GREENLAND SOLAR ECLIPSE EXPEDITION

August 08-20 2026

EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT AND The Best of the Arctic!

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Experience the total solar eclipse in the centre of the path of totality!

  2. Remember what its like to be a kid again, to experience pure unadulterated excitement, free of judgement or second guesses

  3. Explore the remote coast of Northeast Greenland

  4. Get a taste of the golden age of exploration on a traditionally rigged, wooden sailing vessel

  5. Visit some of the most remote, ice-free fjords in East Greenland

  6. Visit the world’d largest fjord system

  7. Participate in an active scientific programme which seeks to collect data about the Arctic (entirely voluntary)

  8. All of this with a small ground of 12 amazing people from all over.

  9. Enjoy stunning Arctic vistas and landscapes with the trappings of civilisation

  10. Pursue an intentional, knowledge-oriented expedition experience with respect to the destination

  11. Experienced crew and Expedition Leader that are at least as excited to be there as you (!)

  12. Eat well, drink well and live well whilst traversing the most remote parts of the Arctic.

Where are we going on this intrepid expedition? Clink/tap to expand.

The Arctic has the power to inspire wonder in the imagination.

WHAT WILL THE ARCTIC MEAN FOR YOU?

The human exploration of Scoresby Sound is but a brushstroke upon a tremendous and exuberant canvas on one of the oldest places in the world.
We propose to seek out its secrets, and reveal them, with you.

It is said that there are two phases in life: life before Greenland and life after Greenland.

Greenland is the portal through which one passes and cannot pass back through: whatever you think Greenland is, it’s more, its bigger, and grander.  This expedition will lay bare Greenland’s secrets in an unparralled setting.

ARCTIC MEMORIES

  • Muskox Greenland

WE ARRANGE

  • Accommodation on board, incl. bedding & towels

  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee throughout.

  • Your inbound flight to ICELAND to GREENLAND at the beginning of the expedition. (Expedition A + B +C)

  • Your return flight to GREENLAND to ICELAND via at the beginning of the expedition. (Expedition A + B)

  • Provision of a complimentary “Great Expedition Kit” : a curated collection of Expedition essentials to enhance your expedition.

  • Expedition champagne and port supply.

  • Usage of the ship’s cigar humidor

  • Free use of onboard sauna

  • Extensive Pre-Departure Preparation Material

    • Equipment and Information Pack

    • Destination-specific Expedition Preparation Guide - everything we think you need to know about your location before you get there.

  • All guided hikes ashore

  • All guided zodiac excursions to shore

  • Educational and Informational services from the Expedition Leader and crew

  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees

  • Photography guidance and tuition in-the-field, as-we shoot

  • Editing session on board in the salon upon request

  • Some other goodies and extras that are not mentioned

YOU ARRANGE

  • Your flights to Iceland

  • Your flight from Iceland at the end of the expedition.

  • Additional Alcoholic beverages beverages on board (outside of champagne and port form the expedition supply)

  • Personal travel & health insurance

  • Crew gratuities (entirely discrentionary)

  • Personal equipment and gear for the expedition

DETAILS

  • Dates: 

    • AUGUST 08-20

  • Berths: 12

  • Cost:

    • €14,995

    • 25% deposit payable to secure your name on the passenger list

  • Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland

  • Ends: Reykjavik, Iceland

  • Linden Saloon

  • Linden beside a glacier in Svalbard

  • Linden Cabins made up

  • Linden Saloon: rear.

  • Learning the ropes

LIFE ON BOARD S/V LINDEN

S/V Linden is undeniably a swoon-worthy vessel.  This elegant 50 meter three-masted tall ship captures everyones attention as she glides on the polar seas. She is very strong, capable, and best suited scouring the ice in the Arctic. Built in 1993, as a modern take on the original Linden from 1923, she has been sailing for more than thirty years around the northerly seas, proving that she is trustworthy and made for arctic adventures.

Having been built in Finland there is, of course, a well-sized sauna on board, which will be the perfect refuge after a polar-plunge!

TECHNICAL DATA:

Length overall: 49.5 meters / 164 ft.
Passengers: 12
Crew: 6-8
Cargo space: 35 Ton
Deck space: 80m2
Tenders: 2x ZodiacMk5, 1xZodiac MOB 4,56m
Sail area: 690 square meters
Speed on sails: 8 knots avg.
Speed on Engine: 8 knots
Range: Unlimited

EXPEDITION ITINERARY

Below is our intended sailing route, but please take into consideration that wind and weather conditions may adjust our sails. This is a natural part of the adventure of sailing. Our strength is to abide by the conditions which nature gives us, never against it, still making the best out of our time.

EXPEDITION ITINERARY

The expedition will start in Iceland. From there, a private charter flight will take us to Constable Point. We explore  the fjord system for the rest of the week and return you to the airport at the end of our time together.

All expedition itineraries are approximate and are designed to give you a rough idea of the sorts of places we will go and the sorts of places we will see. A true expedition must respond to the prevailing conditions such as the weather, ice, and wildlife opportunities. That being said, the backbone of the expedition will head north and then down south again roughly on the following basis. The only things that is not approximate is date of the solar eclipse; very precise and the complete opposite of approximate.

Reykjavik
Pop: 135,688

Reykjavik will very likely feel very small (unless you’ve come from somewhere smaller)

Constable Point (CNP)

Less of an asphalt operation and more of a wet (and sometimes dry) dirt operation. No jets, just turbo props.

