Secret Atlas offers adventurers the opportunity to explore some of East Greenland’s most remote locations on a 10-day Expedition Micro Cruise through stunning Scoresby Sund.
Secret Atlas – founded, led and made for explorers by explorers – offers exclusive Expedition Micro Cruises to Greenland, the largest but most sparsely populated island on Earth, where every location is, by definition, remote.
Many who visit Greenland miss out on the opportunity to visit the world’s largest system of fjords, Scoresby Sund (Kangertittivaq in the native Greenlandic language, Kalaallisut), as it is only accessible from August to October each year.
Secret Atlas, however, has launched its new Expedition Micro Cruise to enable small, intimate groups of adventurers to explore the stunning fjord system while taking in the towering icebergs, elusive wildlife and the remote community of Ittoqqortoormiit.
Setting sail onboard the MV Vikingfjord, the Secret Atlas Expedition Micro Cruise spends eight days exploring the stunning landscapes of Scoresby Sund, spending as little time on board the ship as possible through daily Zodiac cruises and onshore hikes.
With just 12 guests joining any given cruise, the experience is designed to be crowd-free and flexible, with each itinerary led by world-class expedition leaders to ensure the best chance of seeing muskox, glaciers and the Northern Lights, which appear from September onwards.
At the end of the expedition, Vikingfjord sails up the longest fjord on the planet, through the impressive ice giants of Scoresby Sund, to visit one of the most isolated settlements in Greenland, a unique opportunity to learn about Inuit tradition among the 400-strong community of Ittoqqortoormiit.
Secret Atlas Co-Founder and enthusiast explorer Michele D’Agostino said, ‘When I first entered Scoresby Sund Fjord in July 2018, I immediately understood what a fascinating and unique part of the planet it was.
‘We decided to launch the East Greenland micro cruise to allow a small group of guests the opportunity to experience this remote part of the world in an authentic and private way, but with minimal impact to the community, wildlife and environment.’
East Greenland Explorer Fly & Cruise with Secret Atlas
​The 10-Day East Greenland Explorer Fly & Cruise with Secret Atlas takes place from August – October and costs from £8,370 ($10,620/€9,900) per person.
Price includes a bespoke meet and greet, welcome dinner with the Secret Atlas team and eight days cruising onboard the MV Vikingfjord.
The price excludes a mandatory exclusive charter flight from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Constable Point in Scoresbysund (CNP), and overnight accommodation at the Aurora Hotel on arrival and departure which costs an additional £2,115 ($2,680/€2,500) per person.
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The ship – MV Vikingfjord
The expedition vessel, MV Vikingfjord, is a rugged ice-strengthened ship which accommodates 12 guests in 9 en-suite cabins. A new energy-efficient engine and NOX cleaning filters fitted during her extensive 2023 refit offer the best environmental specifications possible on a small ship – with up to a 95 per cent reduction in NOX emissions.
- Ice strengthened 1B hull for maximum exploration in the polar regions
- Maximum 12 guests in 9 en-suite cabins
- On deck hot tub and sauna
- 2 x zodiacs for shore landings
- Large open deck space and raised areas for photography
- Expert team of crew and guides
- Full safety gear
Click here to book the East Greenland Explorer micro cruise
​Launched in 2019 and run by Explorers for Explorers, Secret Atlas trips are curated for people who want to enjoy the spirit of exploration and be a part of an intimate experience rather than joining an overcrowded commercial cruise. Secret Atlas pioneering Expedition Micro Cruises take the smallest group sizes in the Arctic (only 12 guests) and Antarctic (only 48 guests) offering guests an authentic, unrivalled experience free from the crowds of larger vessels. To find out more about Secret Atlas, visit www.secretatlas.com
