Reiseverlauf

Reiseverlauf abhängig von Wetter- und Eislage. Beschriebene Naturerlebnisse/Tiersichtungen sind mögliche Ereignisse auf den Expeditionen und nicht garantiert.

• 15. Aug 26 - Colourful Nuuk

  Colourful Nuuk

  Welcome to the capital of Greenland 

  Today begins with a flight from Reykjavík to Nuuk, Greenland’s colourful capital. It has a population of 18,000, and features a striking mix of old and new buildings.

  If time allows, we’ll explore this fascinating city, comparing the old buildings – such as Hans Egede House and Nuuk Cathedral – with the ultra-modern architecture of the Parliament of Greenland building.

  Your ship awaits you in Nuuk harbour. After collecting your complimentary expedition jacket, it's time to check out your cabin, meet the Expedition Team and explore the ship as we set sail on this epic voyage through the Northwest Passage.

• 16. Aug 26 - West Greenland

  West Greenland

  Discover the magical beauty of West Greenland 

  The first chapter of our journey encompasses the majestic coast of West Greenland.

   Over the next three days you’ll experience some of the most iconic sites in all of Greenland. Our objectives include:

  Evighedsfjord

  As we head north, we plan to offer an exploration day in the magical and pristine Evighedsfjord near Maniitsoq. We'll determine on the day what adventures we can take part in.

   The 'Fjord of Eternity' is fed by an ice cap that calves huge icebergs into its 2,300 ft deep waters. It's surrounded by mist-cloaked mountains with beautiful white ridges, punctuated by crystal blue ice caves.

  Sisimiut

  Sisimiut is Greenland’s second city, situated in a spectacular location just above the Arctic Circle. This area has history spanning more than 4,500 years, and old traditions are alive and well.

   Learn more about ancient Saqqaq artifacts in the local museum or stretch your legs on a hike.  If you're looking for a special souvenir, pick up a scarf, hat or mittens made of qiviut, the inner wool of the musk ox that’s said to be 10 times warmer than sheep’s wool.

  Ilulissat

  Nestled at the edge of the magnificent Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Ilulissat. Here you’ll find an ever-changing gallery of passing icebergs set against a backdrop of colourful houses. In town you can visit a multitude of shops selling local crafts, and on the outskirts walking trails take you along the epic icefjord.

• 19. Aug 26 - Crossing Baffin Bay

  Crossing Baffin Bay

  Watch for wildlife and get involved in Citizen Science 

  Leaving Greenland behind, we spend two days at sea crossing Baffin Bay towards Nunavut.

  Gain authentic insight into Inuit culture and heritage with our onboard Cultural Ambassadors. Their stories reveal the Inuit people’s profound connection to the land, shaped by generations of tradition and resilience.

  Meanwhile, your Expedition Team leads lectures on topics such as Arctic wildlife and the history of exploration in the region. You can also take part in Citizen Science, such as the GLOBE Program, where you’ll observe clouds to help scientists study our climate.

• 21. Aug 26 - The Eastern Canadian Arctic

  The Eastern Canadian Arctic

  Entering into the Northwest Passage 

  Following our crossing of Baffin Bay, we find ourselves in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. The main waterway of this area is Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga), the eastern gates to the Northwest Passage.

  This chapter of our exploration is likely to be action-packed, with excursions planned on each of the four days we hope to spend in and around this area. Remember, all our excursion plans are weather and ice dependent but, conditions permitting, our days will be filled with excitement and discovery.

  Excursion stops and local highlights we hope to share with you include:

  • Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik)

  • Dundas Harbour

  • Croker Bay

  • Beechey Island (Iluvilik) 

  • Prince Leopold Island (Appait)

  • Fort Ross

• 25. Aug 26 - Bellot Strait

  Bellot Strait

  Navigate the dividing line between East and West 

  The ‘Rubicon’ of the Canadian Arctic, dividing East from West, is the infamous Bellot Strait. This narrow body of water separates the northernmost part of mainland North America from Somerset Island, one of the largest islands in the Canadian Arctic archipelago.

