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Reykjavík to Nuuk Cruise

  • Departure DateFri 20th Aug 2027
  • Ponant Le Lyrial
  • 13 Night Cruise From Reykjavik
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Itinerary

  • Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Tasiilaq, Greenland
  • Sermilik
  • Skjoldungen Island
  • Prince Christian Sound
  • Greenland
  • Nuuk Godthaab
  • Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Disko Bay
  • Nuuk Godthaab

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Day 1 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive: Fri 20 August 2027

Encircled by mountains and the sea, Reykjavik is minutes away from Iceland’s unspoiled rugged nature as the presence of arctic terns, wild geese and ducks in the city centre can testify. You will be fascinated by the natural sites and exceptional geology which surround the Icelandic capital.

Day 2 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Depart: Sat 21 August 2027

Encircled by mountains and the sea, Reykjavik is minutes away from Iceland’s unspoiled rugged nature as the presence of arctic terns, wild geese and ducks in the city centre can testify. You will be fascinated by the natural sites and exceptional geology which surround the Icelandic capital.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Tasiilaq, Greenland

Arrive: Mon 23 August 2027 / Depart: Mon 23 August 2027

Day 5 - Sermilik

Arrive: Tue 24 August 2027 / Depart: Tue 24 August 2027

Sermilik is a fjord in eastern Greenland. It is part of the Sermersooq municipality. The settlement of Tasiilaq is located about 15 km to the east of the mouth of the fjord.

Day 6 - Skjoldungen Island

Arrive: Wed 25 August 2027 / Depart: Wed 25 August 2027

Discover Skjoldungen Island on the south-east coast of Greenland. This uninhabited land boasts magnificent landscapes that are sure to dazzle you. The island is surrounded by a stunning fjord, a distinctive feature of which is its double entrance: it forms a bend before joining the sea on the other side. Mountains, glacial valleys, rocky outcrops, tundra and willow forests make up the beautiful scenery which you will be able to admire more closely when you land here. At this port of call, surrounded by wild and pristine nature, it is quite common to see bearded seals, orcas, but also birds such as the common redpoll, the northern wheatear, or the common raven.

Day 7 - Prince Christian Sound

Arrive: Thu 26 August 2027 / Depart: Thu 26 August 2027

Day 8 - Greenland

Arrive: Fri 27 August 2027 / Depart: Fri 27 August 2027

Around you, a grassy meadow filled with flowers stretches out, dotted with imposing granite rocks. A few semi-wild sheep and horses greet you; they are the only inhabitants of this place surrounded by beautiful mountains. You are in Hvalsø, in the heart of the fertile lands in Greenland’s south. During the 10th century, this site was colonised by the Vikings, who established a large community here. When your ship calls at these lands brimming with history, you will see the ruins of a church whose remains are still very well preserved. It was most likely built in the 14th century. It has lost its timber roof, but its four stone walls continue to stand proudly as a moving relic of a long-gone era.

Day 8 - Igaliku

Day 9 - Ikka Fjord

Day 10 - Nuuk Godthaab

Arrive: Sun 29 August 2027 / Depart: Sun 29 August 2027

Nuuk, Greenland's capital, is a small city on the country's southwest coast. Its large fjord system is known for waterfalls, humpback whales and icebergs. The waterfront is dotted with brightly colored houses against the backdrop of Sermitsiaq mountain. Greenland National Museum has mummies and Inuit skin boats, while the Nuuk Art Museum displays local works.

Day 11 - Sisimiut, Greenland

Arrive: Mon 30 August 2027 / Depart: Mon 30 August 2027

Founded in 1756, Sisimiut served as a whaling station and commercial port for many years. Located 100 km north of the Arctic Circle, it is the northernmost port of west Greenland to be free of ice. A visit to the country’s oldest wooden church, dating back to 1775, is highly recommended.

Day 12 - Paul-Émile Victor

Day 13 - Disko Bay

Arrive: Wed 01 September 2027 / Depart: Wed 01 September 2027

To the east of Baffin Bay, discover Disko Bay, scattered with countless icebergs produced by the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From your ship, admire the majestic ballet of these ice giants as they slowly drift across the dark waters. This site is a natural marvel of Greenland, and is also renowned as an observation point for the region’s many humpback whales. The encounters with wild fauna and stunning landscapes in the heart of this spectacular and fragile nature will be pure moments of wonder for you.

Day 14 - Nooralak

Day 15 - Nuuk Godthaab

Arrive: Fri 03 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 03 September 2027

Nuuk, Greenland's capital, is a small city on the country's southwest coast. Its large fjord system is known for waterfalls, humpback whales and icebergs. The waterfront is dotted with brightly colored houses against the backdrop of Sermitsiaq mountain. Greenland National Museum has mummies and Inuit skin boats, while the Nuuk Art Museum displays local works.

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