Explorer, Greenland & Canadian High Arctic ex Reykjavik Return
Cruise Line Lindblad Expeditions
Ship National Geographic Explorer
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 16
Departure Date 15 Aug 2021
Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq roundtrip aboard National Geographic Explorer. Hotel stay pre and post-cruise in Reykjavik.

DAY 1: Keflavík, Iceland/Reykjavík
Arrive in Keflavík and transfer to Reykjavík where you will have the option of either a soak in the Blue Lagoon or experience the hot springs, geothermal plant and horse farm. Following lunch, check into the Grand Hotel. (L,D)

DAY 2: Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/Embark
Fly by chartered aircraft to Greenland. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut
Cruise down the length of Kangerlussuaq Fjord en route to Sisimiut. Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland’s west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers 80% of the country. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum and wander amid a jumble of wooden 18th-century buildings. There are several walking options to explore in and around town. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: At Sea in Baffin Bay
A relaxing day at sea allows for time to hear talks from our staff about the fascinating history of polar exploration. Go up to the bridge to watch for whales. Head up to the library. Enjoy the sauna or have a rigorous workout in the fitness center, with its “million dollar views.” Or simply relax in the Observation Lounge. (B,L,D)

DAY 5-12: Exploring The Canadian High Arctic
We begin our exploration of the Canadian High Arctic with a visit to the small Inuit community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. We will explore some of the beautiful bays and inlets along Baffin Island's Lancaster Sound. Carved by Ice Age glaciers, Lancaster Sound is the eastern gateway to the Arctic Archipelago. European explorers like William Baffin first ventured here in the 17th century to search for the Northwest Passage. The sound has been a favorite Inuit hunting and fishing location for hundreds of years. Our days here will be spent searching for ringed seals, arctic foxes, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga whales. We may even see the elusive narwhal, an arctic whale known for the long, spiraling tooth that projects up to ten feet from its upper jaw. Visit Devon Island and walk with our ship's archaeologist to learn about the Thule people that once inhabited this region and were the ancestors of all modern Inuit. Go ashore Dundas Harbor for a chance to hike on the tundra and search for interesting flora and fauna, including extensive moss beds with interspersed flowering vascular plants. Look for gyrfalcons, nesting above the sod and stone dwellings once inhabited by the Thule people. (B,L,D)

DAY 13: At Sea In Baffin Bay
We make our way across Baffin Bay with a relaxing day at sea. Enjoy talks from our staff and look for wildlife from the Bridge. (B,L,D)

DAY 14: Disko Bay & Ilulissat
Sail into Disko Bay and set out to explore a tongue of the Greenland ice cap. Take an extraordinary cruise among towering icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and take a hike to the archaeological site in the Sermermiut Valley. (B,L,D)

DAY 15: Exploring West Greenland
Our final day exploring will be spent in Greenland's beautiful, scenic fjords. Take a Zodiac cruise or kayak some of the picturesque waterways. Our undersea specialist may launch the ROV to see the marine life inhabiting the fjord floor. (B,L,D)

DAY 16-17: Kangerlussuaq/ Disembark/ Reykjavík/ Keflavík/Home
Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and take a charter flight to Reykjavík where we will overnight in the Grand Hotel. On our final day in Reykjavík you have your choice of either a soak in the Blue Lagoon or a tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula. After lunch, transfer to the airport in Keflavík for flights home. (Day 16: B,L,D, Day 17: B,L)
Sailing Dates
  • 15 Aug 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 15/08 Reykjavik, Iceland Hotel
2 16/08 Reykjavik, Iceland Flight to Kangerlussuaq
2 16/08 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Embark
3 17/08 Sisimiut, Greenland
4 18/08 At sea    
5 19/08 Pond Inlet, Canada
6 20/08 At sea    
7 21/08 Lancaster Sound, Canada
8 22/08 At sea    
9 23/08 Devon Island, Canada
10 24/08 At sea    
11 25/08 At sea    
12 26/08 Dundas Harbor, Canada
13 27/08 At sea    
14 28/08 Disko Island and Bay, Greenland
14 28/08 Ilulissat, Greenland
15 29/08 At sea    
16 30/08 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Disembark Flight to Reykjavik
16 30/08 Reykjavik, Iceland Hotel
17 31/08 Reykjavik, Iceland
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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