Day Scenic Cruising Prince Christian Sound, GreenlandArrives 07:00 AM Departs 05:00 PM The beautiful fjord system of Prince Christian Sound is a waterway in southern Greenland that connects the Labrador Sea and the Irminger Sea. Sixty miles long and narrows to only 1,500 feet wide at some points. It separates the mainland from the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago and is surrounded by steep granite mountains as high as 3,937 feet.
Day Qaqortoq, GreenlandArrives 08:00 AM Departs 06:00 PM The scenic colonial town of Qaqortoq is easily seen on foot. Walk to the town square with its gorgeous fountain built of Igaliku rocks. Colorful houses encircle the square and Our Saviourââ¬â¢s Church, built in 1832, is nearby. There are many works of art that have been chiseled into the rocks at the sculpture park called ââ¬ÅStone and Man,ââ¬Â and the local museum full of Nordic artifacts is definitely worth a visit. Another point of interest is the fishing wharf where fresh and dried fish is sold.
Day Nanortalik, Greenland / Tasermiut Fjord Scenic CruisingArrives 07:00 AM Departs 02:00 PM / Arrives 03:00 PM Departs 07:00 PM The southernmost town in Greenland located at the mouth of the Tasermuit Fjord, Nanortalik shares space with polar bears who live and hunt on the sea outside of town. Vertical cliffs and steep peaks characterize the area around Nanortalik and Ketil Mountain at 6,562 feet has one of the highest climbing walls with Greenlandââ¬â¢s only natural forest just 25 miles away. The locals are charming and friendly and known for their choir singing, which you may end up hearing.
Tasermiut Fjord Scenic Cruising
This 43-mile (70km) long fjord opens into the Labrador Sea and separates two long mountainous peninsulas. Nanortalik Island is located at the mouth of the fjord. It is a popular spot for climbers and kayakers and is the starting point for many challenging treks.
Day Narsaq, GreenlandArrives 08:00 AM Departs 04:00 PM With a population of 1,600, Narsaq is the youngest town of Greenland and was founded in 1959. The mountain behind the town is full of coveted minerals and is a major attractions for rock pickers and geologists including the rare mineral, Tugtupit which has only been found in one or two places around the world.
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day St. Anthony, NewfoundlandArrives 07:00 AM Departs 05:00 PM St. Anthony is a popular whale-watching destination. Located at the northern tip of Newfoundland, icebergs appear along Newfoundland Iceberg Alley and the rugged coastline, there is a vast wilderness of valleys and lake-dotted mountains, and the local fresh seafood is among the best.
Day Bonne Bay / Woody Point, Newfoundland, CanadaArrives 08:00 AM Departs 04:00 PM Bonne Bay and Woody Point are part of the Gros Morne National Park, whose ancient landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bonne Bay has two sections ââ¬â Inner Bonne Bay and Outer Bonne Bay. Inner Bonne Bay has two arms with wooded coves and beaches. Outer Bonne Bay is the entrance to the Bonne Bay fjord. This bay was carved out approximately 10,000 years ago and is an area full of wildlife ââ¬â moose and caribou, Arctic hare and ptarmigan.
Day Havre, St. Pierre & MiquelonArrives 12:00 PM Departs 08:00 PM Situated at the northern end of the St. Lawrence River, Havre St. Pierre is home to the eerie limestone structures of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. Tourism contributes hugely to the economy of this small town noted for the unique variety of flora and fauna found here such as the rare Mingan Thistle and puffins. Excellent fishing is also found here,made up of snow crab, scallops, lobster and salmon.