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8-Day Cruise to Greenland: Ilulissat, the Eqi Glacier, and Inuit Villages in Disko Bay

Main features
Boat type: polar yacht
Number of cabins: 8
Maximum capacity: 12 travelers
Crew members: 6

Cabins

Double cabin with porthole
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
A spacious, bright cabin with a double or twin bed, featuring a modern and comfortable bathroom. Equipped with ample storage space, a desk, and USB ports, it offers all the comforts you need to feel at home on board.
Double cabin with window
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
A spacious, bright cabin with a double or twin bed, featuring a modern and comfortable bathroom. Equipped with ample storage space, a desk, and USB ports, it offers all the comforts you need to feel at home on board.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Itinerary
Ilulissat
Upon your arrival in Ilulissat, you will be met at the airport before boarding your ship. Located... more+ on Greenland’s west coast, this iconic town is world-renowned for its spectacular glacial landscapes. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ilulissat
You’ll explore the famous Ilulissat Icefjord, a fjord filled with massive icebergs stretching... more+ nearly 60 kilometers. Fed by the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier—one of the most active glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere—this exceptional site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers some of the most impressive panoramic views in the Arctic.
During your stay, take advantage of your free time to visit the town’s museums and gain a deeper understanding of history, Inuit culture, and polar exploration. With its colorful houses, monumental icebergs, and Arctic light, Ilulissat offers the perfect introduction to the wonders of Greenland. 
Optional services: Tour of Ilulissat, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ilulissat Eqi Glacier
We’re heading to the spectacular Eqi Glacier, one of the most impressive glaciers on... more+ Greenland’s west coast. Fed by the ice cap, its immense front is particularly active: gigantic blocks of ice regularly break off with a spectacular crash, offering one of the Arctic’s most beautiful natural spectacles.
This site is also steeped in history. Between 1948 and 1958, explorer Paul-Émile Victor and the French Polar Expeditions established one of their main research camps here, making a decisive contribution to scientific knowledge of Greenland.
Facing the glacier, you’ll enjoy an exceptional panorama blending ice cliffs, drifting icebergs, and the vastness of the polar landscape. An unmissable stop to experience the full power of the Greenland ice sheet. 
Included activities: Wildlife watching, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Eqi Glacier Uummannaq
Stopover in Uummannaq, one of Greenland’s most picturesque towns. Nestled at the foot of a... more+ spectacular heart-shaped rocky peak, the town offers an exceptional view of the icebergs slowly drifting through the waters of the fjord.
As you explore, admire the charming red wooden church, surrounded by traditional houses, and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of this Arctic community. You can also visit Santa Claus’s famous summer cottage, a local attraction that adds to the town’s fame.
The Uummannaq Museum offers insight into the region’s history and culture. In particular, it features the fascinating Qilakitsoq mummies, remarkably preserved by the cold and discovered in 1972, offering an exceptional glimpse into the lives of the Inuit centuries ago.
With its rich heritage, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, this stopover is one of the highlights of your exploration of Greenland. 
Optional services: Visit to the Uummannaq museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Uummannaq Upernavik Melville Bay
The ship stops in Upernavik, one of Greenland’s northernmost settlements. Dominated by mountains... more+ and surrounded by a maze of islands, this small town offers stunning panoramic views of the fjords and drifting ice. It is also known for having served as the starting point for several historic expeditions in search of the legendary Northwest Passage.
The voyage continues through the spectacular Upernavik Fjord, where massive icebergs, broken off from nearby glaciers, accumulate and drift slowly with the currents. This majestic setting—amidst mountains, pack ice, and floating ice—offers a striking glimpse of the power of Arctic landscapes.
Continuing north, you’ll sail along Melville Bay, a vast nature reserve renowned for its wild landscapes, glaciers, and rich polar wildlife. This remote region is one of the last great unspoiled wilderness areas in the Greenlandic Arctic. 
Included activities: Hiking, Excursions via Zodiac, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Melville Bay Arctic sea ice
The ship continues its journey through the heart of the pack ice, in a world of constantly shifting... more+ ice where ice floes, icebergs, and strikingly beautiful landscapes unfold one after another. This wild region serves as the primary habitat for many Arctic species, offering excellent opportunities to observe wildlife, depending on conditions.
During the day, a stopover is planned in a small Inuit community. This visit offers a chance to discover the traditional way of life of the locals—deeply intertwined with the polar environment—as well as their culture, their expertise, and their remarkable ability to adapt to the extreme conditions of the Arctic.
Between vast icy expanses and cultural immersion, this leg of the journey offers an authentic experience in the heart of the Far North. 
Included activities: Meeting with an Inuit Community, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arctic sea ice Qeqertaq Ilulissat
Stopover in Qeqertaq, a small traditional village where hunting and fishing still define the daily... more+ lives of its residents. This Inuit community offers an authentic glimpse into the Greenlandic way of life, set in a pristine natural environment surrounded by sea, mountains, and ice.
After the visit, the ship continues its journey through the majestic Disko Bay. The voyage takes place amid impressive, sculpted icebergs that have broken off from the glaciers of the Greenland Ice Sheet and are slowly drifting toward the ocean.
At the end of the day, we arrive in Ilulissat, famous for its glacial fjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—where this magnificent journey through the heart of Greenland’s iconic landscapes comes to an end. 
Included activities: Visit to Qeqertaq, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ilulissat
After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Ilulissat, with a view of the impressive icebergs in... more+ the glacial fjord. Depending on your flight schedule, a transfer will be arranged to the airport for your return flight. You’ll leave Greenland with unforgettable memories of this expedition to the heart of the Arctic, featuring majestic glaciers, monumental icebergs, Inuit villages, and landscapes of exceptional beauty. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Transfers at scheduled times
French-speaking tour guides
Assistance and repatriation insurance
A selection of beverages
Boots and coveralls available for loan
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Non-selected beverages
Scheduled flights to and from Ilulissat
Comprehensive insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
A 100% French-speaking tour led by a team of tour guides and an expedition leader
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Wildlife watching
included
Hiking
included
Excursions via Zodiac
included
Meeting with an Inuit Community
included
Visit to Qeqertaq
included
Tour of Ilulissat
Not included
Visit to the Uummannaq museum
Not included

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