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Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition

15 Days aboard Expedition. From AUD $14,649pp.
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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable Arctic voyage, beginning in Svalbard and sailing along the ice’s edge to Greenland. Keep a vigilant eye on the horizon for unique wildlife as you navigate south. This journey offers multiple ways to explore the remote landscape—by ship, on foot, and via Zodiac—showcasing the striking contrasts and changes of the Arctic before concluding in Iceland, “the Land of Fire and Ice.” Highlights include visits to an Inuit village, sightings of distinct wildlife, and the exploration of truly remote destinations. Plus, the incredible added wonder of experiencing a partial or even Total Solar Eclipse against the vast, icy backdrop, turning an already spectacular view into an unparalleled cosmic event.

Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
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Itinerary Highlights

  • Opportunity to witness the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
  • Walk on the tundra searching for birds
  • Keep an eye out for a variety of whale species
  • Learn about the Arctic from lectures and on-site briefings
  • Sail through magnificent fjords and visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Longyearbyen
  • Day 2 to 5: Svalbard/Greenland Sea
  • Day 6 and 7: Greenland Sea
  • Day 8 to 12: Northeast Greenland National Park
  • Day 13 and 14: Denmark Strait/Reykjavik
  • Day 15: Reykjavik

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

Ship Information

For more information on the Expedition please view the ship page.

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Day 1: Longyearbyen

Embark aboard the Expedition in the afternoon and depart Longyearbyen in the late afternoon. Arrival transfer included.

Please make sure you drop your checked luggage off at the meeting point between 9am - 12pm. A local representative will be in the luggage storage room. They can provide general information about the town or your embarkation process.

All passengers will be transferred to the ship as a group for embarkation at 4pm. Please ensure that for embarkation you have your passport accessible (not in your luggage which is being transferred separately to the ship).

Please ensure your flight arrives by 2pm at the latest in order to be on time for today's 4pm embarkation.

Arrival Transfer: Svalbard Airport – Longyearbyen
Locate the G representative for your included arrival transfer.

Embarkation of the Expedition: Longyearbyen - 16:00 - Afternoon
In the afternoon, join your fellow passengers to take your group transfer and begin your journey on the Expedition. Please refer to your welcome letter or the joining instructions posted in the lobby of the start hotel. Make sure you have your passport handy as you are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Dinner included.

Day 2 to 5: Svalbard/Greenland Sea

Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history.

Over four full days, explore a small portion of the western coast of Svalbard. Entering the fall the days are getting shorter so try to take advantage of all of the sunlight possible to search for wildlife.

Spend these days in search of the elusive polar bears as they hunt seals. Look out for Svalbard's unique subspecies of reindeer. Although much smaller than their southern relatives, they still carry impressive antlers. Keep a sharp lookout for Arctic foxes.

By not having a set itinerary, we take on an expedition spirit and are free to take advantage of the best that Svalbard has to offer.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 6 and 7: Greenland Sea

Keep an eye out for majestic whales, which are known to feed here in the summer months. Spot orca, humpback and minke whales, as well as dolphins. Enjoy lectures by expedition staff.

Frigid waters drain from the Arctic Ocean in a southwest current along the coast of Northeast Greenland. Often, drifting pack ice is pushed along the coast. We will attempt to approach and follow the pack ice edge to explore the polar seascape. Keep a lookout for sea mammals like seals and whales and also sea birds such as kittiwakes and fulmars.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 8 to 12: Northeast Greenland National Park

Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live.

Please note there will be a solar eclipse to view from the ship's location while in the Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord. The ship will sail into the path of totality (as long as conditions safely allow) and travellers will be able to witness this incredible celestial event from the stark beauty of the Arctic. The eclipse will begin at 4:40pm local time and end at 6:41pm. Solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided.

Sail through and land in some of the most spectacular fjord country in the world along down the coast of Greenland, while exploring rarely visited glaciers, bays and inlets.

This is the largest national park in the world, nearly impossible to reach except on expedition ships. Spectacular geology combined with glacial features create steep mountains raising directly from the sea. Look out for picturesque scenery, wildlife and other interesting landing sites in this unspoiled wilderness.

Depending on ice, spend these days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scoresbysund. These intricate fjord systems are everything from wide and unimaginable to narrow and steeply spectacular with some of the best mountain scenery in the world. Walking over lush stands of colourful autumn tundra may lead to opportunities to see musk oxen grazing nearby.

Ittoqqortoormiit Community Visit:
Visit Ittoqqortoormiit for an up close look into life in the most remote town in Greenland. This small settlement is home to only 450 individuals and one grocery store. The people of Ittiqqortoormiit rely heavily on hunting and fishing and have honed these skillsets for many generations. They enjoy spending warmer weather on dog sleds, snowmobile trips, or camping excursions. With the closest inhabited settlement hundreds of miles away across some of the most unforgivable terrain in the world, the warmth and sense of community fostered by the people of Ittiqqortoormiit act as a beacon in the Arctic.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 13 and 14: Denmark Strait/Reykjavik

Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head towards Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 15: Reykjavik

Shortly after breakfast, disembark at the Midbakki Pier - Port of Reykjavik, walking distance from downtown.

For guests departing on disembarkation day, G Adventures will provide a complimentary transfer at 8:00am to Keflavik International Airport from the port.

For guests who are planning on staying in Reykjavik post trip, taxis will be available for hire at the pier to transfer them to their accommodations.

All transfer arrangements will be confirmed while on board prior to departure, to ensure that all needs are met.

Please do not book onward travel prior to `12:00pm.

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

Breakfast included.

