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Ocean Explorer, Adventures in Northeast Greenland ex Reykjavik Return
Cruise Line Quark Expeditions
Ship Ocean Explorer
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 10
Departure Date 13 Sep 2025
Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Reykjavik.

Day 1 Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in the Icelandic capital in the morning and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the day to explore the city on your own.

Day 2 Embark
This afternoon, you’ll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead!

Day 3 Cruising
As we cruise north across the Denmark Strait, with views of Greenland in the distance, your Expedition Team will prepare you for the adventures that await. Learn about the storied history and politics of the Arctic, its fascinating wildlife, geology, ecology and climate, and the incredible sights you will soon explore. The team will also search for the seabirds soaring around your ship, as well as the whales that frequent the waters here.

Days 4 to 8 Exploring Northeast Greenland
During your tour of Greenland’s remote northeast coast, you’ll enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. We’ll also keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen, as 40 percent of the world’s population lives in Northeast Greenland National Park. At the entrance of the sound is East Greenland’s most northerly community, Ittoqqortoormiit, where you may spend time interacting with the Inuit people and learning about their way of life. You may also have a 3 chance to see the Northern Lights here if the skies are clear. Magnificent vistas also await at Kong Oscar Fjord, with possible landings at Ella Ø, renowned for its rugged cliffs and ice-choked waters, and flower-rich Botanikerbugt, on Ymer Ø.

Days 9 and 10 Sailing southbound across Denmark Strait and once more crossing the Arctic circle, though southbound this time.
As your Arctic adventure winds down, take in a presentation by our onboard experts, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a movie—there are many activities during your time at sea. Your Expedition Team will also be on hand to answer any questions and point out wildlife.

Day 11 Depart Reykjavik, Iceland
You’ll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, at the end of your journey.
Sailing Dates
  • 26 Aug 2025
  • 04 Sep 2025
  • 13 Sep 2025
  • 22 Sep 2025
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 13/09 Reykjavik, Iceland Hotel
2 14/09 Reykjavik, Iceland Embark
3 15/09 At sea    
4 16/09 Greenland
5 17/09 Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
6 18/09 Greenland
7 19/09 Greenland
8 20/09 Greenland
9 21/09 At sea    
10 22/09 At sea    
11 23/09 Reykjavik, Iceland Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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