94-NIGHT GRAND EXPEDITION: POLE TO POLE CRUISE

Day 1 Aug 17, 2027 - Reykjavik

The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.

Day 2 Aug 18, 2027 - Kangerlussuaq Fjord

Kangerlussuaq is a long Fjord just north of the polar circle, in western Greenland. This Fjord is unique because if its nature and rich biodiversity. The surrounding landscape features glaciers that feed into the Fjord, as well as plains covered in plants, wildflowers, and greenery. The Fjord is also home to a number of wildlife including musk ox, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Visitors are in for a treat when visiting this beautiful region of Greenland.

Day 3 Aug 18, 2027 - Kangerlussuaq Fjord

Kangerlussuaq is a long Fjord just north of the polar circle, in western Greenland. This Fjord is unique because if its nature and rich biodiversity. The surrounding landscape features glaciers that feed into the Fjord, as well as plains covered in plants, wildflowers, and greenery. The Fjord is also home to a number of wildlife including musk ox, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Visitors are in for a treat when visiting this beautiful region of Greenland.

Day 4 Aug 19, 2027 - At Sea

Day 5 Aug 20, 2027 - At Sea

Day 6 Aug 21, 2027 - Pond Inlet

Day 7 Aug 22, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 8 Aug 23, 2027 - Ellesmere Island

Ellesmere Island is located off the northwest coast of Greenland and is the largest island of Canada's Queen Elizabeth Islands. This rugged Canadian Arctic Archipelago is covered with ice fields and towering mountains, as well as some small settlements including Alert, a weather station and military outpost which is the northernmost community in North America!

Day 9 Aug 24, 2027 - Ellesmere Island

Ellesmere Island is located off the northwest coast of Greenland and is the largest island of Canada's Queen Elizabeth Islands. This rugged Canadian Arctic Archipelago is covered with ice fields and towering mountains, as well as some small settlements including Alert, a weather station and military outpost which is the northernmost community in North America!

Day 10 Aug 25, 2027 - Ellesmere Island

Ellesmere Island is located off the northwest coast of Greenland and is the largest island of Canada's Queen Elizabeth Islands. This rugged Canadian Arctic Archipelago is covered with ice fields and towering mountains, as well as some small settlements including Alert, a weather station and military outpost which is the northernmost community in North America!

Day 11 Aug 26, 2027 - At Sea

Day 12 Aug 27, 2027 - Northwest Greenland

Day 13 Aug 28, 2027 - Northwest Greenland

Day 14 Aug 29, 2027 - At Sea

Day 15 Aug 30, 2027 - Kangerlussuaq Fjord

Kangerlussuaq is a long Fjord just north of the polar circle, in western Greenland. This Fjord is unique because if its nature and rich biodiversity. The surrounding landscape features glaciers that feed into the Fjord, as well as plains covered in plants, wildflowers, and greenery. The Fjord is also home to a number of wildlife including musk ox, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Visitors are in for a treat when visiting this beautiful region of Greenland.

Day 16 Aug 31, 2027 - Nuuk

Nuuk was founded by the unfailingly optimistic Hans Egede - the Danish missionary with soul-conversions on his mind - who promptly named the settlement Good Hope. Today Nuuk is small by modern standards, with a total population of only 14,000. Despite a wealth of land and a paucity of people, Nuuk has insisted on housing the population in immense apartment blocks with imaginative names like Blok P - a kind of Gulag on ice - and the urban sprawl is now spreading out along the road to the airport. Kolonihavnen is a pleasant exception to the rest of Nuuk's Lego-city look: it's a picturesque 18th-century fishing village in the heart of Nuuk and gives some idea of what the town looked like before the industrial harbour was built. Nuuk's real attraction lies in its proximity to any number of excellent day hikes into the hinterland and the fabulous views from the tops of the nearby mountains. Organised tours, boat trips and the rental of equipment is easier from the capital.

Day 17 Sep 01, 2027 - At Sea

Day 18 Sep 02, 2027 - Iqaluit (Nunavut)

Iqaluit, formerly known as Frobisher Bay, is the capital and administrative center of Canada's newest territory, Nunavut. Situated in the hills overlooking the Koojesse Inlet, and is only accessible via aircraft, dogsled, snowmobile and some boats. There are a number of cultural attractions in Iqaluit including, the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, which showcases an impressive collection of Inuit and Arctic items. Iqaluit also has a number of galleries showcasing Inuit art work, available both for viewing and for purchase. Visitors may also want to explore the stunning arctic landscape and the ruins of structure built by the Thule people at nearby Qaummaarviit Territoria Historic Park.

