Iceland ProCruises Catalogue 2024

28 DAY | REYKJAVIK Use your leisure time in Reykjavik to discover the unique charm of the world’s northernmost capital. The SEAVENTURE departs in the evening. DAY | DAY AT SEA / DENMARK STRAIT Today we sail across the Denmark Strait towards Greenland, following the same maritime route used by Norse settlers more than 900 years ago. Enroute you can attend fascinating presentations by our Expedition Team members to prepare for your visit to Greenland. Or of course, you can choose to just relax and watch whales, dolphins and seabirds from the deck or from your cabin. DAY | AMMASSALIK ISLAND The island is characterized by several glaciers, jagged peaks, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. There are vast green valleys and deep ords with newly calved icebergs dropping o the ice cap into the sea. Tasiilaq, the largest town in East Greenland, is located on Ammassalik Island. With its population of approximately 2,000 people, the town is the gateway to explore East Greenland. DAY | DAY AT SEA / PRINCE CHRISTIAN SOUND When conditions are favorable, we travel along the 70 mile (112 km) long Prince Christian Sound which connects the Labrador and Irminger Seas. In this narrow, o en ice choked channel, we come so close to icebergs you can almost reach out and touch one. The force of Greenland’s massive inland ice cap pushes glaciers towards the sea, where large chunks of ice break o and become oating icebergs. DAY | QAQORTOQ With 3,000 inhabitants, Qaqortoq is the largest settlement in South Greenland. In this charming town you can nd lots of strikingly beautiful colonial buildings, dating from the establishment of the town in 1775. The area has a rich history, as it has been inhabited continuously since prehistoric times. You can still see traces of Thule and Norse cultures throughout the region. DAY | QEQERTARSUASIAAT Qeqertarsuatsiaat is a small settlement with approx. 200 residents, mainly living from hunting and shing. Visit the small mine and learn more about the extraction of precious stones. DAY | NUUK With 16,000 inhabitants Nuuk is both the capital and the biggest city of Greenland. It combines Arctic traditions with European urbanity. Visit the city sights on a walking tour that ends at the National Museum which exhibits the famous mummies of Qilakitsoq. East Greenland & Disko Bay Adventure Discover the immense scenic and cultural variety of the world’s largest island, from the impressive mountain range in the east to the beautiful and fertile south with its fascinating Viking history, to the town of Ilulissat with its floating icebergs. NATURAL WONDERS OF GREENLAND TOUR I Impressive icebergs Whale sighting Foto: © Erwin Neu Photo: Erwin Neu

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