FROM KANGERLUSSUAQ TO KANGERLUSSUAQ

What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

• Heading north as far as possible: a flexible route of amazing experiences only possible on a ship with the highest ice class
• Take the Zodiacs into the unknown: to coastlines only known by legendary explorers to this day
• Natural experiences in the realm of whales, musk oxen and polar bears
• Hikes following in the footsteps of erstwhile polar pioneers
• Away from civilisation: a new feeling of vastness, silence and awe for the wonders of creation

Travel information

• At anchor
• Further information

• Wed, 05.08.2026

  Charter flight to Kangerlussuaq¹
  Kangerlussuaq/Greenland, departure 20.00 hrs

• Thu, 06.08.2026

  Relaxation at sea

• Fri, 07.08.2026

  Uummannaq/Greenland

• Sat, 08.08.2026

  Relaxation at sea/cruising through Baffin Bay

• Sun, 09.08.2026 - Sat, 15.08.2026

  Canadian Arctic (Baffin Island, Devon Island, southern coast of Ellesmere Island, Pim Island, cruising in the Nares Strait)

• Sun, 16.08.2026 - Tue, 18.08.2026

  North-west coast of Greenland (Qaanaaq, Etah, cruising off Cape York)

• Wed, 19.08.2026

  Relaxation at sea

• Thu, 20.08.2026 - Fri, 21.08.2026

  West coast of Greenland (Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Sisimiut)

• Sat, 22.08.2026

  Kangerlussuaq/Greenland, arrival 6.00 hrs
  Charter flight from Kangerlussuaq¹

---- The ice conditions determine the course here (see map).

The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed.

¹ Approximately three months before departure, you will be informed at which airport in Germany, Switzerland or Austria the charter flight will take off and land. Connecting flights and possible hotel accommodation subject to a surcharge.

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• At anchor

  When the ship is anchored, there is no pier and the ship anchors in open water. The transfer to land is carried out using tender boats or zodiacs.

• Golf

  You head for the best and most beautiful greens in the world and are looked after by a PGA golf professional

• Zodiac

  Where even our small and few ships can't get any further, you can continue your adventures safely in robust inflatable boats (weather permitting).

• Music

  In an almost private atmosphere you can experience artists up close on the high seas or in front of the most beautiful places in the world.

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Levels of difficulty

The organized land activities that we have planned for you place different demands on your physical fitness. So that you can see at a glance whether the requirement profile of your desired excursion matches your expectations, we have classified the activities in our excursion program into three levels:

• easy

  These programmes do not place any particular demands on your physical condition. Walks or tours take you along easy footpaths and any stairs are easy to negotiate.
• moderat

  These programmes place moderate demands on your physical condition. Walking for up to 2 hours (including on cobblestones) and climbing stairs should not cause you any problems. Programmes that include off-road vehicle rides on partially uneven and bumpy roads are not recommended for guests with back problems.
• demanding

  These programmes require a good level of physical fitness, dexterity and sure-footedness, e.g. for extended tours or city walks (sometimes on uneven surfaces and with many steps) or sporty, active hikes and kayak tours.

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Greenland, the largest island in the world, is a multifaceted treasure trove for explorers. Imposing icebergs drifting through Disko Bay will leave you speechlesas, as will the contrasts of flourishing tundra and mighty mountain ranges. Inuit settlements such as Sisimiut on the west coast set cultural accents. Pure solitude, on the other hand, can be found in the seclusion of the North-East Greenland National Park, where man is only a marginal phenomenon.

Included Services

Expedition and knowledge

• All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
• Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
• Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
• Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps

Cabin

• In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
• Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
• Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
• Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

Restaurants

• International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)

For all cases

• German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
• Harbour and airport fees
• Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares

Spa and fitness

• Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
• OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)