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| Start Date | End Date | Category F | Category G | Category E | Category D | Category C | Category C SP | Category C XL | Category B | Category A | Premium Suite | Family Suite |
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| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | 12,995 | 18,495 | 15,795 | 14,995 | 16,195 | 16,895 | 17,695 | 20,795 | 26,295 | 29,395 | 29,395 |
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Category F | (Mid-range)
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Family Suite |
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| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | 12,995 | 16,895 | 29,395 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Nuuk, Greenland - Embarkation
On
the first day of our voyage, we board our flights to arrive in Nuuk,
Greenland's small but perfectly formed capital city! A mixture of
skyscrapers and traditional wooden houses, the quaint and the
cosmopolitan, Nuuk is a city of contrasts. The vibrant bustling capital
of Greenland, Nuuk feels much larger than it’s 19,000
inhabitants, and offers a wealth of experiences to visitors.
Upon
arrival in Nuuk Airport, we will be driven past the city center of Nuuk
to the city harbour, where Ocean Albatros awaits. Embark your
expedition vessel, settle into your comfortable stateroom and prepare
for adventure! After the mandatory safety briefing and drill, dine in
comfort with your fellow explorers as we set sail along the coast of
Greenland.
Day
2 : Kangaamiut and Eighedsfjorden, Greenland
On
the next day of our expedition, we will arrive at the small village of
Kangaamiut, an incredibly picturesque settlement in
Greenland’s central Qeqqata region. Surrounded by cold rich
waters and a vast back country brimming with game, life in Kangaamiut
moves at a slower pace, and locals still live a largely traditional
lifestyle, surviving by hunting and fishing. Hike to the heliport atop
the hill for stunning views over the town and the surrounding
fjordlands, or meet the friendly local people during a display of
traditional clothing, foods, and seal-flensing. The artists of
Kangaamiut are well-known throughout Greenland, and some of the locals'
most splendid work can be viewed in the town's small museum.
In
the afternoon, we will sail inland into
Evighedsfjorden/Kangerlussuatsiaq, one of the many deep fjords carved
between the steep mountains of this region. The Danish name
'Evighedsfjorden' means 'The Eternity Fjord', referring to the vast
size of the inlet, while the Greenlandic name 'Kangerlussuatsiaq'
translates as 'The Rather Large Fjord' - something of an
understatement! Evighedsfjorden stretches around 100km into the
glacier-clad mountains, bisecting the large ice cap which overlies much
of the land between Nuuk and Sisimiut - Greenland's two largest cities.
We will aim to explore on a Zodiac cruise in front of the Evigheds
Glacier, which flows into the fjord from the Maniitsoq Ice Cap above.
Watch for calvings from the glacier, and guillemots and kittiwakes on
the nearby bird cliffs.
Day
3 : At sea, crossing the Davis Strait
Separating
southwestern Greenland from eastern Nunavut, the Davis Strait was named
for John Davis, one of the many European explorers who ventureed into
this region in search of the Northwest Passage. The area was formerly a
hotspot for European whalers, who came to harvest the vast numbers of
northern right whales which once frequented the area. The coasts of the
Davis Strait are sparsely inhabited, with Nuuk and Iqaluit being by far
the largest. Extreme tidal ranges and heavy winter ice once made access
to the region a serious challenge, although modern expedition vessels
such as the Ocean Albatros can now navigate such waters with ease.
Days
at sea are never dull. We will arrange a variety of activities onboard
for our guests to enjoy to engage the mind, body and soul. Join your
knowledgeable Expedition Team lecturers in the Theatre to hear
specially-crafted lectures on local history, wildlife, geology, culture
and more, unwind with a massage in the Albatros Polar Spa, or simply
watch the seabirds gliding along the ship from our hot tubs as the
Ocean Albatros flies across the Davis Strait.
Day
4 : Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada
Situated
in the calm waters of the vast Kuugarjuaq fjord off Cumberland Sound,
Pangnirtung surely occupies one of the most scenic locations in the
Arctic. A small town nestled amid sweeping glacier-capped mountains and
miles of pristine tundra, Pangnirtung represents what most people think
of when considering Inuit hamlets in Canada. Even the place names here
drip with description; Kuugarjuaq roughly means 'Becoming a Large
River', while Pangniqtuuq (??????), the Inuktitut name of the town
means 'The Place of Bull Caribou' - although the town is often known
throughout Canada simply as 'Pang'.
