South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls and Fishing Villages on the NG Explorer

11 day expedition
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    Class of Ship

    Midsize Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    B-CORP, Climate Neutral, Advanced Waste Management
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    Berths

    148
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    Zodiacs

    15
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    Ice Class

    1A Rating
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Class of Ship
Midsize Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
B-CORP, Climate Neutral, Advanced Waste Management
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Berths
148
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Zodiacs
15
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Ice Class
1A Rating

Expedition overview & highlights

  • Discover Inuit tradition and history along the southern fjords in Qaqortoq and Qassarsik through music, food tastings and demonstrations
  • Visit the storied sheep-farming settlement of Qassiarsuk and explore how the Lindblad Expeditions Artisan Fund is helping to empower and uplift this remote community
  • Explore the Eastern Settlements of Erik the Red, the great Norse explorer credited with naming Greenland, and witness daily life thriving alongside these ancient ruins
  • Navigate the spectacular majesty of southern Greenland, sailing Prins Christian Sund and Tasermiut Fjord, known as Arctic Patagonia and filled with soaring snow-topped mountains, rock-strewn cliffs and icebergs

Blanketed in ice and sculpted by glaciers, Greenland is a dazzling tableau of the Arctic’s wild glory. Trace the enduring ingenuity of the country’s people—from the storied ruins of Brattahlið, Erik the Red’s legendary estate, to the living cultural landscape of Kujataa, a UNESCO World Heritage site where Norse and Inuit traditions intertwine. Cruise through fjords hemmed by towering cliffs in Prins Christian Sund and Skjoldungen Island, then step ashore to hike or kayak alongside locals who know the region best. This is an expedition into the heart of untamed wilderness—where Norse legends linger, Inuit heritage thrives and the Arctic’s timeless beauty reigns.

Map & Cruise Itinerary

Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon to make final arrangements before your charter flight the following day.

Fly from Reykjavík on the recommended flight to Nuuk, Greenland's thriving capital city. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a scenic sailing out of the Nuuk fjord and into the open water of the Davis Strait, as the ship navigates south along the coastline.

Spend the days exploring the coastal wilds of Southeast Greenland, a dynamic region known for its striking landscapes of towering peaks and active glaciers which connect to the Greenlandic Ice Sheet. The East Greenlandic current also spends much of the summer pushing icebergs down the coast from the North Pole. Experience a true sense of adventure as you discover unknown, wild areas aboard purpose-built ships designed to navigate even the most extreme conditions.

Take in stunning views from the Bridge of unexplored fjords like Skjoldungen, Lindenow and Timmiarmiut; Zodiac cruise along glaciers that continue to push out from the Ice Sheet; and hike into the backcountry with polar bear guards, keeping an eye out for the newly established resident population in this region. At archaeological sites along King Frederick VI Coast, gain insight into the Paleo-Inuit and Thule peoples who researchers believe inhabited the area between 2500-800 BC.

Spend your day in what was known as Erik the Red's Eastern Settlement, present-day Qassiarsuk. Visit Brattahlíð, where Erik the Red established his farm in 982 A.D. after his exile from Iceland. Erik’s wife, Þjódhild, built the first Christian church in the western hemisphere here. Visit replicas of the church and Erik the Red’s longhouse and see the shores from which their son, Leif Eriksson, launched the first voyages to North America—500 years before Columbus. Later, visit a local family farm that continues the farming tradition that has earned this region a UNESCO World Heritage designation for Arctic farming on the edge of the ice cap.

Your exploration of Erik the Red’s Eastern Settlement continues in the fjords around Qaqortoq. The Sissarluttoq World Heritage Center is dotted with ruins of Inuit and Norse farms, stables and storerooms made of sandstone and granite blocks, allowing you to imagine what farming was like on the edge of the ice cap over 1,000 years ago. Explore the ruins of the 14th-century Hvalsey Church, and venture deep into the fjord to witness how these ancient remnants create the backdrop for daily farming life in southern Greenland. Continue to Qaqortoq, inhabited since the Viking era and now the largest town in South Greenland, with just over 3,200 residents. Stroll through the town square and visit the museum, where Greenlandic kayaks, hunting equipment and local art and handicrafts are on display. Sample traditional Greenlandic food this afternoon.

