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Reykjavik To Kangerlussuaq Cruise

  • Departure DateThu 21st Jul 2022
  • Silversea Silver Wind
  • 11 Night Cruise From Reykjavik
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Itinerary

  • Reykjavik
  • Skjoldungen Island
  • Aapilattoq, Greenland
  • Nanortalik
  • Unartoq
  • Qaqortoq
  • Hvalsey
  • Nuuk
  • Evighedsfjorden
  • Ililussat
  • Sisimiut Holsteinsborg
  • Kangerlussuaq

What's Included

  • Ultra-luxury, all-suite accommodation on board small intimate ships
  • Multiple restaurants with diverse cuisine & open-seating dining
  • Beverages in Suite and throughout the ship, including Champagne, select wines & Spirits
  • Soft Drinks including specialty coffees & bottled water
  • WiFi
  • 24-hour room service
  • Full Personalised Butler Service for every Suite

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Day 1 - Reykjavik

Arrive: Thu 21 July 2022 / Depart: Thu 21 July 2022 at 19:00

The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland's flag are manifested by the ice and snow of its glaciers, the hot mud pools, geysers and glowing lava flows in the country's volcanic regions. The island's settlement dates back to 874 when a Norwegian named Ingolf Arnarson arrived at present-day Reykjavik. In 930, the settlers formed a legislature, the Alting, which was the beginning of the Commonwealth of Iceland. From the 10th to the 14th centuries, Iceland developed a literary form, the Icelandic Saga, which spread throughout the Nordic culture and into the English and German languages. It was used to spin stories of the gods, record historic events and glorify heroes. As Iceland's capital and main center of the country's population, the city of Reykjavik is a fascinating blend of the traditional and modernism. Just as Iceland is a unique country – rugged and remote, yet technically advanced and enjoying Nordic standards of affluence – Reykjavik is a highly unusual capital city. It dominates the life of Iceland in almost every way. More than half of the country's total population of 270,000 is living in and around the capital, and the economy of the entire nation depends on Reykjavik. Nearly 60 percent of Iceland's imports are received and distributed, and 40 percent of the country's exports are loaded for shipment via the port of Reykjavik. It is also the headquarters of what is probably the world's most advanced seafood industry, which counts for Iceland's number one export.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Skjoldungen Island

Arrive: Sat 23 July 2022 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 23 July 2022 at 16:00

Located on Greenland’s relatively rarely visited rugged east coast, Skoldungen Fjord has enchanting scenery with towering mountains tipped with snow, ice-scraped valley sides and sculptured icebergs in shades of white and blue. At the top of the fjord one can easily see the retreating state of the Thrym Glacier. The U-shaped fjord offers spectacular scenery and as an extra perk, it is not uncommon to see whales in the fjord.

Day 4 - Cruising the Prince Christian Sund

Day 4 - Aapilattoq, Greenland

Arrive: Sun 24 July 2022 at 15:00 / Depart: Sun 24 July 2022 at 21:00

If you’re looking for remote and remarkable then you have found it. Cruise through Prince Christian Sound to the western end and you’ll find Aapilattoq, a (very) small Greenlandic village of just 100 inhabitants. The name of the village means “sea anemone” in the local Greenlandic language, and the fact that the village has retained its Inuit name is a good indication of what you can expect; traditional village life much as it has been for the past 100 years. Hunting and fishing are the main occupations here, and it is not unusual when taking a stroll through Aappilattoq, past the small school (where 22 pupils from ages 3-16 are enrolled) and church, to come across a polar bear skin drying in the wind behind a local dwelling. The village is hidden behind a prominent red rock and towering mountains, which make the village virtually inaccessible by land. Naturally, the Aapilattoq and its surrounding area are phenomenally rich in Arctic wildlife: Arctic fox and Arctic hare live in the countryside around the village while marine mammals include ringed seal, harbour seal, hooded seal, bearded seal, harp seal, humpback whale (typically in summer), minke whale, fin whale, narwhal, and beluga.

