Voyage Overview
Discover remote fjords and wild coastlines of West Greenland, Baffin Island and Labrador, where sheer cliffs rise from icy waters and centuries of history are etched into the land.
Trace routes once paddled by Inuit hunters and explored by Norse seafarers, guided by our expert staff archaeologists who bring the stories of past and present Inuit settlements to life. Glide by Zodiac beneath towering rock walls, hike along tundra valleys and stand in awe before glaciers tumbling into the sea. From Greenland’s iceberg-dotted Disko Bay to the rugged heights of the Torngat Mountains, each day offers a rare encounter with both the natural grandeur and the living heritage of the Arctic.
Trip Details
Duration: 17 Days
Ship: National Geographic Explorer, Premium Ship, 148 Guests
Start: Reykjavik, Iceland
End: St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Highlights:
- 3 planned days in West Greenland, 5 days Baffin Island, 4 days Labrador & 2 days Newfoundland
- Explore Western Greenland’s dramatic coastline, from the colorful streets and cultural heritage of Sisimiut to the towering icebergs of Ilulissat in UNESCO-listed Disko Bay
- Venture deep into Baffin Island’s secluded fjords and striking Arctic landscapes, home to rich Inuit history and abundant wildlife
- Trace the wild Labrador coast, visiting Torngat Mountains National Park, remote outports and stunning passages like the narrow Mugford Tickle
- Discover remote eastern Newfoundland’s rugged cliffs, hidden coves and fishing villages steeped in maritime tradition
- Experience the Arctic up close through kayaking, hiking, and Zodiac excursions guided by an expert expedition team, including staff archaeologists
Trip Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 2: Group flight to Nuuk, Greenland & Embarkation
Days 3-5: Greenland’s West Coast
Days 6-10: Baffin Island
Days 11-14: Labrador Coast
Days 15-16: Eastern Newfoundland
Day 17: Disembarkation in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Tour Dates
| Dates | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
Aug 15 – Aug 31, 2027 (17 days) | Available | view pricing chart |
| Dates | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
Aug 19 – Sep 4, 2028 (17 days) | Available | view pricing chart |
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík, Iceland
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon to make final arrangements before your charter flight the following day. Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Group Flight to Nuuk, Greenland & Embarkation
Fly from Reykjavík on the recommended flight to Greenland’s capital thriving capital city of Nuuk. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a scenic sailing out of the Nuuk fjord and into the open water of the Davis Strait, as the ship navigates north along the coastline. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3-5: Greenland’s West Coast
Over these next three days, sail into deep fjords and witness the powerful glaciers that reach back to the famed Greenlandic Ice Cap. Zodiac cruise along glacier faces or hike along moraines recently left by retreating glaciers. Along the way, arrive to Sisimiut, a former whaling port, and enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including Dog Town or Sallinnguit, a portion of the Arctic Circle Trail that leads into the Greenlandic backcountry, or visit local entrepreneurs and artists. Finally, explore Disko Bay, filled with icebergs calved off of the most active glacier in the world, Sermeq Kujalleq, and take advantage of expedition activities as you explore Disko Island and the surrounding fjords, weather permitting. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 6-10: Baffin Island
Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada, spanning over 195,000 square miles. Its eastern coast sits on the edge of the high Arctic archipelago and is filled with steep fjords, glaciers, coves, tundra and wildlife that includes walruses, seals and a variety of whales. This awe-inspiring landscape, which has drawn curious explorers for centuries, continues to beckon, and your days spent here will be truly expeditionary as your captain and expedition leader respond to the elements and wildlife sightings encountered along the way. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 11-14: Exploring the Labrador Coast
Spend four days tracing the rugged, wild coast of Labrador, with expedition activities such as Zodiac cruising and kayaking along the islands, fjords and inlets that create this dynamic landscape. Keep a watchful eye on the Bridge as the ship navigates along the coast, which is dotted with icebergs flowing down from Greenland and the North Pole. Visit the fjords of Torngat National Park, and delve into the region’s Inuit history with your onboard archeologist. Stop at deserted outposts, watch for peregrine falcons and other birds soaring over the rocky shorelines of the spectacularly narrow Mugford Tickle, and take in the impressive Kaumajet Mountains. Head into the tiny fishing settlement of Indian Harbour to observe vast colonies of common murres along the sea cliffs before continuing on to scenic Battle Harbour to discover the legacy of this historic fishing village. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 15-16: Eastern Newfoundland
Cliffs, fjords and beaches grace the northeastern tip of Newfoundland. Hike, kayak and Zodiac cruise along this stunning coastline while keeping a watchful eye for migrating birds and whales as the ship sails south. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17: Disembarkation in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Today, disembark in St. John’s and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals Included: Breakfast
Please note the itinerary and route map are only tentative outlines of what you may experience. No specific itinerary, routing or landing sites can be guaranteed in advance. Where the ship actually sails will depend on a lot of factors including, but not limited to, the weather & ice conditions and the captain & expedition leader. Every trip is different, which adds to the excitement of expedition cruising in the polar regions.
