Expedition Voyages to Greenland on MS FRAM

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Days and ports of call:
Day 1: Reykjavik
Day 2: Denmark Strait
Day 3: Ammassalik
Day 4-8: North East Greenland
Day 9-10: Denmark Strait
Day 11: Reykjavik


Greenland’s arctic wilderness offers us some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery anywhere on earth. The largest island on the planet, its frozen coastline has witnessed the birth of some of nature’s most breathtaking creations. Here the struggle for survival has engendered mankind with a healthy respect for his environment and we witness the quite unique interaction of man and nature as we sail through a landscape rich in culture, history and spectacular wildlife, into the northern lands of the midnight sun.


Day 1 Reykjavik
Reykjavik was once the first Viking settlement and is today the modern capital of Iceland. The surroundings offer fantastic spots of natural beauty with geysers, mountains and geothermal bathing. Begin your journey and embark MS Fram in the afternoon.

Day 2 Denmark Strait
Cruising Denmark Strait we keep a lookout for humpback and Minke whales. Later we approach the rarely visited coast of East Greenland, which belongs to the most isolated, sparsely populated and scenically superb parts of Greenland. It’s here where you come closest to the original Greenland, and where you can find polar bears, musk oxen, Arctic hares and a variety of birds, including the Gyrfalcon and Snowy Owl.

There are both historical and natural reasons for this very sparse settlement. People have lived in East Greenland for certain periods during the last several thousand years, but for much of the year, the region is locked in by pack ice which has made this area very isolated - both from the rest of Greenland and the rest of the world. The first Europeans came here only just over a hundred years ago, and this separation from the rest of the country is clearly reflected in the language and culture of the region

From now on our actual program and routing will depend on ice and weather conditions - which vary unpredictably from season to season and day to day. This is an expedition into a very little traveled area and no specific itinerary can be guaranteed in advance. Therefore please read this itinerary as a guide only:

Day 3 Ammassalik
Ammassalik is the largest community in East Greenland. Its inhabitants are dedicated to fishing for Greenlandic halibut, Atlantic salmon and other fish that make up the economy of this remote place. This historic district was the site of East Greenland’s first trading post in 1893. The municipality covers an area five times the size of Denmark, though it only has a population of less than 5,000.


Days 4-8 North East Greenland
One of the reasons North East Greenland is so rarely visited is because of the enormous ice transport along the coast. The cold water currents out of the Arctic Ocean is transporting some 2500 to 2800 square kilometers of multi-year ice, leaving only this late summer period open for navigation. Seasonal variations are in avoidable and our excellent bridge crew, under the command of our Captain will monitor the ice situation at hand. This is a real expedition!

Our actual program and routing will depend on ice and weather conditions - which vary unpredictably from season to season and day to day. This is an expedition into a very little traveled area and no specific itinerary can be guaranteed in advance. Therefore please read this itinerary as a guide only:

We head north for Kangerlussuaq Fjord where glaciers reach the sea creating a fabulous landscape of glacier fronts, icebergs and cliffs. On shore there are the remains of dwellings of Thule culture people.

If ice conditions allow we hope to reach Mikis Fjord, bounded by steep cliffs. On our way north we also plan to cruise Nansen Fjord, often choked with beautifully sculpted icebergs and ringed by high mountains, among them Gunnbjørn Fjeld at 3700 m - this is both the highest peak in Greenland and the highest mountain north of the Arctic Circle.

Scoresby Sund is the largest fjord in the world. Huge icebergs are set to a backdrop of spectacular mountains and tundra. Passing Cape Brewser entering the fjord will challenge the observers understanding of scale – everything here is at the Grand end.

In Ittoqqortoormiit, several hundred Greenlanders live. In this isolated hunting community, people still depend on hunting polar bears, musk oxen and seals for their livelihood. The only connection to the world is by air to Iceland and the occasional visiting ship.

The following days we hope to venture further north towards North-East Greenland National Park. This is the largest National Park in the world, being more than three (3!) times the size of the British Isles or about one and a half times the size of France. Number of visitors in this area is barely above four digits per year. Here we will have the possibility to visit places such as the legendary Alpefjord with its magnificent mountains, the Stauning Alps, some of them more than 10000 feet (3000 meters) high. The place names of North East Greenland witnesses a rich history of scientific expeditions, trapper over wintering and nations that wanted to plant their flag and claim new lands. Examples are: Geographical Society Island, Kong Oscar Fjord, Teufelschloss, Waltherhausen Glacier and Myggbukten. This is also the area where the Thule culture winter houses are found. As many as 20 people used these tiny houses, hunting Greenland Whales and using their vertebrae to build the simple yet efficient structures.

With luck we may already witness displays of the Northern Lights - the Aurora Borealis - that can be especially lively in this area in late August and September.


Days 9-10 Denmark Strait
We cross the Denmark Strait and continue to Iceland’s West Fjords, and area of cascading waterfalls and huge numbers of nesting birds. At charming and remote Isafjördur we’ll plan to visit the Maritime Museum and hope to be treated to a demonstration of traditional dancing.

Day 11 Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and home 171 514 people. In relative close surroundings of Reykjavik you may find glaciers, waterfalls, geysers and mountains. Reykjavik has also a vast selection of restaurants, museums and shops.
Back in Reykjavik our exciting voyage ends.

Prices are from and per person in €s based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin.

Price includes: 10 night voyage Reykjavik to Reykjavik in cabin grade of your choice (full board), excursions as described, transfers as applicable.

Not included: travel insurance, international flights, luggage handling, optional excursions, gratuities, fuel surcharges

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