Life on board the ship
This pioneering trip offers a unique chance to visit one of earth’s most remote territories, where you can be truly off grid and immersed in the surrounding nature. No previous sailing experience is required for the trip as you will be accompanied by a specialist expedition crew.
The atmosphere on board will be relaxed and friendly. The trip is not meant to challenge passengers physically, but good regular health is needed to join this tour. If you wish, you are more than welcome to help the crew and learn about sailing during your adventure. The hikes on land will be moderate to easy.
There are hot showers on board the ship, however water supply may be limited. The accommodation on board the ship is traditional style expedition cabins, but in clean and new bunk beds. Due to the limited water supply, you will be asked to avoid cleaning your clothes on board. If anything gets wet during the trip, the engine room is very warm and can be used as a perfect drying place.
Meals during the expedition include breakfast, lunch and dinner, with water and soft drinks included. Alcoholic beverages such as beer or wine can be bought onboard the ship.
Due to its remote location, Scoresby Sund does not have any harbours, therefore there are no gangways and access to land will be operated on zodiac boats. The trip offers a complete off-the-grid experience as no internet or phone coverage. There is phone coverage in Constable Point and Ittoqqortoormiit. If urgent, passengers can make a phone calls with one of the ship’s satellite phones or send e-mail, sms or fax via Inmarsat, (the ship’s satellite communications system).
The weather and sea in the fjord remains calm due to its sheltered location and the long lasting high pressure over Greenland. The area is known for very little rain and you can expect temperatures of 2 to 12 Celcius. Departures at the end of August and through September give you the chance to witness the magical Northern Lights.
The team at Magnetic North Travel will be pleased to extend your trip with flights and tours in Iceland to start or end your adventure.
From £7,643 per person (excluding flights from your departure country)
This is based on two people and includes a two-night stay in a Reykjavik hotel (return), round-trip transfers to/from Keflavik Airport, international flights from Reykjavík to Constable Point, accommodation on board in made-up bunks/beds with shared facilities, all meals on board the sailing ship, and the services of the crew, excursions, and arrangements.
This roughly converts to 9,095 EUR | 9,859 USD
Departure Days in 2025: 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August, and 2nd September
Sand Hotel is a small luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The hotel’s relaxed atmosphere and boutique style design make it a desirable place to stay, with the bustling city life within easy reach. Through history the hotel’s surroundings have been at the center of culture and commerce in Reykjavik. Sandholt Bakery and Gudsteinn Eyjolfsson haberdashery, both of which have been in continuous business for over 100 years, are located at the hotel’s ground floor. A number of art pieces by contemporary artists adorn the rooms and common areas of the hotel in addition to carefully selected sculptures that are located in the backyard. Breakfasts at Sand Hotel use freshly sourced and prepared ingredients with healthy and warm options to choose from. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel.
Departure from Reykjavik on a flight to Constable Point in Greenland, a small airfield on the west side of Hurry Inlet in the remote Jameson Land in Eastern Greenland. After arrival in Greenland you’ll meet your expedition guides who’ll carry out a thorough briefing on board the ship, your home for the week! You’ll be accompanied by an experienced crew, who will show you all the safety features of the ship before you set sail towards your first stop, the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoomiit, likely the most remote village in the world. You’ll spend the evening with the locals, your first insight into what life is like in Arctic Greenland.
Ittoqqortoormiit was settled in 1925 by people who came from the Ammassalik Island. This is the single most northerly settlement on the east coast of Greenland. The 450 inhabitants make up the community, mostly hunters and their families. The quaint village consists of small and colourful wooden houses which dot the rocky slopes of south Liverpool Land with spectacular views of Kap Brewster and the Volquart Boons Coast to the south, only a taste of what’s yet to come.
Your Vessel:
Your sailing adventure will take place on one of three exceptional vessels—Schooner Opal, Schooner Hildur, or Tilvera—depending on availability at the time of booking. Each offers a unique experience, from Opal’s eco-friendly innovation to Hildur’s classic schooner charm and Tilvera’s expedition-ready design. No matter which boat you sail on, you’ll explore Greenland’s stunning waters with an expert crew and an unforgettable connection to the sea.