The
local Inuit in the region have only had contact with Europeans in the
last 100 years; the settlement was established as a Hudson’s
Bay Company trading post, around which the modern town grew as
government services were established in the area. Today home to around
1,500 people. The town is today known both for its outstanding natural
beauty which have earned it the epithet 'the Switzerland of the
Arctic', and the enterprise of the local residents. Government
initiatives have promoted the growth of Inuit Art in Pangnirtung, and
artworks from the town such as carvings, prints and woven goods are
sought after worldwide - expecially the famous Pang Hat, the closely
knitted iconic headware of Nunavut.
Day
5 : Monumental Island and Lady Franklin Island, Nunavut, Canada
Two
barren and isolated rocks pierce the sea off the southeast coast of
Baffin Island – these are Monumental and Lady Franklin
Islands, two of the most wildlife-rich areas in Nunavut.
Monumental
Island was named in English in honour of the ill-fated Franklin
Expedition - however the Inuktitut name ??????/Umiannguaq references
the island's shape, translating as 'The Little Boat'. Lady Franklin
Island was named in honour of Franklin's wife, who sponsored seven
expeditions in search of her missing husband - a sadly fruitless
endeavour.
Situated
well offshore, well away from the nearest human settlements and
icebound for most of the year, these undistrubed islands are a haven
for polar bears and walrus, which are commonly seen in the area along
with the vast flocks of seabirds which nest on these remote islands.
Although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, these are two of the
best sites in Nunavut to see Arctic wildlife; keep binoculars and
cameras at the ready!
Day
6 : Lower Savage Islands, Nunavut, Canada
The
Lower Savage Islands are a group of rugged low-lying islands at the
mouth of Frobisher Bay, the vast inlet leading to Iqaluit. Eons of
time, and the passage of ice, wind and sea have carved two deep
channels into these islands, which almost seem made for exploring by
Zodiac. While the landscape is barren and stark, the southern Baffin
region experiences some of the largest tidal variations on Earth, and
these strong currents keep the waters in and around the islands fresh
and rich in nutrients. Thus, these waters are a hotspot for Arctic
wildlife, which we hope to see during a day spent Zodiac cruising in
the area.
Day
7 : Kangiqsujuaq, Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
Translating
from Inuktitut as 'The Big Bay', Kangiqsujuaq sits in a calm and
sheltered fjord off Ungava Bay. It is one of the larger towns in
Nunavik, the Inuit homeland in the Canadian province of Quebec, which
covers the northern third of the province. The natural setting of
Kangiqsujuaq could not be more perfect, and the town sits in a verdant
valley nestled between mountains, and backed by a lake which provides
pure drinking water to the town.
While
culturally similar to towns in Nunavut, Kangiqsujuaq is part of Quebec,
and the local language and culture are subtly different to those in
Nunavut. Slighty warmer and greener than Baffin Island, locals in
Kangiqsujuaq are known for their unique method of shellfish harvesting,
where locals will venture under the ice during low winter tides,
harvesting mussels in the temporary ice caves before the sea returns.
Outside
Kangiqsujuaq lies one of Canada's most productive copper and nickel
mines; while mining continues to be controversial in Canada's Inuit
lands, residents of Kangiqsujuaq has prospered from their mineral
wealth. Locals are proud of their Inuit culture, and stunning murals
and artworks adorn alost every building.
Day
8 : Akpatok Island, Quebec, Canada
In
the center of Ungava Bay lies Akpatok Island. Barren, remote, and
surrounded by sea ice for most of the year, Akpatok is only accessible
for a few months in the height of summer. Akpatok Island is one of the
most geologically unique in Nunavut. Unlike Baffin Island and the narby
Canadian mainland, which are composed of ancient metamorphic rock,
Akpatok is composed of much younger sediments, the layers of which have
been eroded by millenia of wind, water and ice. This has produced the
island's stunning cliffs, composed of layers of white limestone and
indented by gullies and valleys dripping with greenery, resembling a
long-lost ancient temple or fortress.
'Akpat'
is the Inuktitut word for 'Guillemots', which hints at the island's
main residents. Thousands upon thousands of Brunnich's Guillemots flock
to this island in summer, clustering on narrow rock ledges to lay their
eggs and raise their chicks. Once fledged, the chicks jump from the
rocky ledges into the water, ready to start their lives at sea.
