

Cruise itinerary
20-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík
20 nights · Arctic · 12 ports of call
20-night Arctic cruise aboard Seabourn Venture, departing Reykjavík and calling at Kangerlussuaq Havn, Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Northeast Greenland, Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Erik Harbour and Exploring the Northwest Passage and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Venture
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- Arctic · Polar
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Reykjavík
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day2

Kangerlussuaq Havn
Depart 20:00
A small settlement at the head of a long fjord in western Greenland, beside a former U.S. air base. It serves as the inland gateway to the Greenland ice sheet, with tundra valleys, musk oxen and clear sub-Arctic skies known for the northern lights.
- Greenland ice sheet
- Musk oxen
- Northern lights
- Day3At sea
- Day4

Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5

Northeast Greenland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A vast, ice-bound stretch of Greenland's Arctic coast, much of it within the world's largest national park. It is a scenic-cruising wilderness of fjords, glaciers and tundra, home to musk oxen, polar bears and walrus far from any settlement.
- National park
- Glaciated fjords
- Musk oxen
- Day6At sea
- Day7

Pond Inlet, Nunavut
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 10:00
An Inuit hamlet on the north coast of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, set on the strait that leads to Bylot Island. Surrounded by mountains and sea ice, it is a centre of Inuit hunting culture and a gateway to Sirmilik National Park and its narwhal-rich waters.
- Sirmilik National Park
- Bylot Island
- Inuit culture
Erik Harbour
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Exploring the Northwest Passage
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The fabled sea route through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the top of North America. Sailings here move among ice-choked channels and remote Inuit communities, with chances to see polar bears, walrus and the tundra coast.
- Arctic wildlife
- Inuit communities
- Sea ice
- Day9
Exploring the Northwest Passage
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 16:30
The fabled sea route through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the top of North America. Sailings here move among ice-choked channels and remote Inuit communities, with chances to see polar bears, walrus and the tundra coast.
- Arctic wildlife
- Inuit communities
- Sea ice
- Day10
Exploring the Northwest Passage
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
The fabled sea route through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the top of North America. Sailings here move among ice-choked channels and remote Inuit communities, with chances to see polar bears, walrus and the tundra coast.
- Arctic wildlife
- Inuit communities
- Sea ice
- Day11
Exploring the Northwest Passage
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The fabled sea route through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the top of North America. Sailings here move among ice-choked channels and remote Inuit communities, with chances to see polar bears, walrus and the tundra coast.
- Arctic wildlife
- Inuit communities
- Sea ice
- Day12
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day13
Exploring the Northwest Passage
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 17:00
The fabled sea route through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the top of North America. Sailings here move among ice-choked channels and remote Inuit communities, with chances to see polar bears, walrus and the tundra coast.
- Arctic wildlife
- Inuit communities
- Sea ice
- Day14
Exploring the Northwest Passage
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The fabled sea route through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the top of North America. Sailings here move among ice-choked channels and remote Inuit communities, with chances to see polar bears, walrus and the tundra coast.
- Arctic wildlife
- Inuit communities
- Sea ice
- Day15
Queen Harbour, Philpots Island, Nunavut
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day16
Dymond Islands
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day17

Baffin Island, Nunavut
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19

Nuuk (Godthaab)
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 14:00
The capital of Greenland, a small colourful town on the southwest coast at the mouth of a long fjord system. Nuuk is known for its harbour-side old quarter, the National Museum's Inuit collections, and the dramatic Sermitsiaq mountain across the water.
- Sermitsiaq mountain
- Greenland National Museum
- Colonial harbour
- Day20

Kangerlussuaq Havn
Arrive 07:00
A small settlement at the head of a long fjord in western Greenland, beside a former U.S. air base. It serves as the inland gateway to the Greenland ice sheet, with tundra valleys, musk oxen and clear sub-Arctic skies known for the northern lights.
- Greenland ice sheet
- Musk oxen
- Northern lights

Reykjavík
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day21

Reykjavík
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
Upcoming departures
- 30 Jul 2027
- 29 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Arctic cruise calls at Reykjavík, Kangerlussuaq Havn, Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Northeast Greenland, Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Erik Harbour, Exploring the Northwest Passage, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Queen Harbour, Philpots Island, Nunavut, Dymond Islands, Baffin Island, Nunavut and Nuuk (Godthaab).
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard Seabourn Venture.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Jul 2027 and 29 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.