Silversea Cruises, Iceland and Greenland from Reykjavik, August 11, 2024

Cruising from: Reykjavik, Iceland;

Departure Date: 11 August, 2024;

Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Silver Wind;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Skjoldungen, Prince Christian Sound, Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Ilulissat, Saqqaq, Qeqertarsuaq, Maniitsoq, Kangerlussuaq;

Day 0 Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It is the centre of culture and life of the Icelandic people as well as being one of the focal points of tourism in Iceland. For passengers spending time in the city there is a wide choice of museums, galleries, restaurants and cafes. Shooping is a must too and the ultimate relaxation experience is a trip to one of the city's thermal baths and pools.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Skjoldungen, Greenland

Cruising to Skjoldungen, Greenland.

Day 3 Prince Christian Sound, Greenland

The Prince Christian Sound, a waterway in Southern Greenland, offers a protected course from southeastern to southwestern Greenland and is one of South Greenland's most dramatic natural features. The water is placid and the crisp scent of ice fills the air. Depending on weather conditions, icebergs that glitter in the sun may be constant companions during the visit. The Prince Christian Sound offers beautiful scenery full of breathtaking glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, icebergs, fjords, and wildlife viewing.

Day 4 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 5 Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk the capital and largest city of Greenland. The city is sprinkled with cultural museums, trendy restaurants which serve whale and seal meat, fashion boutiques, and fueled on fresh air, strong coffee and diverse personalities. Nature lovers can enjoy in mountains that surround the fjord, fishing in the nearby river for Arctic char or in the clear blue waters of the fjord

Day 6 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden) is a fjord in the Qeqqata municipality in western Greenland.

Day 7 Sisimiut, Greenland

Sisimiut, formerly known by its colonial name Holsteinsborg, is the capital and largest city of the Qeqqata municipality, the second-largest city in Greenland.

Day 8 Ilulissat, Greenland

Ilulissat, formerly Jakobshavn or Jacobshaven is the municipal seat and largest town in western Greenland. The city is home to almost as many sled-dogs as people. Ilulissat is situated about 180 miles north of the Polar Circle. Therefore there is midnight sun from May 20th to July 20th. The winter darkness begin at the end of November until the sun returns on January 13th in this period we have the finest northern light in the world. Tourists can experience the midnight sun, the inland ice, gigantic icebergs and calving glaciers, whales, seals, sled-dogs, permafrost and the northern light.

Day 9 Saqqaq, Greenland

Cruising to Saqqaq, Greenland.

Day 10 Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland

Cruising to Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland.

Day 11 Maniitsoq, Greenland

Maniitsoq, formerly Sukkertoppen, is a town in Maniitsoq Island, western Greenland located in the Qeqqata municipality.

Day 12 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden) is a fjord in the Qeqqata municipality in western Greenland.