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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure Cruise

Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure Cruise

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Description

On the Canadian mainland, the Torngats rise as the highest peaks east of the Rockies, steep slopes surging from deep blue fjords where whales cruise and polar bears patrol. Ancient rock and open silence invite stillness and sharper attention. At the heart of the journey is Torngat Mountains National Park, shaped by Inuit leadership and knowledge, explored by foot and Zodiac at the land’s pace. Newfoundland’s music and sense of belonging, Inuit welcome in Nunatsiavut communities, and Nuuk’s Kalaallit culture and contemporary life add vivid counterpoints. 
Some departures may have slightly modified itineraries. Please confirm the itinerary with an Expedition Specialist.

Trip Name
Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure Cruise
Days
15
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Length: 73 metres Passenger Capacity: 86 Built / Refurbished: 1992 / 2006 The Ocean Nova, built in Denmark in 1992 and fully refurbished in 2006, is a small yet comfortable expedition vessel accommodating up to 84 passengers. Cabins are spread across two decks and include single, double, and triple accommodations, all with sea views and private facilities. Designed with Scandinavian light woods, the cabins feature ample storage, desks, and flexible bedding arrangements, ensuring a practical and cosy retreat after a day of exploration. Passengers can relax in the Panorama Lounge, which offers panoramic views, daily briefings from the expedition team, and lectures on subjects ranging from ornithology to geology, while the library, small gym, and medical facilities enhance onboard comfort. Dining aboard the Ocean Nova is informal yet enjoyable, with a single-sitting dining room offering a combination of table service and buffet, allowing all guests to dine together while taking in views through the portholes. Life on board is relaxed and immersive, often spent on deck watching for wildlife or simply admiring the surrounding landscapes. With one of the highest ice classes (1B) and a powerful 2000 hp diesel engine, the Ocean Nova is equipped to navigate icy waters or tranquil lochs with ease. A crew of 34, including North European officers, ensures both passenger safety and an enriching expedition experience, complemented by fully enclosed lifeboats and an onboard medical clinic.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland - Cross the Arctic Circle
Kangerlussuaq lies within a broad glacial valley between the Greenland Ice Sheet and the sea. Its dry climate and unusually stable weather led to the establishment of an American air base here during the Second World War and continue to make it one of Greenland’s most important aviation gateways. The surrounding region has a much longer history as a place of Inuit travel and hunting.After arriving by charter flight from Toronto, board the expedition vessel and begin the long passage through Kangerlussuaq Fjord. Mountains, glacial valleys, and pale meltwater mark the transition from Greenland’s interior to its western coast. Crossing the Arctic Circle, the route opens towards the long light and expansive waters of late Arctic summer. 
Day 2 - Day 2: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden) - Take a Zodiac Cruise at the Foot of a Glacier
Kangerlussuatsiaq means “the rather big fjord” in Kalaallisut, while the Danish name Evighedsfjorden translates to “the fjord of eternity,” underscoring its vastness and seemingly never-ending nature. See why Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord lives up to its name and marvel at this complex coastal waterway that includes calving glaciers, sheer bird cliffs, and streams cascading against a towering mountain backdrop. Explore this sublime glacial landscape by ship and by Zodiac. The waters here are relatively warm, due to the West Greenland Current and the subarctic location.
Day 3 - Day 3: Nuuk - Greenland in the Present Tense
At the mouth of an immense fjord system, Nuuk rises between the sea and the mountains. Its name means “headland” in Kalaallisut, the Greenlandic language, a fitting description for a capital gathered at the water’s edge. Colourful wooden houses line the old harbour, contemporary buildings reshape the skyline, and the saddle-shaped peak of Sermitsiaq rises across the water, giving Nuuk its unmistakable natural backdropHuman history in the region reaches back thousands of years, while the modern city grew from a colonial settlement established in 1728. The Greenland National Museum brings these layered histories together through boats, clothing, archaeological finds, and the remarkably preserved Qilakitsoq mummies.Nuuk is also a centre of contemporary Greenlandic life. Kalaallisut carries through everyday conversation, music, and public life, while artists and chefs draw new ideas from culture and place. Katuaq, Greenland’s cultural centre, takes its name from the word for “drumstick,” fitting for a gathering place that helps set the city’s creative rhythm. There is much to discover in this distinctly Greenlandic capital, where a lively cultural scene extends beyond museums and performance spaces into cafés, shops, and everyday city life. 
