Marine expedition from Iceland to Greenland: fjords, remote towns, and polar adventure
ICELAND + GREENLAND
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Embark on a captivating Iceland to Greenland round trip luxury cruise, beginning and concluding in the charming capital city of Reykjavík. This journey takes you from Iceland to the breathtaking fjord systems of Scoresby Sund in Greenland, before venturing north to the mesmerizing King Oscar Fjord. Along the return voyage, explore Iceland's stunning Westfjords region. Discover an array of fascinating locations, starting in the vibrant city of Reykjavík with its Hallgrímskirkja church and Harpa Concert Hall.
In Greenland, explore the intricate Scoresby Sund fjords in search of wildlife. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, a remote town brimming with history and unique culture. As you approach Iceland, marvel at the picturesque landscapes of Ísafjörður and the serene Vigur Island, a haven for seabirds. Engage in a variety of activities to enrich your cruise experience. Attend insightful onboard lectures or perfect your photography skills with guidance from professionals. Optional kayaking adventures offer a unique perspective on the polar landscapes. Make the most of time at sea by enjoying the ship's observation decks and mingling with fellow travelers, creating memories to last a lifetime.
In Greenland, explore the intricate Scoresby Sund fjords in search of wildlife. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, a remote town brimming with history and unique culture. As you approach Iceland, marvel at the picturesque landscapes of Ísafjörður and the serene Vigur Island, a haven for seabirds. Engage in a variety of activities to enrich your cruise experience. Attend insightful onboard lectures or perfect your photography skills with guidance from professionals. Optional kayaking adventures offer a unique perspective on the polar landscapes. Make the most of time at sea by enjoying the ship's observation decks and mingling with fellow travelers, creating memories to last a lifetime.
A Russian expedition led by Thaddeus Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev on the sloops "Vostok" and "Mirny" discovered Antarctica on January 28, 1820.
We invite you to repeat the feat of the sailors and write your name in the history of exploration of the most mysterious sixth continent of the planet.
While Elon Musk swashbuckles the space, we washbuckle the ocean and explore the Earth space – Antarctica.
A trip to Antarctica is the choice of a Real Man. An event, the memories of which will stay with you for a lifetime!
We invite you to repeat the feat of the sailors and write your name in the history of exploration of the most mysterious sixth continent of the planet.
While Elon Musk swashbuckles the space, we washbuckle the ocean and explore the Earth space – Antarctica.
A trip to Antarctica is the choice of a Real Man. An event, the memories of which will stay with you for a lifetime!
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: July 31 - August 10, 2025
Duration of cruise: 11 days / 10 nights
Cost per person* (based on TWIN accommodation):
- Cabin with window 20 sq.m - from10 580$
- Cabin with balcony 25 sq.m - from 12 680$
- Suit 44 sq.m - from 18 480$
- Premiun Suite 47 sq.m - from 21 180$
*The price is indicated for 1 passenger with accomodation in the DBL cabin and may change. Availability of cabins please check with the manager.
Everything is included (except for flight and medical insurance).
Estimated cost of the flight to Rejkjavik : EUR 1 000 - 1 500.
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to Iceland and Greenland
Day 0. July 30, 2025 (Wednesday). DEPARTURE TO REYKJAVIK
Your expedition begins with a meeting at the airport of the northernmost capital of the world - Reykjavik. You will be met by a Swan Hellenic representative. The transfer will take you to the hotel. The next morning after breakfast, all members of the expedition will be taken to the port in an organized manner for registration on board the ship and departure for the expedition cruise.
Meals Included: No
Accommodation included: hotel
Day 1. July 31, 2025 (Thursday). REYKJAVIK
Make sure there is sufficient timeto explore this diminutive but dramatic capital city. Despite its small size, you won’t be short of things to see and do. To get your bearings, take the elevator to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the city’s other renowned building Harpa Concert Hall, located at the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbour – also the home of the Maritime Museum. Speaking of cultural spaces, tour the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present. The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary collection including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of course, just 50 kilometres outside the city lies Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 2. August 1, 2025 (Friday). DAY AT SEA
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Days 3 - 5. August 2 - 4, 2025 (Saturday - Monday). SCORESBYSUND - ITTOQQORTOORMIIT
The vast Scoresbysund fjord network is framed by imposing basalt mountains. Serving as a barrier against Arctic winds, the mountains create a haven for Greenland's wildlife, including muskoxen, Arctic foxes and mountain hares. The area teems with birdlife like little auks, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, snowy owls, Greenlandic gyrfalcons and great black-backed gulls. Seals and whales are common sightings in the fjord's waters.
