Iceland’s Wild West Coast to East Greenland
From $19,769 per person
6 days
Ship: National Geographic Endurance
From $19,769 per person
6 days
Ship: National Geographic Endurance
Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.
Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark Ship
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
Westfjords of Iceland
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Hike to a remote waterfall, explore the remote fjords by kayak or take a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery and wildlife. Enter Ísafjarðardjúp and capture stunning wildlife from the bow alongside your National Geographic Photography Expert.
Crossing the Denmark Strait
Sail west across the Denmark Strait, where the cold East Greenland current carries icebergs south. Scan the water for marine life and enjoy life on board. Take a yoga class, unwind with a massage in the wellness center and curl up next to the fireplace in the library. Visit the Bridge and learn about navigation. Relax in one of the twin infinity hot tubs or spend some time in the only igloo at sea. Learn about the area from your onboard historians, naturalists and photographers and enjoy exceptional dining options. As the days grow shorter in August, this is also a great time to keep watch for the northern lights as they start to reappear on clear nights.
Exploring Northeast Greenland National Park
Encompassing roughly 80 percent of the surface of Greenland, the Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest body of ice in the world. Weather and ice dictate the exact route, but plan to explore well north of Scoresbysund in the largest national park in the world: Northeast Greenland National Park. Set a course for Scoresbysund, the largest and longest fjord system on earth, with the village of Ittoqqortoormiit at its entrance. At the end of summer, the ice has retreated as far as it ever does, allowing you to explore the fjords, bays and nooks and crannies of this stunning coastline. With luck, you'll see iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, seals and whales.
Crossing the Denmark Strait
Return across the Denmark Strait, headed just south of the Arctic Circle, to the Westfjords, a remote area backed by majestic cliffs.
Reykjavik, Iceland / Disembark Ship
Disembark in Reykjavík and transfer to the airport for flights home.
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Discover Earth’s polar extremes in unmatched style aboard the National Geographic Endurance, a next-generation expedition ship purpose-built for exploring the Arctic, Antarctica, and remote regions in between. At 406 feet in length and accommodating 138 guests, this state-of-the-art Polar Class 5 vessel is designed to go deeper into the ice, farther off the map, and closer to the wonders of the natural world than ever before.
The Endurance features 69 spacious, outward-facing staterooms and suites—many with balconies and all with large windows for stunning views of icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife. Elegant Scandinavian-inspired interiors combine modern comfort with expedition functionality, offering cozy yet refined accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, climate control, and abundant storage.
Onboard, guests enjoy a full range of amenities, including two restaurants serving regionally sourced and globally inspired cuisine, an observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, a state-of-the-art gym and wellness center, saunas, a library, and a yoga studio. The Science Hub, equipped with a glass-walled dry lab, invites guests to engage with ongoing research and interact with onboard scientists.
Expedition capabilities are unparalleled: the Endurance carries a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks, and cross-country skis, as well as undersea video equipment, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), and a National Geographic-certified photo instructor. Daily excursions are led by a best-in-class expedition team of naturalists, geologists, marine biologists, and historians who bring each destination to life through exploration and storytelling.
Named in honor of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famed ship, the National Geographic Endurance redefines polar travel—combining rugged capability with elegance, science with discovery, and comfort with the spirit of true adventure. Whether sailing through Antarctic ice or the fjords of Greenland, this ship is a gateway to the world’s wildest and most awe-inspiring places
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