Greenland and Northwest Passage: Ilulissat and Beechey Island
Adventure of Arctic wonders
In the warm water on deck while the glaciers drift past outside.
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Greenland from/to Nuuk
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.
The Route
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)
Silver Wind Expedition
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.
The Ship
Cabins
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.
Deck plan · Silver Wind Expedition
Standard inclusions of the ship voyage
On board
- Suite with butler service
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship
- Gourmet cuisine 24 hours a day
- Free-seating dining with À-la-carte menus
- 24-hour room service (complimentary)
- Premium beverages: champagne, fine wines, spirits, beers, water and soft drinks
- Personalised minibar, replenished daily
- Gratuities for all staff included
- All entertainment (shows, lectures, performances)
- Wellness facilities (fitness centre, sauna, steam bath in Otium Spa)
Not included
- Specialty restaurant La Dame (may have nominal charge)
- Flights and transfers (unless on All-Inclusive Plus fare)
- Additional paid activities and premium extras
Further options
Additionally included depending on voyage type (Classic / Expedition) and fare (Door-to-Door / All-Inclusive Plus):
- Shore excursions: at least one per port on Classic fares; all Zodiac cruises and guided landings on Expedition voyages
- Expedition extras: expert lectures, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport (Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship (Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares)
- Hotel night before and after the voyage (Door-to-Door and selected expeditions)
- Private chauffeur service from your door to the airport (Door-to-Door, within about 80 km)
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this voyage?
Send us a non-binding enquiry via the form on this page. Our team replies personally within 24 hours with availability, cabin options and a tailored offer. No enquiry fee, no upfront payment.
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 to sail this voyage?
The best time to sail this route is June to August (midnight sun, open fjords).
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