Day 4 - Day 4: At Sea - Stories on the Open Water
Cross the Davis Strait, a storied stretch of ocean connecting Greenland and Labrador. While whales and seabirds trace your course, life aboard turns to learning and exchange. Inuit cultural educators, scientists, artists, and historians share knowledge, stories, and laughter that deepen understanding of the Arctic and its peoples. Reflection and discovery flow together on this day at sea.
Day 5 - Day 5–8: Torngat Mountains National Park, NL, Canada - Land of Spirits and Stone
The sea that has shaped this expedition reaches its most dramatic expression in Torngat Mountains National Park. At the northern edge of Labrador, some of the highest and most rugged mountains in eastern North America rise directly from the water. Fjords extend deep into the range beneath walls reaching 900 metres, while small glaciers endure among rocks nearly four billion years old.Torngait means “place where the spirits dwell.” This is the homeland of Labrador and Nunavik Inuit, whose travel routes, hunting grounds, stories, and knowledge are inseparable from the landscape. Inuit hosts bring this relationship into view, sharing perspectives shaped by generations of travelling, living, and observing the land and sea.Polar bears travel the coast, caribou move through the valleys, and the Torngats support the world’s only known black bear population living entirely above the tree line. Over four days, the scale of the park unfolds through changing fjords, weather, wildlife, and time shared with Inuit. Here, sea, stone, and living culture come together at the heart of the journey.
Day 6 - Day 9: Hebron - A Homeland Remembered
Above the tree line on Labrador’s northern coast, the long white building of Hebron Mission National Historic Site of Canada stands against a vast landscape of mountains, tundra, and sea. Established by Moravian missionaries in the 1830s, Hebron became a centre of religious, commercial, medical, and community life for Labrador Inuit.In 1959, Hebron was closed without consultation, and 249 Inuit were relocated to communities farther south, separating families from their homeland. A monument now records their names, the provincial government’s apology, and the relocatees’ response in Inuktitut and English.Yet Hebron is more than a place of loss. As families return and restoration continues, it is again becoming a place of gathering, where the past is remembered and connections to homeland are renewed for generations to come. 
Day 7 - Day 10: Nunatsiavut Community - Heart of Inuit Labrador
Come ashore in a Nunatsiavut community, where the spirit of the Labrador coast comes vividly to life. Here, history, art, and daily life intertwine, revealing stories of resilience, pride, and connection to land and sea. Walk through a community where tradition and modern life coexist, where voices rise in song, artisans share their craft, and every conversation offers insight into Inuit self-governance and cultural renewal. Framed by striking coastal hills and ancient rock formations, this visit offers a powerful sense of place and a deeper appreciation of Inuit Labrador.
Day 8 - Day 11–12: The Labrador Coast - Fishing Grounds and Rugged Shores
Along the Labrador coast, sheer headlands give way to quiet coves and forested valleys that reach toward the sea. For centuries, Inuit, Innu, and settler communities have lived within this landscape of contrasts, its beauty matched only by its demands. During the great cod fishery, harbours once filled with schooners, salt fish, and the rhythm of seasonal life. Today, cultural sites and small outports echo those stories, revealing how people and sea have long sustained one another. Guided hikes and Zodiac excursions invite you to trace these same shorelines, where every turn offers a glimpse of Labrador’s raw power and enduring spirit.
Day 9 - Day 13: L'Anse aux Meadows - Where Vikings Landed and Worlds Met
At the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula lies L’Anse aux Meadows, the only authenticated Norse site in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Step back a thousand years to when Norse voyagers made landfall here, marking the first known meeting between Europeans and the Indigenous peoples of this continent. Wander among grassy mounds and reconstructed sod dwellings that bring the past to life, and trace the stories unearthed by archaeologists who followed the sagas and clues preserved in the earth.