Day 5 - Nanortalik

Arrive: Mon 25 July 2022 at 06:30 / Depart: Mon 25 July 2022 at 11:30

There is a wonderful legend that the Vikings named Greenland Green and Iceland Ice in order to confuse potential attackers. Because it is quite the opposite; if Iceland is full of emerald forest, then expect ice in Greenland. Lots and lots of ice. Thus one shouldn’t be too surprised to learn that the name Nanortalik means “place of polar bears”. Although, as Nanortalik is Greenland’s most southerly town, don’t be too disappointed if you don’t see any. In truth, Greenland’s polar bears typically live much further north. View less What you will see however is Mother Nature at her finest. Vertical cliff walls, sheets of floating sea ice and a plethora of Arctic wildlife that amount to an adventurer’s wonderland. As Nanortalik itself is located on a small island in the southern tip of Greenland, nature is never far away, wherever you find yourself. The optimistically named city centre is surrounded by the pristine waters of Tasermiut Fjord and dotted with the colourful houses you would expect this far north. Traditionally, artisans’ houses were painted different colours to showcase what they did, i.e. commercial houses were red; hospitals were yellow; police stations were black; the telephone company was green and fish factories were blue. Today it is more a case of anything goes! Nanortalik locals are warm and welcoming, and are known to extent the art of Kaffe-Mik to its visitors. This old tradition is where a family invites guests into their home to drink coffee and taste their famous Greenlandic cake.

Day 5 - Unartoq

Arrive: Mon 25 July 2022 at 16:00 / Depart: Mon 25 July 2022 at 23:00

Day 6 - Qaqortoq

Arrive: Tue 26 July 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 26 July 2022 at 13:30

The largest town in southern Greenland, Qaqortoq has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Upon arrival in this charming southern Greenland enclave, it's easy to see why. Qaqortoq rises quite steeply over the fjord system around the city, offering breath-taking panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, deep, blue sea, Lake Tasersuag, icebergs in the bay, and pastoral backcountry. View less Although the earliest signs of ancient civilization in Qaqortoq date back 4,300 years, Qaqortoq is known to have been inhabited by Norse and Inuit settlers in the 10th and 12th centuries, and the present-day town was founded in 1774. In the years since, Qaqortoq has evolved into a seaport and trading hub for fish and shrimp processing, tanning, fur production, and ship maintenance and repair.

Day 6 - Hvalsey

Arrive: Tue 26 July 2022 at 15:30 / Depart: Tue 26 July 2022 at 22:00

18 kilometers northeast of Qaqortoq, Hvalsey is part of Qaqortukulooq, one of the five sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Arctic farming complex Kujataa. Between Eriksfjord to the north and Einarsfjord to the south, the Hvalseyfjord branches off from Einarsfjord. Although Hvalsey is better known for the well-preserved ruins of one of the sixteen churches in the Norse’s Eastern Settlement, the church was in a farmstead known as Thjodhild’s Stead. View less This farmstead at the northeastern end of the fjord included a large building with living quarters, a hall and livestock pens, as well as other livestock pens, a storage building and a warehouse –the ruins of which can still be seen. The Norse farming laid the foundation for the Inuit farming in later centuries, leading to the UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017. In the 14th century account “Descriptions of Greenland” the abundant fish, a reindeer farm on Reindeer Island and Hvalsey’s name “Whale Island” clearly indicate that the Norse had ample food sources at that time. The church was built in the Anglo-Norwegian style of the 13th century, but is known to have been built over an older graveyard. The farmstead is mentioned in the Icelandic “Book of Settlements” as property of the Kings of Norway, and the last documented event of the Norse in Greenland is a wedding which took place in the church in September 1408. After almost 600 years of abandonment, conservation work had to be done to prevent the seaward wall from collapsing.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Nuuk

Arrive: Thu 28 July 2022 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 28 July 2022 at 16:00

In the bustling capital city of Greenland, you could be forgiven for forgetting you are in such a vast and isolated country. Nuuk is Greenland's economic and social hub, home to more than a third of Greenland's population, and although it feels like a world capital, scratch the surface, and a uniquely Greenlandic character can be found underneath. Nuuk Cathedral overlooks the gorgeous old Colonial Harbour district and the Greenland National Museum, resting place of the legendary Qilakitsoq mummies, the true highlight of the museum's archaeological collection. View less Above the Colonial Harbour sits downtown Nuuk, with lines of Scandistyle apartments, a bustling shopping district, the Greenlandic Parliament, Nuuk City Hall (which welcomes visitors to see its artwork) and even outdoor cafes selling locally produced food and beer. These nods to modernity compete for space with local artisan boutiques, the meat market selling the catch from Nuuk's vast fjord-lands, and the stunning Katuaq Cultural Centre, where blockbuster movies, as well as local and foreign performers entertain the people of Nuuk. Although Nuuk has long been a melting pot of Danish and Greenlandic ideas, this is a city where Greenland displays its sophistication, with the Country's only traffic lights, roundabouts and University. Most of all, expect to find a multitude of friendly people who are proud of who they are, and equally proud of the city they call home.