Sand Hotel is a small luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The hotel’s relaxed atmosphere and boutique style design make it a desirable place to stay, with the bustling city life within easy reach. Through history the hotel’s surroundings have been at the center of culture and commerce in Reykjavik. Sandholt Bakery and Gudsteinn Eyjolfsson haberdashery, both of which have been in continuous business for over 100 years, are located at the hotel’s ground floor. A number of art pieces by contemporary artists adorn the rooms and common areas of the hotel in addition to carefully selected sculptures that are located in the backyard. Breakfasts at Sand Hotel use freshly sourced and prepared ingredients with healthy and warm options to choose from. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel.
Today you’ll sail west and to the longest fjord in the world, Scoresby Sound. The waters in the fjord are calm and sheltered. Here you’ll encounter entire palaces of icebergs that gently drift under the influence of the currents in the Arctic waters in the mighty fjord Scoresby Sound, after calving from their parent glaciers.
Today anchors will be lowered at Hekla Havn, on Denmark Island, the site of an old Inuit settlement and wintering camp of the first scientific expedition to Scoresby Sound over a hundred years ago. A short evening walk exploring Hekla Havn, and the surrounding area.
Today you’ll set course west through the narrow Føhnfjord and uncover the scenery of the majestic basalt mountains of Gåseland and towering sheer granite cliffs of Milne Land.
After being up close to the peculiar looking Red Island with its red sandstone shore, the tour continues north through Rødefjord which is often filled with large icebergs and ice crust from icebergs that are breaking up. You’ll arrive in Harefjord in the late afternoon where anchors are set for the following two nights.
On shore today, you’ll disembark at Harefjord and scout for muskoxen, snow hare, grouse, geese and other wildlife which often graze on the south facing slopes. You may even spot the elusive narwhals swimming in the fjord or a polar bear hunting for seal.
You’ll be accompanied by your guides on a 6 - 7 hour hike, of easy to moderate terrain - a fantastic opportunity to explore the untouched terrain of Greenland by foot and photograph the incredible scenery.
You’ll make a stop for lunch at the top of a ridge with a stunning view over Harefjord where the glacier tongues reach out to the sea. Those who’d prefer an easier day can stroll at the coast or stay on board enjoying the views. In the evening you’ll enjoy a barbecue dinner by a warming bonfire on the rocky beach.
Today is spent hiking on Bear Island and arguably one of the most picturesque anchorages in Scoresby Sound. You can choose between a longer or a shorter hike on the Bear Islands, or on the northernmost tip of Milneland, a short zodiac RiB ride away.
For the intrepid, Jytteshavn is the place to brace the Greenland Sea by swimming at 71°N. Temperatures can be as surprising as 13°C in the summertime. In the evening you’ll enjoy a hearty meal with a warming bonfire on the beach.
Sand Hotel is a small luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The hotel’s relaxed atmosphere and boutique style design make it a desirable place to stay, with the bustling city life within easy reach. Through history the hotel’s surroundings have been at the center of culture and commerce in Reykjavik. Sandholt Bakery and Gudsteinn Eyjolfsson haberdashery, both of which have been in continuous business for over 100 years, are located at the hotel’s ground floor. A number of art pieces by contemporary artists adorn the rooms and common areas of the hotel in addition to carefully selected sculptures that are located in the backyard. Breakfasts at Sand Hotel use freshly sourced and prepared ingredients with healthy and warm options to choose from. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel.
Sand Hotel is a small luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The hotel’s relaxed atmosphere and boutique style design make it a desirable place to stay, with the bustling city life within easy reach. Through history the hotel’s surroundings have been at the center of culture and commerce in Reykjavik. Sandholt Bakery and Gudsteinn Eyjolfsson haberdashery, both of which have been in continuous business for over 100 years, are located at the hotel’s ground floor. A number of art pieces by contemporary artists adorn the rooms and common areas of the hotel in addition to carefully selected sculptures that are located in the backyard. Breakfasts at Sand Hotel use freshly sourced and prepared ingredients with healthy and warm options to choose from. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel.
