Greenland and Northwest Passage: Ilulissat and Beechey Island · Aug 2027
Adventure of Arctic wonders
What makes the voyage of the Silver Wind Expedition to the Arctic special?
This twenty-night Silver Wind Expedition voyage from and to Nuuk leaves ample room for a deep exploration of the Greenlandic west coast. Ice and weather permitting, landings in fjords, at glaciers and in quiet bays are possible. The expedition team runs daily Zodiac trips, lectures and wildlife briefings. Silversea offers premium all-inclusive with butler service, premium wines, gratuities and Wi-Fi already included. The voyage combines calm sea days with intense days in the ice.
Route highlights
- Nuuk as start and finish
- Long exploration of the west coast
- Zodiac landings at glaciers
- Lectures from the expedition team
- Wildlife sightings in season
- Midnight sun in the polar summer
- Premium all-inclusive with butler service
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2027 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
What is the route of the cruise aboard the Silver Wind Expedition to the Arctic?
20 nights from Nuuk (Godthab) to Lady Franklin Island, including Sermilinnguaq, Evighedsfjord, Sisimiut.
Nuuk (Godthab)
20 nights
Lady Franklin Island
The exact route is set by the expedition team on site, depending on ice and weather:
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SUN · 22 Aug 2027Nuuk (Godthab) · EmbarkationDeparture 18:00
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland on the south-western coast of the island, sits nestled between fjords and icebergs on the edge of the Labrador Sea. The Greenland National Museum houses the world-famous mummies of Qilakitsoq from the 15th century; from here visitors can reach the spectacular icefjord landscapes of West Greenland and the distinctive Sermitsiaq mountain, which towers over the cityscape across the fjord.
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MON · 23 Aug 2027SermilinnguaqArrival 12:00 Departure 18:00
On Greenland's west coast, Sermilinnguaq Fjord reaches deep inland. Steep slopes and calving glaciers shape this remote inlet.
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TUE · 24 Aug 2027EvighedsfjordArrival 07:30 Departure 18:00
The Evighedsfjord (Fjord of Eternity) in western Greenland is a calm fjord reaching deep into the mainland, with one of the most impressive glacier backdrops in Greenland. Barely visited, it offers silent passages through a landscape of gneiss cliffs, waterfalls and tundra.
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WED · 25 Aug 2027SisimiutArrival 07:30 Departure 17:00
Sisimiut is Greenland's second-largest town, known for its traditional kayak-building craft and dog-sledding tradition. The old colonial building, the Lutheran cathedral with its red wooden bell tower and the Arctic fjord panorama make Sisimiut one of the most authentic Greenland stops.
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THU · 26 Aug 2027IlulissatArrival 08:00 Departure 13:00
Ilulissat in West Greenland lies next to the UNESCO World Heritage Ilulissat Icefjord - one of the world's most productive glaciers. Sermeq Kujalleq calves enormous icebergs daily that fill the fjord before drifting into Baffin Bay. Dog-sled rides and helicopter glacier tours are the excursion highlights.
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FRI · 27 Aug 2027At sea
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SAT · 28 Aug 2027Pond Inlet (Baffin Island)Arrival 06:30 Departure 12:30
High in the north of Canada's Baffin Island in Nunavut, at the mouth of the sound of the same name leading into Eclipse Sound, sits this Inuit community. On its doorstep tower the icebergs of Sirmilik National Park, and in spring narwhals break through the splintering sea ice.
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SUN · 29 Aug 2027Prince Leopold IslandArrival 12:30 Departure 18:00
Prince Leopold Island in the Arctic Lancaster Sound is a bird sanctuary ringed by cliffs rising up to 265 metres. In the breeding season tens of thousands of thick-billed murres, fulmars and kittiwakes nest here.
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MON · 30 Aug 2027Strezelecki HarbourArrival 12:30 Departure 18:30
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TUE · 31 Aug 2027Gjoa HavenArrival 13:00 Departure 19:00
This Inuit community on King William Island in the Canadian Arctic takes its name from Roald Amundsen's ship Gjøa, which overwintered here between 1903 and 1905 during the first complete transit of the Northwest Passage. From the local Inuit, Amundsen learned the Arctic survival skills that underpinned his later success.