In the southeastern part of Greenland, the city of Ittoqqortoormiut appears, on the territory of which only 500 people live. A thick layer of sea ice prevents ships from approaching the city's port for nine months of the year, so he arrived in this remote city. Ittoqqortoormiut was founded in 1925 by the Danish explorer Einar Mikkelsen and a group of about 80 Inuit, covering a vast hunting ground. There is still hunting and sea fishing. The territory of Ittoqqortoormiit is home to white foxes, bears and seal colonies.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 6 - 7. August 5 - 6, 2025 (Tuesday - Wednesday). KONG OSCAR FJORD
Kong Oscar Fjord forms the northern border of the Scoresby Sound. This seemingly endless maze of valleys eventually gives way to the open sea. The imposing mountains, deep waters and sparkling ice create a dramatic and emotive landscape, beautiful and imposingly hostile all at once. The fascinating Berzelius Bjerg, a mountain with clear bands of coloured strata, formed millions of years ago when the mountains here were once part of the seabed.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 8. August 7, 2025 (Thursday). DAY AT SEA
Indulge in blissful idleness or, on the contrary, explore something new in our library. Savor every moment and the breathtaking scenery outside your window.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 9. August 8, 2025 (Friday). ISAFJORDUR
Surrounded by fjords in the Westfjords region, Ísafjörður is a bustling fishing town and cultural center in northwest Iceland with cafés, restaurants and museums. The Heritage Museum, also known as the Maritime Museum, houses some of the country's oldest buildings and explores the region's fishing heritage through compelling exhibits. Nearby, Osvor is a replica of a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station.
A jewel of the Westfjords, Vigur is the fjord's second-largest island and a thriving seabird sanctuary. Flocks of arctic terns, puffins, guillemots and eider ducks nest atop rocky cliffs. As one of only two inhabited islands, Vigur supports a family farm continuing the centuries-old eiderdown harvest across 3,500 nests. This remote pillar also houses Iceland's sole windmill, its tiniest post office and a 200-year-old, still-seaworthy rowing boat.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included: in cabins on the yacht
Day 10. August 9, 2025 (Saturday). DYNJANDI WATERFALL
Considered one of Iceland’s most impressive falls, the thunderous Dynjandi waterfall in the Westfjords region gives the impression of a bridal veil as it spreads down ever-growing cascades. The walk takes 15 minutes passing five smaller waterfalls.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included: in cabins on the yacht
Day 11. August 10, 2025 (Suтday). REYKJAVIK. FLIGHT HOME
Make sure there is sufficient timeto explore this diminutive but dramatic capital city. Despite its small size, you won’t be short of things to see and do. To get your bearings, take the elevator to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the city’s other renowned building Harpa Concert Hall, located at the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbour – also the home of the Maritime Museum. Speaking of cultural spaces, tour the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present. The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary collection including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of course, just 50 kilometres outside the city lies Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation included: no
* Please do not purchase tickets without prior approval from us.
** The program is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Dates: July 31 - August 10, 2025
Duration of cruise: 11 days / 10 nights
Cost per person* (based on TWIN accommodation):
- Cabin with window 20 sq.m - from10 580$
- Cabin with balcony 25 sq.m - from 12 680$
- Suit 44 sq.m - from 18 480$
- Premiun Suite 47 sq.m - from 21 180$
*The price is indicated for 1 passenger with accomodation in the DBL cabin and may change. Availability of cabins please check with the manager.
Everything is included (except for flight and medical insurance).
Estimated cost of the flight to Rejkjavik : EUR 1 000 - 1 500.
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to Iceland and Greenland
Day 0. July 30, 2025 (Wednesday). DEPARTURE TO REYKJAVIK
Your expedition begins with a meeting at the airport of the northernmost capital of the world - Reykjavik. You will be met by a Swan Hellenic representative. The transfer will take you to the hotel. The next morning after breakfast, all members of the expedition will be taken to the port in an organized manner for registration on board the ship and departure for the expedition cruise.
Meals Included: No
Accommodation included: hotel
Day 1. July 31, 2025 (Thursday). REYKJAVIK
Make sure there is sufficient timeto explore this diminutive but dramatic capital city. Despite its small size, you won’t be short of things to see and do. To get your bearings, take the elevator to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the city’s other renowned building Harpa Concert Hall, located at the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbour – also the home of the Maritime Museum. Speaking of cultural spaces, tour the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present. The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary collection including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of course, just 50 kilometres outside the city lies Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 2. August 1, 2025 (Friday). DAY AT SEA
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Days 3 - 5. August 2 - 4, 2025 (Saturday - Monday). SCORESBYSUND - ITTOQQORTOORMIIT
The vast Scoresbysund fjord network is framed by imposing basalt mountains. Serving as a barrier against Arctic winds, the mountains create a haven for Greenland's wildlife, including muskoxen, Arctic foxes and mountain hares. The area teems with birdlife like little auks, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, snowy owls, Greenlandic gyrfalcons and great black-backed gulls. Seals and whales are common sightings in the fjord's waters.
