Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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10 Night Adventures in Northeast Greenland Glaciers Fjords and the Northern Lights Cruise and Land Tour from Reykjavik
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Cruise Line: Quark Expeditions
Sailed: Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 from Reykjavik, Iceland
Ended: Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Sep 13, 2025
departure of the Ocean Explorer. If Quark Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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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 - Sunday - Sep 14, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Cruise Begins
Reykjavik, Iceland
This afternoon, you'll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead!
Day 3 - Monday - Sep 15, 2025
At Sea
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.
Day 4 - Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
Day 5 - Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
Kong Oscar Fjord, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Day 6 - Thursday - Sep 18, 2025
Ella Island, Denmark
Day 7 - Friday - Sep 19, 2025
Botanikerbugt, Denmark
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 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 O, renowned for its rugged cliffs and ice-choked waters, and flower-rich Botanikerbugt, on Ymer O.
Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 20, 2025
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 9 - Sunday - Sep 21, 2025
Cruising the Denmark Strait
As your Arctic adventure winds down, take in a presentation by your 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 10 - Monday - Sep 22, 2025
Cruising the Denmark Strait
Day 11 - Tuesday - Sep 23, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
You'll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, at the end of your journey. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, we provide a transfer to a central downtown location.
