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Highlights

Enjoy spectacular Greenland landscapes.
Keep an eye open for humpback and Minke whales
Explore the Isafjorur fjord - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Iceland
Find the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago
Have a great opportunity to see fantastic Northern Lights
Experience tundra hiking

Highlights

Enjoy spectacular Greenland landscapes.
Keep an eye open for humpback and Minke whales
Explore the Isafjorur fjord - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Iceland
Find the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago
Have a great opportunity to see fantastic Northern Lights
Experience tundra hiking
Ship Sea Spirit
Capacity: 112, Type: Expedition
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Almost beyond comprehension, the extent of Greenland's ice Sheet is 1.8 million square kilometers, equivalent to 14 times the size of England and giving birth to icebergs as big as 10-story buildings. In East Greenland, prepare to be humbled by the magnitude of the landscape and privileged with the chance to experience such a remarkable new earthly perspective.

Enjoy spectacular Greenland landscapes.
Keep an eye open for humpback and Minke whales
Explore the Isafjorur fjord - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Iceland
Find the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago
Have a great opportunity to see fantastic Northern Lights
Experience tundra hiking

Availability is always subject to confirmation. Please check with us before booking flights

There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.

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Day 1. Reykjavik (Iceland), embarkation.
Welcome to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and starting point of our expedition. In spite of the fact that Iceland lies below the Arctic Circle Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. However it is not the only feature that makes this city special. Not far from Reykjavik one can find geysers and waterfalls, mountains and glaciers. You may also visit a vast selection of restaurants, museums and shops. Embark the Sea Spirit in the afternoon and keep an eye open for our first whales (humpback and Minke whales are most common) as we sail out of the picturesque bay.
Day 2. Isafjordur (Iceland).
The Isafjorur fjord which we explore in the morning is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows. We visit a small town of Isafjorur honored to be the capital of the Western fjords. The local old wooden houses bear witness to its past as a major fishing port. Get a glimpse of the traditional everyday life in Isafjorur. Accompanied by a guide, we will walk around Isafjorur to experience the towns true spirit and meet the locals in their element. The towering steep mountains of the Western Fjords provide a perfect shelter for the lively harbour which is the heart of the town. For centuries Isafjorur has been the largest fishing town in the area and the centre for export and trade. Colourful houses decked with corrugated iron give the bustling centre a friendly and almost mythical aura. The main industry is fishing and the townsfolk rely heavily on that for their financial security. Through time Isafjorur has also played a significant role in Icelands national history and is still one of the most vibrant cultural centres in the country.
Day 3. Volquart Boons.
In the evening the Sea Spirit is passing along the ragged and glaciated Volquart Boons coast.
Day 4-8. Scorsebysund.
Welcome to the worlds largest, and some say most beautiful fjord system Scorsebysund. If weather and ice conditions are favourable we plan to explore: abandoned Inuit settlement of Danmarks and Sydkap; some of the most stunning icebergs in Fonfjord, Harefjord, and Rypefjord; red-gold carpets of the tundra at Frederiksdal ; modern lifestyle above the Arctic Circle in Ittoqqortoormiit.
Day 9. Denmark Strait.
Final lectures and presentations are on the agenda. Be on the open decks and keep an eye open for large whales migration.
Day 10. Grundarfjordur (Iceland).
Grundarfjordur is a typical Icelandic fishing village, framed by beautiful mountains. During guided tour around the settlement we observe how people live here face to face with nature. Later on we go for Zodiac cruising to discover a rich birdlife of the nearby Breiafjorur islands. About 50 bird species breed here including common shag, glaucous gull, white-tailed eagle, common eider, black guillemot and grey phalarope. Our bird-watching tour may turn into whale-watching as well, for several cetacean species are common in the area including killer whales, Minke whales, common porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins.
Day 11. Reykjavik(Iceland), disembarkation.
Our East Greenland adventures finish in the port of Reykjavik.
Please Note:
Itinerary, landings and all other activities during the cruise depend strongly on ice and weather conditions and are subject to the decisions of the Expedition Leader and the Captain of the vessel. Encounters with any mentioned wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Day 1. Reykjavik (Iceland), embarkation.
Welcome to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and starting point of our expedition. In spite of the fact that Iceland lies below the Arctic Circle Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. However it is not the only feature that makes this city special. Not far from Reykjavik one can find geysers and waterfalls, mountains and glaciers. You may also visit a vast selection of restaurants, museums and shops. Embark the Sea Spirit in the afternoon and keep an eye open for our first whales (humpback and Minke whales are most common) as we sail out of the picturesque bay.
Day 2. Isafjordur (Iceland).
The Isafjorur fjord which we explore in the morning is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows. We visit a small town of Isafjorur honored to be the capital of the Western fjords. The local old wooden houses bear witness to its past as a major fishing port. Get a glimpse of the traditional everyday life in Isafjorur. Accompanied by a guide, we will walk around Isafjorur to experience the towns true spirit and meet the locals in their element. The towering steep mountains of the Western Fjords provide a perfect shelter for the lively harbour which is the heart of the town. For centuries Isafjorur has been the largest fishing town in the area and the centre for export and trade. Colourful houses decked with corrugated iron give the bustling centre a friendly and almost mythical aura. The main industry is fishing and the townsfolk rely heavily on that for their financial security. Through time Isafjorur has also played a significant role in Icelands national history and is still one of the most vibrant cultural centres in the country.
Day 3. Volquart Boons.
In the evening the Sea Spirit is passing along the ragged and glaciated Volquart Boons coast.
Day 4-8. Scorsebysund.
Welcome to the worlds largest, and some say most beautiful fjord system Scorsebysund. If weather and ice conditions are favourable we plan to explore: abandoned Inuit settlement of Danmarks and Sydkap; some of the most stunning icebergs in Fonfjord, Harefjord, and Rypefjord; red-gold carpets of the tundra at Frederiksdal ; modern lifestyle above the Arctic Circle in Ittoqqortoormiit.
Day 9. Denmark Strait.
Final lectures and presentations are on the agenda. Be on the open decks and keep an eye open for large whales migration.
Day 10. Grundarfjordur (Iceland).
Grundarfjordur is a typical Icelandic fishing village, framed by beautiful mountains. During guided tour around the settlement we observe how people live here face to face with nature. Later on we go for Zodiac cruising to discover a rich birdlife of the nearby Breiafjorur islands. About 50 bird species breed here including common shag, glaucous gull, white-tailed eagle, common eider, black guillemot and grey phalarope. Our bird-watching tour may turn into whale-watching as well, for several cetacean species are common in the area including killer whales, Minke whales, common porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins.
Day 11. Reykjavik(Iceland), disembarkation.
Our East Greenland adventures finish in the port of Reykjavik.
Please Note:
Itinerary, landings and all other activities during the cruise depend strongly on ice and weather conditions and are subject to the decisions of the Expedition Leader and the Captain of the vessel. Encounters with any mentioned wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary also available in reverse
Sea Spirit
Sea Spirit is a luxury expedition cruise ship, specifically designed to cruise the Polar regions. Carrying a maximum of just 114 passengers in 57 suites, she has the feel of a boutique hotel. Built i…

