Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse, 17 Days

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16 nights

Ocean Explorer

3 Aug '26

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Opportunities to witness a total solar eclipse are rare. Your chances of experiencing one in the Arctic—from the deck of a polar ship—are even more rare considering the last total solar eclipse north of the Arctic Circle occurred in 2015. The next will take place on August 12, 2026. To satisfy the demand of eclipse-watchers, we’re offering two eclipse themed itineraries in 2026: Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse, 13 days, on the helicopter-equipped Ultramarine; and Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse, 17 Days, on one of our newest ships, Ocean Explorer. This longer voyage—2,200 nautical miles in total—features your bucket-list eclipse adventure, time to explore Northeast and South Greenland, plus you get to check off two of the world’s northernmost capital cities: the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik (64°08′ north), where you’ll have time to explore, and Nuuk, Greenland (64°11′ north), where we disembark for our charter flight back to Reykjavik. World-renown eclipse-cartographer Michael Zeiler (see page 6) will be onboard to deepen your understanding of eclipse-viewing, observational astronomy and celestial mechanics. Of course, you’ll also get to witness waterfalls, towering cliffs and remote fishing villages in the Westfjords, a hidden gem of Iceland, as well as icebergs, wilderness areas, glaciers, and the deep fjords of Greenland.

Reykjavík

Westfjords

Northeast Greenland National Park

Aappilattoq

Ivittuut

Nuuk (Godthaab)

Reykjavík

Itinerary

Day 1

Reykjavík

Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer independently to your hotel, which is included in the Charter Flight & Hotel Package. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore sites of the fascinating capital, which is known for its mix of modern architecture and Viking heritage. At 64°08′ north, Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital of an independent sovereign state.

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.

Day 2

Reykjavík

Day 3

Westfjords

Day 4

Westfjords

Day 5

at-sea At sea

Day 6

Northeast Greenland National Park

Day 7

Northeast Greenland National Park

Day 8

Scoresby Sund, Greenland

Day 9

Scoresby Sund, Greenland

Day 10

Scoresby Sund, Greenland

Day 11

at-sea At sea

Day 12

at-sea At sea

Day 13

at-sea At sea

Day 14

Aappilattoq

Day 15

Ivittuut

Day 16

Nuuk (Godthaab)

Day 17

Reykjavík

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Located on Deck 4 and approximately 182 sq. ft. (16.9 sq. m) in size, these cabins feature one double bed that can be converted into two single beds. There is a floor-to-ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony. There is also a desk and chair, a TV, a state-of-the-art ‘infotainment’ system, and a private bathroom with a shower, vanity, and heated floor.