Embark on an expedition deep into the remote fjords and wild coastlines of Baffin Island and Labrador, where sheer cliffs rise from icy waters and centuries of history are etched into the land. Trace routes once paddled by Inuit hunters and explored by Norse seafarers, guided by our expert staff archaeologists who bring the stories of past and present Inuit settlements to life. Glide by Zodiac beneath towering rock walls, hike along tundra valleys and stand in awe before glaciers tumbling into the sea. From Greenland’s iceberg-dotted Disko Bay to the rugged heights of the Torngat Mountains, each day offers a rare encounter with both the natural grandeur and the living heritage of the Arctic.
Highlights
• Explore Western Greenland’s dramatic coastline, from the colorful streets and cultural heritage of Sisimiut to the towering icebergs of Ilulissat in UNESCO-listed Disko Bay
• Venture deep into Baffin Island’s secluded fjords and striking Arctic landscapes, home to rich Inuit history and abundant wildlife
• Trace the wild Labrador coast, visiting Torngat Mountains National Park, remote outports, and stunning passages like the narrow Mugford Tickle
• Discover remote eastern Newfoundland’s rugged cliffs, hidden coves and fishing villages steeped in maritime tradition
• Experience the Arctic up close through kayaking, hiking, and Zodiac excursions guided by an expert expedition team, including staff archaeologists
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon to make final arrangements before your charter flight the following day.
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly from Reykjavík on the recommended flight to Greenland's capital thriving capital city of Nuuk. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a scenic sailing out of the Nuuk fjord and into the open water of the Davis Strait, as the ship navigates north along the coastline.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Over these next three days, sail into deep fjords and witness the powerful glaciers that reach back to the famed Greenlandic Ice Cap. Zodiac cruise along glacier faces or hike along moraines recently left by retreating glaciers. Along the way, arrive to Sisimiut, a former whaling port, and enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including Dog Town or Sallinnguit, a portion of the Arctic Circle Trail that leads into the Greenlandic backcountry, or visit local entrepreneurs and artists. Finally, explore Disko Bay, filled with icebergs calved off of the most active glacier in the world, Sermeq Kujalleq, and take advantage of expedition activities as you explore Disko Island and the surrounding fjords, weather permitting.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada, spanning over 195,000 square miles. Its eastern coast sits on the edge of the high Arctic archipelago and is filled with steep fjords, glaciers, coves, tundra and wildlife that includes walruses, seals and a variety of whales. This awe-inspiring landscape, which has drawn curious explorers for centuries, continues to beckon, and your days spent here will be truly expeditionary as your captain and expedition leader respond to the elements and wildlife sightings encountered along the way.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend four days tracing the rugged, wild coast of Labrador, with expedition activities such as Zodiac cruising and kayaking along the islands, fjords and inlets that create this dynamic landscape. Keep a watchful eye on the Bridge as the ship navigates along the coast, which is dotted with icebergs flowing down from Greenland and the North Pole. Visit the fjords of Torngat National Park, and delve into the region’s Inuit history with your onboard archeologist. Stop at deserted outposts, watch for peregrine falcons and other birds soaring over the rocky shorelines of the spectacularly narrow Mugford Tickle, and take in the impressive Kaumajet Mountains. Head into the tiny fishing settlement of Indian Harbour to observe vast colonies of common murres along the sea cliffs before continuing on to scenic Battle Harbour to discover the legacy of this historic fishing village.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cliffs, fjords and beaches grace the northeastern tip of Newfoundland. Hike, kayak and Zodiac cruise along this stunning coastline while keeping a watchful eye for migrating birds and whales as the ship sails south.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, disembark in St. John's and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Itineraries are subject to change.
15 August, 2027 to 31 August, 2027
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Veranda Deck: #105-106; Upper Deck: #203, 208 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
#309-312, 329-334 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.
#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
#317-320, 335-336 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
#313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344-350 — Cabins feature two single beds (can be converted to a queen-sized bed), one large window, a sitting chair, a small table, ample storage, writing desk with chair, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, and well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower. #341 & 343 — each L-shaped suite also has a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, double closet, espresso maker, and generously sized bathrooms.
Veranda Deck#103-104, 107-108 — Cabins feature two single beds than can convert into a queen. They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV.Upper Deck#201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 — Cabins feature two single beds than can convert into a queen (cabins 217, 226 & 228 have a queen bed only). They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV.
#209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 — Cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, one queen-sized bed, writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.)
Veranda Deck, #101-102 — These newly renovated suites feature two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, a writing desk, double closet, chairs, three large windows, TV, mini bar and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Upper Deck, #213 — This newly renovated suite features a private balcony with glass doors, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, armchairs, TV, mini bar and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. (Photo does not reflect #213)Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
#215, 219, 230 — These newly renovated suites feature a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, and a sofa bed that can be converted into a triple. There is a seating area with a writing desk, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Suites feature a double closet, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.
08 September, 2027 to 24 September, 2027
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#604-607, 609, 611 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; hammock; and a closet.
#504, 506-511, 513 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; and a closet.
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, two seat sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, coffee table, and a closet.
#512, 514-524 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
#700-707, 712, 713, 715, 717 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
#714 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; espresso maker; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
#708-711, 716, 718, 719, 721 — These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk and chair; espresso maker; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Expanded bathroom has a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
19 August, 2028 to 04 September, 2028
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Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
07 September, 2028 to 23 September, 2028
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Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; one single bed; bedside table; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs and a table; one single bed; bedside table; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; window sofa with storage; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; window sofa; sofa; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
This junior suite features a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a king bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
Suites feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a king bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; large walk-in closet; and a spacious bathroom with a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
Inclusions
• All accommodations, meals, and non-alcoholic beverages aboard ships
• Use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, and kayaks (where available)
• Services of our expert expedition team and guest speakers
• Services of a ship physician on most voyages
• Certain hotels and meals ashore as indicated in the itinerary
• Round-trip transfers based on group flights
• Shore excursions, sightseeing, entrance fees, and special access permits
• Taxes, service charges, and tips (except for ship’s crew, at our guests’ discretion)
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Exclusions
• Air transportation (except when we indicated in the itinerary, as included) Extensions
• Passport, visa, and immigration fees
• Travel Protection Plan
• Special and unique excursions such as scuba diving, flightseeing, etc. (where offered)
• Alcoholic beverages (alcohol is included on select ships)
• Items of personal nature
• Phone and Internet Service
• Laundry
• Gratuity for ship’s crew, at our guests’ discretion (crew tips are included on select ships)