Sea Spirit

Suites 57
Refurbished 2019

Sea Spirit is a luxury expedition cruise ship, specifically designed to cruise the Polar regions. Carrying a maximum of just 114 passengers in 57 suites, she has the feel of a boutique hotel. Built in 1992, but refurbished several times since, the latest being in 2019, she is just 90 metres long so can navigate the small channels and bays of the Polar regions. 

Sailing aboard the remarkably comfortable Sea Spirit you will experience the polar regions in grand style with spacious suites. Sea Spirit's spacious suites all have panoramic oceans views. Think king-size or twin beds, en suites, flat screen TVs and DVDs and internet satellite. Many suites have private balconies, lounge areas & dressing tables. 

There is a lounge, bistro and bar, hot tub, gym, a state-of-the-art presentation room and stabilisers for smooth cruising. There is an open bridge policy so you can join the captain and the officers at any time of day to watch the ship's operations or just check your exact location. 

Features

  • All-suite ship
  • Smallest suite is a spacious 215 square feet.
  • 15 suites have balconies.
  • Owner's Suite is an outstanding 550 sq. feet.
  • Flat Screen TVs and DVD players in every suite
  • Gymnasium and Hot Tub with seating area and Bistro
  • Library/Games Room
  • Tea & Coffee Station(24 hrs)
  • Elevator 
  • Every suite has an exterior view

Some cabin plans may vary depending on the cruise, please check for details.

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Owners Suite

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