ARCTIC AND GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY 1-Reykjavik, Iceland
The capital of Iceland’s land of ice, fire, and natural wonder, Reykjavik is a city like no other – blossoming among some of the world’s most vibrant and violent scenery. Walk in the crusts between continents, feel the spray from bursts of geysers, and witness the enduring power of Iceland’s massive waterfalls. Whether you want to sizzle away in the earth-heated geothermal pools or hike to your heart’s content, you can do it all from Reykjavik – the colorful capital of this astonishing outdoor country.
DAY 2-Day at Sea
DAY 3-Lindenow Fjord, Greenland
The relatively unexplored east coast of Greenland has some of the most dramatic fjord scenery in the world, and the stunning Lindenow Fjord is one such example. Towering peaks and steep mountainsides line the fjord and appear like ramparts of an impenetrable fortress. The fortress walls do show regular breaches however, with streams of ice cascading down from above, albeit at an imperceptibly slow speed. These small glaciers offer stark contrast to the dark rock, and seem like cold and wintry fingers clinging onto what is otherwise a very pleasant scene.
DAY 4- Cruise Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
The transit through the Sound is one of this voyage’s highlights. As you marvel at the sheer size of the mountains that surround you, with the Arctic waters lapping deceptively at the hull, revel in the silence enveloping you. Icebergs float serenely by, carrying with them the ages of time.
DAY 5-Qaqortoq (Julianehåb), Greenland & Hvalsey, Greenland
The largest town in southern Greenland, Qaqortoq has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Upon arrival in this charming southern Greenland enclave, it’s easy to see why. Qaqortoq rises quite steeply over the fjord system around the city, offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, deep, blue sea, Lake Tasersuag, icebergs in the bay, and pastoral backcountry.
Then on to Hvalsey. This farmstead at the northeastern end of the fjord included a large building with living quarters, a hall, and livestock pens, as well as other livestock pens, a storage building, and a warehouse – the ruins of which can still be seen. The Norse farming laid the foundation for the Inuit farming in later centuries, leading to the UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017.
DAY 6-Day at Sea
DAY 7-Cruise Saglek Fjord, Labrador, Canada
The Torngats, located in Saglek Fjord, are a rugged and remote mountain range known for their dramatic landscapes, towering cliffs, and pristine wilderness. This area is part of the Torngat Mountains National Park, home to diverse Arctic wildlife including polar bears, caribou, and numerous bird species. The region offers spectacular scenery, with fjords, glaciers, and untouched Arctic tundra.
DAY 8-Hopedale, Canada
Hopedale, a historic coastal community in Newfoundland and Labrador, lies along the wild and remote shores of Canada’s easternmost province. With a subarctic climate, and a sense of remote isolation due to the lack of roads, Hopedale offers a fascinating insight into life amid this beautiful, unforgiving landscape.
DAY 9-Gannett Island, Labrador, Canada
One of North America’s great natural sanctuaries, the Gannet Islands form a spectacular, remote haven for seabirds. The seven islands of the Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve lie off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Thousands of Common Murres, Thick-billed Murres, and Black-legged Kittiwakes breed here, alongside many other seabirds. Protected since 1964, the islands permit access on land only for scientific study and research.
DAY 10-Battle Harbour, Canada
Battle Harbour is a well-preserved historic fishing village located in southern Labrador, often known as the Birthplace of Labrador. Once the capital of the region, this remote outport provides a unique insight into life during the peak of the cod-fishing era. Restored merchant buildings, residences, and small museums tell the tales of fishing families, traders, doctors, and missionaries who influenced this secluded community.
DAY 11-Woody Point, Newfoundland, Canada
Acclaimed for its unearthly landscape, Woody Point is probably as close to Mars as you will ever get in this lifetime. The rock lacks the nutrients to sustain plant life, thus giving the Tablelands a barren, isolated appearance. As the name suggests, the flat-topped mountains dwarf the tiny village (population 281!), yet Woody Point has retained its character and the historic houses and buildings dating from 1870 have been beautifully maintained.
DAY 12-Day at Sea
DAY 13-Tuskett Islands , Canada
Local legend speaks of pirate loot buried on the Tusket Islands, but the true treasure lies in their natural riches. This scattering of islands spreads southwest of Nova Scotia, between the Bay of Fundy — where extreme tides create otherworldly scenery — and the open ocean. Layers of history run deep here, from generations of lobster fishermen to wartime tales. Tuck into warm seafood chowder that fuels the locals, and look out for whales occasionally spotted in the surrounding coastal waters.
DAY 14-Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada
Grand Manan Island, located in the world famous Bay of Fundy, is the largest of the Fundy islands, but is only is 21 miles long and 11 miles wide at it widest point. Almost all the residents live on the eastern side of the island, since the western side has huge 300 foot cliffs and high winds. The waters surrounding the island are an important feeding area for a number of whale species, including minke, fins, humpback whales, and the rare North Atlantic right whale
DAY 15-Cape Cod Canal Transit (Canal Transit, Massachusetts), United States
This Cape Cod Canal Transit is a rare must for any travel-savvy guest. As the cape is surrounded by a hybrid of temperate sub-tropical waters and polar ice floes, marine mammal spotters will rejoice as they vie to spot some of the huge variety of wildlife that lives in the canal including the endangered North American Right Whale. For guests traversing the canal at night, we assure you a smooth passage. With a maximum speed of just 8.5 knots authorized by the U.S. Marine authorities, you can be sure you’ll glide by the pretty New England shoreside in plenty of Silversea comfort.
DAY 16- Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
This is where guests will disembark and begin their journey home.