  Bellot Strait is approximately 15 nautical miles long and just over half a mile wide at its narrowest point. Our ability to navigate this passage will be determined by ice and weather conditions.

• 26. Aug 26 - Into the West

  Into the West

  Spendeight days exploring the Western section of the fabled Northewest Passage 

  Over the next eight days in this section of our voyage we’ll transit through three distinct regions - Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon – and two traditional Inuit Territories – Inuvialuit and Nunavut.

  During our time here, we anticipate up to five days of shore excursions and four transit days. Excursion stops and local highlights we hope to be able to visit include:

  • Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk)

  • Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq)

  • Coronation Gulf

  • Ulukhaktok

  • Smoking Hills

  • Herschel Island

• 3. Sep 26 - Bering and Beaufort Sea

  Bering and Beaufort Sea

  Science and wildlife watching at sea 

  As we navigate the Beaufort Sea and Bering Strait, these days at sea provide the perfect opportunity to reflect on your journey and make the most of your ship’s facilities.

  Immerse yourself in the onboard Science and Education programme and contribute to real-world research through Citizen Science. Or simply take time to relax – enjoy a drink with fellow explorers, watch the world drift by from the hot tub, or soothe your body and mind in the sauna.

  Keep an eye out for bowhead and grey whales as we cross the Beaufort Sea to Point Barrow, the northernmost point of the United States. If sea ice is present, we may also see congregations of pacific walrus on the ice floes.

   In the Beaufort Sea, seasonal sea ice can fluctuate. If the sea ice levels are greater than the seasonal average, it will likely affect the speed we can sail through. Expecting the unexpected is all part of the expedition experience.

  The highlights of this transit include:

  • The Beaufort Sea

  • The Bering Strait

  • The International Date Line

  • Wildlife watching

• 7. Sep 26 - Final stop - there’s no place like Nome

  Final stop - there’s no place like Nome

  Erfahren Sie mehr über die „goldene“ Vergangenheit Alaskas

  Die ersten Goldsucher kamen bereits 1898 nach Nome, und sogar heute noch wird hier nach Gold gesucht. Heute kann man überall in dem kleinen Städtchen Zeugnisse der Goldrausch-Ära finden, darunter ausgediente Goldbagger, Dampfmaschinen aus der Zeit um die Jahrhundertwende und alte Eisenbahnschienen, die für eine einzigartige und faszinierende Atmosphäre sorgen.

  Bei der Erkundung der Stadt befinden Sie sich in bester Gesellschaft. Der berühmte Sheriff Wyatt Earp eröffnete hier einen Saloon. Nome war auch der Endpunkt von drei der großen Polarexpeditionen von Roald Amundsen.

  Von hier aus fliegen Sie nach Seattle, wo Sie auch übernachten.

• 8. Sep 26 - Malerisches Seattle

  Malerisches Seattle

  Beenden Sie Ihr Abenteuer in „Emerald City“

  Am Morgen nach Ihrer letzten Hotelübernachtung in Seattle endet Ihr Abenteuer durch das arktische Labyrinth. Wenn Ihnen nach dem Frühstück und vor Ihrer Weiterreise noch etwas Zeit bleibt, sollten Sie sich unbedingt noch etwas in der als „Emerald City“ (Smaragdstadt) bezeichneten Metropole umsehen.

  Besuchen Sie das Seattle Aquarium, in dem Sie Seeotter und eine Pazifische Riesenkrake bestaunen können. Oder machen Sie einen Spaziergang durch den 3,6 Hektar großen Olympic Sculpture Park und bewundern Sie dabei die Werke renommierter Künstler, während Sie die unglaubliche Aussicht auf Puget Sound und die umliegenden Berge genießen. Für ein Fest der Sinne sollten Sie dem berühmten Pike Place Market einen Besuch abstatten. Dieser lebhafte Bauernmarkt besteht seit über einem Jahrhundert und bietet von Straßenmusik über Bars bis hin zu Fischhändlern, die ihre Lachse gekonnt durch die Luft wirbeln, einfach alles, was das Herz begehrt!

  Von hier aus nehmen Sie einen Flug nach Deutschland.