Day 19 Sep 03, 2027 - Diana Island

Located in Diana Bay in the Northern regions of Canada, Diana Island contains grassy hills, dark rocks, and rolling streams; it remains uninhabited.

Day 20 Sep 04, 2027 - Erik Cove

Day 21 Sep 05, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 22 Sep 06, 2027 - Fury and Hecla Strait

Day 23 Sep 07, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 24 Sep 08, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 25 Sep 09, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 26 Sep 10, 2027 - Cambridge Bay

Cambridge Bay is located on the southeast coast of Victoria Island in the Region of Nunavut, Canada. The natives named the area Ikalultuutiak meaning “good fishing place.” The area has long been inhabited by Paleo-Eskimos who hunted caribou and seals in 1800 BCE. 500 years ago, the modern Inuit have populated present day Alaska.  In 1839 when the town was first visited by Europeans, the area has since been renamed honoring Prince Adolphus, Duke I of Cambridge. By the 1920’s trade became rampant and settlements slowly developed welcoming the Anglican & Roman Catholic missionaries that built schools and municipals soon after.

Visitors can enjoy the annual winter season outdoors hunting, dog sledding, camping and viewing wildlife. Visitors can fish the innumerable lakes and ponds, hike Ovayok Territorial Park or go birdwatching at Queen Maud’s Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

Day 27 Sep 11, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 28 Sep 12, 2027 - Northwest Passage

Day 29 Sep 13, 2027 - At Sea

Day 30 Sep 14, 2027 - At Sea

Day 31 Sep 15, 2027 - Sisimiut

Sisimiut is a growing town located in western Greenland. It is one of the main village destinations in Greenland, and an administrative center for the Qeqqata Municipality. The population of Sisimiut was recorded of 5,598 inhabitants living in the town in 2013. One of the main attractions is the multicolor Northern Lights of the Aurora Borealis that take place during the months of September to April. Aside from this amazing phenomenon, many visitors come to Sisimiut to enjoy activities such as fishing, hiking, and dog sledding. 

Day 32 Sep 16, 2027 - Evighedsfjord

Day 33 Sep 17, 2027 - Kangerlussuaq Fjord

Kangerlussuaq is a long Fjord just north of the polar circle, in western Greenland. This Fjord is unique because if its nature and rich biodiversity. The surrounding landscape features glaciers that feed into the Fjord, as well as plains covered in plants, wildflowers, and greenery. The Fjord is also home to a number of wildlife including musk ox, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Visitors are in for a treat when visiting this beautiful region of Greenland.

Day 34 Sep 18, 2027 - Nuuk

Nuuk was founded by the unfailingly optimistic Hans Egede - the Danish missionary with soul-conversions on his mind - who promptly named the settlement Good Hope. Today Nuuk is small by modern standards, with a total population of only 14,000. Despite a wealth of land and a paucity of people, Nuuk has insisted on housing the population in immense apartment blocks with imaginative names like Blok P - a kind of Gulag on ice - and the urban sprawl is now spreading out along the road to the airport. Kolonihavnen is a pleasant exception to the rest of Nuuk's Lego-city look: it's a picturesque 18th-century fishing village in the heart of Nuuk and gives some idea of what the town looked like before the industrial harbour was built. Nuuk's real attraction lies in its proximity to any number of excellent day hikes into the hinterland and the fabulous views from the tops of the nearby mountains. Organised tours, boat trips and the rental of equipment is easier from the capital.

Day 35 Sep 19, 2027 - At Sea

Day 36 Sep 20, 2027 - Pangnirtung

Day 37 Sep 20, 2027 - Kekerten Island

Day 38 Sep 21, 2027 - Lady Franklin Island

Lady Franklin Island is an uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic.

Day 39 Sep 21, 2027 - Monumental Island

Monumental island is located located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago off the coast of Baffin Island.  Visitors may approach the island via Zodiac and watch the colonies of walruses on the colorful rocky landscape. Visitors will also have the chance of witnessing the Aurora Borealis.

Day 40 Sep 22, 2027 - Lower Savage Islands

The Lower Savage Islands are an uninhabited offshore group of islands in the Canadian Arctic. While on Zodiacs, visitors can enjoy winding through stunning rocky landscapes, watching black guillemots, polar bears, and surfing tidal rapids. Nature lovers will find a trip to the islands an unforgettable experience.

