Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse (Ultramarine)
The creation of this once in a lifetime Total Solar Eclipse itinerary dates back to November 24, 2003, when the first ever successful solar eclipse voyage made 100 people, from 17 different nations, the first-ever humans to witness a total solar eclipse in Antarctica. Now, you can be one of those people in the Arctic. This voyage has a taskforce of eclipse experts, including a meteorologist and Expedition Team that researches the geography, terrain, angles of the sun in the sky and Arctic weather patterns to prepare for one of the most rare experiences on the planet – observing a total solar eclipse in the High Arctic. In addition to phenomenal eclipse viewing, you’ll discover the natural wonders of the Vestfjords – the unsung secret of West Iceland. Your journey will take you into the immense Northeast Greenland National Park, where you’ll cruise the 110-km King Oscar Fjord. You’ll also get to unleash your inner adventurer on thrilling heli-flightseeing adventures over remote Greenland on Ultramarine’s state-of-the-art helicopters.
Activities
- Witness a total solar eclipse from a polar ship in the High Arctic for a truly exceptional once in a lifetime experience like no other.
- Gain insight into the cultural and scientific significance of solar eclipses with experts David Baron – a veteran science journalist, broadcaster and umbraphile – and Michael Zeiler – an author, geographer, eclipse cartographer with an asteroid named in his honour.
- Heli-flightsee over remote Greenland and explore seldom-visited Westfjords – the hidden gem of west Iceland. You’ll make shore landings by Zodiac and maybe get the opportunity to kayak in the Arctic waters.
- Cross the Arctic Circle twice, southbound and northbound and sail across the Denmark Strait.
- Witness the wildlife of Northeast Greenland National Park and cruise the 110-km King Oscar Fjord.
- Adventure and Active
About Ultramarine
Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
With all this and more, Ultramarine is set to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience.
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Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
With all this and more, Ultramarine is set to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience.
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Interconnecting Suites |
About Intrepid Travel

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.
About Intrepid Travel

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.