Grand Voyage: Arctic Discovery from Reykjavik to New York

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Reykjavik

   Reykjavik Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Board Scenic Eclipse yacht
   • Meet Captain and crew
   • Explore spacious suite
   • Welcome reception with Champagne in Scenic Lounge

   Landmarks
   Reykjavik

   

3. Day 2

   Flatey Island

   Flatey Island Show on map

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Explore Flatey Island

   Optional Activities

   • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)
   • Kayak excursions (weather permitting)

   Landmarks
   Flatey Island

4. Day 3

   Dynjandi Waterfall - Dýrafjörður

   Dynjandi Waterfall - Dýrafjörður Show on map

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of up to 10 world-class on board dining experiences)

   Included Activities

   • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall

   Optional Activities

   • Koko's Asian Fusion dinner (reservation required)

   Landmarks
   Dynjandi Waterfall
   Dýrafjörður

5. Day 4

   Vigur Island

   Vigur Island Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Explore Vigur Island heritage and traditional buildings
   • Wildlife viewing - seabirds, seals, whales

   Landmarks
   Vigur Island

6. Day 5

   Sauðárkrókur - Arctic Circle Crossing

   Sauðárkrókur - Arctic Circle Crossing Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Guided exploration of Sauðárkrókur town
   • Arctic Circle crossing ceremony

   Optional Activities

   • Drangey Island and bird watching - explore a birdwatcher's paradise with puffins and seabirds, enjoy a hike and stunning views
   • Town Walk and Battle Exhibition - discover Skagafjörður's history and interactive exhibition on Iceland's Sturlungur Era
   • Hiking in Sauðárkrókur - guided hike on Tindastoll mountain rich in legends and stunning landscapes
   • Drangey Hike - unforgettable adventure with dramatic cliffs, seabird life, Arctic views and Viking history

   Landmarks
   Arctic Circle
   Drangey Island
   Tindastoll
   Skagafjörður Fjord

7. Day 6

   At Sea to Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

   At Sea to Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Ittoqqortoormiit community
   • Visit museum
   • Visit church
   • Visit weather station
   • Visit public service building

   Optional Activities

   • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)
   • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
   • Shore landings (weather permitting)

   Landmarks
   Ittoqqortoormiit

8. Day 7

   Kong Oscar Fjord

   Kong Oscar Fjord Show on map

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Cruise Kong Oscar Fjord

   Optional Activities

   • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)

   Landmarks
   Kong Oscar Fjord
   Kejser Franz Fjord

9. Day 8

   Ella Island

   Ella Island Show on map

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Explore Ella Island

   Optional Activities

   • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)
   • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
   • Shore landings (weather permitting)

   Landmarks
   Ella Island

10. Day 9

    Nordfjord

    Nordfjord Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions to ice caves

    Optional Activities

    • Polar plunge (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Nordfjord
    Waltershausen Glacier

11. Day 10

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of dining experiences including Sushi @ Koko's or Lumière fine French cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team presentations and talks

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)
    • Sushi @ Koko's dinner (reservation required)
    • Lumière fine French cuisine (reservation required)
12. Day 11

    Grundarfjörður

    Grundarfjörður Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Grundarfjörður village

    Optional Activities

    • Snæfellsnes Peninsula Express - journey to Svodufoss waterfall with moss and dramatic rock formations, visit Malarrif lighthouse, see Londrangar volcanic towers, stroll Arnarstapi cliffs with seabird colonies and Bardur Snaefellsas statue
    • Coves, Craters & Caves - admire Snæfellsjökull Glacier at 1,446m, ascend Saxhóll crater for mossy lava views, walk 1km coastal trail at Djupalonssandur to Dritvík, descend Vatnshellir Cave's 35m lava tunnels inspired by Jules Verne
    • Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall Hike - 6km scenic hike led by Discovery Team from Grundarfjordur Port to Kirkjufells waterfall at the foot of Kirkjufell Mountain (464m or 1,519 feet above sea level)

    Landmarks
    Kirkjufell
    Snæfellsnes Peninsula
    Svodufoss
    Malarrif Lighthouse
    Londrangar
    Arnarstapi
    Snæfellsjökull Glacier
    Saxhóll
    Djupalonssandur
    Vatnshellir Cave
    Kirkjufellsfoss

