The Fjords of Greenland Cruise

Memorable Greenland Fjord Cruise

Day 1 – Home pickup & embarkation in Dover / Days 2-4 – At Sea

A uniformed chauffeur will collect you from home for your comfortable journey in a top specification car so you can begin your holiday in style. On arrival at Dover Port, we board the Boudicca and begin our journey, taking time to relax in our cabins or on deck and enjoying the use of the ship’s range of leisure facilities.

Days 5 & 6 – Reykjavík, Iceland

We arrive in Reykjavik – Iceland’s stunning coastal capital and cultural centre and the world’s most northerly capital. The city combines colourful buildings, creative people, extraordinary design, and some of the country’s most beautiful natural wonders.

The cosmopolitan city is home to the Althing – the world’s oldest parliament, and the National and Saga Museums, which trace Iceland’s Viking history. The impressive Hallgrímskirkja Church bell tower and the rotating Perlan glass dome offer panoramic views off island. Reykjavik’s galleries and exhibitions, including the outstanding Reykjavík Art Museum and National Gallery, feature radical Icelandic design, and there are many public art installations.

Day 7 – At Sea / Day 8 – Cruising Prins Christian Sund & Cruising Torssukatak, Greenland

Carving a breathtaking, naturally-formed path separating the mainland from the pretty islands of Cape Farewell, Prins Christian Sund – named after Christian VIII – is one of Greenland's most scenic waterways. 66 miles in length, and flanked by magnificent glaciers and granite cliffs, this narrow passage is only accessible during the summer, when the largest icy blockades melt way, opening up an enticing route in land. 

Sailing the sound aboard a Fred. Olsen ship brings you closer to the glaciers, huge icebergs and imposing peaks for unmissable photo opportunities, while a range of wildlife, including bearded seals, seabirds such as black guillemots, and even minke and blue whales, is often seen too. Among the unspolit landscape, the Inuit village of Aappilattoq – the sound's only sign of human habitation – is also worth looking out for.

Flanked by astonishingly tall seawalls, it feels as though you are cruising through a tunnel as you make your way through the Torssukatak Fjord. A favourite with brave climbers, Torssukatak is home to the famous Thumbnail cliff – said to be one of the highest sea cliffs on earth – and the ‘Baroness’ – an imposing, 600 metre high vertical cliff face.

Day 9 – Qaqortoq, Greenland

We drop anchor in Qaqortoq. Frequently isolated by winter sea ice, the ‘White Palace’, Qaqortoq, is southern Greenland’s largest town. Founded by Norwegian traders in 1775, the town still retains some beautiful colonial buildings from that time. The challenging landscape and harsh climate have ensured the preservation of Greenland’s traditional culture, and the many ancient Inuit skills of fishing, hunting and kayaking.

Day 10 – Narsarsuaq, Greenland 

Our destination today is Narsarsuaq, a small settlement in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, with a population of no more than 200 inhabitants. Around Narsarsuaq, the attractions include a great diversity of wildlife, gemstones, tours to blue-ice glaciers, and an airfield museum.

Just outside of Narsarsuaq is Signal Hill, offering panoramic views of the fjord and the icebergs which can occasionally be seen floating past. Inland is the stunning Narsarsuaq Glacier which grows out of the ice sheet of Greenland's interior. The stunning blue ice of the glacier is within walking distance and is reached via the picturesque Flower Valley.

Day 11 – Nanortalik & Cruising Tasermiut Fjord, Greenland 

We drop anchor in Nanortalik. Greenland’s most southerly town is unlike any other town in the country. Sat on a small island at the end of a wonderful fjord and surrounded by vast snow-topped mountains, the ‘Place of Polar Bears’ is truly unique. The small woodlands and prairies against a spectacular backdrop make this is a nature lover’s paradise. Polar bears live and hunt on the sea ice close to the town and are often seen from the shores of Nanortalik. Seals and whales can also be spotted in the surrounding waters.

Later, as we cruise along the rich azure waters of the Tasermiut Fjord, between huge mountains and daunting ‘Big Wall’ cliff faces, you quickly begin to understand why this stunning part of Greenland – considered one of the 10 wonders of the Arctic – is so popular with keen kayakers and hikers from all over the globe. Rich with beautiful flora and diverse fauna, Tasermiut is a haven for nature lovers too. Keep an eye on the sky to spot majestic eagles as they swoop down into the fjord and spot wild foxes and arctic hares on the shore as you glide through the ‘Arctic Patagonia’ alongside seals, whales and arctic salmon. 

Days 12-14 – At Sea

Day 15 – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Our final port of call is Kirkwall. Ancient echoes of Christian, Nordic and Celtic history resonate here in the capital of the Orkney Islands. It’s a town that feels more Scandinavian than Scottish; in fact, the name Kirkwall comes from the Norse for 'Church Bay', relating to the town's 11^th-century Church of St Olaf of Norway. 

Exploring the town’s atmospheric paved streets and twisting lanes, reveals a number of highlights, including the ruins of the Earl and Bishop’s Palaces, dating from the mid-12^th century and serving as a reminder of the Orkney’s turbulent past. Also worth visiting is the recently restored St Magnus Cathedral, founded in memory of Saint Magnus Erlendsson by Norseman Earl Rögnvald Kali. Don't miss Tankerness House, a beautifully preserved 16^th-century townhouse, and the Orkney Wireless Museum, with its fascinating insights into the history of radio, too.

Day 16 – At Sea / Day 17 – Disembarkation in Dover

After a day at leisure on the ship, we arrive back in Dover the following morning where we disembark and are met by our chauffeur for the journey home – a luxurious and stress-free way to end your holiday.