HX Expeditions

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Reykjavik

   Iceland

   

   Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.

2. Day 1

   Nuuk Godthaab

   Greenland

   

   Nuuk, Greenland's diminutive capital, is a city of vivid contrasts — colourful colonial houses against Arctic granite, Inuit heritage alongside contemporary Nordic culture, and world-class museums steps from untamed fjords. Visitors should not miss the Greenland National Museum's Qilakitsoq mummies and a Zodiac excursion into the surrounding iceberg-studded fjord system. The prime cruising season runs from June through September, when extended daylight illuminates the landscape in an ethereal sub-Arctic glow and waters remain navigable for expedition vessels.

3. Day 2

   At sea

   

4. Day 3

   Ilulissat

   Greenland

   

   Ilulissat sits beside the Northern Hemisphere's most prolific glacier — the UNESCO-listed Sermeq Kujalleq, which calves forty-six cubic kilometers of icebergs annually into a fjord of almost incomprehensible frozen spectacle. Visit June through August via Silversea or Hapag-Lloyd for midnight-sun zodiac cruises among hundred-meter icebergs, Knud Rasmussen's childhood museum, and the light show that transforms Greenland's ice into one of Earth's most transformative visual experiences.

5. Day 4

   Uummannaq

   Greenland

   

   Uummannaq is a vividly painted Arctic town perched beneath a heart-shaped mountain on Greenland's western coast, surrounded by colossal icebergs and rich Inuit cultural heritage. Must-dos include zodiac cruising through the iceberg-filled fjord, visiting the Uummannaq Museum, and experiencing the midnight sun's eternal golden light. July and August offer the warmest conditions and best accessibility for Arctic expedition cruising.

6. Day 5

   Uummannaq

   Greenland

   

   Uummannaq is a vividly painted Arctic town perched beneath a heart-shaped mountain on Greenland's western coast, surrounded by colossal icebergs and rich Inuit cultural heritage. Must-dos include zodiac cruising through the iceberg-filled fjord, visiting the Uummannaq Museum, and experiencing the midnight sun's eternal golden light. July and August offer the warmest conditions and best accessibility for Arctic expedition cruising.

7. Day 6

   Disko Bay

   Greenland

   

   Disko Bay is Greenland's monumental iceberg gallery, where the world's most prolific glacier discharges bergs of hundred-meter scale into a UNESCO-adjacent bay that functions as a constantly refreshed Arctic sculpture garden. Navigate July through August via Hapag-Lloyd or Ponant for zodiac cruises between towering icebergs, humpback whale bubble-net feeding, and the Inuit cultural encounters that provide human context for life at 69°N latitude.

8. Day 7

   Disko Bay

   Greenland

   

   Disko Bay is Greenland's monumental iceberg gallery, where the world's most prolific glacier discharges bergs of hundred-meter scale into a UNESCO-adjacent bay that functions as a constantly refreshed Arctic sculpture garden. Navigate July through August via Hapag-Lloyd or Ponant for zodiac cruises between towering icebergs, humpback whale bubble-net feeding, and the Inuit cultural encounters that provide human context for life at 69°N latitude.

9. Day 8

   Disko Bay

   Greenland

   

   Disko Bay is Greenland's monumental iceberg gallery, where the world's most prolific glacier discharges bergs of hundred-meter scale into a UNESCO-adjacent bay that functions as a constantly refreshed Arctic sculpture garden. Navigate July through August via Hapag-Lloyd or Ponant for zodiac cruises between towering icebergs, humpback whale bubble-net feeding, and the Inuit cultural encounters that provide human context for life at 69°N latitude.

10. Day 9

    Greenland Cruising

    

11. Day 9

    Qeqertarsuaq, Godhavn

    Greenland

    

    Qeqertarsuaq (Godhavn) is the principal settlement on Greenland's Disko Island, a remote Arctic community of eight hundred people set against volcanic basalt mountains and the iceberg-filled waters of Disko Bay. Essential experiences include hiking to the Lyngmark Glacier, whale-watching for humpbacks amid tabular icebergs, and exploring the historic Arctic Station research facility. Visit July through August for midnight sun, peak whale activity, and Arctic wildflowers.

12. Day 10

    Sisimiut

    Greenland

    

    Sisimiut is Greenland's adventure capital, a colourful Arctic town of 5,500 people just north of the Arctic Circle on the west coast. Must-dos include hiking the Arctic Circle Trail, whale watching for humpbacks and narwhals, and exploring the colonial-era museum. Summer brings midnight sun and hiking conditions, while winter offers dog-sledding, skiing, and northern lights.

13. Day 11

    Nuuk Godthaab

    Greenland

    

    Nuuk, Greenland's diminutive capital, is a city of vivid contrasts — colourful colonial houses against Arctic granite, Inuit heritage alongside contemporary Nordic culture, and world-class museums steps from untamed fjords. Visitors should not miss the Greenland National Museum's Qilakitsoq mummies and a Zodiac excursion into the surrounding iceberg-studded fjord system. The prime cruising season runs from June through September, when extended daylight illuminates the landscape in an ethereal sub-Arctic glow and waters remain navigable for expedition vessels.

14. Day 11

    Reykjavik

    Iceland

    

    Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.

Cabin Categories

Balcony Cabin

Outside

194 sq ftMax 2XTJ

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, some with sofa bed. Limited view.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

161–204 sq ftMax 2XTD

Cabin with balcony, double bed.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair DryerRoom Service Available+2

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

204 sq ftMax 4XY

Wheelchair-accessible cabin with balcony, double bed.

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

193 sq ftMax 4XT

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, with sofa bed or seating area.

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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Arctic Superior

Outside

236 sq ftMax 2TY

Large accessible cabins without balcony. Middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Arctic Superior

Outside

290 sq ftMax 2TT

Large cabins without balcony. Lower/middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 24 - 27 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Queen or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Polar Outside

outside

RS

Cabins on lower/middle decks with double bed and TV. 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

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Polar Outside

Outside

204–247 sq ftMax 4RR

Larger cabins on middle decks. Most 20 square meters, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV. 19 - 23 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleTwinSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTV+1

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

215–322 sq ftMax 2MC

Aft Corner Suite with private balcony and hot tub. Various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofa, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 30 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVCoffee MachineSafe+3

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

236 sq ftMax 4MF

Corner cabin with large windows. Flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Without balcony. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee MachineHair Dryer+3

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Expedition Large Suite

Suite

376 sq ftMax 4MD

Large Corner Suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, espresso maker. Adapted for guests with wheelchair. 35 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+2

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Expedition Suite

Suite

236–301 sq ftMax 4ME

Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 28 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+6

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

474 sq ftMax 4MB

Extra Large Corner Suite without balcony. Aft corner suite with sofabed, flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 44 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

495–516 sq ftMax 4MA

Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 46 - 48 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedSuite Benefits+7

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