Day 9 - Evighedsfjorden

Arrive: Fri 29 July 2022 at 04:00 / Depart: Fri 29 July 2022 at 04:00

Evighedsfjord (Eternity Fjord) is a large fjord northeast of Kangaamiut in southwest Greenland. The fjord has a length of 75 kilometers and several branches with numerous glaciers coming down from the Maniitsoq Ice Cap to the north can be seen. The Evighedsfjord has several bends and whenever the ship reaches the supposed end the fjord continues in another direction and seems to go on forever. Qingua Kujatdleq Glacier is at its southeastern end. At the northwestern end a U-shaped valley has seven glaciers coming down from the mountains but not reaching the water. The glaciers had their maximum extent around the year 1870 and have gone through several cycles of advance and retreat. The mountains on either side of the fjord can reach in excess of 2,000 meters and the fjord has a depth of up to 700 meters. Evighedsfjord’s snowline is at 1,100 meters and the Evighedsfjord region is famous as one of Greenland’s best heli-skiing areas.

Day 9 - Evigheids Glacier

Day 10 - Ililussat

Arrive: Sat 30 July 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 30 July 2022 at 17:30

Known as the birthplace of icebergs, the Ilulissat Icefjord produces nearly 20 million tons of ice each day. In fact, the word Ilulissat means “icebergs” in the Kalaallisut language. The town of Ilulissat is known for its long periods of calm and settled weather, but the climate tends to be cold due to its proximity to the fjord. Approximately 4,500 people live in Ilulissat, the third-largest town in Greenland after Nuuk and Sisimiut. View less Some people here estimate that there are nearly as many sled dogs as human beings living in the town that also boasts a local history museum located in the former home of Greenlandic folk hero and famed polar explorer Knud Rasmussen.

Day 11 - Sisimiut Holsteinsborg

Arrive: Sun 31 July 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 31 July 2022 at 14:30

Sisimiut ('The People of the Fox Holes') is Greenland's second city, the largest Arctic City in North America, and a hub between the warmer South and the frozen North of the country. With a young, dynamic population, including students from all over the country, Sisimiut is one of the fastest growing cities in Greenland. View less Inhabited for more than four and a half thousand years, the Danish Colonial Era saw the rapid development of the city into a trade centre, and the old buildings and artefacts can be seen at Sisimiut Museum, a collection of beautifully restored buildings displaying everything from ancient turf houses to modern Inuit art. The local artisans are considered some of the best in Greenland, and often sell their wares direct from their communal workshop in the harbour, where they barter with hunters for raw materials. Today, modern industry focussed on processing sea food and shipping; KNI, the state-run chain of general stores operating in even the most remote settlements is based in Sisimiut. Most residents still live in the colourful wooden houses Greenland is so well known for. Sisimiut's vast back country offers excellent opportunities for hiking and fishing, and the locals often use sled dogs or snowmobiles to get around their vast mountainous playground during the long winters. In the summer, one can walk as far as Kangerlussuaq International Airport, a trail also used for the gruelling Polar Circle Marathon, one of the toughest endurance events in the world.

Day 12 - Kangerlussuaq

Arrive: Mon 01 August 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 01 August 2022

Kangerlussuaq is a settlement in western Greenland in the Qeqqata municipality located at the head of the fjord of the same name (Danish: Søndre Strømfjord). It is Greenland's main air transport hub and the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport. The airport dates from American settlement during and after World War II, when the site was known as Bluie West-8 and Sondrestrom Air Base. The Kangerlussuaq area is also home to Greenland's most diverse terrestrial fauna, including muskoxen, caribou, and gyrfalcons. View less The settlement's economy and population of 512 is almost entirely reliant on the airport and tourist industry.