In the southeastern part of Greenland, the city of Ittoqqortoormiut appears, on the territory of which only 500 people live. A thick layer of sea ice prevents ships from approaching the city's port for nine months of the year, so he arrived in this remote city. Ittoqqortoormiut was founded in 1925 by the Danish explorer Einar Mikkelsen and a group of about 80 Inuit, covering a vast hunting ground. There is still hunting and sea fishing. The territory of Ittoqqortoormiit is home to white foxes, bears and seal colonies.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 6 - 7. August 5 - 6, 2025 (Tuesday - Wednesday). KONG OSCAR FJORD
Kong Oscar Fjord forms the northern border of the Scoresby Sound. This seemingly endless maze of valleys eventually gives way to the open sea. The imposing mountains, deep waters and sparkling ice create a dramatic and emotive landscape, beautiful and imposingly hostile all at once. The fascinating Berzelius Bjerg, a mountain with clear bands of coloured strata, formed millions of years ago when the mountains here were once part of the seabed.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 8. August 7, 2025 (Thursday). DAY AT SEA
Indulge in blissful idleness or, on the contrary, explore something new in our library. Savor every moment and the breathtaking scenery outside your window.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included:: in cabins on the yacht
Day 9. August 8, 2025 (Friday). ISAFJORDUR
Surrounded by fjords in the Westfjords region, Ísafjörður is a bustling fishing town and cultural center in northwest Iceland with cafés, restaurants and museums. The Heritage Museum, also known as the Maritime Museum, houses some of the country's oldest buildings and explores the region's fishing heritage through compelling exhibits. Nearby, Osvor is a replica of a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station.
A jewel of the Westfjords, Vigur is the fjord's second-largest island and a thriving seabird sanctuary. Flocks of arctic terns, puffins, guillemots and eider ducks nest atop rocky cliffs. As one of only two inhabited islands, Vigur supports a family farm continuing the centuries-old eiderdown harvest across 3,500 nests. This remote pillar also houses Iceland's sole windmill, its tiniest post office and a 200-year-old, still-seaworthy rowing boat.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included: in cabins on the yacht
Day 10. August 9, 2025 (Saturday). DYNJANDI WATERFALL
Considered one of Iceland’s most impressive falls, the thunderous Dynjandi waterfall in the Westfjords region gives the impression of a bridal veil as it spreads down ever-growing cascades. The walk takes 15 minutes passing five smaller waterfalls.
Meals: all inclusive
Accommodation included: in cabins on the yacht
Day 11. August 10, 2025 (Suтday). REYKJAVIK. FLIGHT HOME
Make sure there is sufficient timeto explore this diminutive but dramatic capital city. Despite its small size, you won’t be short of things to see and do. To get your bearings, take the elevator to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the city’s other renowned building Harpa Concert Hall, located at the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbour – also the home of the Maritime Museum. Speaking of cultural spaces, tour the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present. The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary collection including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of course, just 50 kilometres outside the city lies Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation included: no
* Please do not purchase tickets without prior approval from us.
** The program is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Expedition vessel SH Vega
Put into operation in 2022.
The SH Vega was conceived and designed specifically for expeditions. You will be able to visit remote corners of the planet without giving up the usual level of comfort and service.
SH Vega is a modern sophisticated design and elegant interiors in Scandinavian chic style. The ship has well-thought-out infrastructure and spacious common areas.
There are: an equipped observation deck, an expeditionary laboratory and a thematic library, a stage, screens and equipment for lectures.
This vessel is built with the latest environmental standards and requirements in mind.
SH Vega is a modern sophisticated design and elegant interiors in Scandinavian chic style. The ship has well-thought-out infrastructure and spacious common areas.
There are: an equipped observation deck, an expeditionary laboratory and a thematic library, a stage, screens and equipment for lectures.
This vessel is built with the latest environmental standards and requirements in mind.
Available in all cabins:
- Interactive TV
- Mini bar
- Safe
- Air conditioning system
- Pillow Menu
- Hair dryer Babyliss
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Coffee machine
- Service 24/7
- 24-hour self-service laundry on deck
- Cabin with windowArea 19 sq.m. Maximum capacity 2 people
5 cabins with a window are additionally equipped with a sofa and have a max. capacity 4 people. - Cabin with balconyArea 28 sq.m., including a panoramic balcony of 6 sq.m. Maximum capacity 2 people
- SuiteThe area is 44 sq.m., including a panoramic balcony of 12 sq.m. Maximum capacity 4 people.
