Ultimate Greenland & High Canadian Arctic (Scenic)

Welcome to Reykjavík where you board Scenic Eclipse to start your discovery of the world’s largest island – Greenland.

Please book your flight to arrive into Reykjavik prior to 02:00 PM.

Weather depending, today we visit the jewel of the Westfjords. Stand back and admire the cascading bridal veil and discover why it was nicknamed ‘the thunder’. Made up of seven waterfalls, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruise from Iceland across the Denmark Strait to the east coast of Greenland. The Discovery Team will enthrall you with their knowledge and passion for this region. From your suite's verandah, scan the horizon through your included binoculars to look for whales.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Unlike the rest of Greenland, the Sermersooq municipality where the Fridtjof Nansen peninsula is located, is smooth and unbroken, with the magnificent Greenland Ice Sheet flowing right to the shore. Umivik Bay is the location where Fridtjof Nansen launched his pioneering Greenland venture, the expedition that confirmed that Greenland was completely covered in ice.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Glaciers calving, rivers flowing, towering rock walls and colourful forests, the Skjoldungen Fjord is spectacular. Weave through the numerous icebergs on board Scenic Eclipse, and learn of the archaeological remains that have been found in this region, indicating to people living here over 4,000 years ago.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Carving a breathtaking, naturally formed path separating the mainland from the islands of Cape Farewell, Prins Christianssund is one of Greenland's most scenic waterways. Over a hundred kilometres in length, and flanked by magnificent glaciers and granite cliffs, this narrow passage is only accessible during summer, when the largest ice blockades melt away. Scenic Eclipse brings you close to the towering glaciers, huge icebergs and imposing peaks for unmissable photo opportunities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Qaqortoq is a town in southern Greenland, situated on the country's southwestern coast. It serves as the administrative center of the Kujalleq municipality. With its picturesque surroundings, including fjords, mountains, and the nearby Hvalsey Church ruins, Qaqortoq is known for its natural beauty. The town has a population that fluctuates, as many residents are engaged in fishing, hunting, and other traditional activities. Qaqortoq features colorful houses, a harbor, and is one of the larger settlements in Greenland, providing essential services and amenities for the local population. The town also has cultural attractions such as sculptures and art installations, making it an interesting destination for visitors exploring Greenland's unique landscapes and Inuit culture.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wildlife lovers will delight, with 20 species of whales frequenting the area, and an abundance of falcons. Keep look out for the white-tale eagle, known as Nattoralik, said to bring good luck to anyone who spots it. Wander through the township past the wooded Friedenskirche, a charming Norwegian style church, and admire the multitude of brightly coloured buildings.

Discovery: Join your guide for a hike towards the Blue Mountains to get a view of the entire town from above, or hike towards the Sermilik Fjord.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nuuk means ‘headland’ or ‘cape’ in Greenlandic. The capital and largest city in Greenland, Nuuk has been inhabited by many settlers over the centuries, but the present town was only established in 1728. A guided tour through the picturesque Old Harbour reveals history and traditions that still remain strong.

Freechoice: Explore Nuuk by bus or on a guided walking tour or meet a local family and hear stories of past and present. Choose to taste some Greenlandic specialties or try the local Greenlandic beer at Greenland’s largest microbrewery.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meander through the Evighed Fjord or “Eternity Fjord”, listening as chunks from the ice cap break away and collapse into the water. Gaze up at the highest mountains in West Greenland, watching as the mist swirls around them.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ilulissat is named from the Inuit word for ‘icebergs’. Formerly called Jakobshavn, the town is best known for large number of icebergs breaking away from the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord, into which one of the world’s fastest moving and most active glaciers calves 46 cubic kilometres of ice annually. Listen for the rumbling sounds in the distance of icebergs calving from the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier.