13. Day 12

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Zodiac excursions
    • Kayak excursions
    • Stand-up paddleboard excursions
    • On-board lecture and education program
    • Access to Senses Spa facilities
    • Access to gym, yoga and Pilates studio
    • Access to Vitality pools
    • Daily entertainment in state-of-the-art theatre
    • Access to Scenic Lounge
    • Use of Swarovski Telescopes in Observation Lounge
    • In-suite binoculars

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Reykjavik's colourful architecture
    • Discover Reykjavik's creative culture
    • Other activities and services not included in package

    Landmarks
    Reykjavik

    

14. Day 13

    Dynjandi Waterfall

    Dynjandi Waterfall Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall

    Landmarks
    Dynjandi Waterfall

15. Day 14

    Ísafjörður

    Ísafjörður Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ísafjörður town and architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Vigur Island - guided walk on a 2km by 400m island home to one family, learn of eiderdown and egg trade, spot 8,000 puffins, visit Iceland's only windmill and Europe's smallest post office, enjoy refreshments at 19th-century house
    • Valagil Hike - 4km round-trip active hike from Ísafjörður to Valagil Canyon via Áltafjörður with marked trail, thundering waterfall and dramatic lava-layered cliffs
    • History at Hesteyri - guided walk of remote 1952 abandoned settlement in Jökulfirir fjords surrounded by snow-flecked peaks, learn of isolated past, enjoy traditional refreshments at former doctor's house, spot Arctic foxes, seals or whales
    • Life & Culture - visit restored fisherman's hut south of Arctic Circle revealing traditional fishing life, enjoy live music performance at historic church, explore Snæfjallaströnd scenic valley, visit Ísafjörður heritage museum, conclude with Icelandic Brennivín tasting and local delicacies

    Landmarks
    Vigur Island
    Valagil Canyon
    Áltafjörður
    Hesteyri
    Jökulfirir
    Snæfjallaströnd

16. Day 15

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team lectures

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)
17. Day 16

    Fridtjof Nansen Halvo Glacier

    Fridtjof Nansen Halvo Glacier Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Fridtjof Nansen Halvo Glacier area

    Landmarks
    Fridtjof Nansen Halvo Glacier
    Umivik Bay

18. Day 17

    Skjoldungen Fjord

    Skjoldungen Fjord Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Skjoldungen Fjord
    • Discovery Team presentations on archaeology and glaciology

    Landmarks
    Skjoldungen Fjord

19. Day 18

    Prince Christian Sound - Herjolfsnes

    Prince Christian Sound - Herjolfsnes Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Prince Christian Sound

    Landmarks
    Prince Christian Sound
    Cape Farewell
    Herjolfsnes

20. Day 19

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)
21. Day 20

    Nuuk, Greenland

    Nuuk, Greenland Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Harbour
    • View colourful wooden buildings
    • Explore local heritage and traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Nuuk Guided Walk - leisurely walk through local area with visit to welcoming family home, share coffee, cake and conversation
    • Hike Quasussuaq - guided hike up iconic peak with panoramic views of fjords crowned by majestic Sermitsiaq
    • Nuuk City Walk with Museum & Tasting - guided walk through historic heart, explore National Museum's famous mummies and Inuit and Norse stories, enjoy Greenlandic delicacies tasting at Katuaq Cultural Centre
    • Fjord Safari Boat - cruise into Ice fjord north of Nuuk to marvel at towering blue icebergs

    Landmarks
    Nuuk Old Harbour
    Nuuk
    Quasussuaq
    Sermitsiaq
    National Museum
    Katuaq Cultural Centre
    Ice Fjord

    

22. Day 21

    Evighed Fjord

    Evighed Fjord Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Evighed Fjord

    Landmarks
    Evighed Fjord

23. Day 22

    Disko Bay

    Disko Bay Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrive at Disko Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)
    • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
    • Submersible tours (at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather)
    • Helicopter tours (at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather)

    Landmarks
    Disko Bay
    Ilulissat Icefjord

24. Day 23

    Ilulissat, Greenland

    Ilulissat, Greenland Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ilulissat town

    Optional Activities

    • Town Walk of Ilulissat - guided walk exploring this town at 69°N, discover polar explorer Knud Rasmussen's bust and birth home, learn of cultural growth 400 km north of Polar Circle
    • Sermermiut Easy Hike - approximately 3km hike through ancient Inuit settlement to cliffside viewpoint over iceberg-filled fjord, learn history and Arctic nature
    • Kangia Ice Fjord Cruise - board local boat for journey among towering icebergs, drift through frozen wonderland experiencing Arctic tranquility
    • Greenlandic Kaffemik: Visit a Local Family - step inside local home for coffee, cake and hospitality, hear stories of far north life, see traditional costumes
    • Sled Dog Visit - visit local dog site, meet Greenland's sled dogs, learn history, training, care and vital role in Arctic life, hear Greenlandic culture stories

