Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

View the solar eclipse, embark on long hikes away from our landing sites, and experience the iconic wildlife of Svalbard and Greenland

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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Start – End

Código del viaje

HDS10-26

Idioma

Viaje de habla inglesa

Barco

El Hondius

Embarkation / Disembarkation

Longyearbyen - Akureyri

Nights / Days

13 noches

Group request For reservations with more than 15 guests you can contact us directly
Itinerario
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The probability of sailing into Scoresby Sund is high based on recent experience, but there is still a chance (about 10%) that ice will obstruct passage into the fjord system. All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots.

Descripción breve

Get the ultimate Arctic experience on this amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland, experiencing not only the solar eclipse but also getting the option for long hikes far from our landing sites. Our route takes us through some of the best areas for viewing polar bears, Arctic foxes, various seals, and even more species of whale.

Solar Eclipse: -

Latitude 70.878 north, longitude 27.286 west
(Øfjord in Scoresby Sund)

Duration of Eclipse: 2 hours, 1 minute
Duration of Totality: 2 minutes, 17 seconds

GMT (= Ittoqqortoormiit time minus 1 hour)
Start of Eclipse 04.33 pm
Start of Totality 05.33 pm
Max. Eclipse 05.35 pm (Alt. 25.0)
End of Totality 05.36 pm
End of Eclipse 06.34 pm

If ice conditions prevent us from getting into Scoresby Sund, we will sail south along the ice edge and find another zone of totality along Blosseville Coast, for instance at latitude 68.630 north, longitude 26.509 west.

The primary goal of our solar eclipse voyages is to position our ships in the center of totality on Aug 12, 2026. This itinerary allows us to reach this goal when we have an average sea ice situation, as we’ve had in the past fourteen years. If this is not the case, we will adapt the itinerary and skip landing areas on our sailing from Longyearbyen to Øfjord. If we can’t get into Scoresby Sund, we sail to Blosseville Coast, south of Søkongens Bugt.

Long hikes are for groups of 24 passengers maximum, accompanied by two armed expedition staff and a Zodiac that will sail ahead to watch for polar bears along the shoreline. Passengers who join this activity should have the willingness and ability to hike at least 15 km (9 miles) in semi-rough terrain that includes shorelines, tundra, low hills, and river crossings. Hikes will take around six hours from start to finish, rest times included. We will hike at a modest pace and not cross any alpine terrain. Guests who do not wish to take part will have a landing in the morning at the start point of the hike, then sail to the end point for their second landing in the afternoon.

You touch down in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago. Enjoy strolling around this former mining town, whose parish church and Svalbard Museum make for fascinating attractions. Though the countryside appears stark, more than a hundred species of plant have been recorded in it. In the early evening the ship sails out of Isfjorden, where we might spot the first minke whale of your voyage.

In 1823 the Irish scientist, soldier, and explorer Edward Sabine had an observatory on Indre Norskøya, in northwestern Svalbard. Using a pendulum to study gravity, he suggested a project to measure the meridians (lines of longitude through the poles) on Spitsbergen, the goal of which was to define the curvature of the Earth. We will try to get to Sabinehaugen, where he did his observations. Sailing next into Raudfjorden, on the north coast of Spitsbergen, we’ll see in an expansive fjord spilling with glaciers – and maybe even visited by ringed seals, bearded seals, and polar bears. The cliffs and shoreline of this fjord also support thriving seabird colonies.

We may eventually see the jagged edge of East Greenland sea ice flashing into sight ahead, depending on the conditions. Keep watch for whales and migrating seabirds here.

As we approach Greenland, we may sail through the sea ice into Foster Bay and land at Myggebugten. Beyond the old hunters’ hut (where Norwegian trappers hunted for polar bear and Arctic fox in the first half of the 20th century), there is a sprawling tundra populated by musk oxen, with geese floating the small lakes. From here we’ll sail through Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, surrounded by towering mountains and bright interior icebergs.

For those who choose to attend, we will have our first long hike (6-7 hours) today. We’ll start at Myggbukta station and head into Badlanddal, then turn south to Fangsthytte near Kap Bennet. A Zodiac will sail ahead of the walking party and parallel to the coast to watch out for bears. We will then sail through Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, surrounded by towering mountains and bright interior icebergs.

We arrive at Teufelschloss (Devil’s Castle), a mountain with layered geology. On the other side of the fjord is Blomsterbugt and the intended landing site. In the afternoon, we head into Antarctic Sound to find the islands of Ruth, Maria, and Ella. Maria is the most likely spot for a landing.

In the morning, we enter Segelsällskapets Fjord, with the streaked slopes of the Berzelius Mountains bordering the north side. We land on the south shore, where ancient sedimentary formations lie right at our feet. A hike takes you near a small lake with good chances to see musk oxen, Arctic hares, and ptarmigans. In the afternoon, the ship ventures into Alpefjord, aptly named for the spire-like peaks that thrust up around it. We may then embark on a Zodiac cruise around Gully Glacier, which once blocked access to the interior of these waters. Continuing deep into the fjord, we’ll experience a definitive Greenland adventure.

The first half of the day we will spend in Antarctic Havn, an extensive valley where you can spot groups of musk oxen. At this time of year, the sparse vegetation is wearing the fiery colors of autumn.