Explore Tasermiut Fjord, known as Arctic Patagonia for its sheer granite rock faces and dramatic valley filled with glaciers or their moraines. Spend time exploring by foot, kayak or Zodiac along its shores. Sail into Prins Christian Sund, which cuts into the southern tip of Greenland. Pass between soaring pinnacles and glaciers and through the sheltered waters of this dramatic landscape.

The coast of the world's largest island is etched with thousands of fjords, some of which reach back to the Greenlandic ice sheet. Spend these days exploring these stunning inlets of the eastern coast, using underwater cameras and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to discover marine life and fascinating underwater geology. Ice permitting, sail deep into majestic fjords and soak in your last days in Greenland on a Zodiac cruise or paddling a kayak among the icebergs.

Sail away from the world's largest island and across the Denmark Strait. Connecting the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean, the strait is home to the world's largest waterfall, caused by powerful currents and glaciers. Listen to talks by experts, relax with a book in the lounge or the observation deck and keep an eye out for wildlife as the ship sails across the continental shelf.

After breakfast, disembark in Reykjavík and transfer to the airport for flights home.

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Cat 1 Ship NG Explorer Cabin 5683
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#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 130 sq ft.
Windows One or two portholes
Balcony None
View Ocean view
Location Main deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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Cat 2 LEX Ship NG Explorer 5687
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Cat 2 LEX Ship NG Explorer Bathroom 5685
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#317-320, 335-336 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 140 sq ft.
Windows One large window
Balcony None
View Ocean view
Location Main deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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Cat 2 LEX Ship NG Explorer 5687
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Cat 2 LEX Ship NG Explorer Bathroom 5685
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#313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344-350 — Cabins feature two single beds (can be converted to a queen-sized bed), one large window, a sitting chair, a small table, ample storage, writing desk with chair, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, and well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower. #341 & 343 — newly renovated in May 2023, each L-shaped suite also has a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, double closet, espresso maker, and generously sized bathrooms. (Photo does not reflect newly renovated rooms.)

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 160 sq ft.
Windows One large window
Balcony None
View Ocean view
Location Main deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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Cat 4 Ship NG Explorer 5691
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#201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 — Cabins feature two single beds than can convert into a queen (cabins 217, 226 & 228 have a queen bed only). They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 180 sq ft.
Windows One large window
Balcony None
View Ocean view
Location Upper deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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#209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 — Cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, one queen-sized bed, writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.)

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 205 sq ft.
Windows Sliding glass door
Balcony Private balcony
View Ocean view
Location Upper deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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Cat 6 Ship NG Explorer 5695
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#101-102 — Newly renovated in May 2023, each spacious suite has two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, a writing desk, double closet, chairs, three large windows, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. #213 — Newly renovated in May 2023, each spacious suite has a private balcony with glass doors, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, armchairs, TV, mini bar and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Capacity Up to 3
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed + one sofa-bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 280 sq ft.
Windows Three large windows
Balcony Private balcony
View Ocean view
Location Upper deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two or three
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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Cat 7 Ship NG Explorer Cabin 5698
Cat 7 LEX Ship NG Explorer Cabin 5700
Cat 7 LEX Ship NG Explorer Cabin 5699
Cat 7 LEX Ship NG Explorer Cabin 5697
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#215, 219, 230 — Newly renovated in May 2023, each large suite has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen and a sofa bed that can be converted into a triple. There is a seating area with a writing desk, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Suites feature a double closet, TV, mini bar and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Two twin beds or one queen bed + a sofa bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 345 sq ft.
Windows Large windows
Balcony Private balcony
View Ocean view
Location Upper deck
Suitable for Couples, groups of two
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, double closet, TV, mini bar and espresso maker, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.
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Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

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#105-106, 203, 208 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.

