Now your clients can experience the magic of a total solar eclipse amongst the extraordinary landscapes of Greenland. On this very special departure of our ‘Jewels of the Arctic’ expedition, we will sail through the deep fjords and narrow channels of Scoresbysund, to find prime position to witness the incredible celestial spectacle.
During this once-in-a-lifetime expedition, passengers also have the chance to visit the Inuit village in Ittoqqortoormiit, watch for the elusive polar bear in Svalbard and hike through Greenland’s flowering tundra. With Aurora, your clients will explore with no more than 130 expeditioners, treading lightly and responsibly in each destination.
This is one of our fastest-selling itineraries for 2026, so make sure to secure your clients’ spots early.
Summary
Welcome to Aurora’s Jewels of the Arctic expedition.
Explore Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, walrus haul out on sea ice and guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs. In East Greenland, sail deep into the world’s largest fjord, Scoresbysund, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements, cruise among iridescent icebergs sculpted into fantastic shapes, and walk across tundra blooming in brightly coloured flowers.
Highlights
- Witness a solar eclipse – a truly unforgettable experience.
- Watch arctic fox hunt beneath towering cliffs that are home to enormous colonies of guillemots and fulmars
- In Svalbard, push through pack ice, searching for polar bears and ringed seals
- Quietly approach musk oxen and reindeer on tundra walks
- Zodiac-cruise along vast glacial fronts and into Øfjord as sunset paints the surrounding 2,000-metre (6,562-feet) walls a vibrant pink
Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse
Oslo, Norway – Reykjavik, IcelandVoyage code:GRN053GVoyage type: Polar Expedition Ship:Greg Mortimer Price:
