Icebergs in Disko Bay on the west coast of Greenland, 2025

Expedition voyage from / to Ilulissat

Groenland diskobucht

One of the most exciting and rare natural spectacles on our planet awaits you on this expedition in western Greenland. On our small but exquisite Cape Race with only 12 guests on board, you will spend a week exploring the legendary Disko Bay with its glittering icebergs, gliding past the icy giants in the exotic light of the midnight sun. Such majestic moments will stay in your heart forever. You visit the picturesque little town of Qeqertarsuaq, also known as a fishing harbour for prawns, cod and, above all, white halibut (which our chef likes to buy here, as this fish is only fished sustainably and stock-building here). A visit to the calving glacier Eqip Sermia is another highlight of the trip. As are hikes along picturesque bays and deep fjords. Whale watching is also highly likely.

The planned itinerary
Ice and wind determine the daily course of the expedition. The itineraries listed here are therefore examples.

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO ICELAND
Your Greenland trip starts with the journey to Iceland. You will fly from your home airport to Keflavik (Reykjavik airport) in Iceland, where you will spend one night.

Day 2: ILULISSAT
Today you fly from Keflavik to Ilulissat. Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 3: EMBARKATION IN ILULISSAT
In the afternoon, embarkation in Ilulissat (in Inuktitut, the Inuit language, “iceberg”) on board the small, cozy MS “Cape Race”, which not only exudes the charm of classic tramp shipping with its many varnished timbers and historical details, but which can also call at the smallest, most intimate bays. After a warm welcome from the crew and the obligatory safety briefing, you move into your cozy cabins.

Day 4 – Day 9: THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE DISCOBUCHT
Depending on the weather, we explore the bay by boat or hike to Sermermiut, (“inhabitants of the glacier”), the old, abandoned settlement north of Ilulissat, with a fantastic view over the famous ice fjord. In the following days, your first view on deck in the morning is of the huge icebergs that fill the entire Disko Bay. An unimaginable variety of colors, shapes and dimensions will surprise you again and again. The ice giants originate from Jakobshavn Isbræ, one of the largest glaciers in the world, with a flow rate of up to 40 m per day and the unimaginable amount of around 50 cubic kilometers of ice per year that flow from it into the sea.
But you will not only experience the roar of the breaking ice masses of the Eqip Sermia glacier, which flows directly into the sea, from a close but safe distance, but also the absolute silence when Cape Race drifts along warmly glowing icebergs in the midnight light, without any engine noise, and you hold your breath for the sheer majesty of the moment. There is always the chance of encountering whales.
On other days, you will visit small settlements, led by our local guide, who will personally convey the Inuit culture to you in our small group, or explore the silent mountains and plains of the Arctic, with the awakening plants, on hikes with our expedition leader.

Day 10: FLIGHT BACK FROM ILULISSAT TO ICELAND
Disembarkation on “Cape Race” and return flight to Iceland. Overnight stay in Keflavik at the airport.

DAY 11: RETURN FLIGHT TO YOUR HOME TOWN OR EXTENSION IN ICELAND
Today you can take the return flight to your home airport. Alternatively, you can extend your program in Iceland – we will be happy to advise you.

         
TRAVEL DATES 2025
Length of stay on board: 8 Tage / 7 Nächte
PRRICE PER PERSON IN EURO
Triple cabin
Shower/WC
Double cabin
Double bed
Shower/WC
Double cabin
Twin beds Shower/WC
Single cabin Shower/WC
22.06.2025 – 02.07.2025
(MARE 07-25)
€ 9.350,- € 9.625,- € 9.625,- € 10.675,-
29.06.2025 – 09.07.2025
(MARE 08-25)
booked up booked up ausgebucht ausgebucht
20.07.2025 – 30.07.2025
(MARE 10-25)
(📷 inincluding photo course)
€ 9.350,- € 9.625,- € 9.625,- € 10.675,-

Services included in the tour price

  • Nature cruise on board the CAPE RACE (8 days / 7 nights), as described
  • One overnight stay at the airport in Keflavik before the flights to and from Greenland in a good mid-range hotel, including breakfast
  • One overnight stay in Ilulissat (Greenland) before embarkation in a good mid-range hotel, including breakfast
  • Full board on board incl. soft drinks
  • Flights from / to Germany, Switzerland or Austria in economy class to Keflavik (Iceland) and return
  • Flight from Keflavik to Ilulissat and return to Keflavik in economy class
  • All shore excursions and excursions during the cruise
  • German-speaking tour guide on board

Services not included in the cruise price

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • All costs for medical tests (e.g. COVID-19) or vaccinations required either by an authority or by the organizer before, during or after the trip

Notes
All planned landings are subject to local weather and ice conditions. The itinerary and program are expressly subject to change. The completion of various questionnaires is mandatory.

Mobility advice
We are obliged to point out that this trip is generally not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us in individual cases.

 

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  • German-speaking guided nature cruise
  • Travel months: June, July and August 2025
  • Embarkation: Ilulissat (Greenland)
  • Disembarkation: Ilulissat (Greenland)
  • Length of stay on board: 8 days/ 7 nights
  • Maximum number of participants: 12 passengers