West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities, Northbound

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Voyage Code: QUARKOEX20270817

10 nights

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17 Aug '27

Cruise overview

Our 11-day West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities, Northbound itinerary is designed for travelers who want the most immersive journey possible into West Greenland—where tidewater glaciers, storied fjords, colossal icebergs, and picturesque coastal communities bring the spirit of the region to life. You will journey deep into both Eternity Fjord—and the rarely-visited Itilleq Fjord. You’ll also explore Ilulissat, Eqip Sermia and Uummannaq—West Greenland’s crown jewels of ice and stone—all in one seamless trip. And thanks to our partnerships with locals, we’ll take you beyond the guidebooks, connecting you with Greenland through those who call it home. Plus, you’ll cross the iconic Arctic Circle.

Reykjavík

Nuuk (Godthaab)

Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)

Eqip Sermia Glacier

Uummannaq

Disko Bay

Itilleq

Kangerlussuaq Havn

Reykjavík

Itinerary

Day 1

Reykjavík

Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to the group hotel near Keflavik Airport. You will have the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city, known for its Norse history,and stunning architecture. If you plan to visit the city of Reykjavik, allow for a one-hour transfer between Keflavik and Reykjavík.

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

Nuuk (Godthaab)

Day 3

Cruising Eternity Fjord

Day 4

Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)

Day 5

Eqip Sermia Glacier

Day 6

Uummannaq

Day 7

Disko Bay

Day 8

Itilleq

Day 9

Itilleq

Day 10

Kangerlussuaq Havn

Day 11

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.