Embark on this 11-day voyage, on the Rembrandt van Rijn, to the Scoresby Sund, East Greenland, and more. Arrive at Constable Pynt from Keflavik. This location, at the end of Hurry Inlet, is known for its vibrant geological history. Cruise the Volquart Boons Coast and take a zodiac tour near Månegletcher or Vikingebugt. Sail past icebergs on Milne Land, visit Charcot Havn and Øfjord, land at Jyttehavn for a tundra hike, and explore Harefjord, Rypefjord, and Rödefjord. See icebergs near Sydkap, Thule winter houses at Sakatajik, and musk oxen on Jameson Land. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the largest Scoresbysund settlement, and enjoy local sights. End your journey with a return flight to Keflavik, carrying home unforgettable memories.
Highlights
Cruise along the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast
Sail past icebergs on Milne Land’s east coast
Hike tundra landscapes at Jyttehavn and Øfjord
Visit Ittoqqortoormiit and experience local Greenlandic culture
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.
Take in the views as you cruise along the icy Volquart Boons Coast. You can hop on a Zodiac boat and explore one of the glacier fronts along the shore, kicking off your adventure 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.
In the morning, you stop on the south coast of Jameson Land, at a lagoon near Kap Stewart. Here, the waders and geese are collecting for their autumn migration, and musk oxen and collared lemmings survive on the meager vegetation. Further inside Hurry Inlet, you may take a walk near the head of the fjord as well as one of the rivers that terminate here. Here is a chance to climb up the mountain of J.P. Koch Fjeld, near Hareelv. In this remarkable area, scientists found fossils that linked fish and amphibians in the lower Cretaceous period. You spend the night at anchor off Constable Pynt.
Day 11: Constable Pynt | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Take the chartered plane from Constable Pynt to Keflavik taking home memories for a lifetime.
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Twin Private Porthole
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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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