Iceland to Greenland & the Glaciers of Disko Bay

From $17,270 per person

12 days

Ship: Scenic Eclipse

Iceland to Greenland & the Glaciers of Disko Bay
Scenic Ocean Cruises

Southern Greenland’s wilderness boasts some of the most breathtaking and untouched scenery on earth, complemented by a rich cultural heritage, history, and unique geology. Cruise through pristine Arctic regions and uncover natural wonders, wildlife, and Viking history. Explore iconic sights of Iceland before heading west to Greenland, the world’s largest island. Experience untouched wilderness and remote communities that have thrived in this harsh environment for over 1,000 years. From the crackling glaciers of Disko Bay to the sparkling waters of Eternity Fjord, each day brings new thrilling adventures, with Zodiac landing and kayak excursions led by an expert Discovery Team, all experienced in 6-star ultra-luxury aboard Scenic Eclipse.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Aug. 15, 2027, Sun. - Reykjavík
  • Day 2 - Aug. 16, 2027, Mon. - Dynjandi Waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Aug. 17, 2027, Tue. - Isafjørdur
  • Day 4 - Aug. 18, 2027, Wed. - Fridtjof Nansens Halvo
  • Day 5 - Aug. 19, 2027, Thu. - Skjoldungen Fjord
  • Day 6 - Aug. 20, 2027, Fri. - Cruising Prince Christian Sound
  • Day 7 - Aug. 21, 2027, Sat. - Nuuk (Godthaab)
  • Day 8 - Aug. 22, 2027, Sun. - Evighedsfjorden
  • Day 9 - Aug. 23, 2027, Mon. - Disko Bay
  • Day 10 - Aug. 24, 2027, Tue. - Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)
  • Day 11 - Aug. 25, 2027, Wed. - Kangerlussuaq Havn
  • Day 12 - Aug. 26, 2027, Thu. - Copenhagen

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - August 15, 2027

Reykjavík

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

Day 2 - August 16, 2027

Dynjandi Waterfalls

Iceland is well-known for its spectacular waterfalls. The iconic Dynjandi waterfall, located in the Westfjords region, is regarded as one of Iceland’s most impressive and majestic waterfalls. At the top, the cascading water is roughly 100 feet wide and tumbles down about 330 feet into the fjord. Its name Dynjandi means, “the thundering one” and its vast size, enormous sound, and sheer force is overwhelming. It has also been nicknamed, ‘The Bridal Veil’ because of the way the water sprays and spreads over the rocks.

Day 3 - August 17, 2027

Isafjørdur

Two colossal terraces of sheer rock stand either side of this extraordinarily located town - which rides a jutting spit onto an immensity of black fjord water. Surprisingly, considering the remoteness of its location and its compact size, Isafjordur is a modern and lively place to visit, offering a great choice of cafes and delicious restaurants – which are well stocked to impress visitors. The town is a perfectly located base for adventures amongst Iceland's fantastic wilderness - with skiing, hiking and water-sports popular pursuits among visitors.

Day 4 - August 18, 2027

Fridtjof Nansens Halvo

Day 5 - August 19, 2027

Skjoldungen Fjord

Day 6 - August 20, 2027

Cruising Prince Christian Sound

Day 7 - August 21, 2027

Nuuk (Godthaab)

Nuuk, meaning “the cape”, was Greenland’s first town (1728). Started as a fort and later mission and trading post some 240 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, it is the current capital. Almost 30% of Greenland’s population lives in the town. Not only does Nuuk have great natural beauty in its vicinity, but there are Inuit ruins, Hans Egede’s home, the parliament, and the Church of our Saviour as well. The Greenlandic National Museum has an outstanding collection of Greenlandic traditional dresses, as well as the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. The Katuaq Cultural Center’s building was inspired by the undulating Northern Lights and can house 10% of Nuuk’s inhabitants.

Day 8 - August 22, 2027

Evighedsfjorden

Day 9 - August 23, 2027

Disko Bay

Day 10 - August 24, 2027

Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)

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. 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 - August 25, 2027

Kangerlussuaq Havn

The name Kangerlussuaq means "Big Fjord" in the local Kalaallisut language. The settlement of about 500 people is located in western Greenland on flat land at the head of a fjord with the same name. Kangerlussuaq is the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport and most of the economy here is dependent on the air transportation hub and tourism. The rugged lands around the settlement support terrestrial Arctic fauna including muskoxen, caribou, and Gyrfalcons.

Day 12 - August 26, 2027

Copenhagen

By the 11th century, Copenhagen was already an important trading and fishing centre and today you will find an attractive city which, although the largest in Scandinavia, has managed to retain its low-level skyline. Discover some of the famous attractions including Gefion Fountain and Amalienborg Palace, perhaps cruise the city’s waterways, visit Rosenborg Castle or explore the medieval fishing village of Dragoer. Once the home of Hans Christian Andersen, Copenhagen features many reminders of its fairytale heritage and lives up to the reputation immortalised in the famous song ‘Wonderful Copenhagen’.

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