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Ship Cabins

Classic Veranda Suite

A Silversea signature, the Classic Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming. Veranda suites offer floor-to-ceiling glass doors which open onto a furnished private teak veranda. Each spectacular sunset feels like it is yours alone. Some Classic Veranda Suites accommodate three guests. A must for the world’s best cruise line. Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Sitting area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe. Vanity table with hair dryer. Writing desk. Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Unlimited Standard Wifi.

Deluxe Veranda Suite

The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers unbeatable views. A Silversea signature. Spacious and welcoming. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda. Each spectacular sunset feels like it is yours alone. The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers a preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite. No top cruise line would be complete without such a luxury. Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Sitting area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe. Vanity table with hair dryer. Writing desk. Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Unlimited Standard Wifi.

Grand 1 Suite

Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The Grand Suite on the Silver Wind ideal for entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet dinner “at home”. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite. Two verandas with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest); bedroom two has additional sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with whirpool bath and walk-in shower; bedroom two has additional bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe. Vanity table(s) with hair dryer. Writing desk(s). Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Grand 2 Suite

Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The Grand Suite on the Silver Wind ideal for entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet dinner “at home”. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite. Two verandas with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest); bedroom two has additional sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with whirpool bath and walk-in shower; bedroom two has additional bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe. Vanity table(s) with hair dryer. Writing desk(s). Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Medallion Suite

A mark of distinction. Sumptuous. Spacious. Rich textures and panoramic views surround you with distinguished luxury. The perfect summary of The Medallion Suite offered by the world’s best cruise line. Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. One French balconies providing panoramic ocean views. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest). Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with full-sized bath and shower. Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe. Vanity table with hair dryer. Writing desk. Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Midship Veranda Suite

The Midship Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite. Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors Sitting area Twin beds or queen-sized bed Marble bathroom with bath Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe Vanity table with hair dryer Writing desk Flat-screen HD TVs Interactive Media Library Unlimited Standard Wifi

Owner's 1 Suite

The name says it all. A stylish apartment. Prestigious and classic. For those who seek the superlative level of space, comfort and service on board. The Owner’s Suite is available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedrooms (as illustrated) by adjoining with a Vista Suite so you can enjoy your luxury cruise in style. Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest). (Suite 734 only); bedroom two has additional sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with whirpool bath and walkin shower; bedroom two has additional bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe. Vanity table(s) with hair dryer. Writing desk(s). Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Owner's 2 Suite

The name says it all. A stylish apartment. Prestigious and classic. For those who seek the superlative level of space, comfort and service on board. The Owner’s Suite is available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedrooms (as illustrated) by adjoining with a Vista Suite so you can enjoy your luxury cruise in style. Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest). (Suite 734 only); bedroom two has additional sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with whirpool bath and walkin shower; bedroom two has additional bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe. Vanity table(s) with hair dryer. Writing desk(s). Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Royal 1 Suite

Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for entertaining. The Royal suite lives up to its name. Enough living space to roam. The pinnacle of good living. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite. Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest); bedroom two has additional sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with whirpool bath and walk-in shower; bedroom two has additional bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe. Vanity table(s) with hair dryer. Writing desk(s). Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Royal 2 Suite

Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for entertaining. The Royal suite lives up to its name. Enough living space to roam. The pinnacle of good living. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite. Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest); bedroom two has additional sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with whirpool bath and walk-in shower; bedroom two has additional bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe. Vanity table(s) with hair dryer. Writing desk(s). Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Silver Suite

For those wanting more space, Silver Suites are ideal. Stylish and sophisticated. Separate dining and living rooms. Larger verandas. Situated midship on the Silver Wind. Perfection in design for comfortable living. Silver Suites accommodate three guests. Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest). Sitting area. Separate dining area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with full-sized bath. Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe. Vanity table with hair dryer. Writing desk. Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Bose sound system with bluetooth connectivity. Illy espresso machine. Unlimited Premium Wifi.

Vista Suite

A quiet sanctuary to escape to on your cruise. The sitting area has plenty of room to relax. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views. The perfect backdrop for breakfast in bed. Silver Wind Vista Suites accommodate three guests. Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views. One French balcony providing panoramic ocean views. Sitting area. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe. Vanity table with hair dryer. Writing desk. Flat-screen HD TVs. Interactive Media Library. Unlimited Standard Wifi.
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