With its vast network of glaciers and glittering fjords, pristine beaches and verdant valleys, Greenland is a destination guaranteed to take your breath away. And one of the best ways to explore it in true adventure style is aboard Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 20-day Greenland Summer Explorer Under the Midnight Sun journey.
Departing from Reykjavik on 20 July 2023 aboard MS Maud, it is an itinerary rich in unforgettable experiences, taking in some of the country’s most picturesque fjords and inlets, remote settlements and peaceful villages – and plenty of wildlife, along the way.
It also offers up an unparalleled opportunity to connect to Greenland’s communities and culture alongside renowned climate change experts and scientists.
One of the world’s leading expedition cruise ship companies, Hurtigruten Expeditions has long put sustainability and scientific endeavour at its heart, and this voyage is no exception. Its world class expedition team will be joined onboard by a number of special guests intimately connected with Iceland and Greenland including climate change specialist Olav Orheim, former Senior Adviser to The Research Council of Norway, and Managing Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute; Hearts in the Ice founders, Sunniva Sorby and Hilde Fålun Strøm; and Hurtigruten Expeditions’ own Chief Scientist, Verena Meraldi.
During the voyage, each of them will share their extensive expertise and knowledge with guests firsthand through fascinating lectures, storytelling and workshops. Additionally, guests will be able to further their understanding of this unique destination through participation in vital Citizen Science programs which contribute to scientific organisations around the world.
The voyage is also a chance to sail aboard MS Maud. Built for sustainable expeditions and maximum comfort, the revitalised ship offers up the perfect blend of innovative technology and homely warmth, and features stylish Scandinavian touches, beautiful light-filled spaces and an outdoor observation deck – the perfect spot from which to immerse yourself in Greenland’s dramatic landscapes!
Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 20-day Greenland Summer Explorer Under the Midnight Sun journey is priced from AUD12 585 per person twin share*.
*Terms and conditions apply.
For more information about this journey and Hurtigruten Expeditions generally, please visit:
https://www.hurtigruten.com.au or telephone 1300 322 062