Day 41 Sep 22, 2027 - Resolution Island

Day 42 Sep 23, 2027 - Nachvak Fjord

Day 43 Sep 24, 2027 - Ramah Bay

Day 44 Sep 24, 2027 - Rose Island

Day 45 Sep 25, 2027 - Hebron Fjord

Day 46 Sep 26, 2027 - Nain

Day 47 Sep 27, 2027 - Indian Harbour

Day 48 Sep 28, 2027 - Battle Harbour

Battle Harbour is a 19th century summer fishing station, formerly a permanent settlement, located in the province of Newfoundland in Canada. Battle Harbour has been restored to its former glory and is a living commemoration to the life and society created there by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Additionally, this area is rich with natural beauty and offers travellers stunning views of icebergs, whales, and vivid sunsets.

Day 49 Sep 28, 2027 - L'Anse Au Meadow

L'Anse-aux-Meadows is the oldest European habitation site in North America. Led by Leif Eriksson, son of the Eric the Red, the Scandinavian Vikings crossed the North Atlantic in 1000 AD, becoming the first known Europeans to land in North America. Now protected as a national park, the historic site is set on the edge of the Strait of Belle Isle, across from Labrador, in a rough, rocky northern environment. It's a fascinating place, made special by the unobtrusive, low-key approach taken in its development. The Viking settlement includes replicas of sod buildings, complete with smoky scent, and there are also eight unearthed originals of wood and sod. There's an interpretive center to help make sense of things, and some Viking snacks might even be offered. Two-hour tours on a replica Viking ship are also offered.

Day 50 Sep 29, 2027 - At Sea

Day 51 Sep 30, 2027 - At Sea

Day 52 Oct 01, 2027 - Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Halifax is Atlantic Canada’s center of business, research and education. Strong emphasis is placed on cultural diversity, historic restorations and the preservation of heritage and culture. The Halifax Citadel Fortress dominates downtown Halifax. Take a stroll along the waterfront past restored buildings and warehouses of Historic Properties, or a walk in delightful Public Gardens, the oldest Victorian gardens in North America. Halifax’s sister city of Dartmouth lies on the opposite shore and is reached via the oldest saltwater ferry in North America. The spectacular view of Halifax harbor makes the trip worthwhile. Housed in former Dominion Building, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia features Nova Scotia folk art and maritime artists. A two-hour walk will easily show you the major highlights of historic and scenic Halifax. Visit Historic Properties, St. Paul’s Church and Province House, the latter two being the oldest buildings in the city. Granite Springs is rated one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Atlantic Canada.

Day 53 Oct 02, 2027 - At Sea

Day 54 Oct 03, 2027 - At Sea

Day 55 Oct 04, 2027 - At Sea

Day 56 Oct 05, 2027 - At Sea

Day 57 Oct 06, 2027 - Carambola Beach

Day 58 Oct 07, 2027 - Little Bay

Day 59 Oct 08, 2027 - Rodney Bay, St. Lucia

Rodney Bay consists of a man-made lagoon with numerous restaurants and hotels surrounding it. The bay is a center of for yachting and boating to other destinations on leisurely day trips to shopping areas and Pigeon Island.

Day 60 Oct 09, 2027 - Bridgetown (Barbados)

The island’s capital, Bridgetown, is one of the Caribbean's major free ports, bustling with activity. Trafalgar Square features the monument to Horatio Nelson. Facing the square are handsome structures of the House of Assembly and the Legislative buildings. George Washington worshipped at St. Michael’s Cathedral during the only trip he made outside of the United States. Housed in former British military prison buildings, the Barbados Museum is divided into various galleries that feature exhibits depicting the history of Barbados from the pre-Columbian period to modern times. Built in 1816, Gun Hill Signal Station is the finest of several signal stations on the island. The white limestone lion behind the garrison is a well-known landmark. Barbados boasts excellent golf courses. A wide range of watersports is available at hotels and special watersports centers.