Trips & Rates
Please note, rates are Per Person in USD
Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime
Aug 19 – Sep 4, 2028 (17 days)
| Start: | Reykjavik, Iceland |
| End: | St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada |
Group Flights $1,335/person
Group flight Reykjavik to Nuuk on Day 2 (not included in the displayed price).
| Cabin Category | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | Category 6 | Category 7 | Category A Solo | Category B Solo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $14,000 | $14,980 | $15,730 | $16,520 | $17,350 | $19,090 | $21,000 | $26,220 | $28,910 |
| Availability | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
Adventure Options:
Aug 15 – Aug 31, 2027 (17 days)
| Start: | Reykjavik, Iceland |
| End: | St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada |
Group Flights $1,210/person
Group flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk on Day 2 (not included in the displayed price).
| Cabin Category | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | Category 6 | Category 7 | Category A Solo | Category B Solo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $14,500 | $17,110 | $17,800 | $20,300 | $21,950 | $26,340 | $30,550 | $21,320 | $24,920 |
| Availability | Open | Full | Open | Open | Open | Limited | Open | Full | Open |
Adventure Options:
Single Travelers
- Can book a dedicated solo cabin in Category A Solo or Category B Solo at the prices listed above
- Share cabins may be available in select cabin categories, please enquire for more details
- If booking Cat 1 – 7 at solo occupancy, the rate is 2x the per person share price
Adventure Options
- Paddling – included in the voyage cost. Guests may have the chance to paddle once, conditions permitting.
Single Travelers
- Can book a dedicated solo cabin in Category A Solo or Category B Solo at the prices listed above
- Share cabins may be available in select cabin categories, please enquire for more details
- If booking Cat 1 – 7 at solo occupancy, the rate is 2x the per person share price
Adventure Options
- Paddling – included in the voyage cost. Guests may have the chance to paddle once, conditions permitting.
Voyage Ship
National Geographic Explorer
Originally constructed for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, National Geographic Explorer ferried passengers among the fjords of this iconic coast in conditions that could deteriorate into heavy seas in a matter of minutes. She had to be able to handle deep swells and towering waves—and have a high degree of maneuverability. Those traits, and an ideal size, makes her a natural choice for expedition voyages to the polar regions.
National Geographic Explorer Cabins & Deck Plan
Category 7
UPPER DECK
Recently remodeled in May 2023, each large suite has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, and a sofa bed that can accommodate a third guest. There is a seating area with a writing desk, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Suites feature a double closet, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
388 sq. ft. (36 m2)
1-3
1 queen or 2 single + sofa bed
Category 6
VERANDA DECK
Newly renovated in May 2023, each spacious suite has two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, chairs, large windows, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Suites #101 & 102 are larger with a sofa bed that can accommodate a third guest, but do not have a private balcony. Suite #213 has a private balcony with glass doors. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
#101-102: 355 sq. ft. (32.98 m2), #213: 291 sq. ft. (27 m2)
1-3
1 queen or 2 single + sofa bed in #101-102
Category 5
UPPER DECK
The lowest priced balcony cabins on National Geographic Explorer. In addition to the balcony, the cabins have sliding glass doors, one queen-sized bed, writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.)
172 sq. ft. (15.98 m2)
1-2
1 queen (except #221 which can have 2 singles)
Category 4
UPPER DECK
VERANDA DECK
Cabins feature two single beds than can convert into a queen (cabins 217, 226 & 228 have a queen bed only). They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV.
168 sq. ft. (15.61 m2)
1-2
1 queen or 2 single
Category 3
MAIN DECK
The most abundant cabin category on the ship with two single beds (can be converted to a queen-sized bed), one large window, a sitting chair, a small table, ample storage, writing desk with chair, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, and well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower. #341 & 343 are larger L-shaped suites that were renovated in 2023 and have a sofa-bed that can accommodate a third guest, double closet, espresso maker, and generously sized bathrooms.
210 sq. ft. (19.51 m2)
1-2 (cabin #341 & 343 can accommodate 3)
1 queen or 2 single
Category 2
MAIN DECK
Category 2 cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
171 sq. ft. (15.89 m2)
1-2
1 queen or 2 single
Category 1
MAIN DECK
Forward on the Main Deck, Category 1 cabins have one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
188 sq. ft. (17.47 m2)
1-2
1 queen or 2 single
Category A Solo
MAIN DECK
Solo occupancy cabins featuring one single bed, a large window, writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.
126 sq. ft. (11.71 m2)
1
1 single
Category B Solo
UPPER DECK
VERANDA DECK
There are just four Category B solo cabins onboard. They feature one single bed, a large window, writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
126-129 sq. ft. (11.71 – 11.98 m2)
1
1 single
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore
- Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard the ship (except certain super premium brands which are available for purchase)
- Hors d’oeuvres, 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages, and filtered water
- Excursions and airport transfers to and from recommended flights, as indicated in the itinerary
- Crew gratuities
- Exploration tools curated to destination, such as Zodiacs & kayaks
- Guidance and company of our leading expedition staff
- Assistance by the National Geographic Photography Expert and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor
- Access to the OM System Photo Gear Locker
- Presentations by expedition staff and expert guest speakers.
- Complimentary parka or jacket
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- Services of a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or paramedic
- Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment
- 24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library, and other shared spaces
- Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes. Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable
Exclusions:
- Airfare (except flights when indicated as included)
- Pre- and post-expedition extensions
- Additional hotel nights (except when indicated as included)
- Private transfers
- Laundry, spa treatments, Wi-Fi, and phone services (except when indicated as included)
- Travel protection plans
- Waterproof boot rentals
- Passport, visa, and immigration fees
Solo Travelers
Are you traveling alone? Solo travelers have the following options.
- Book a dedicated Category A or B Solo cabin
- Book into a share cabin (please enquire for details)
- Book a Category 1 – 7 at 2x the per person share price for solo occupancy
