking routes across high-latitude coasts where glaciers, fjords, and shifting light set the pace, and wildlife watching is part of the day from deck and shore.
Listen to the symphony of nature as towering icebergs and colossal glaciers crack and calve.
Look for seabirds, marine life, and coastal species from deck and shore, with the expedition team helping spot and identify what you are seeing.
Learn more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts.
During your trip, join Swan Hellenics Citizen Science programs and contribute to real-world environmental research.
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Sail through the North Atlantic world where Norse seafarers left a lasting mark. Walk ports and coastal sites tied to Viking routes, with stories of settlement, trade, and exploration that still shape local identity.
Each Swan Hellenic Arctic voyage is designed to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and create encounters with the natural world that stay with you long after you return. Our guests' experiences bring the spirit of polar expedition to life.