Day 61 Oct 10, 2027 - Port of Spain

Port of Spain is a seaport in northwest Trinidad and the capital, commercial center and leading port of Trinidad and Tobago. Exotic Port of Spain has architecture from around the world from Hindu temples to gingerbread rococo. It is site of Royal Botanical Gardens; National Archives; National Museum and Art Gallery; an Anglican cathedral; and a Roman Catholic cathedral consecrated in 1832. Trinidad, home of carnival and steel-band, is an astonishing melting pot of African, Oriental, Indian, European and New World people and cultures. Birds are a major attraction here. A Native American village known as Conquerabia occupied the site when the Spanish settled in the area in 1595 and renamed the community Puerto de España. After the British took control of the island in 1797, the settlement's name was Anglicized to Port of Spain. The city served as capital of the Federation of the West Indies from 1958 to 1962, before the grouping was dissolved.

Day 62 Oct 11, 2027 - At Sea

Day 63 Oct 12, 2027 - At Sea

Day 64 Oct 13, 2027 - Devil's Island

In addition to being site of France's satellite launching base, French Guiana is perhaps best known for the infamous penal colony to which convicts and undesirables were deported from France. For a long time the small archipelago (the Safety Islands) was known by the name of "Devil's Island." The three islands - Devil's Island, Ile Royale and Ile St. Joseph - are about one hour by boat from the mainland. Their notorious convict settlements were built in 1852. On the almost inaccessible Devil's Island, political prisoners like Alfred Dreyfus were held in isolation. The prisoner who became most famous was doubtless Henri Charrière, who was immortalized in the movie "Papillon" for supposedly being the only convict who managed to escape from "the Green Hell." Of 80,000 prisoners sent to the islands, some 50,000 died here. Visit the prison ruins or the Kourou Space Centre.

Day 65 Oct 14, 2027 - At Sea

Day 66 Oct 15, 2027 - At Sea

Day 67 Oct 16, 2027 - Cross Equator

Cruise across the Equator from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere.

Day 68 Oct 17, 2027 - Fortaleza

Fortaleza is one of Brazil's major cities with a colorful harbor area and a colonial history dating back to 1612. It has developed around the ancient fortress of Our Lady of Assumption. There's much to enjoy in its old center, where visitors can bargain in the market for embroidery, lace and other local handicrafts. In recent times, the city has made attempts to expand the tourist trade and to encourage the construction of luxury hotels along the city's fine beaches.

Day 69 Oct 18, 2027 - Natal

Natal is known as "City of the Sun" or "Bride of the Sun", where the sun stands high in the sky for almost 10 hours a day. It is also known as "City of the Dunes". Its sea is of calm, blue and crystal clear waters. The sight of dunes, coconut trees, hills and reefs are also simply marvelous and not to be missed. Internationally renowned for the beauty of its beaches and hospitality of its people, the Northeast region of Brazil holds many strange secrets for the discerning tourist in its little-known interior. These riches occur in the midst of wild landscapes graced with impressive geological monuments formed by erosion over millions of years. The semi-arid climate, impenetrability of the thorn forests and small population of this remote region has helped to preserve these natural and cultural marvels.

Day 70 Oct 19, 2027 - At Sea

Day 71 Oct 20, 2027 - Salvador de Bahia

Salvador is a dynamic collage of diverse religious and cultural groups, colorful open-air markets, tropical flowers, majestic colonial buildings, golden-sand beaches and the bubbling sensuality of the Bahian people. Visit the Sao Francisco Chapel, whose interior is paved with gold. Sample Salvador's Afro-Brazilian cuisine, including such mouth-watering specialties as "ensopada" (seafood poached in fresh coconut milk) and "vatapa" (spicy fresh shrimp).

Day 72 Oct 21, 2027 - At Sea

Day 73 Oct 22, 2027 - At Sea

Day 74 Oct 23, 2027 - Buzios

This picturesque fishing village on the Costa del Sol was "discovered" by Brigitte Bardot in the '60s. Buzios boasts 23 white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and a verdant landscape. A town of many charms, Buzios is also known for fashionable shopping along the Rua das Pedras, or street of stones.

Day 75 Oct 24, 2027 - Parati

The entire city of Parati (Paraty) is considered a national monument as it was deemed by UNESCO to be one of the world’s most illustrious examples of Portuguese colonial architecture. A virtual museum within a tropical paradise, it is located southeast of Rio de Janeiro. The streets are lined with beautifully whitewashed buildings and many have colorfully painted trim. Motorized vehicles are forbidden on the majority of the narrow, cobblestone streets, so you can wander freely, absorbed in the tranquility and meticulously preserved architecture. Highlights of this quaint city include numerous churches, in particular the Portuguese Baroque-style Church of Santa Rita, built around 1720. Once all of the city’s beauty is explored, take some time out for a leisurely stroll along the shore or dine at any of the waterfront restaurants serving locally caught fish. There are also several shops in the historic area catering to local artisans and merchants.