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WED · 01 Sep 2027King William Island/Crozier's CampArrival 07:30 Departure 13:30
Low-lying tundra island in Canada's Nunavut, south-west along the Northwest Passage. Crozier's Camp is a historic site from the doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition, whose traces can still be found on the island today.
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THU · 02 Sep 2027Flexure BayArrival 06:30 Departure 14:00
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FRI · 03 Sep 2027Beechey IslandArrival 06:00 Departure 11:30
Beechey Island is a small island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago south of Devon Island. It holds the graves of three members of the lost Franklin expedition, discovered in 1850 and triggering the largest search operation in Arctic history.
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FRI · 03 Sep 2027Devon Island (Radstock Bay)Arrival 14:00 Departure 19:30
Radstock Bay lies on the south coast of Devon Island in Canada's Nunavut, opposite Beechey Island. Steep sandstone cliffs at Caswall Tower host nesting kittiwakes, and along the gravel beaches polar bears are often seen patrolling the ice edge.
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SAT · 04 Sep 2027Dundas HarbourArrival 13:30 Departure 19:00
On the southern coast of Devon Island in Nunavut stands an abandoned Royal Canadian Mounted Police post from the 1920s, its timber cabins and graves preserved against a stark Arctic backdrop. Devon Island is reckoned the largest uninhabited island on Earth.
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SUN · 05 Sep 2027At sea
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MON · 06 Sep 2027QikiqtarjuaqArrival 12:30 Departure 18:00
This Inuit settlement on the east coast of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic is the gateway to Auyuittuq National Park and is known as one of the world's best places to observe bowhead whales.
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TUE · 07 Sep 2027At sea
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WED · 08 Sep 2027Lower Savage IslandsArrival 07:00 Departure 18:30
Small island group in Hudson Strait off the south-east coast of Baffin Island in Canada's Nunavut. Bare, steep cliffs host colonies of thick-billed murres, while polar bears and bowhead whales hunt in the icy currents.
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THU · 09 Sep 2027Monumental IslandArrival 06:00 Departure 11:30
Off the south-eastern coast of Baffin Island in Canada's Nunavut sits Monumental Island, a small uninhabited rocky outcrop in the Davis Strait of the eastern Arctic. The distinctive granite cliffs are a famous walrus haul-out, with occasional sightings of polar bears that drift ashore from one ice floe to the next.
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THU · 09 Sep 2027Lady Franklin IslandArrival 13:30 Departure 18:30
Uninhabited rocky islet in the Cumberland Sound off the east coast of Baffin Island in Canada's Nunavut. Steep cliffs hold large colonies of thick-billed murres and black-legged kittiwakes, while polar bears hunt in the surrounding waters.
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FRI · 10 Sep 2027At sea
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SAT · 11 Sep 2027Nuuk (Godthab) · DisembarkationArrival 07:00
Climate & best time to sail
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | -13 | -13 | -13 | -9 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | -4 | -8 | -11 |
| Sea °C | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 20 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 23 |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Svalbard (Longyearbyen)
What are the highlights of the cruise aboard the Silver Wind Expedition to the Arctic?
Highlights of this route: Nuuk (Godthab) · Sermilinnguaq · Evighedsfjord
Nuuk (Godthab)
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland on the south-western coast of the island, sits nestled between fjords and icebergs on the edge of the Labrador Sea.
Sermilinnguaq
On Greenland's west coast, Sermilinnguaq Fjord reaches deep inland.
Evighedsfjord
The Evighedsfjord (Fjord of Eternity) in western Greenland is a calm fjord reaching deep into the mainland, with one of the most impressive glacier backdrops in Greenland.
Sisimiut
Sisimiut is Greenland's second-largest town, known for its traditional kayak-building craft and dog-sledding tradition.
Ilulissat
Ilulissat in West Greenland lies next to the UNESCO World Heritage Ilulissat Icefjord - one of the world's most productive glaciers.
Pond Inlet, Nunavut (Baffininsel)
This Inuit community sits on the north coast of Canada's Baffin Island in Nunavut, facing the glaciated mountains of Sirmilik National Park.
