Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap
9 nights
National Geographic Endurance
27 Jul '26Cruise overview
Discover the true thrill of exploration as you navigate Southeast Greenland’s rugged coast, sailing through unchartered waters fed by the legendary ice cap. Each day brings the prospect of unforgettable experiences as your veteran captain and expedition team chart a course for remote fjords, glaciers, mountains and trails that few have yet to explore. Zodiac cruise and kayak among spectacular icebergs; hike into the wild backcountry to spot Arctic wildlife; and uncover the secrets of ancient Greenlandic cultures at fascinating archaeological sites nestled amid this untamed landscape.
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport and spend the day exploring the city’s sights, sounds and tastes on your own. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon, before embarking the ship.
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
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Reykjavík
Category 1 - Fore Deck
#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.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
National Geographic Endurance offers a perfect blend of scientific discovery, refined comfort and cutting-edge expedition technology.
- X-Bow® design for smoother polar sailing
- PC5 ice-class hull for year-round Arctic and Antarctic travel
- Light-filled interiors with panoramic lounges
- All-suite accommodation with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Multiple dining venues with regional cuisine
- Science hub and onboard research labs
- Expedition tools: Zodiacs, kayaks, skis and undersea cameras
- Wellness spaces with yoga studio, hot tubs and saunas
- Expert team of naturalists, scientists and Nat Geo photographers