    Landmarks
    Ilulissat
    Ilulissat Icefjord
    Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier
    Knud Rasmussen's Birth Home
    Sermermiut
    Kangia Fjord

25. Day 24

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)
26. Day 25

    Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

    Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kangerlussuaq

    Landmarks
    Kangerlussuaq
    Greenland Ice Cap

27. Day 26

    Sisimiut, Greenland

    Sisimiut, Greenland Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sisimiut town

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac exploration (weather permitting)
    • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
    • Submersible exploration (weather permitting)
    • Helicopter exploration (weather permitting)
    • Nature hikes with Discovery Team
    • Sisimiut Town Walk - stroll at relaxed pace through old town, Nalunnguarfik Lake and colourful houses on Saaliimiip Aqq, discover history, culture and everyday life
    • Mountain Discover Hike - venture into Arctic Circle Trail, cross clear-water creeks, discover delicate Arctic flora and breathtaking mountain views
    • Greenlandic Tasting at Grandmother's House - visit Aannaap Illua (Grandmother's House), cozy wooden cottage, experience authentic Greenlandic flavours and insight into cultural heritage
    • Cruise to Nipisat Island - sail through stunning archipelago to UNESCO-listed Aasivissuit–Nipisat, explore ancient Inuit history and wildlife on Nipisat Island with local expert, moderate hike

    Landmarks
    Sisimiut
    Nalunnguarfik Lake
    Saaliimiip Aqq
    Arctic Circle Trail
    Aasivissuit–Nipisat
    Nipisat Island

28. Day 27

    Ilulissat, Greenland

    Ilulissat, Greenland Show on map

    Meals

    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ilulissat town

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac exploration (weather permitting)
    • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
    • Onshore exploration
    • Town Walk of Ilulissat & Museum - guided walk exploring town at 69°N, discover polar explorer Knud Rasmussen's bust and birth home, learn cultural growth 400 km north of Polar Circle
    • Sermermiut Easy Hike - approximately 3km hike through ancient Inuit settlement to cliffside viewpoint over iceberg-filled fjord, learn history and Arctic nature
    • Kangia Ice Fjord Cruise - board local boat for journey among towering icebergs, drift through frozen wonderland experiencing Arctic tranquility
    • Greenlandic Kaffemik: Visit a Local Family - step inside local home for coffee, cake and hospitality, hear stories of far north life, see traditional costumes
    • Sled Dog Visit - visit local dog site, meet Greenland's sled dogs, learn history, training, care and vital role in Arctic life, hear Greenlandic culture stories

    Landmarks
    Ilulissat
    Ilulissat Icefjord
    Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier
    Knud Rasmussen's Birth Home
    Sermermiut
    Kangia Fjord

29. Day 28

    Disko Bay

    Disko Bay Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Disko Bay

    Landmarks
    Disko Bay

30. Day 29

    Evighed Fjord

    Evighed Fjord Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Evighed Fjord

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Evighed Fjord

31. Day 30

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team lectures

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa massage (at additional cost)
    • Wellness classes
32. Day 31

    Iqaluit, Baffin Island, Canada

    Iqaluit, Baffin Island, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of dining experiences including Sushi @ Koko's or Lumière fine French cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Iqaluit

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional arts and crafts markets
    • Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum
    • Sushi @ Koko's dinner (reservation required)
    • Lumière fine French cuisine (reservation required)

    Landmarks
    Iqaluit
    Frobisher Bay

33. Day 32

    Monumental Island - Lady Franklin Island

    Monumental Island - Lady Franklin Island Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Monumental Island
    • Explore Lady Franklin Island

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Monumental Island
    Lady Franklin Island

34. Day 33

    Lower Savage Islands

    Lower Savage Islands Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lower Savage Islands

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Lower Savage Islands

35. Day 34

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team presentations on local wildlife and history

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)

    Landmarks
    Hudson Strait

36. Day 35

    Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Baffin Island, Canada

    Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Baffin Island, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

    Landmarks
    Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

37. Day 36

    At Sea - Hudson Bay

    At Sea - Hudson Bay Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Fitness classes
    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)

