Day 1

In the early afternoon set sail onboard the M/V Polar Star from Longyearben, Spitsbergen. This extraordinary Arctic exploration trip taking us to larger than life sights and experiences in one of the most beautiful and isolated regions of the world. Very few venture to this rugged coast.
Day 2

This day is spent crossing the Greenland Sea, relaxing, attending lectures and watching for great whales and blue-phase fulmars.
Day 3

In the late afternoon approach the pack-ice belt of East Greenland with the chance of seeing several species of seal, polar bears, ivory gulls and migrating Brunnich's guillemots.
Day 4

The planned itinerary of this expedition can change at any time due to weather and ice conditions - this is part of the adventure. On day 4 the decision is made by the captain as to the viability of exploring further north to Danmarkhavn and possibly Ille de France. If the ice prevents this we will begin our explorations to the south.
Days 5-9

During these days explore a number of areas, our exact destinations determined by Mother Nature! Plans include visits to places of interest related to the Norwegian expeditions and settlements in East Greenland in the nineteen-twenties and -thirties and other sites including:

Shannon Island and Hansa Bugt (Hansa Bay at Sabine Island). Here a WWII German spy-ship, the 'Coburn', was frozen in for the winter and was later detected and sunk. Traces of the vessel remain and the wreck itself is still at the bottom of the bay.

Daneborg at Wollaston Forland. A 'Danish Dog Patrol Force' of 12 men is stationed here to protect the National Park. This is an excellent place for spotting walrus.

Deadmansbay at Clavering Island. In 1823, a British expedition led by Captain Clavering landed on the island, and met a group of twelve Eskimos living in tents, a remnant of Greenland's 'Stone Age.' This was the first encounter the natives of the northeastern coast had with Europeans. Ruins from the settlement still remain.

Godthaap Gulf. The mighty Wordies Glacier extends into the ocean, and the area also is home to herds of caribou.

Myggebugten. Norwegian trappers hunting polar bears frequented this area of extensive tundra in the first half of the 19th century. There is a possibility of seeing musk oxen, Arctic hares and occasionally wolves.

Kaiser Franz Joseph's Fjord. Huge icebergs calve from the inner reaches of this magnificent fjord, with towering mountains on both sides. There is also a chance of spotting the rare narwhal here. Close by, the seven mile wide Walterhausen Glacier flows into Nordfjord.

Blomsterbukten (Flower Bay). It is possible to land on the inside of Ymers Island and view some of the most beautiful mountains on the coast, the Teufelschloss and Djavusslottet.

Isfjord. 'Icefjord' is well named with its glaciers and icebergs.

Ella Island. The 'Sirius' Patrol Base here is overshadowed by the sheer vertical sides of the 1400m Bastionen.

King Oscar's Fjord. This region includes a recently renovated hunters' station at Kap Petersen, and at the former airfield in the abandoned settlement of Mestersvig, the National Park offers logistics facilities for research projects and expeditions.
Day 10

Continue south to Scoresbysund Fjord, the largest fjord in the world. Sailing along the coastline of the fjord pass dramatic cliffs and watch for wildlife - possibly seals, whales, dolphins, musk oxen, arctic hare, and a multitude of seabirds. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, formerly called Scoresbysund. On September 4th 1925, the ship Gustav Holm arrived here with 70 Inuit from Ammassalik on board. It is descendants of these colonists who live in the district today, and to a large degree they are still dependent on hunting. There is also a monument here to Charcot, the French explorer of both Antarctic and Arctic fame.
Days 11 & 12

Leaving Greenland's icy mountains behind, sail towards Iceland with more lectures and watching for whales and birds. Arrive in Reykjavik to enjoy the evening ashore.
Day 13

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Keflavik airport.