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Start: Apr 16, 2027
End: Apr 28, 2027
Departure: Paris
Arrival: Paris
Duration: 13 Days
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Aboard this vessel, just as spring is beginning to clear a path through the pack ice, set sail to explore the High Arctic of Greenland, a frozen world where nature sets the pace and silence speaks more powerfully than words. In Kullorsuaq, and then in Siorapaluk, the last inhabited villages in these remote lands at the edge of the world, exchanges with the Inuit communities, guardians of ancestral traditions, are precious and deeply human, as though suspended beyond time. As you enter the Nares Strait, you will be immersed in an almost surreal and seemingly endless expanse of white, where the extreme isolation of the High Arctic becomes palpable. To the south of this world of ice lies the Pikialasorsuaq polynya, the place that never freezes’, a breathing space in the desert of ice and a refuge for exceptional wildlife. Narwhals, belugas, walruses and seabirds find shelter here, and sometimes the polar bear, the undisputed master of these extreme lands, makes an appearance. This adventure will take you beyond the inhabited world into an extreme polar environment, to offer you a deeper understanding of a little-known realm.
Please note: This itinerary is meant to serve as a general guide. Plans may change along the way, depending on weather, sea conditions, or choices made by the Expedition Leader and team to give you the safest and most rewarding experience.
When Erik Le Rouge, the exiled Norse chief, landed on the coast of Nuuk, he found a fertile and welcoming land dotted with fjords. He settled there with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their population declined and gave way to the Inuit. Nuuk is situated at the mouth of one of the largest networks of fjords in the world, where the waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards the Davis Strait and enjoys an historic center that is particularly rich in national heritage. The vivid reds, blues, greens and yellows of the houses are a lively contrast to the somber waters of Greenland and serve to lift the spirits of the locals during the Winter months.
Spend exceptional moments exploring the polar regions, venturing into remote seas and oceans where frozen conditions keep most travelers away. Sail deep into the heart of the ice and experience landscapes few have ever witnessed.
Enrich your journey through onboard lectures and engaging discussions with experts, gaining deeper insight into the poles and their fragile ecosystems. Take part in ongoing scientific efforts and contribute to a greater understanding of these captivating and little-known environments, discovering together what these extraordinary destinations still have to reveal.
Well beyond the Arctic Circle, in the majestic landscapes of Greenland’s Northwest, you will find the village of Kullorsuaq, the last bastion of Greenland’s traditional hunters. Here is where you will find Greenland’s true character… Vast mineral expanses, sumptuous mountains, impressive glaciers and, above all, the local population which still lives off fishing and seal or bear hunting. Hospitality and respect for nature are essential elements in the daily lives of these men, who live an austere life. When we drop anchor in this remote part of the world, set off to discover these friendly people who are also talented craftsmen, deftly sewing the furs and skins of marine mammals. This will be a unique and authentic experience.
In the icy waters of Baffin Bay, you will sail into the heart of the scattered sea floe. You will be captivated by icebergs in dreamlike shapes as your ship takes you into the ice of the Far North. Everything comes in shades of white here and, if you watch closely, you may get a glimpse of the lord of this kingdom, the polar bear. This fascinating animal finds its food in the heart of the ice, so this is where you have more chances of spotting it. The polar light gives a shine to the ice floe that you sail along as you explore Baffin Bay, leaving you with memories of unforgettable moments.
In the heart of the Arctic, nestling at the entrance to the Robertson fjord, this region shelters Siorapaluk, the world’s northernmost hamlet, home to a few dozen souls, where you will be immersed in secular Inuit traditions. In this extreme location, located above 77° N, hunting and community life set the pace of the polar year. You will set off to encounter this ancestral community and enjoy a cultural experience focused on daily life: discovering traditional hunting and fishing techniques, taking dog sled rides and going on polar hikes.
A natural waterway separating northwestern Greenland from Canada, the Nares Strait runs for several hundred kilometres between the Arctic ocean and Baffin Bay. Sailing at the entrance to this endless white environment, rarely used by ships in this season, you will discover little-known panoramas and fully experience the extreme isolation of the Far North. In this icy desert where absolute silence reigns, only disturbed by the mysterious cracking of the ice floe, keep your eyes peeled! You may get a glimpse of the Lord of the Arctic, the polar bear.
Nestling between northwestern Greenland and Ellesmere Island (Canada), Pikialasorsuaq – ‘the place that never freezes’ – is the largest polynya in the Arctic. This area of open water remains free of ice even in the depths of winter, playing a veritable role as an oasis in the heart of the ice floe. A source of life and a strategic hunting ground for Inuit societies for thousands of years, the polynya shelters an exceptional ecosystem in which life develops quickly, nourished by the light. In the heart of this rich yet fragile Arctic sanctuary, you will perhaps be lucky enough to observe some of the emblematic polar fauna: narwhals and belugas, seals, walruses and seabirds…and, maybe, a polar bear!
In the icy waters of Baffin Bay, you will sail into the heart of the scattered sea floe. You will be captivated by icebergs in dreamlike shapes as your ship takes you into the ice of the Far North. Everything comes in shades of white here and, if you watch closely, you may get a glimpse of the lord of this kingdom, the polar bear. This fascinating animal finds its food in the heart of the ice, so this is where you have more chances of spotting it. The polar light gives a shine to the ice floe that you sail along as you explore Baffin Bay, leaving you with memories of unforgettable moments.
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Start: Apr 16, 2027
End: Apr 28, 2027
Departure: Paris
Arrival: Paris
Duration: 13 Days