However, mindful of the potential bounty, arctic foxes and sometimes
even polar bears frequent the island, roaming the shores and plains of
the island in a never-ending hunt for prey.
The
best way to explore this magnificent island is by sea, and (conditions
permitting) we will offer a thrilling adventure with our skilled
expedition staff to explore the magnificent scenery and wildlife of
this remote island.
Day
9 : Torngat National Park, Labrador, Canada
At
the northernmost tip of Labrador lie the Torngat Mountains, the highest
peaks in Canada east of the Rockies. This vast wilderness is shared
between the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, with the
border running along the highest peaks of the range. In the Inuktitut
language, tongait roughly translates as 'place of spirits' - the
otherworldly landscapes of these mountains make it easy to understand
why. The Norse also visited this area around 1000 years ago, naming the
area 'Markland' - the Land of Forests, and probably came here to gather
wood (a rarity in their strongholds of Iceland and South Greenland).
Protected
as a National Park, the vast majority of the Torngats are inaccessible
to all but Inuit hunters from Nunatsiavut - the Inuit homelands in
Labrador. Fewer than 600 people visit the park each year, which is well
known for it's large and dangerous populations of polar bears and black
bears - therefore, the safest way to explore this vast wilderness is
from the expedition vessel itself. As autumn returns to the North, join
your Expedition Team on deck as we explore the fjords and
mountainscapes of this stunning wilderness - keep your binoculars at
the ready!
Day
10 : At sea, en route to Labrador
Following
the coast of Labrador, we sail in the wake of 10th Century Norse
explorers, the first Europeans to visit this vast land (known as
Markland in the Norse Sagas). As did the Viking explorers of old, watch
the golden sunrise from your private balcony, or enjoy with friends in
the Observation Lounge on Deck 8. Through the day, feed your curiosity
with our Expedition Team, who will share specially-crafted lectures and
hands-on workshops with our guests. Be sure to join the Expedition Team
on the outer decks of Ocean Albatros as well, and feel the temperature
rise as we leave the Arctic behind and enter the Canadian Maritimes. As
we sail south, ensure you are on the outer decks during the evenings,
where we hope to see the breathtaking northern lights - the aurora
borealis.
Day
11 : Rigolet, Labrador, Canada
The
small town of Rigolet sits at the entrance of Hamilton Inlet, in the
heart of Labrador. The local name of the town is Tikigaaksuagusik
('Land Resembling an Index Finger'); around 95% of the town's
population are Inuit, and Rigolet is the southernmost Inuit community
on Earth - further south than much warmer cities such as Copenhagen,
Oslo and Helsinki.
Inuit
arrived here around the year 1600, arriving in a land where trees grow,
rather than tundra. At this time, Europeans were beginning to exploit
the region, largely hunting for whales and seals. The long arm of the
Hudson's Bay Company arrived in Tikigaaksuagusik in 1836, where
European settlers arrived in the pre-established Inuit community. At
the junction between Inuit lands to the North and the more temperate
Canadian South, Rigolet prospered on the export of fish, furs and other
natural goods.
Despite
a small population of just over three hundred, Rigolet is well-known
throughout Canada. The artists of the town excel in traditional crafts
such as stone-carving, sealskin fashion and basketry. The boardwalk
built to connect the trading post buildings to the town has been
lengthened and enlarged over the years, and today is one of the best
ways to explore the breathtaking nature around the town. Humpback
whales, vast schools of salmon and soemtimes eagles can be seen from
this weatherproof path - the longest boardwalk in North America.
Day
12 : St Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada
St
Anthony is perched at the northernmost tip of the island of
Newfoundland, on rolling hills unchanged since the days when the
Vikings arrived on these shores. Newfoundland is believed to be the
land referred to in the Norse Sagas as 'Vinland', a land of timber,
rich fishing and safe anchorages. Vinland was believed to be a legend
for hundreds of years, until archaeologists discovered the remains of
Norse buildings at the northernmost tip of Newfoundland at L'Anse aux
Meadows - exactly where the sagas stated.
This
sensational archaeological discovery rewrote world history. It pushed
European arrival in the Americas back by 500 years, and confirmed the
claims made in the Sagas. Evidence suggests that while the Norse never
fully settled in the area, they sailed much further south to the St
Lawrence River, probably in search of timber and other supplies. The
site was abandonded by the 1100s, but the outlines of buidlings can
still be seen over 1000 years later.