Up to 5 people are allowed upon request.
The suite can be combined with a cabin with a balcony, while the total area of the two combined cabins will be 72 m2.
The bedroom is fitted with a Superking bed.
Cost includes:
Cost excludes (additionally paid):
Take with you:
- Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk)
- Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (Cruise Plus package only, exemptions apply)
- Your selected stateroom
- All meals onboard
- Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
- 24-hour room service
- Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call
- All expedition landings
- Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
- Gym, sauna, pool
- 24/7 self service laundry
- Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
- In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boot
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
Cost excludes (additionally paid):
- International flight to the port of boarding the ship and the start of the cruise;
- Travel insurance;
- Alcoholic beverages of premium brands,
- Spa and beauty treatments, laundry services, shopping in retail stores on board.
Take with you:
- Shoes and clothing for the cities where your cruise starts and ends;
- Waterproof trousers;
- Wool sweater or fleece jacket;
- Vest or sweatshirt;
- Thermal underwear (2 sets);
- Turtleneck and shirt;
- Several T-shirts;
- Jeans or other comfortable trousers;
- Sportswear for sports on board;
- Swimwear for visiting the SPA and the pool on board;
- Mittens, waterproof gloves and glove liners (2 pairs);
- Warm windproof hat;
- Warm shirt or scarf;
- Balaclava;
- Warm socks (several pairs);
- Comfortable waterproof boots with ribbed soles (trekking boots);
- Optional tourist foam-hoba for comfortable riding on the Zodiac;
- Sneakers or comfortable boots in which you will be comfortable on board;
- Sunglasses with UV protection;
- Sunscreen for face and lips, hand cream;
- Camera, additional memory cards and flash drives, interchangeable batteries and lenses;
- Laptop or tablet for taking notes and uploading photos;
- Chargers for equipment, adapters, power bank;
- Waterproof sealed case for the camera and other equipment;
- An extra pair of eyeglasses or an extra set of contact lenses;
- Medicines prescribed by a doctor with a margin for a few extra days;
- Documentation
KEY FEATURES:
Tour to
ICELAND
Best season: June - September
The best invited experts in the field of geology, glaciology,
ornithology, marine biology and history will accompany the cruise with lectures, presentations, scientific facts and amazing stories. Marine biologist Alberto Martinez is among them.
Incomparable Arctic landscapes and unique wildlife await you: humpback whale, fin whale, killer whale, dolphin, arctic fox, thousands of birds in their natural habitat... and all this surrounded by giant glaciers, active volcanoes and ice fjords;
Visit Heimaey Island, the world capital of watching Atlantic puffins, often referred to as "parrots of the sea" because of their bright beak;
Listen to the thunderous roar of waterfalls and appreciate the grandeur and beauty
numerous Icelandic fjords;
You will be able to observe killer whales and humpback whales in the waters of the North Atlantic;
Get acquainted with the history and learn many legends of this mysterious country;
Capture stunning volcanic landscapes on camera - from
thermal pools and geysers in the west to lava flows and seething mud pools in the east.
Possible activities depend on weather conditions, their availability and safety is determined by the captain of the yacht, based on the actual situation.
ICELAND
Best season: June - September
The best invited experts in the field of geology, glaciology,
ornithology, marine biology and history will accompany the cruise with lectures, presentations, scientific facts and amazing stories. Marine biologist Alberto Martinez is among them.
Incomparable Arctic landscapes and unique wildlife await you: humpback whale, fin whale, killer whale, dolphin, arctic fox, thousands of birds in their natural habitat... and all this surrounded by giant glaciers, active volcanoes and ice fjords;
Visit Heimaey Island, the world capital of watching Atlantic puffins, often referred to as "parrots of the sea" because of their bright beak;
Listen to the thunderous roar of waterfalls and appreciate the grandeur and beauty
numerous Icelandic fjords;
You will be able to observe killer whales and humpback whales in the waters of the North Atlantic;
Get acquainted with the history and learn many legends of this mysterious country;
Capture stunning volcanic landscapes on camera - from
thermal pools and geysers in the west to lava flows and seething mud pools in the east.
Possible activities depend on weather conditions, their availability and safety is determined by the captain of the yacht, based on the actual situation.
Why with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS?
- 1UNIQUENESS
We find the most astonishing places on Earth and speed up to reach them. Our motto is to go ahead of road roller, touch the unique and unknown, before it disappears. - 2ADVENTURISM
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again. - 3SAFETY
In our trips we pay special attention to safety. All our travels are based on personal experience, equipped with the best gear, involving proved providers and experienced local guides who perfectly know local features. - 4EXPERIENCE
We have a unique experience of the most offbeat expeditions and ascents, deep knowledge of countries and peoples, and are ready to share it with you.
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