REMOTE COAST OF EAST GREENLAND 2008

ABOARD M/V POLAR STAR

12 days / 11 nights, Longyearbyen, Svalbard - East Greenland - Reykjavik, Iceland

Departure: PS78-14, Aug 22 - Sept 02, 2008

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The Polar Regions are still the most remote destinations on earth and a privilege to visit - one of the last pristine environments of the world. East Greenland is today a protected national park with shy and elusive wildlife, the most awesome expanses of stunning natural landscapes and legendary stories of mankind’s exploration and settlement in this challenging environment from the hunter’s huts to today’s Greenlandic Inuit communities. Join us as we explore this landscape of dramatic fjords, pack ice, late summer icebergs and endless tundra – truly stunning.
With the chance to see Polar Bears on the drift ice and seabirds including possibly the rare Ivory Gull, the extreme north is a special place. As we travel south, we enter a landscape of dramatic fjords, endless tundra, calving icebergs and possible sightings of Arctic wildlife including Musk Oxen, Arctic Hare, wolves, caribou and Lemmings. Most of this east coast is now protected and this opportunity to visit is a rare glimpse of a magical unspoiled wilderness.
 

Highlights:

Stunning landscapes of glaciers / Icebergs / Ice caves / Pristine fjord waters / Ancient ruins. Possible wildlife sightings including whales, dolphins, Polar Bear, Musk Oxen and walrus
 

Day 1 LONGYEARBYEN

Board the M/V Polar Star in the afternoon to embark on a journey to one of the most beautiful and isolated regions of the world.

Day 2 - 3 GREENLAND SEA

As we steam towards Greenland, we enjoy our lecture program and look out for dolphins, whales and seabirds from the decks and observation lounge. If we are lucky, we may even spot the mighty Polar Bear and have the chance to experience navigation through pack ice onboard our able ship with its icebreaker hull.
 

Day 4 EAST GREENLAND

Today, weather and sea conditions will dictate the most northerly starting point possible for our route down the Greenlandic coast. We hope to be able to travel from as far north as Danmarkhavn.
 

Day 5 - 8 SHANNON ISLAND - CLAVERING ISLAND - MYGGEBUGTEN -  BLOMSTERBUKTEN - ICE FJORD - KING OSCAR'S FJORD

During these magical days, we are explorers in a pristine world. We Zodiac cruise in the clear blue fjord waters to explore towering glaciers, gigantic icebergs, dramatic ice caves and beautiful waterfalls. We will keep vigilant watch for Polar Bear, Musk Oxen, reindeer, seals, whales, walrus, dolphin and the Iconic Gyr falcon. We will also see the human aspect of this coast with visits to ruins of ancient communities, explorers’ huts, weather stations and dog patrol headquarters. Zodiac cruises or landings may be made at Shannon Island, Hansa Bay, Daneborg at Wollaston Forland, Deadmansbay at Clavering Island, Wordies Glacier, Myggebugten, Blomsterbukten, Isfjord and King Oscar’s Fjord. The weather and ice will decide for us!
 

Day 9 SCORESBY SUND FJORD

The world’s longest and widest fjord is ours to explore as we spend the day cruising past towering granite walls, mountain peaks and spectacular glaciers. In 1925 the ship Gustav Holm brought 70 Inuit here and their descendents live in this district today. We will be on the lookout out for icebergs and as always, the wildlife that inhabits this wilderness.

Day 10 SCORESBY SUND - ITTOQQORTOORMIIT

Ittoqqortoormiit sits at the mouth of Scoresbysund Fjord and is the northernmost settlement in East Greenland. During our landing here, we will have the opportunity to learn about a way of life completely different to our own as we wander past the town’s colorful buildings and experience Inuit culture.
 

Day 11 At Sea

With this beautiful coastline behind us, we enjoy a relaxing day onboard to absorb everything we have experienced. The day will see our final series of lectures as well as some last opportunities for spotting wildlife from the ship’s decks.
 

Day 12 REYKJAVIK

We disembark M/V Polar Star after breakfast in the world’s most northerly capital.

Explore Iceland on your own or begin your homeward journey.

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