Day 76 Oct 25, 2027 - Rio de Janeiro

Brazilians say that God made the rest of the world in six days, and devoted the seventh to Rio. The jagged Sugarloaf rises from dark blue Guanabara Bay, with legendary beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema in the foreground, forested mountains behind. This great city has an enticing atmosphere of samba and fun, and its locals are as joyous as they are beautiful.

Day 77 Oct 26, 2027 - At Sea

Day 78 Oct 27, 2027 - Balneario Camboriu

Day 79 Oct 28, 2027 - At Sea

Day 80 Oct 29, 2027 - At Sea

Day 81 Oct 30, 2027 - Montevideo

Slightly threadbare and charmingly out of date, Montevideo harks back to pre-war days when it was the "Switzerland of South America." Art deco and art nouveau façades reflect this flourishing past, while the impressive Plaza Independencia, with its colonnades and open-air cafés, is a perfect place to savor the present.

Day 82 Oct 31, 2027 - At Sea

Day 83 Nov 01, 2027 - At Sea

Day 84 Nov 02, 2027 - Falkland Islands

Though next door to South America and Antarctica, the Falklands are British through and through, with peat fires burning in every hearth and teatimes to set your clock by. Located northeast of Cape Horn, the Falklands Islands (also known as Islas Malvinas) are the most easily accessible sub-Antarctic islands. Their off-the-beaten-track location and intriguing history make for a unique destination. A rough stone road has been built most of the way to Gypsy Cove now, and vehicles may be available for private tours. Visits to Cape Pembroke Lighthouse or to some of the battlefield sites may also be possible.

Day 85 Nov 03, 2027 - Falkland Islands

Though next door to South America and Antarctica, the Falklands are British through and through, with peat fires burning in every hearth and teatimes to set your clock by. Located northeast of Cape Horn, the Falklands Islands (also known as Islas Malvinas) are the most easily accessible sub-Antarctic islands. Their off-the-beaten-track location and intriguing history make for a unique destination. A rough stone road has been built most of the way to Gypsy Cove now, and vehicles may be available for private tours. Visits to Cape Pembroke Lighthouse or to some of the battlefield sites may also be possible.

Day 86 Nov 04, 2027 - Port Stanley

Port Stanley is the only town on the Falkland Islands, and though it has little more than 1,200 residents, it contains half of the islands' population. There are 700,000 sheep, and a wonderful assortment of sea birds and elephant seals.

Day 87 Nov 05, 2027 - At Sea

Day 88 Nov 06, 2027 - At Sea

Day 89 Nov 07, 2027 - South Georgia

Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers coat more than half the island, and the scenery is spectacular, as if the Alps had been dropped down in the south Atlantic. The only access is by sea, and the journey can take up to 10 days battling against south Atlantic gales.

Day 90 Nov 08, 2027 - South Georgia

Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers coat more than half the island, and the scenery is spectacular, as if the Alps had been dropped down in the south Atlantic. The only access is by sea, and the journey can take up to 10 days battling against south Atlantic gales.

Day 91 Nov 09, 2027 - South Georgia

Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers coat more than half the island, and the scenery is spectacular, as if the Alps had been dropped down in the south Atlantic. The only access is by sea, and the journey can take up to 10 days battling against south Atlantic gales.

Day 92 Nov 10, 2027 - At Sea

Day 93 Nov 11, 2027 - At Sea

Day 94 Nov 12, 2027 - Antarctic Experience

Day 95 Nov 13, 2027 - Antarctic Experience

Day 96 Nov 14, 2027 - Antarctic Experience

Day 97 Nov 15, 2027 - Antarctic Experience

Day 98 Nov 16, 2027 - Antarctic Experience

Day 99 Nov 17, 2027 - At Sea

Day 100 Nov 18, 2027 - Ushuaia

The world's southernmost city, Ushuaia overlooks Beagle Channel, named after the ship that took Charles Darwin to the bottom of the world. Founded just over one hundred years ago, this rustic town is situated amidst incredible snowcapped mountains, dramatic waterfalls, massive glaciers, and a forest known for its red foliage. Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire," twelve miles to the west of Ushuaia, is known for its glacial landscape and its national park, which is a bird-watcher's paradise.