Today,
L'Anse aux Meadows is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Canadian
National Historic Site, and remains the first and only Norse site in
the Americas outside Greenland. The Sagas state that Leif Erikson
himself founded the site, although the truth of this is lost to time.
We will arrive in the chamring town of St Anthony, from where we will
offer an optional excursion (charge applies) to L'Anse aux Meadows,
following in the footsteps of Norse explorers a thousand years ago -
the original Nordic-American experience!
Day
13 : Woody Point, Newfoundland, Canada
Nestled
in the sheltered fjords of western Newfoundland lies the sleepy town of
Woody Point, a slice of quintessential Newfoundland. With
fewer than 300 inhabitants, life in Woody Point moves at a slower pace,
surrounded by majestic trees and imposing mountains. Woody Point is the
gateway to the incredible Gros Morne National Park, a wonderland of
fjords, lakes, mountains and waterfalls, just a stone's throw from
town.
And
the stones here tell a fascinating story! As you ascend into the
mountains, patches of forest give way to a bald, rocky Martian
landscape - these are the famous Tablelands, a geological marvel which
can be observed almost nowhere else on Earth. Millions of years ago as
the predecessor to the Atlantic Ocean closed and Europe and North
America collided, a slab of rock from the ancient ocean floor became
trapped in these mountains, and has remained here ever since. Poor in
nutrients, this rock provides poor soil, leading to the stark
difference in vegetation here - a thumb-sized branch on the tablelands
can be hundreds of years old! This lack of nutrients prompted evolution
to think again, and entire communities of insect-eating carnivorous
plants can be seen along the paths through the area. The area is a
magnet for geologists, who can observe processes of Erth history which
are otherwise inaccessible. The nearby Gros Morne National Park Center
tells visitors of this fascinating geological and ecological history,
as well as the fascinating story of the Indigenous Mi'kmaq people.
Day
14 : At sea, en route to Halifax
During
our last relaxing day at sea, a variety of activities will be arranged
on board to provide our guests with the chance to reflect on their
voyage. Relax with an expertly crafted cocktail in the Nordic Bar in
the company of new friends, soak up the knowledge and passion of our
Expedition Team during lectures in the Lounge, or simply enjoy the
flight of the fulmars which accompany us southwards.
During
your last evening onboard, join the Captain and Officers of the Ocean
Albatros for the Farewell Cocktail Party, followed by a presentation of
photos and video by our onboard photographer - the ideal opportunity to
re-live your Arctic adventure. Skål!
Day
15 : Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
During
the final morning of our expedition, Ocean Albatros will arrive in the
sheltered harbour of Halifax, the capital and largest city of the
Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Bustling city streets and glittering
buildings may seem strange after the serene wilderness of the Arctic!
Halifax is the ideal gateway from which to explore Nova Scotia, or
indeed to venture further into Canada, with direct flight connections
around North America, as well as Europe.
After
a hearty breakfast, it is time to bid a fond farewell to the Crew and
Albatros Expedition Team, and descend the gangway back to dry land with
memories of the voyage of a lifetime.
Ocean Albatros (Luxury Expedition, 184-guests)
With a total of 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, all with unobstructed sea view, most with their own balcony, the Ocean Albatros will definitely become one of the most popular expedition cruise vessels in the world. Like it's sistership the Ocean Victory it offers two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other state-of-the-art amenities.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 15-day/14-night cruiseonboard Ocean Albatros in a shared
double stateroom with private bathroom in the chosen category
- Transfer to/from the port of Nuuk
- English-speaking expedition team
- Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises per itinerary
- In-port town and settlement walks with the Expedition Team
- Information briefings and lectures by Expedition Team
- Full board onboard Ocean Albatros, including house
beverages at dinner
- Free coffee, tea and afternoon snacks onboard
- Welcome and farewell
cocktails
- Taxes, tariffs and AECO fees
- Special photo workshops
- Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including
voyage log, gallery, species list and more!
Excluded
from this voyage:
- Hotel accommodations pre- and post-cruise
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Extra/optional excursions and activities in selected ports
- Single room supplement
- Meals not on board the ship
- Beverages (other than coffee and tea)
- Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 16 per person per day)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Lectures
- Northern Light
- Zodiac