Discovery: Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Upernavik archipelago the known as the bay of islands and ice. A town of only 1,100 inhabitants, Upernavik, is located on the picturesque Archipelago consisting of over 100 rocky islands. Officially founded in 1772, this area had been explored by Inuit hunters much earlier. A Viking runestone was also found in 1824 atop Kingittorsuag, an island some 20km to the north of Upernavik, and has been dated to around the mid-13th century.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spectacular days await as you cruise Disko Bay. Renowned for its pristine icebergs and glorious glaciers, stand on the Observation Terrace or your private verandah and listen for the remarkable sound of a calving glacier echoing across the fjord.

Discovery: Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sisimiut is the second largest town in Greenland, and means ‘the people living in a place where the fox dens’. Stroll past the brightly coloured houses to explore one of the most widespread and beautiful backcountry areas in Greenland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in Kangerlussuaq.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Acquaint yourself with the exceptional range of facilities on board your ultra-luxurious Discovery Yacht.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spectacular days await as you cruise Disko Bay. Ilulissat is named from the Inuit word for ‘iceberg’. Formerly called Jakobshavn, the town is best known for large number of icebergs breaking away from the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord, into which one of the world’s fastest moving and most active glaciers calves 46 cubic kilometres of ice annually. Listen for the rumbling sounds in the distance of icebergs calving from the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier.

Discovery: Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A town of only 1,100 inhabitants, Upernavik is located in the picturesque Archipelago consisting of over 100 rocky islands. Officially founded in 1772, this area had been explored by Inuit hunters much earlier. A Viking runestone was also found atop a mountain just to the west of Upernavik, dating the area to approximately the 13th century.

Discovery: Explore the villages lining the shore by kayak, gliding past the islands that dot the archipelago, be guided by the Discovery Team in the hopes of witnessing muskox in the Upernavik backcountry or cruise by Zodiac to the Upernavik Icefjord.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The largest nature reserve in Greenland, established to protect breeding polar bears, beluga whales and narwhals. With a coastline marked with calving glaciers, Melville Bay is home to remarkable icebergs of all shapes and sizes.

Discovery: Explore the largest nature reserve in Greenland by kayak and Zodiac with your Discovery Team.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Savissivik is a magical place that has to be seen to be believed. Considered to be one of the biggest iceberg graveyards in Greenland, it is a photographer's dream. This small Inuit village was also home to one of the world's largest meteorites, used by the local Inuits for tools.

Discovery: Weave between these icy giants onboard Zodiacs with your expert Discovery Team. For a more active excursion, hike to a viewpoint nearby to enjoy an incredible view of this vast landscape from above.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

One of the northern-most towns in the world, Qaanaaq has been romanticised by poets and explorers alike. Arrive with an open mind and be ready to experience life the local way, falling into the Greenlandic rhythm.

Discovery: Hike into the hills behind Qaanaaq and experience the view out to Baffin Bay, or kayak around towering icebergs.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On Baffin Island, at the mouth of the famous Northwest Passage lies a small Inuit settlement. Pond Inlet is surrounded by spectacular snow-capped mountains, fjords and glaciers, and your exploration of this remote region will leave you with lasting memories.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rocky cliffs rising steeply from the ocean, the raw beauty of Kangiqtualuk Uqquqti will make you feel like you are sailing along the edge of the world. A nesting ground for millions of bird species, join our on board ornithologist with your complimentary binoculars and see how many breeds you are able to spot.

Discovery: Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Isabella Bay is Canada's first National Marine Wildlife Area, now a very important region bowhead whales, with over 100 whales recorded at one time. The Ninginganiq National Wildlife Area includes the islands of Isabella Bay and the surrounding shores.

Discovery: Join our Marine Biologists and Naturalists in Zodiacs as we observe bowhead whales in their natural environment.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, relax on board. With the many choices available to you on board, you will be surprised at how quickly time passes. Choose one of the daily activities, join an entertaining discussion in the theatre or unwind in Senses Spa.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sisimiut is the second largest town in Greenland, and means “the people living in a place where the fox dens”. Stroll by the brightly coloured houses to explore one of the most widespread and beautiful backcountry areas in Greenland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your cruise ends this morning in Kangerlussuaq as you bid farewell to the crew and fly to Copenhagen.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Inclusions: Breakfast