This morning, take the charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, where you will board the vessel and begin your expedition. Prepare for an exciting adventure ahead! Your Expedition Leader will greet you with a welcome and safety briefing.

Cruising around the remote regions of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic aboard Ultramarine, the newest ship in the fleet, you’ll navigate the same icy inlets, channels, and bays that fascinated legendary explorers. Designed to give polar adventurers unprecedented access to the most challenging places on the planet—and equipped with two onboard twin-engine helicopters for unparalleled access to areas only Quark Expeditions can bring you—this unique ship will take you beyond the familiar in polar exploration. Throughout your journey, the Expedition Team will immerse you in the best the Arctic has to offer.

Locals call Maniitsoq the “Venice of Greenland,” as it’s situated in an archipelago intersected by natural canals. Surrounded by soaring, snow-capped mountains, this small, rocky town’s name means “the uneven place.” Playful humpback whales spend their summers in the waters around here.

The Greenlandic capital of Nuuk is a haven for history and culture lovers. Experience the unique and thriving culture of contemporary Greenland, where the ancient mingles with the modern in surprising and wonderful ways. Stroll down to the waterfront to see the Hans Egede Church and Hans Egede statue, named after the missionary who established the settlement in 1728. Marvel at the famous 500-year-old mummies, discovered under a rock outcrop in 1972, at the Greenland National Museum. The Nuuk Art Museum and Katuaq Culture Centre are also worth a visit.

Bid farewell to Greenland’s shores as you cross the Davis Strait towards the Canadian Arctic. Onboard presentations by experts will prepare you for the adventures that await.

Explore towering fjords, historical sites, and Inuit communities in the Canadian High Arctic, following in the footsteps of legendary explorers.

Start at Cape Mercy, named by British explorer John Davis in 1585. This site, home to a Cold War-era Distant Early Warning Line installation, is perfect for a hike.

At Qikiqtarjuaq (formerly Broughton Island), icebergs are often trapped, and the waters host ringed and harp seals. A hike to the hilltop inuksuk offers spectacular views.

Further north along Baffin Island’s east shore, visit Isabella Bay, a crucial feeding area for bowhead whales, known to live over 200 years.

Near the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage, the Inuit hamlet of Pond Inlet is surrounded by mountains, fjords, glaciers, and icebergs, with many residents still living a nomadic lifestyle.

Lancaster Sound, a rich wildlife and historical area, offers hiking opportunities. At Dundas Harbour on Devon Island, visit an abandoned RCMP outpost. In Croker Bay, cruise along an actively calving glacier, and look for walrus. Explore ancient Thule remains at Radstock Bay.

Beechey Island, a Canadian National Historic Site, holds the graves of three crew members from Sir John Franklin’s 1845–46 expedition. Roald Amundsen also landed here in 1903 during the first successful Northwest Passage voyage.

Along Somerset Island’s east coast, look for beluga whales and narwhals at Creswell Bay, an Important Bird Area also attracting various bird species. Visit the abandoned Fort Ross trading post, established in 1937 by the Hudson’s Bay Company. At Bellot Strait’s midpoint, reach Zenith Point, the northernmost area of the continental landmass.

After disembarking in Resolute, you will be transferred to the airport for the charter flight to Calgary, where you’ll spend the night at your included hotel.

Today, make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend the day exploring this unique Canadian city.