Today we reach Scoresby Sund, sailing along the glaciated Volquart Boons Kyst. We may also enjoy a Zodiac cruise past one of the glacier fronts, along with a visit to the basalt columns and ice formations of Vikingebugt. In the afternoon, we plan to sail along the east coast of Milne Land among a multitude of giant icebergs. If we can also land at Charcot Havn, we will make a walk to Charcot Glacier before continuing to Bjørneøer.

In the morning, we will encounter colossal icebergs, some over 100 meters (330 feet) high and more than a kilometer (.6 miles) long. We’ll then land near Sydkap, with fine views of Hall Bredning and Arctic hares. Today's long hike goes from Sydkap to Satakajik, showing us the remains of Thule winter houses built with whale vertebrae. In the evening, we sail into Øfjord.

We will have a Zodiac cruise near Sorte Ø in the morning, surrounded by icebergs. Their austere blue-white contrasts sharply with the sediment slopes nearby. At midday we will position the ship in the center of the moon shadow in Øfjord. In the afternoon, we watch the solar eclipse either from the ship or one of the nearby shores.

Today we make a tundra landing on Liverpool Land, in Hurry Inlet. The afternoon stop is Ittoqqortoormiit, the largest settlement in Scoresby Sund at about four hundred inhabitants. At the post office, you can buy stamps for your postcards or just stroll around to see the sled dogs and drying skins of seals and musk oxen. In the afternoon, we sail south, passing the picturesque landscapes of the Blosseville Coast.

A sea day grants us the opportunity to spot whales and seabirds.

Even the greatest adventures eventually come to an end. We disembark in Akureyri, where on request you can transfer by chartered bus (six-hour drive that must be booked in advance) to the bus stop at Harpa Concert Hall at Austurbakki, Reykjavík.

El Hondius

El Hondius es el primer barco de clase polar 6 registrado en el mundo y fue construido desde cero para cruceros de expedición.

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Actividades en las que puede participar

Long hikes

Long hikes

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Passengers who join this activity should have the willingness and ability to walk at least 15 km (9 miles) in semi-rough terrain. Walks will take around six hours from start to finish, rest times included.

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Cabinas & Precios

Cuádruple con Ojo de Buey

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 15,3 m² y 16 m²
  • 2 ojos de buey
  • 2 Literas superior / inferior
  • Pequeño sofá
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario
  • Esta cabaña es ideal para familias con niños o pasajeros que no requieren una cabina separada o cabañas más lujosas.

Cabina completa

34200 USD

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Compartir amarre

8550 USD

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Triple con Ojo de Buey

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 15,9 m² y 16 m²
  • 2 ojos de buey
  • 1 Litera superior / inferior + 1 cama individual
  • Pequeño sofá
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario
  • Esta cabaña es ideal para familias con niños o pasajeros que no requieren una cabina separada o cabañas más lujosas.

Cabina completa

31650 USD

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10550 USD

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Doble con Ojo de Buey, la cubierta

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 13,3 m² y 16 m²
  • 2 ojos de buey
  • 2 camas bajas
  • Pequeño sofá
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario
  • Tenga en cuenta que todos los camarotes no tendrán necesariamente la misma distribución y superficie, ni serán idénticos a los ejemplos utilizados en las fotos

Cabina completa

24900 USD

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Cabina individual

21165 USD

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12450 USD

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Doble con Ventana

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 12,1 m² y 14,3 m²
  • 1 ventana
  • 2 camas bajas
  • Pequeño sofá
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario
  • Tenga en cuenta que una pequeña cantidad de cabinas tienen una vista parcialmente obstruida debido a los requisitos de diseño del barco
  • Tenga en cuenta que todos los camarotes no tendrán necesariamente la misma distribución y superficie, ni serán idénticos a los ejemplos utilizados en las fotos

Cabina completa

26800 USD

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Cabina individual

22780 USD

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Compartir amarre

13400 USD

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Doble de Lujo

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 19,4 m² y 21,3 m²
  • 2 ventanas
  • 2 camas bajas
  • Sofá
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Bata de baño
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario

Cabina completa

28800 USD

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Cabina individual

24480 USD

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Compartir amarre

14400 USD

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Superior

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 20,7 m² y 21,3 m²
  • 2 ventanas
  • 1 cama doble
  • Sofá
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Bata de baño
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario

Cabina completa

32300 USD

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Cabina individual

27455 USD

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Suite Junior

  • Tamaño de la cabina entre 19,2 m² y 20 m²
  • 1 ventana doble
  • 1 cama doble
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Refrigerador
  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Bata de baño
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario

Cabina completa

36900 USD

Precio por la cabaña completa, totalmente ocupada.

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Cabina individual

31365 USD

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Gran suite con balcón privado

  • Tamaño de la cabina 26,7 m²
  • 1 ventana doble
  • 1 cama doble
  • Sofá
  • Balcón privado
  • Ducha & baño privado
  • TV de pantalla plana
  • Escritorio y silla
  • Teléfono y WiFi (suplementado)
  • Refrigerador
  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Bata de baño
  • Secador de Pelo
  • Gabinete
  • Caja fuerte
  • Armario

Cabina completa

39900 USD

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Cabina individual

33915 USD

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