Dates & Rates - East Greenland Explorer

Two departures: 8 days of cruising under the midnight sun. The 47-passenger Akademik Shokalskiy is equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, for a remote vacation to the world’s largest Arctic fjord complex.

Add Flights and Extend Your Adventure

You can add a flight to and from your hometown and extend your stay before or after the cruise. Or we can add extra nights at the staging point, if you wish to arrive a day or two early. When you book your expedition indicate on the reservation form the additional services you would like to know more about - flights, trip extensions or extra hotel nights.

Start - End DateDuration (days)ShipPrice Range
(per person)
Adventure OptionsSelect a departure below to check cabin availability
Sep 04 - Sep 17, 201214-Akademik Sergey Vavilov$8,990 - $13,990Limited Availability, Please Call
Camping CampingKayaking KayakingMountaineering MountaineeringCross Country Skiing Cross Country SkiingSpecial Departure Special Departure

This expedition includes

  • Group transfer on Day 1 from the Ammassalik airport to the ship.
  • Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping.
  • Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
  • Shore landings per the program delivered on the ship each day.
  • Professional Expedition Leadership.
  • All Zodiac excursions and transfers.
  • Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team.
  • Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.
  • The loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage.
  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
  • Coffee, tea, and cocoa available around the clock.
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin.
  • Comprehenseive pre-departure package including a map and Reader.
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
  • All shipboard luggage handling.
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.
  • Group transfer from the ship to Ammassalik airport.

This expedition excludes

  • Return airfare from your home to Reykjavik.
  • Mandatory group flight from Reykjavik to Ammasslik and back - cost per person $675
  • Optional kayaking - cost per person $495 - limited to 10 kayakers.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Any meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges.
  • Shipboard and land telecommunication charges.
  • Gratuity for ship's crew, Hospitality and Expedition Team members.

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