East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light
An eleven-night East Greenland expedition — Scoresbysund's cathedral fjords, ice-choked channels, and settlements reached only by ship.
12
Days
Jul-Sep
Season
Boutique
Style
Adventure Canada
Ocean Nova
Key facts
Overview
A journey shaped by conditions, not a script.
Adventure Canada's East Greenland voyage threads one of the Arctic's most dramatic coastlines: Scoresbysund, the world's largest fjord system, where bergs the size of city blocks drift under mountains that have never seen a road. Round-trip from Reykjavík aboard Ocean Nova (78 guests), the route balances ice navigation with zodiac landings, settlement visits, and onboard programming led by naturalists and cultural specialists. East Greenland rewards travellers who want ice architecture and silence over the more familiar west-coast settlements.
Scoresbysund — the largest fjord system on earth, with icebergs at cathedral scale.
Small-ship access aboard Ocean Nova — 78 guests, nimble zodiac operations.
Round-trip from Reykjavík — no transatlantic positioning required.
Onboard educators and naturalists framing every landing.
Itinerary
Day-by-day route.
Day 1
Reykjavík
Embark Ocean Nova after briefings and a welcome dinner in Iceland's capital.
Days 2-3
Denmark Strait crossing
Sail east toward Greenland with seabird watches and expedition lectures.
Days 4-9
Scoresbysund and East Greenland
Weather-led navigation through Scoresbysund's fjords — zodiac cruising among icebergs, tundra walks, and settlement visits.
Days 10-11
Return crossing
Sail west back toward Iceland with final lectures and deck time.
Day 12
Disembark Reykjavík
Morning arrival and disembarkation — extend in Iceland through 7C.
Inclusions
What is included.
Shipboard accommodation and all meals aboard
Zodiac landings and guided shore excursions
Onboard programming with naturalists and educators
Port charges and landing fees
Exclusions
What is not included.
Flights to and from Reykjavík
Travel insurance
Pre- or post-voyage hotels
Gratuities
Related
Other journeys to explore.
Planning note
Cabin choice matters as much as itinerary.
Deck height, window size, ship movement, dining style, and guide ratio all shape the expedition. We compare those details before recommending a departure.
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