Classic North Atlantic Expedition Cruise: Iceland, Greenland & Newfoundland
Classic North Atlantic Expedition Cruise: Iceland, Greenland & Newfoundland
Embark on a 15-night journey across the North Atlantic, retracing the ancient sea lanes from Iceland through Greenland to the rugged shores of Newfoundland. From Iceland’s wild southwestern coast you sail the Denmark Strait to East Greenland and the town of Tasiilaq, then work your way down the island’s spectacular southern coast, through the lonely Skjoldungen Fjords, the towering walls of Prince Christian Sound, the remote village of Aappilattoq and the Norse ruins of Hvalsey. Crossing the Davis Strait, you reach the rugged shores of Labrador and Newfoundland, visiting former Inuit communities, the Moravian mission at Hebron, and L’Anse aux Meadows, the only authenticated Norse site in North America, before finishing in the old port city of St John’s. Along the way you explore by Zodiac, walk the tundra, watch for whales and seabirds, and connect with remote communities. Comfortable, good value and genuinely adventurous, it links four lands across the top of the Atlantic in a single voyage.
Itinerary highlights
Cross the North Atlantic from Iceland to Newfoundland by way of Greenland.
Sail the Denmark Strait to Tasiilaq, the largest town in East Greenland.
Navigate Prince Christian Sound, a dramatic passage of granite cliffs and glaciers.
Visit the remote village of Aappilattoq and the Norse ruins of Hvalsey.
Cross the Davis Strait to the rugged coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland.
Walk the Moravian mission at Hebron and L'Anse aux Meadows, North America's only Norse site.
Explore by Zodiac, walk the tundra, and watch for whales and seabirds throughout.
Finish in St John's, one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America.
Classic North Atlantic Expedition Cruise: Iceland, Greenland & Newfoundland
Embark on a 15-night journey across the North Atlantic, retracing the ancient sea lanes from Iceland through Greenland to the rugged shores of Newfoundland. From Iceland’s wild southwestern coast you sail the Denmark Strait to East Greenland and the town of Tasiilaq, then work your way down the island’s spectacular southern coast, through the lonely Skjoldungen Fjords, the towering walls of Prince Christian Sound, the remote village of Aappilattoq and the Norse ruins of Hvalsey. Crossing the Davis Strait, you reach the rugged shores of Labrador and Newfoundland, visiting former Inuit communities, the Moravian mission at Hebron, and L’Anse aux Meadows, the only authenticated Norse site in North America, before finishing in the old port city of St John’s. Along the way you explore by Zodiac, walk the tundra, watch for whales and seabirds, and connect with remote communities. Comfortable, good value and genuinely adventurous, it links four lands across the top of the Atlantic in a single voyage.
Itinerary highlights
Cross the North Atlantic from Iceland to Newfoundland by way of Greenland.
Sail the Denmark Strait to Tasiilaq, the largest town in East Greenland.
Navigate Prince Christian Sound, a dramatic passage of granite cliffs and glaciers.
Visit the remote village of Aappilattoq and the Norse ruins of Hvalsey.
Cross the Davis Strait to the rugged coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland.
Walk the Moravian mission at Hebron and L'Anse aux Meadows, North America's only Norse site.
Explore by Zodiac, walk the tundra, and watch for whales and seabirds throughout.
Finish in St John's, one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America.
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation for 15 nights aboard the expedition ship
- Arrival transfer in Keflavik
- All meals on board as specified (drinks and tips not included)
- Zodiac excursions and shore landings with an expert expedition team
- Lectures and the educational programme
- Loan of insulated waterproof boots and an expedition parka
- Visits to remote communities and heritage sites as conditions allow
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation for 15 nights aboard the expedition ship
- Arrival transfer in Keflavik
- All meals on board as specified (drinks and tips not included)
- Zodiac excursions and shore landings with an expert expedition team
- Lectures and the educational programme
- Loan of insulated waterproof boots and an expedition parka
- Visits to remote communities and heritage sites as conditions allow
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FAQs
This is a one-way North Atlantic crossing from Iceland to Newfoundland, by way of Greenland. From Keflavik you cross the Denmark Strait to East Greenland, work down the southern coast through Prince Christian Sound, then cross the Davis Strait to Labrador and Newfoundland, finishing in St John’s. It is the fullest-reaching voyage of the set, a genuine four-country crossing rather than a there-and-back.
No. Greenland is the great middle act, but this voyage continues across the Davis Strait to the Canadian coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, ending in St John’s. If you would prefer a voyage that finishes in Greenland, the True or Luxury Iceland and Greenland voyages would suit better.
A great deal: Inuit communities in East Greenland and Labrador, the Norse ruins of Hvalsey in Greenland, the Moravian mission at Hebron, and L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, the only authenticated Norse site in North America. It is as much a voyage through North Atlantic history as through its landscapes.
It is a touch more demanding than the shorter Arctic voyages, with Zodiac landings, walks on uneven tundra and rocky ground, and some open-ocean crossings of the Denmark and Davis Straits. A reasonable level of mobility and a taste for adventure are needed, but nothing is technical.