From Australia or New Zealand to Reykjavík

After your flight from Australia or New Zealand, your adventure starts in Reykjavík. Packed full of art, culture and history, this delightful city is well worth exploring either before or after your cruise to Greenland. Take a stroll along Laugavegur with its boutiques and outdoor shops, head to the striking Hallgrímskirkja church or fascinating Reykjavík Art Museum. Or why not book a Pre-Programme with us and discover the stunning waterfalls, hot springs, geysers and national parks found nearby. After an overnight stay, MS Fram awaits you in Reykjavík Harbour. Your adventure has begun.

At Sea

Crossing the Denmark Strait

Today we sail to Greenland across the Denmark Strait.

Your Expedition Team will explain the protocols of visiting wildlife habitats, and how we interact with the Indigenous Arctic communities respectfully. In the Science Center, you can learn more about Greenland's geology, or join one of our Citizen Science projects. Why not hit the gym orrelax in the panoramic sauna before enjoying a delicious meal in one of our onboard restaurants.

Scoresby Sund fjord system

Largest fjord system on Earth

You’ll spend the next nine days exploring the vast wilderness of Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest fjord system. 

Cruising peacefully against a backdrop of looming mountains, blue icebergs and mirror-like waters, you’ll seek out wildlife like whales and Greenlandic Gyrfalcons. Making the most of the conditions, we pack in as many shore landings, nature walks, kayaking tours and wildlife sightings as possible.  

You’ll visit Ittoqqortoormiit – the most remote inhabited community in the Western Hemisphere, and if conditions allow, we’ll sail towards the ever-changing east Greenland Sea ice edge to scout for wildlife. 

If you want to do your bit, you can participate in Citizen Science projects that help preserve the region for future generations.

Denmark Strait

Heading back to Iceland

After exploring the remote beauty of Greenland, we set our course back for Iceland. Spend the days at sea recapping your experiences with new friends, studying nature in the Science Center, listening to a lecture or two, or just relaxing on deck. Look out for the seabirds that follow our ship and keep an eye out for whales. 

As you reflect on your cruise, from witnessing the delicate ecology of the fjord systems to the ethereal elegance of the floating ice, east Greenland’s beauty is sure to have left its mark on you.

From Reykjavík to Australia or New Zealand

We say a fond farewell to MS Fram as we end where we started, in the fabulous city of Reykjavík. From the ship, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay before your flight back to Australia or New Zealand the following day. If you want to discover more of Iceland, you can join our optional Post-Programme to tour the south of the country before you head home. Or simply extend your stay to enjoy more of Reykjavík and its surrounding geothermal attractions. It’s a great place to end an epic journey.