Capacity Up to 1
Beds One single bed
Rooms 1 room
Footage 120 sq ft.
Windows One large window
Balcony None
View Ocean view
Location Upper deck
Suitable for Solo
Accessibility None
Amenities Writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
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About the NG Explorer

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The NG Explorer is a true pioneer of modern expedition cruising, with a storied history of exploring some of the world’s most remote and remarkable regions. Her rebuild drew on 50 years of expedition history and expertise. Purpose-built for discovery, she offers an intimate, hands-on expedition experience that focuses on exploration, learning, and meaningful encounters with nature.

LEX Iceland Dynjandi Waterfall Arnarfjörður Westfjords Region NG Explorer

The NG Explorer is a fully stabilised, ice-class vessel with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort, elegance and a deep connection to the environment. Compact and highly manoeuvrable, she is purpose-built for exploring rugged coastlines and hard-to-reach destinations, offering guests exclusive access to places few vessels can reach. Onboard, welcoming public spaces, expansive observation areas, and an experienced expedition team foster a warm, communal atmosphere, making every voyage immersive, authentic, and uniquely connected to the extraordinary places explored.

LEX Ship NG Explorer Food

Dining on board the NG Explorer is relaxed, welcoming and well-suited to the rhythm of expedition travel. Meals are freshly prepared and nourishing, with an emphasis on sustainable choices and locally sourced ingredients where possible. Guests can enjoy a mix of hearty dishes and lighter options to refuel after active days ashore.

LEX Ship NG Explorer Interior Bistro

Dining areas provide a friendly, social atmosphere where guests gather to share meals and reflect on the day’s discoveries. Meals are served at a single seating with unassigned tables, encouraging an informal atmosphere and easy mingling among guests. Dining takes place across the main dining room, Bistro Bar, and Observation Lounge, offering flexibility and a variety of settings throughout the day. Flexible dining and attentive service make the experience easy and informal, while a selection of wines, beers, and spirits is available to enjoy with dinner or in the evenings, rounding out a comfortable and convivial onboard experience.

LEX Ship NG Explorer Interior Fitness Center

On board the NG Explorer, wellness is woven naturally into the rhythm of expedition life. After exhilarating days spent exploring remote coastlines and wild landscapes, guests can retreat to welcoming onboard spaces designed for rest, recovery, and quiet reflection, perfect for unwinding as the scenery drifts by outside. A dedicated fitness area allows guests to stay active with light workouts and stretching between excursions, helping maintain energy levels throughout days filled with exploration.

LEX Ship NG Explorer Interior Sauna

The sauna offers a warm, restorative escape to relax tired muscles after time ashore. Simple, comfortable, and thoughtfully suited to life at sea, the NG Explorer’s wellness facilities enhance the expedition experience, helping guests feel energised, balanced and ready for each new day of discovery.

NG Explorer Bridge Deck

Bridge Deck

  • Bridge
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Wellness Deck NG Explorer

Wellness Deck

  • Sauna
  • LEXspa
  • Fitness Centre

 

Veranda Deck NG Explorer

Veranda Deck

  • Chart Room
  • Deck
  • Lounge
  • Sun Deck
  • Cat 4 Cabins (#103-104, 107-108)
  • Cat 6 Suites (#101-102)
  • Cat Solo B Cabins (#105-106

 

Upper Deck NG Explorer

Upper Deck

  • Restaurant
  • Bistro
  • Galley
  • Reception
  • Global Gallery
  • Cat 4 Cabins
  • Cat 5 Cabins
  • Cat 6 Suite (#213)
  • Cat 7 Suites (#215, 219, 230)
  • Cat Solo B Cabins (#203, 208)

Expedition Deck NG Endurance

Expedition Deck

  • Ice Door
  • Zodiac Boarding
  • Basecamp
  • Expedition Desk

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