What does the Silver Wind Expedition offer?
Silver Wind was converted to an expedition ship in 2022: reinforced hull, Zodiac fleet, 274 guests. Butler service among icebergs, champagne after the Zodiac excursion, gourmet dinner with glacier views.
In the Arctic, Silver Wind Expedition sails through the waters of Svalbard and Greenland - expeditions with the comfort of a Silversea ship.
Impressions of the Silver Wind Expedition
What cabins does the Silver Wind Expedition offer?
Owner's Suite
A prestigious suite in a preferred midship location with a private veranda (up to 8 m²), a separate sleeping area and a generous dining and living area. Butler service included.
Grand Suite
The most spacious suite on board: a corner suite with breathtaking 270-degree views, a large veranda (up to 14 m²), a separate bedroom and a generous dining and living area. Butler service included.
Royal Suite
A stately corner suite with 270-degree views, a large veranda (up to 12 m²), a separate bedroom and a generous dining and living area. Butler service included.
Silver Suite
A stylish midship suite with separate sleeping and living areas, a private veranda (up to 8 m²) and a marble bathroom. Butler service included.
Medallion Suite
A generous suite in the forward section with a particularly large veranda (up to 12 m²), a sitting area and a marble bathroom. Butler service included.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
A comfortable veranda suite in a preferred midship location with a private teak veranda (up to 4.5 m²), a seating area, a marble bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Butler service included.
Classic Veranda Suite
A comfortable suite with a private teak veranda (up to 4.5 m²), a seating area, a marble bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Butler service included.
Vista Suite
An elegant suite with a large picture window instead of a veranda, a cosy living area, a marble bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Butler service included.
What does the deck plan of the Silver Wind Expedition look like?
What is included as standard in the ship voyage of the Silver Wind Expedition?
On board
- Luxurious suite with ocean view or veranda, every category with personal butler service
- Full board in all onboard restaurants (main restaurant, speciality restaurants, casual dining) at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service and an individually stocked minibar in the suite
- Premium beverages on board: selected wines, champagne, international spirits, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, speciality coffees, tea and water
- Gratuities for the entire crew are included in the fare
- Unlimited Wi-Fi on board for all guests
- Use of pool, gym, sauna, steam bath and classes (yoga, stretching)
- Evening programme: live music, shows, themed lectures and onboard events
Not included
- Personal expenses on board (boutique, hairdresser, photos)
- Spa and wellness treatments, massages and personal trainer
- Laundry and pressing service (partly included in higher suite categories)
- Premium restaurants with a reservation or cover charge (e.g. La Dame, Kaiseki/Seishin, Silver Note on repeat visits)
- Selected fine spirits, rare wines and vintage champagnes beyond the standard premium package
- Shore excursions or private tours, unless explicitly stated in your booking confirmation.
- Medical care on board, doctor consultations and medication
- Travel insurance (cancellation, international health cover)
- Visa fees, entry taxes and biometric registration in the destination
- Airport taxes and security fees when arriving under your own arrangements
- Travel to the home airport outside the Door-to-Door radius
- Flight upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class (bookable for a surcharge on the Door-to-Door fare)
- Personal telephone calls and satellite calls from the suite
What optional extras are available on the ship voyage aboard the Silver Wind Expedition to the Arctic?
Additionally included depending on the fare booked:
- Shore excursions: on classic cruises at least one excursion per port depending on the fare; on expedition voyages all Zodiac outings and guided landings
- On expedition voyages additionally: lectures by the expedition team experts, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport on Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares (business upgrade for a surcharge)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship on the Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares
- On Door-to-Door and selected expedition voyages: a hotel night before and after the cruise
- On Door-to-Door (home airport within about 80 km): private chauffeur service from your door to the airport and back
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the voyage aboard the Silver Wind Expedition to the Arctic?
Send an enquiry to IVENT-SAILING via the booking form on this page. Our team of experienced travel experts will be in touch shortly with a personal offer. We would be glad to advise you.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 20 nights from EUR 26.000 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Wind Expedition?
A maximum of 274 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
When is the best time for a cruise to the Arctic?
The best time to sail this route is June to August (midnight sun, open fjords).
