On this 12-day Greenland cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn, you sail into the largest and deepest fjord system in the world, Scoresby Sund, spotting massive icebergs along the way. You begin with a flight from Reykjavik to Constable Pynt and sail the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast, exploring glacier fronts at Manegletcher or Vikingebugt. Pass giant icebergs along Milne Land, land at Charcot Havn to walk to Charcot Glacier, and continue through Bjorneor to Ofjord. Hike tundra at Jyttehavn, visit Harefjord, Rypefjord, Rödefjord, Storö, and Sydkap to see large grounded icebergs, and view Thule winter house remains at Sakatajik. Explore tundra and musk oxen in Jameson Land, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and take walks along Hurry Inlet before flying home from Constable Pynt.
Highlights
Sail along Volquart Boons Coast and explore glacier fronts
Take a Zodiac cruise near Manegletcher or Vikingebugt
Navigate past giant icebergs along Milne Land’s coast
See musk oxen grazing across the 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.
You arrive by chartered plane from Reykjavik and land at Constable Pynt at the head of Hurry Inlet. Upon arrival, you prepare to board your vessel and start your voyage, ready to explore the area ahead.
You enjoy the sights as you sail along the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast. You may take a Zodiac cruise along one of the shoreline glacier fronts, with your first activity near Månegletcher or Vikingebugt.
You sail by the east coast of Milne Land among a multitude of giant icebergs. If you can also land at Charcot Havn, you can make a walk to the Charcot Glacier before continuing by the Bjørneør and sail to Øfjord.
Day 4-8: Mountain-fringed fjord & colossal icebergs
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. You may also sail into Harefjord, Rypefjord, and Rödefjord, walking into C. Hoffmanhalvöya and on Storö. You 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 mile). Most of these bergs are grounded, as the fjord is only about 400 meters deep (1,312 feet). At Sakatajik you can also 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. If there is not too much cloud cover, you might enjoy the magical lightshow of the aurora borealis today.
At the western shores of Jameson Land lies a vast tundra with grazing musk oxen. You try to make a landing on one of the areas, such as Tyskit Nunat, remembering Alfred Wegener’s efforts to cross Vandreblokken. You may also visit Kap Hooker or a lovely lagoon west of Kap Stewart.
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 of a 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 12: Constable Pynt | Disembark | Fly to Keflavik
1 Breakfast
You take the chartered plane from Constable Pynt to Keflavik taking home memories for a lifetime.
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$7,2002-3 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
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners
11 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
All Miscellaneous Service Taxes and Port Charges Throughout the Program
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Passport and Applicable Visa Expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes
Pre- and Post Land Arrangements
Fuel Surcharge - to be invoiced separately
Meals ashore
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
Medical travel insurance — including emergency medical attention and evacuation coverage — is required, with a minimum of EUR/USD 50,000 per person for Arctic trips, EUR/USD 100,000 per person for Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands, and EUR/USD 300,000 per person for the Ross Sea. A comprehensive travel insurance policy should typically meet these requirements.
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