    Landmarks
    Hudson Bay

38. Day 37

    At Sea - Hudson Bay

    At Sea - Hudson Bay Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Bridge access (open bridge policy)

    Landmarks
    Hudson Bay

39. Day 38

    Churchill, Canada

    Churchill, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Dinner (Dinner in one of up to 10 all-inclusive dining experiences on board)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Churchill town

    Optional Activities

    • Belugas and Prince of Wales Fort - cruise Churchill River in search of beluga whales gathering in summer months, continue to historic Prince of Wales Fort learning its role in Canada's fur-trading history
    • Churchill Highlights and Inuit Heritage - discover principal landmarks including Cape Merry, colourful SeaWalls murals and Itsanitaq Museum with remarkable collection of Inuit carvings and artefacts
    • Tundra Wildlife Adventure - venture into surrounding tundra with knowledgeable local guide, explore subarctic landscape and look for Arctic foxes, caribou, migratory birds and polar bears

    Landmarks
    Churchill
    Hudson Bay
    Churchill River
    Prince of Wales Fort
    Cape Merry
    SeaWalls murals
    Itsanitaq Museum

40. Day 39

    Churchill, Canada

    Churchill, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Churchill

    Landmarks
    Churchill

41. Day 40

    Churchill, Canada

    Churchill, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of up to 10 all-inclusive dining experiences on board)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Churchill

    Landmarks
    Churchill

42. Day 41

    At Sea - Hudson Bay

    At Sea - Hudson Bay Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team evening recap and presentations

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)
    • PURE: Yoga & Pilates guided stretch

    Landmarks
    Hudson Bay

43. Day 42

    Digges Island, Nunavut, Canada

    Digges Island, Nunavut, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Digges Islands

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions with Discovery Team (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Digges Island

44. Day 43

    Cap Wolstenholme - Erik Cove, Nunavut, Canada

    Cap Wolstenholme - Erik Cove, Nunavut, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cap Wolstenholme
    • Explore Erik Cove

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions to both locations (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Cap Wolstenholme
    Erik Cove

45. Day 44

    At Sea

    At Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team lectures

    Optional Activities

    • Pilates and stretching classes
    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)
46. Day 45

    Hudson Strait, Nunavut, Canada

    Hudson Strait, Nunavut, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hudson Strait

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions with Discovery Team (weather permitting)
    • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
    • Shore exploration with expert guides (weather permitting)

    Landmarks
    Hudson Strait

47. Day 46

    Saglek Fjord, Newfoundland, Canada

    Saglek Fjord, Newfoundland, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Saglek Fjord

    Landmarks
    Saglek Fjord

48. Day 47

    At Sea - Labrador Sea

    At Sea - Labrador Sea Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team lectures

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (at additional cost)

    Landmarks
    Labrador Sea

49. Day 48

    Rigolet, Newfoundland, Canada

    Rigolet, Newfoundland, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rigolet

    Optional Activities

    • Engage with local artisans
    • Traditional craftsmanship experiences

    Landmarks
    Rigolet

50. Day 49

    Saint Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada

    Saint Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Saint Anthony

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching
    • Visit L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Landmarks
    Saint Anthony
    L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

51. Day 50

    St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

    St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore St. John's downtown
    • Visit Signal Hill National Historic Site

    Landmarks
    St. John's
    Signal Hill National Historic Site

52. Day 51

    At Sea - North Atlantic

    At Sea - North Atlantic Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team lectures and discussions

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa holistic ESPA treatments including massages and facials (at additional cost)
    • Alternative therapies including Japanese shiatsu and Tibetan bowl sound healing (at additional cost)
53. Day 52

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Halifax downtown and waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Museum visits
    • Live music venues (city's famed nightly scene)

    Landmarks
    Halifax

54. Day 53

    At Sea - Atlantic Ocean

    At Sea - Atlantic Ocean Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Bridge access (open bridge policy)

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments including ESPA facial or massage (at additional cost)
    • Alternative therapies including Ayurvedic massage (at additional cost)
55. Day 54

    New York, USA

    New York, USA Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise past Statue of Liberty
    • Explore Manhattan

    Landmarks
    New York
    Statue of Liberty
    Manhattan
    Central Park
    Broadway
    Fifth Avenue
    Greenwich Village
    Lower Manhattan

56. Day 55

    New York

    New York Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast (Luxurious breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse
    • Disembark yacht

    Landmarks
    New York City