Begin your 12-day voyage aboard Rembrandt van Rijn with a chartered plane ride from Keflavik, Iceland, to Constable Pynt, Greenland. Marvel at Hurry Inlet's rich geological history and sail the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast. Explore Milne Land's east coast, with possible landings at Charcot Havn and Charcot Glacier—cruise through the Ø Fjord, with towering mountains and colossal icebergs. Land at Jyttehavn for a hike and sail into Harefjord, Rypefjord, and Rödefjord. Marvel at colossal icebergs near Sydkap and explore Sakatajik's Thule winter house remains. Encounter musk oxen grazing on the vast tundra of Jameson Land before visiting Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland's largest settlement in Scoresbysund. Witness the aurora borealis before disembarking in Akureyri, Iceland, with an optional bus transfer to Reykjavik.
Highlights
Explore the rich geological history at Constable Pynt, Hurry Inlet
Sail the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast and enjoy the giant icebergs
Discover the Charcot Glacier and hike the tundra at Charcot Havn
Witness colossal icebergs near Sydkap, some over 100 meters high
View the remains of Thule winter houses at Sakatajik
Encounter grazing musk oxen on the vast tundra of Jameson Land
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Enjoy the sights as you sail along the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast. Here, you may embark on a Zodiac cruise along one of the shoreline glacier fronts, beginning your first activity near Månegletcher or Vikingebugt.
Sail by the east coast of Milne Land among a multitude of giant icebergs. If landing at Charcot Havn is possible, make a walk to the Charcot Glacier before continuing by the Bjørneør and sailing to Øfjord.
Today marks a visit to the east entrance of one of the most impressive fjords in the world: Ø Fjord is almost 40 nautical miles long (74 km, 46 miles), with mountains on each side up to 2,000 meters high (6,562 feet), and icebergs that drift over depths of more than 1,000 meters (3,281 feet). The aim is to land at Jyttehavn and hike the tundra in mythic surroundings. Sailing into Harefjord, Rypefjord, and Rödefjord, walking into C. Hoffmanhalvöya and Storö are also possible. Then, land near Sydkap, where you can see colossal icebergs, some of them over 100 meters (328 feet) high and more than a kilometer long (.62 miles). Most of these bergs are grounded, as the fjord is only about 400 meters deep (1,312 feet). At Sakatajik, view the remains of Thule winter houses. As many as twenty people lived here once, hunting Greenland whales and building houses out of their vertebrae.
At the western shores of Jameson Land lies a vast tundra with grazing musk oxen. Attempt to make a landing on one of the areas, such as Tyskit Nunat, remembering Alfred Wegener’s efforts to cross Vandreblokken. Visiting Kap Hooker or a lovely lagoon west of Kap Stewart is also an option.
Today’s stop is Ittoqqortoormiit, the largest settlement in Scoresbysund, with about five hundred inhabitants. At the post office, buy stamps for postcards or stroll around to see sled dogs and drying skins of seals and musk oxen.
If there is not too much cloud cover, you might enjoy the magical lightshow of the aurora borealis today.
Day 12: Akureyri | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark in the Icelandic town of Akureyri, taking home memories that will accompany us wherever the next adventure lies. If requested, a chartered bus (six-hour drive) to Reykjavik is available.
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$5,3502-3 travelers
Triple Private Porthole
Main deck, upper and lower berths, private bath facilities and porthole.
Twin Private Inside
Lower deck, upper and lower berths, inside cabins with private bath facilities.
Twin Private Porthole
Lower deck, upper and lower berths or two lower berths, private bath facilities and porthole.
Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Children between the ages of 3-15 receive a 40% discount in triple cabins, one child per cabin.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Rembrandt Van Rijn - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Initial deposit is 20%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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