Expedition cruise to a dazzling natural phenomenon
The moon's shadow approaches from the north of Greenland at a speed of 4,000 kilometers per hour.
At 5:40 p.m., the first rays slide past the lunar disk to create the legendary "Diamond Ring."
On this expedition cruise, experience one of the most dazzling natural phenomena in one of the world's most spectacular destinations: wild East Greenland.
The best possible location has been selected for this eclipse, the mouth of a small fjord as close to the centerline of the eclipse as possible, unobstructed by mountains and with likely clear skies.
With Zodiacs, you will go ashore to experience this natural wonder in the rugged wilderness. Where the world can't find you ...
Greenland, the most awe-inspiring destination
Next, the Ocean Albatross southward along the most dramatic coastlines. While sailing, keep your eyes on the sea! Belugas, blue whales, bowhead whales, minke whales, narwhals, seals and a huge variety of Arctic bird species are common in these waters. Snow hares, polar bears and reindeer forage along the remote shores. Several fjords are visited, such as the stunning Skjoldungen, where sawtooth mountains with opalescent glaciers line the deep, chilly waters. Evighedsfjorden extends about 100 km into the glacier-covered mountains and cuts through the great ice sheet that covers much of the land between Nuuk and Sisimiut - Greenland's largest cities. Tasermiut is one of Greenland's best-kept secrets, fringed by green, fertile side valleys and steep granite walls that rise 2,000 meters above sea level. After a zodiac landing, an easy hike allows you to experience this amazing landscape for yourself.
Tips tops Greenland Eclipse Trip 2026:
- The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse begins at 16:37 local time and the spectacle ends around 18:33, when the last edge of the moon leaves the sun
- At remote Ittoqqortoormiit, you can visit the colorful settlements of the Inuit, the original inhabitants of the Arctic
- Take a walk through the flower-strewn Dronning Maries valley, near the beautiful Thryms Glacier
- Tasiilaq, located in a perfect natural harbor on the island of Ammassalik, has excellent hiking trails
- The inner passage to West Greenland is one of the most spectacular waterways on earth and is surrounded on either side by huge mountains, sapphire-blue glaciers and gigantic icebergs
- The village of Aappilattoqm, set among stark granite cliffs, offers excellent hiking opportunities
- The small island of Uunartoq is famous for its geothermal springs: relax in perfectly hot water while icebergs float by
- The fjords near Tunulliarfik are lined with lush green meadows and small settlements where sheep are raised; Qassiarsuk is the best known
- Walk from Itilleq through the green hills to the village of Igaliku and the remains of the Norwegian bishop's palace in Garðar
- Capital city Nuuk, a mix of skyscrapers and traditional wooden houses, is a vibrant city full of contrasts
- The Greenland National Museum contains a wealth of information on the history and first inhabitants of the icy island
- The artists of picturesque Kangaamiut are well known throughout Greenland; their finest works are in the small museum
- Explore by Zodiac the area around Evigheds Glacier, where guillemots and kittiwakes fly in and out from the bird cliffs
- Experts along the way give lectures on the ecosystems, flora fauna, inhabitants of the region, and on the solar eclipse
- The route may be modified if a passage is blocked by pack ice
- Includes flights from Kangerlussaq via Keflavik to Copenhagen
