Trace the path of legendary explorers as you journey deep into the remote Canadian High Arctic and Northwest Greenland. This 17-night voyage aboard the HANSEATIC spirit is a true polar expedition—where glaciers, icebergs, and historic trails meet rare wildlife and Inuit traditions.
Sail through iceberg-laced fjords, past Devon and Ellesmere Islands, into the rarely seen Nares Strait. Watch for polar bears hunting along the ice, walrus resting on floes, and seabird colonies clinging to rugged cliffs. Zodiac landings and onboard experts bring you face-to-face with dramatic landscapes and Arctic history—from ancient settlements to stories of Franklin and Peary.
Expect to explore remote communities like Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, and Sisimiut, engage with Greenlandic culture, and stand before the thundering ice of Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With flexible routing guided by ice conditions, this voyage offers an ever-changing adventure through the wild, icy edge of the north.
Departures
DateAug 05 - Aug 22, 2026
Duration17 Days| 16 Nights
From$25,470USDp.p. in a Shared Cabin
Cabin prices
Overview
Day 1
Charter flight to Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq/Greenland, departure 20.00 hrs
Day 4
Relaxation at sea/cruising through Baffin Bay
Day 5 - 11
Canadian Arctic (Baffin Island, Devon Island, southern coast of Ellesmere Island, Pim Island, cruising in the Nares Strait)
Day 12 - 14
North-west coast of Greenland (Qaanaaq, Etah, cruising off Cape York)
Day 16 - 17
West coast of Greenland (Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Sisimiut)
Day 18
Kangerlussuaq/Greenland, arrival 6.00 hrs
Charter flight from Kangerlussuaq
Expedition and knowledge
- All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
- Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
- Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
- Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
- In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
- Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
- Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
- Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
- International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
For all cases
- German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
- Harbour and airport fees
- Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares
Spa and fitness
- Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
- OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
