NORTHEAST GREENLAND National Park
NORTHEAST GREENLAND National Park
Single Cabins Available
NORTHEAST GREENLAND National Park
Aboard: Ocean Albatros
Discover one of the world's most beautiful, wild and pristine natural areas in the huge Northeast Greenland National Park. On this unique expedition cruise, we will venture far from the usual tourist routes and visit places where only true expeditioners and scientists travel. Here we will experience unspoiled Arctic landscapes with good chances of seeing polar bears, whales and musk oxen.
Heading out from Reykjavík, our first call is the isolated Inuit community, Ittoqqortoormiit. From here we navigate into the overwhelming Kong Oskar Fjord, which acts as a gateway for the National Park, the world's largest nature reserve.
Navigating the sheltered interior of the national park’s fjord system, we are likely to enjoy stable September weather with clear skies and distant visibility. Snow dusts the mountain tops, and the supernatural wonders of Aurora Borealis can be seen at night. We make landings at century old hunting stations in breathtaking landscapes, as our ship navigates north around Ella and Ymer Islands into Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord. On the southbound voyage we aim for the dramatic Blosseville Coast. The last day will be at sea, enjoying lectures from Albatros’ expedition team – or getting glimpses of sea birds migrating south.
This is a true Expedition Voyage, with landings in harsh and pristine nature, abundant wild life – and compulsory permits needed from both national park authorities and the Arctic military patrol Sirius, who acts as national park officers. Your expedition team onboard have huge experience, having navigated these remote fjords for more than 20 years. There are few wilder, more magnificent and untouched places than the Northeast Greenland National Park! And even fewer ships better suited than Ocean Albatros for such a voyage.
Various departures available. Please enquire for full dates and rates.
Highlights
- Discover the Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest nature reserve
- Visit the remote Inuit town of Ittoqqortoormiit
- Cruise through the incredibly scenic Kong Oscar and Kejser Franz Joseph Fjords
- Zodiac landings and hikes in the National Park
- Search for sightings of Polar bears, muskoxen, and whales
- Good chances of seeing the Northern Lights
- Ocean Albatros exceeds the highest environmental standards and has less than half the carbon emission per passenger of traditional expedition vessels
- Kayaking options available (fees apply)
What's Included
- 9-day/8-night’s cruise with Ocean Albatros in a shared outside double stateroom with private bathroom/toilet
- English-speaking expedition staff
- ”Open Town” and guided walk in Ittoqqortoormiit
- Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises as per itinerary, when conditions permit
- Information briefings and lectures by expedition team
- Special photo workshop
- Full board on the ship
- Free Coffee, tea and afternoon snacks on the ship
- Taxes, tariffs, and AECO fees
- Digital visual journal link after voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list and more!
Single Cabins Available
This vessel offers single occupancy cabins, which is a perfect option for solo travellers. Travelling alone is often the best way to see the world. No responsibilities, no difficult choices and no trying to please anyone else…just you, your itinerary and your adventurous spirit!
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Ocean Albatros
The brand-new (November 2022) Ocean Albatros has been built to the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A and is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to its sturdy construction and X-Bow®-Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves. Designed to surpass environmentally friendly standards, the Ocean Albatros is part of the Green Initiative Program and is a low-energy vessel with 4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines, all controlled electronically to optimize speed and fuel consumption. The ship will have more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels. The vessel also features a Solas 2012 classification which facilitates a safe return to port.
There are 95 very comfortable and stylishly furnished staterooms and suites, which are split into 9 different categories with varying features, with many offering unobstructed sea views and many which also offer a private balcony. 12 dedicated solo travel cabins are also available without a single supplement. The communal areas on board this high-end vessel include 2 restaurants, an Albatros Nordic Bar, a fantastic panorama sauna, open-air swimming pool with lounging deck and jacuzzis, an open deck dining area, wellness area with gym and Polar spa, an observation lounge, boutique giftshop and a modern lecture theatre.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.
With countless travel experiences and an enduring hunger for adventure, Amy knows exactly what’s needed to craft a holiday of a lifetime. Her experience and generosity of spirit are legendary and she’ll help you build an itinerary that will make all your dreams come true.
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