Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes — 14 Days | Gvoya
Arctic
Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes
Remote Greenland off the beaten path
Venturing to the dramatic, rugged coastline of Northeast Greenland, you'll enter the world's largest fjord, Scoresby Sund, encountering whales, seabirds, and musk oxen before voyaging north through the most beautiful straits and fjords. Along the way, sea ice, polar bears, and landing opportunities will guide your Arctic adventure through historical, natural, and scientific wonder.
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Venturing to the dramatic, rugged coastline of Northeast Greenland, you'll enter the world's largest fjord, Scoresby Sund, encountering whales, seabirds, and musk oxen before voyaging north through the most beautiful straits and fjords. Along the way, sea ice, polar bears, and landing opportunities will guide your Arctic adventure through historical, natural, and scientific wonder.
Voyage Highlights
Icebergs
Slabs of frozen fresh water, icebergs are the free-floating offspring of glaciers and ice shelves
Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord
This large East Greenland fjord system lies between Cape Mackenzie and Cape Franklin
Fulmar
The Norse used to call them "foul ghouls" for their pungent-smelling stomach oil, but this evolutionary trait is both a defensive tactice and mid-flight energy source
"Snow chickens" in the US, "thunder birds" in Japan, "hare feet" in Greek, and "croakers" in Gaelic, these grouse relatives have no shortage of international identities
Musk Ox
Among the few hooved animals to survive the last ice age, these goat-like creatures have an underlayer of fur that is one of the world's warmest natural fibers
Kittiwake
Named for their own bird call, these cliff-nesting "three-toes" are the most abundant gulls on the planet
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availability, permissions, and environmental concerns per State and AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled before the start of the season, but the expedition leader will determine the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. Our vessel's average cruising speed is 10.5 knots. The probability of reaching Isle de France in the second week of September with m/v Hondius is about 90% (based on ice charts from the last three years).
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Complimentary use of waterproof neoprene expedition muck boots and snowshoes.
Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on a selection of flights (advised by Oceanwide) from Longyearbyen.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
AECO fees and governmental taxes.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity. All guests receive 1.5 GB of data usage per day, which resets every 24 hours.
Complimentary Dopper water bottle for use during and after your expedition.
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
Transfer supplement for bus shuttle between bus stop Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre at Austurbakki, Reykjavik and Akureyri (ship) and (6 hours).
The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Ship
m/v Ortelius
Oceanwide Expeditions
Ortelius was originally the Marina Svetaeva. Built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, it served as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Later it was re-flagged and renamed after the Dutch/Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598), who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum or Theater of the World. At that time his atlas was the most expensive book ever printed. Ortelius is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and flies the Dutch flag.
Children under 3 are not permitted on expedition voyages. Children 3-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Children: 3–15 years
Child discount: 75%
Third Person Policy
We offer a 25% child discount for one child when at least two full-paying passengers share the same cabin. The third person must share existing bedding, as no extra bed is provided in standard cabins. Triple cabins are available upon request.
Child discount: 75%
Single Supplement
Default rate: 1.7×
Inside: 1×
Single supplement (1.7x the shared rate) applies to all twin cabin categories.
Cancellation Policy
120+ days before departure: 20% penalty
90–119 days before departure: 50% penalty
0–89 days before departure: 100% penalty
Cancellation must be received in writing. Refunds processed within 14 business days.
Name change fee: $100 USD
Gratuities
Excluded: The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (suggest USD10-12 per person per day).
Wi-Fi & Communications
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi in public areas. Premium plans available onboard.
Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy
