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Expedition to Greenland, Land of Northern Lights

Expedition to Greenland, Land of Northern Lights

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Embark on the Greenland in Depth luxury cruise, a round trip beginning and concluding in Kangerlussuaq. Over eight days, this extraordinary journey navigates the stunning coastal landscapes, allowing you to witness towering glaciers. The voyage offers breathtaking views of Disko Bay and its gleaming icebergs, providing an immersive experience of the world’s largest island’s unparalleled beauty. Throughout this fascinating itinerary, you’ll see remarkable places like Evigheds Glacier, where the icy grandeur of the Greenland Ice Sheet captivates. Visit the remote village of Uummannaq, nestled on a tiny island at the foot of the striking Heart Mountain. Your exploration of Ilulissat, the Icefjord capital, offers insights into local culture with sights of thousands of colossal icebergs calving into the sea from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island, marvel at volcanic landscapes and the Lyngemark Glacier. Engage in thrilling activities during your voyage, including optional kayaking with the expedition team, providing a closer connection to this unique environment. As you journey through magnificent fjords, the potential to observe Arctic wildlife, such as humpback whales, enriches your cruise experience. This Greenland in Depth luxury cruise promises adventure, culture, and nature, offering unforgettable encounters at every enchanting stop.

Trip Name
Expedition to Greenland, Land of Northern Lights
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 115 metres Passenger Capacity: 158 Built: 2020/2021/2022 The SH Vega is a boutique, ice-strengthened expedition ship designed for exploring the world’s most remote destinations in refined comfort. Built in Finland’s renowned Helsinki Shipyard, she combines sleek Scandinavian design with advanced cruising technology, including a Polar Class PC5 hull and extra-large stabilisers for smooth sailing in challenging waters. With space for just 158 guests and 122 crew, she offers an intimate and personalised experience, where every detail is considered – from elegant observation lounges and stargazing decks to fine dining venues and a spa with panoramic views. Her facilities include a heated outdoor pool, open deck jacuzzi, gym, and library, ensuring the journey is as rewarding on board as it is ashore. Accommodation ranges from stylish oceanview staterooms to expansive premium suites, all appointed with contemporary comforts such as a flame-effect fireplace, Illy espresso machine, luxury toiletries, and even complimentary binoculars for wildlife spotting. Private balconies in many cabins provide a front-row seat to breathtaking landscapes, while world-class dining, attentive service, and thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of Champagne enhance the sense of occasion. Whether navigating polar ice or sailing into sunlit harbours, the SH Vega offers a blend of adventure, elegance, and home-like warmth.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Days 0 - 1 Pre Cruise & Kangerlussuaq
Once a WWII airbase at the head of Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Kangerlussuaq's history is told at the airport’s museum, showcasing Inuit artefacts. This ice-filled glacial area and tundra is a haven for wildlife, including reindeer, arctic foxes, arctic hare, gyrfalcons and around 10,000 muskoxen.
Day 2 - Day 2 Evigheds Glacier
The Evigheds Glacier, a majestic outflow from the Greenland Ice Sheet, carves through the dramatic Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord, also known as Eternity Fjord. This 75-km-long waterway is a haven for wildlife, with white-tailed eagles and black-legged kittiwakes soaring above. Calving icebergs showcase Greenland's raw beauty, but sadly like many glaciers, it is slowly retreating due to global warming's impact on this fragile Arctic ecosystem.
Day 3 - Day 3 Qeqertarsuaq
Qeqertarsuaq is the largest town on Disko Island, Greenland's largest island, on its west coast, part of Disko Bay, a UNESCO-listed site for its icebergs. The Lyngemark Glacier rises above the town. The area’s hills, basalt columns and black sand beaches reflect its volcanic origin. The area is fertile and home to species not found elsewhere in Greenland. Keep an eye out for its hot springs as we move through floating icebergs.
Day 4 - Day 4 Uummannaq
The word Uummannaq means ‘heart-shaped’ in Greenlandic and refers to the twin-peaked granite mountain shaped like a heart, which covers nearly the whole northern half of the island. Folklore has it that a piece of your heart remains on the island forever, calling you back. Sheltered by glaciated mountains, this charming fjord region is referred to as the sunniest spot in Greenland and has been a refuge for Inuit migrations for over 4,500 years.
Day 5 - Day 5 Eqip Sermia Glacier
Eqi Glacier, or Eqip Sermia in Greenlandic, is one of Greenland's largest and most active calving glaciers, spanning nearly 4 km wide and towering over 200 m. Visitors can almost always witness calving, where pieces of ice break off the glacier's face, creating deafening bangs and giant splashes that send waves across the bay. The contrast between thunderous calving and the ensuing silence provides a glimpse of Greenland's dynamic icy landscape.
Day 6 - Days 5 Disko Bay
Known for its Inuit culture, whales, and icebergs, Disko Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Western Greenland. The bay is also home to the Ilulissat Icefjord, one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world. First visited by Europeans in 1596 in search of a Northwest Passage to Asia, the region has been inhabited by Inuit communities for centuries. The village of Qeqertarsuaq embodies thriving Inuit traditions, preserving a rich and evolving cultural legacy.
Day 7 - Day 6 Ilulissat, Disko Bay
Sailing through the iceberg capital of the world to Disko Bay, the Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the cruise highlights. Given UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Ilulissat Icefjord is a popular tourist destination, and thanks to the productive Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, thousands of gargantuan icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap into the sea. The city of Ilulissat is home to many sled-dogs.
Day 8 - Day 7 Sisimut
The second largest town in Greenland, just above the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut remains remarkably ice free in winter and is known as an adventure sports hub all year round. Inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the Dorset, Thule and eventually the Inuit people, dog sledding remains a vital form of transportation. The area is home to humpback whales and Arctic foxes in their summer coat.
Day 9 - Kangerlussuaq
Once a WWII airbase at the head of Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Kangerlussuaq's history is told at the airport’s museum, showcasing Inuit artefacts. This ice-filled glacial area and tundra is a haven for wildlife, including reindeer, arctic foxes, arctic hare, gyrfalcons and around 10,000 muskoxen.
Day 10 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
26-08-202603-09-2026AUD $9,925Oceanview D4
26-08-202603-09-2026AUD $10,425Oceanview M4
26-08-202603-09-2026AUD $11,900Balcony D5
26-08-202603-09-2026AUD $12,400Balcony M5
26-08-202603-09-2026AUD $17,375Suite
26-08-202603-09-2026AUD $19,850Premium Suite

Inclusions

    • Witness the spectacle of massive calving icebergs off Ilulissat Icefjord in Disko Bay.
    • Walk in the footsteps of ancient Viking settlers and see how their Norse legacy lingers.
    • Admire the colourful architecture of Greenlandic towns.

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