Complete East Greenland

• 11 nightsDuration
• Ocean AlbatrosShip
• ReykjavíkRound trip from
• Sep 17, 2027Next sailing

Upcoming departures

Day by day

As planned for the Sep 17, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.

1. Day 1Reykjavík

   Hallgrímskirkja Church towers over Reykjavik, a vibrant city known for Nordic cuisine, unique museums, and lively shopping. After safety briefings, we set sail toward the wild coasts of East Greenland.

2. Day 2Day at Sea

3. Day 3Kuummiut

   The day begins in Kuummiut, a picturesque and prosperous village nestled in the serene Ammassalik Fjord. Roughly meaning “People who Live by the River,” Kuummiut thrives on its rich fishing grounds and is home to East Greenland’s only fish factory, drawing fishermen from across the local area. With no road access, the sea serves as its highway, and the village offers a glimpse into traditional East Greenlandic life, marked by sled dogs, motorboats, and the quiet rhythm of Inuit life. It’s a peaceful setting to watch drifting icebergs and meet the locals to learn about their beautiful culture.

4. Day 4Tasiilaq

   Tasiilaq is East Greenland’s largest settlement, sitting on rugged Ammassalik Island. Isolated from European contact until its founding as a trading post in 1894, it preserves the unique culture of the Tunumiit people. Once home to Greenland’s last shamans, Tasiilaq is the origin of the tupilak, a feared magical creature – now a celebrated art form. Visitors can meet sled dogs (with owners’ permission), experience drum dancing, hike tundra meadows, and visit the famous Stunk Artist’s Workshop.

5. Day 5Day at Sea

6. Day 6Ittoqqortoormiit

   The only settlement in this region, Ittoqqortoormiit is among the most remote communities on Earth. While the establishment of the town by Danish authorities in 1925 was challenging, residents continue a subsistence hunting lifestyle, essential when supply ships arrive only once or twice per year. Ittoqqortoormiit is a town with a strong sense of community and traditional culture, hosting an excellent museum, a beautiful traditional church, and locals often welcome visitors wearing colourful traditional costumes. Perfectly positioned at the fringes of the Northeast Greenland National Park, Ittoqqortoormiit represents the end of human civilization, and the start of thousands of miles of pristine Arctic wilderness.

7. Day 7Northeast Greenland

   As the ship sails past the rugged Liverpool Land peninsula, we enter the vast Northeast Greenland National Park — the world’s largest protected land area, spanning nearly a million square kilometers and encompassing the northernmost land on Earth. Uninhabited today, the region was once home to nomadic Inuit hunters who thrived off its natural abundance until the mid-19th century.

8. Day 8Day at Sea

9. Day 9Day at Sea

10. Day 10Blosseville Coast

    The Ocean Albatros will sail south along Greenland’s Blosseville Coast, a rugged landscape shaped by volcanic activity around 50 million years ago. First surveyed by explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen, this area has long been navigated by the Inuit. If conditions allow, we may land in this now-uninhabited region of breathtaking beauty.

11. Day 11Day at Sea

12. Day 12Reykjavík

    As the Icelandic capital comes into view on the horizon, strange objects appear; trees larger than ankle height, glassy skyscrapers and streets full of cars, busses and people… Such a bustling capital may feel strange after the remote wilderness of Greenland! After a hearty breakfast, it is time to bid a fond farewell to the Crew and Expedition Team of Ocean Albatros, and descend the gangway back to dry land with memories of the voyage of a lifetime.

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