2009 Greenland Expeditions: 18-Day Greenland to New York
Labrador • Newfoundland • Nova Scotia • Boston • New York
An unrivaled, first-ever Expedition program from southern Greenland through Canada’s Maritime Provinces to the U.S. ports of Boston and New York City aboard the MS Fram. Featuring lectures, expert guides, PolarCirkel boat landings and one-of-a-kind shore excursions, this 18-day program blends the best of three countries’ coastlines, as well as adventure and education both on shore and on the high seas. The North Atlantic cruise of a lifetime, from the land of Erik the Red to the Big Apple.
Itinerary
Departures: Sep. 22, 2009
(The itinerary below is based on the 18-day "Greenland Super Saver" promotion, which expires on August 31, 2009).
Day 1: Depart Canada
Depart Toronto on your transatlantic flight to Copenhagen.
Day 2: Arrive in Copenhagen
Take your own transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Copenhagen.
Day 3: Depart Copenhagen – Kangerlussuaq Embarkation
Transfer to the airport. Depart Copenhagen for your flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Kangerlussuaq is the main gateway to Greenland. Bus transfer to Kangerlussuaq’s dock for embarkation via the MS Fram’s PolarCirkel boats. It is advisable to bring rainproof jackets, trousers, and mosquito repellent in hand luggage to wear on the transfer. [B/D]
Day 4: At Sea
A series of lectures related to area history and wildlife will be held on board. [B/L/D]
Day 5: Nuuk
Home to 15,000 people, Nuuk – Greenlandic for “peninsula” – Greenland’s capital lies at the mouth of one of the world’s largest fjord systems. See the picturesque old buildings in ”Kolonihaven,” the Greenland Home Rule building, and the National Museum, which houses eight 15th century mummies found in Qilakitsoq. [B/L/D]
Day 6: Ivittuut
An old mining village, Ivittuut is is inhabited only part of the year. In summertime, some old houses are used for tourism. [B/L/D]
Day 7: Qassiarsuk (Brattahlid)
Viking adventurer and explorer Erik the Red settled here in 982 after fleeing from Iceland, lending his name to the Eriksfjord. Vikings called Qassiarsuk the Eastern Settlement. It’s believed Erik the Red’s son Leif Ericson sailed from here on his epic journey to find America. In Qassiarsuk, take a guided walk through the settlement to the reconstructed farm, longhouse, and church of Erik the Red. [B/L/D]
Day 8 – 9: At Sea, Davis Strait
En route to Canada, on-board lectures about Viking history.[B/L/D]
Day 10: St. Anthony, Newfoundland
Arrival in Canada. Tender to St. Anthony, a 1.5-hour drive from L’Anse aux Meadows, the UNESCO World Heritage Site where Ericson first set foot in America. [B/L/D]
Day 11: Red Bay, Labrador
This UNESCO World Heritage Site was popular with Basque whalers in the 15th century. Bus tour on the Labrador Coastal Drive to the Point Amour lighthouse, tallest in Atlantic Canada. We stop at 7,500-year old L’Anse Amour Burial National Historic Site. [B/L/D]
Day 12: Corner Brook, Newfoundland
It’s a 1-hour drive from Corner Brook to Gros Morne National Park. [B/L/D]
Day 13: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney is the largest town on Cape Breton Island. [B/L/D]
Day 14: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rich in natural beauty, the rugged coastlines of Nova Scotia shelter the first town settled by the British in Canada. Today, Halifax is a vibrant mix of old and new. [B/L/D]
Day 15: At Sea
Bound for the U.S., at-sea lectures will be given on various topics. [B/L/D]
Day 16: Gloucester, Massachusetts – Boston
Arrival in the U.S. Historical fishing port Gloucester lies between two major whale feeding grounds, which attract Humpback and Finback whales as well as dolphins and myriad seabirds. [B/L/D]
Day 17: At Sea
At sea lectures will be given on various topics. [B/L/D]
Day 18: Disembarkation New York - Depart New York - Arrive in Canada
Your voyage ends today. Transfer on your own to the airport. From New York, you will depart on your flight back to Toronto. [B/L]