Day 10 - Day 14: Northeast Newfoundland - Where Sea and Story Converge
Follow the Labrador Current along Newfoundland’s rugged northeast coast, where fishing villages cling to headlands shaped by wind and tide. Its cold waters once supported the greatest fishery in the world, king cod, drawing settlers to carve out lives along the rocky shores. These coastal communities, though ever adapting, still carry the imprint of their sea-going heritage. Out at sea, whales surface and seabirds wheel overhead, drawn by the nutrient-rich flow. Here, wild landscapes and enduring traditions meet, revealing a shoreline defined as much by people and history as by the restless sea itself. 
Day 11 - Day 15: St. John’s, NL, Canada - A Harbour of Stories
Cradled by steep hills and guarded by the dramatic Narrows, St. John’s—Newfoundland and Labrador’s spirited capital—is one of the world’s great natural harbours and one of North America’s oldest cities. Brightly painted row houses climb the slopes beside Signal Hill, where the Atlantic stretches endlessly beyond. In its winding streets and lively waterfront, history and creativity thrive side by side, filling the air with music, laughter, and the unmistakable spirit of Newfoundland.
Day 12 - Please note:
Published itineraries reflect our intended route and experiences but cannot be guaranteed. Weather, sea and ice conditions, government regulations, operational considerations, wildlife, and other circumstances may require changes to the planned schedule. Visits to specific communities also depend on local conditions and the needs, availability, and requests of the communities themselves. When changes are necessary, we will seek the best available alternatives, including another community visit where circumstances allow.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
23-07-202706-08-2027USD $11,995Cabin Category 1
23-07-202706-08-2027USD $13,995Cabin Category 2
23-07-202706-08-2027USD $15,195Cabin Category 3
23-07-202706-08-2027USD $15,995Cabin Category 4
23-07-202706-08-2027USD $16,995Cabin Category 5
23-07-202706-08-2027USD $22,875Cabin Category 6
14-09-202728-09-2027USD $16,995Cabin Category 5
14-09-202728-09-2027USD $22,875Cabin Category 6
14-09-202728-09-2027USD $11,995Cabin Category 1
14-09-202728-09-2027USD $13,995Cabin Category 2
14-09-202728-09-2027USD $15,195Cabin Category 3
14-09-202728-09-2027USD $15,995Cabin Category 4
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $13,995Category 1
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $16,195Category 2
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $17,095Category 3
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $17,895Category 4
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $18,495Category 5
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $19,395Category 6
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $20,295Category 7
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $21,495Category 8
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $23,160Category A
26-09-202710-10-2027USD $23,995Category 9
26-07-202809-08-2028USD $12,595Cabin Category 1
26-07-202809-08-2028USD $14,595Cabin Category 2
26-07-202809-08-2028USD $15,795Cabin Category 3
26-07-202809-08-2028USD $16,595Cabin Category 4
26-07-202809-08-2028USD $17,595Cabin Category 5
26-07-202809-08-2028USD $23,730Cabin Category 6
16-09-202830-09-2028USD $12,595Cabin Category 1
16-09-202830-09-2028USD $14,595Cabin Category 2
16-09-202830-09-2028USD $15,795Cabin Category 3
16-09-202830-09-2028USD $16,595Cabin Category 4
16-09-202830-09-2028USD $17,595Cabin Category 5
16-09-202830-09-2028USD $23,730Cabin Category 6
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $13,995Category 1
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $16,195Category 2
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $17,095Category 3
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $17,895Category 4
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $18,495Category 5
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $19,395Category 6
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $20,295Category 7
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $21,495Category 8
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $23,160Category A
18-09-202802-10-2028USD $23,995Category 9

Inclusions

    • Explore the breathtaking Torngat Mountains National Park with its rugged tundra and stunning fjords.
    • Visit L’Anse aux Meadows, the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America.
    • Experience Greenland's vibrant Nuuk and the majestic Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord.

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