An exploration like no other; this one-of-a-kind voyage of discovery heads into the vast landscapes of Eastern Greenland and Iceland's Westfjords. The only guarantee is a genuine voyage of exploration and adventure. Wild Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord beckons exploration, where glaciers offload icebergs the size of small cities into deep fjords, and where kittiwakes, arctic terns and glaucous gulls plunge the water surface for zooplankton amidst collapsing ice. In Scoresby Sund, the largest fjord system in the world, we watch bergs drift silently against autumnal vegetation, revealing arctic hares, musk oxen and elusive ptarmigan. True exploration awaits us.
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK
Having made your way to Reykjavik, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality area where you can leave your luggage and enjoy refreshments if arriving prior to 4pm. Whilst here you can collect your luggage cabin tags speak with our ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket.
The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Reykjavik (or similar)
DAY 2 EMBARKATION
Today we follow the path of one of Reykjavik's most popular seismic attractions - the Golden Circle. Stops along our route include Thingvellir National Park, accredited as the site of Iceland's first parliament. A shaky start to the new nation, it is also the point where the Eurasia and North American tectonic plates meet as an open fissure. Our next stop is Gullfoss waterfall. This impressive water feature tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá River, offering a popular photographic opportunity. Next we explore the geothermal fields and geysir's for which Iceland is famous. The variety of hot springs and bubbling pools are mesmerising as the sheer capacity of water and steam erupting from the ground makes you ponder just how much power is beneath your feet. Late afternoon we return to Reykjavik to board the Sylvia Earle.
After boarding, there's time to settle into your cabin before our important safety briefings before we 'throw the lines' to begin our Greenland adventure. This evening, meet your expedition team and crew at the Welcome Dinner.
DAY 3 DYNJANDI
Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of morning as we take in breathtaking landscapes and keeping a watchful eye for whales. Later, we'll embark on a Zodiac landing to witness the awe-inspiring power of Dynjandi waterfall.
DAY 10 AT SEA
As we cross the Denmark Strait to Iceland, we begin our series of informative and entertaining onboard lectures from our team of experts.
DAY 11 DISEMBARK IN REYKJAVIK
During the early morning, we cruise into Reykjavik and disembark at approximately 8.00 am. Farewell your Expedition Team and fellow passengers as we all continue our onward journeys. Transfer to Keflavik airport.
Note: At the conclusion of the voyage, we recommend booking flights departing after 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays.
Enthalten
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- One night's hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Reykjavik on Day 1.
- Golden Circle tour on Day 2, prior to embarkation.
- Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
- All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
- Beer and house wine with dinner.
- Captain's Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
- Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
- One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
- Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information.
- Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
- Gratuities during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers, venues and local sites.
- Wi-Fi. Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.
Zusätzlich
- International or domestic flights - unless specified in the itinerary.
- Transfers - unless specified in the itinerary.
- Airport arrival or departure taxes.
- Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
- Hotel accommodation and meals - unless specified in the itinerary.
- Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
- All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.
- *A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their 'Suite Benefits'.
- Reiserücktritts- und Reiseabbruchversicherung (empfohlen)
- Auslandskranken- und Notfallversicherung inklusive Krankenrücktransport (obligatorisch)
- Trinkgelder an Bord
- Sitzplatzreservierung im Flugzeug
- Visa- und Passgebühren (falls erforderlich)
- Nicht ausdrücklich genannte Transfers
- Eventuell anfallende örtliche Taxen, direkt vor Ort zu begleichen
Hinweise
- ›Bei einer Expedition kann eine Änderung des Fahrplans notwendig werden. Je nach Wetter- und Eisbedingungen entscheidet der Expeditionsleiter und der Kapitän über die bestmögliche Alternative. Begegnungen mit den erwähnten Tieren können nicht garantiert werden.
MS DOUGLAS MAWSON
154 Gäste finden Platz in 86 komfortablen Außenkabinen über 8 Decks — von der großzügigen Captain's Suite bis zur Aurora Stateroom Single. An Bord erwartet Sie ein dediziertes Citizen-Science-Center, ein Lecture Theatre für tägliche Expeditions-Briefings, ein beheizter Außenpool, zwei Jacuzzis, eine Sauna sowie ein praktischer Mudroom mit Trocknungsbereich. Die Observation Lounge mit Panoramafenstern und die Bibliothek bilden das gesellige Zentrum für ruhige Stunden zwischen den Landgängen.
Die erweiterte Aktivitäten-Plattform ermöglicht direkten Einstieg in Zodiacs, Kajaks und Schnorchel-Ausrüstung — für Polarexpeditionen vom tiefen Süden der Antarktis bis in die Arktis.
Ihr Zuhause an Bord
Welche Kabine ist welche?
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Das Schiff im Schnitt
Island und Ostgrönland unter Nordlichtern