Next Departure Date: 03 Aug 2026
DatesCabinFromAdditional
03 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 AUD$14649ppExpand to view prices
TripleAUD$14649ppContact us
Lower Deck TwinAUD$16899ppContact us
Main Deck Twin PortholeAUD$17849ppContact us
Main Deck Twin WindowAUD$18749ppContact us
DeluxeAUD$21199ppContact us
SuiteAUD$22349ppContact us
Owner's SuiteAUD$22799ppContact us

**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply

Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition
Arctic Highlights: Solar Eclipse Edition

Cabin Details

Triple

Located on the Main Deck
Approximately 13.5 sq. m (145 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower and 1 upper berth and a porthole
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer

Triple
Triple
Lower Deck Twin

Located on the Lower deck
Approximately 11 sq. m (115 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower berths and one porthole
Ensuite bathroom

Lower Deck Twin
Lower Deck Twin
Main Deck Twin Porthole

Located on the main deck
Approximately 11 sq. m (115 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower berths and one porthole
Ensuite bathroom

Main Deck Twin Porthole
Main Deck Twin Porthole
Main Deck Twin Window

Located on the main deck, midships (Deck 2)
Approximately 11 sq. m (115 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower berths and 2 windows
Ensuite bathroom

Main Deck Twin Window
Main Deck Twin Window
Superior

Located on the Captain's Deck or Upper Deck
Approximately 12 sq. m (132 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower berths and large view window
Ensuite bathroom

Superior
Superior
Deluxe

Located on the Captain’s Deck
Approximately 13 sq. m (144 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower berths and a large view window
Ensuite bathroom

Deluxe
Deluxe
Suite

Located on the Captain’s Deck
Approximately 20 sq. m (215 sq. ft.)
Include a double bed (comprised of 2 twin berths), a couch and sitting area, and a large view window
Ensuite bathroom

Suite
Suite
Owner's Suite

Located on the Bridge Deck at the stern
Approximately 19 sq. m (208 sq. ft.)
Includes a double bed (comprised of 2 twin berths), large sitting area with couch
Panoramic window facing either aft or port or starboard (depending on the cabin)
Ensuite bathroom

Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
Lower Deck Triple

Approximately 13.5 sq. m (145 sq. ft.)
Includes 2 lower and 1 upper berth and a porthole
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer

Lower Deck Triple
Lower Deck Triple
Upper Deck Obstructed Triple

Located on the Captain’s Deck
Ensuite bathroom
Approximately 12 sq. m (132 sq. ft.)
Includes 3 berths and large window (Note - Windows do have obstructed views)

Upper Deck Obstructed Triple
Upper Deck Obstructed Triple
Upper Deck Twin/Superior

Located on the Upper Deck
Includes 2 lower berths and large view window
Approximately 12 sq. m (132 sq. ft.)
Ensuite bathroom

Upper Deck Twin/Superior
Upper Deck Twin/Superior

Expedition Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

Technical specifications

  • Built: Yugoslavia, 1976 (Remodeled in 2017)
  • Ice class: Ice Class 1A
  • Length: 102 metres (331 feet)
  • Breadth: 16.2 metres (53 feet)
  • Max Draft: 4.65 metres
  • Gross Tonnage: 4,614 ITC
  • Maneuvering speed: 7 knots @ 0.19 MT/HR + 2.02 MT/day at sea Aux Fuel Consumption (MGO)
  • Economical service speed: 9.1 knots @ 6.28 MT/day + 2.02 MT/day at sea Aux Fuel Consumption(MGO)
  • Stabilizers: 2 x Sperry Gyrofin (1998), (P/S)
  • Passenger Group Size: 128 max
  • Crew: 14 expedition guides maintaining the 10:1 guest to expert ratio

Amenities

  • Dining Room (125 seats, 160 sq. m.)
  • Main Lounge (125 seats, 170 sq. m)
  • Bar (30 seats, 70 sq. m)
  • Library (20 seats, 40 sq. m.)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Theatre style auditorium for presentations
  • Observation deck (60 sq. m)
  • Sun deck (150 sq. m)
  • 2 jacuzzis
  • 24 hour beverage station - tea and coffee available
  • Gym with a selection of fitness equipment (15 sq. m)
  • Medical Center with licensed Doctor
  • Boutique Gift Shop selling essentials, souvenirs and clothing
  • Wifi (data usage charges apply)
  • On board laundry service (charges apply)

What's included?

  • 14 nts aboard the Expedition
  • Arrival transfer
  • Transfer from meeting point to ship (Longyearbyen)
  • Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Visit to a local community (Greenland)
  • Departure transfer (Reykjavík, depending on flight)
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16
  • Expedition parka
  • Accommodations: Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 14 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.
  • Meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners (Allow USD25-35 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.)
  • Transportation: Expedition, Zodiac, local bus, walking.
  • Staff & experts: One expedition team member per 10 guests.
  • Solar eclipse viewing glasses.

What's not?

  • Any items not mentioned as included.

Important notes and additional information

  • Please note that during this itinerary, travellers will likely experience a partial or full solar eclipse depending on the ship's location while in the Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord.

  • When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.

    Your flight must arrive by or before: 14:00 on Day 1

    Your flight must depart no earlier than: 14:00 on Day 15

Price Assurance

At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.

Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.

Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.

Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!

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Destination: Arctic

Viking history, Inuit villages and an abundance of wildlife are just some of the wonders you’ll discover in the Arctic. You’ll be amazed by the natural beauty that surrounds you. Search for Polar Bears while cruising through breathtaking fjords or around the nature lovers dream, Spitsbergen.
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