Ittoqqortoormiit
Pop: 345

One of the world most remote village at the mouth of the fjord system where it meets the ocean.

Scoresbysund
Pop: 0, just us

Area: 38,000 sq.km. Longest fjords: 340–350 km. (210-216 mi.). Vast, untouched Arctic wilderness.

DAY 1 Meet at Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Fly to Constable Point. Board S/V Linden, introduction from Captain Rasmus and crew, then sail to Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s most isolated villages. 

DAY 2‍ ‍Sunrise at Sun Glacier. Sail west between palaces of icebergs that gently drift under the influence of the arctic waters.

DAY 3 Prepare for the total solar eclipse. Find the best angle and landing spot. Lots of decisions to make, but plenty of time.

DAY 4 ECLIPSE DAY. Wait patiently for the eclipse, which technically is at 16:30 on that day but the whole event will take about 2-3 hours. Spend the rets of the day and night unpacking the total solar eclipse experience.

DAY 5 After our Total solar eclipse experience, we ‘revert’ to our ‘normal’ Greenland expeditioning, which is truly glorious. We then day our fifth day searching for regional Arctic wildlife: Muskoxen, snow hares, and grouse and if we’re lucky, the elusive Gyrfalcon that are known to live in the region, the we have seen before.  

DAY 6-7 Sailing continues on day 5 through the awesome Øfjord. Staggering mountain peaks and granite walls  rise close to 2000 meters up in either direction directly from the sea.

DAY ‍ 8-10 ‍Known as the Arctic Riviera, here we can hike in and around Jyttes Havn on the Bear Islands. With feet on the ground, you can really appreciate how special it is here.

DAY 11 Huge vistas of the archipelago as it fades away into the distance.  By the end of this long sail, we are in position at Constable Point for the flight for following morning.

DAY 12 We disembark S/V Linden for the last time for our return flight back to Reykjavik. The adventures of the expedition begin to sink in and your life after Greenland begins. We say goodbye to each other, not forever, just until the next time we sail!

FAQ’s

Below are some answers to a few commonly asked questions, with some additional suggestions. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, then you can raise it with us via a Zoom call.

  • What level of photography do I require?

    • This is not expressively a photography workshop, but Joe will be happy to assist and guide you as you wish. You can be as photographically creatively active or as inactive as you like, and we welcome many other forms of creativity. We even had a dressmaker join us on expedition once and it was amazing to watch her conjure up her design based on the inspiration she was getting from nature.

    How fit do I need to be?

    • You can engage in as much or as little physical exertion as you like, but you do need to be able to get into and out of the ship and zodiac, and go up and down the stairs.

    What & where will we eat?

    • All meals will be prepared and served by a chef on board Linden, and dietary requirements can be supported.

    Will we see the Northern Lights?

    • No, not during the Arctic summer as the midnight sun reveals itself for longer periods. Although it is rare, it can also rain in Svalbard too.

    What will the weather be like during June in Svalbard?

    • The weather in June will be near 5 °C / 40 °F throughout the day, dropping to 0 °C / 30 °F at night. With this said, windchill may decrease the temperature - please see the ‘Clothing’ FAQ section. Our "Equipment and Information" One of the aspects of our extensive pre-departure material, will make sure you have all the bases covered.

  • Althopugh we provide an exhaustive list of what to pack in our "Equipment and Information Pack", part of our extensive Pre-Departure material, wee do offer the following as a guide for the initially curious.

    There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes! It’s essential to dress appropriately for arctic conditions. Below are our recommendations:

    • Sturdy hiking boots for getting off the boat and exploring land (if you wish to)

    • Comfy and warm shoes for below deck, such as slippers

    • 1st layer: base layer, like merino wool or bamboo long-sleeve & leggings

    • 2nd layer: mid-layer, like a wool jumper, fleece, or packable puffy jacket

    • Main outer layer: like a down-filled coat. We will be sailing in “summer”, but the Arctic does not follow any usual weather rules, so you must come prepared

    • Waterproof layer: GORE-TEX zip-up coat or similar, and ideally it’s also windproof to tolerate any windchill.

    • If you enjoy reading then definitely bring a book or two. You’ll likely cherish that book in the future, knowing where you read it

    • If you like journaling and writing then bring along a pen & notebook

    • Sunblock! The Arctic sun has no mercy, and reflects strongly off the snow, ice and sea water

    • In the same vein as sunblock, bring lip balm, as the Artic summer is drying

    • A water bottle. It’s much easier to use on board than a regular cup

    • Finally, don’t forget to bring your expeditionary spirit!

    • Bring something from your home country to share with the group!

WHO ARE YOU?

A proper expedition is always comprised of an elaborate mosaic of characters, each with their own story and each with something to offer to the expedition group. Our job is to put together an incredible group of people: similar enough to embrace the spirit of adventure in the Arctic, different enough to introduce healthy diversity and counterpoint in the individual and shared experience of the Arctic.

We need to ensure that everyone who seeks to join us on our expeditions are a positive, forthcoming and interesting individual, hence why The Great Expedition Company follows a curation protocol when selecting guests to join us. This is why our selection process is curated.

Having “what it takes” simply means you’re open to new places, new people and unforgettable sights. We’re all smart in different ways, and it’s up to team leading the expedition to put together a truly excellent group for a truly exceptional experience.

Find the Zoom call scheduling window below, tell us something about yourself and then book a call with us to discuss your participation.