Fjords of Eastern Greenland

OCEAN VICTORY: In 2026, Adventure Canada acquired a new vessel, Ocean Victory. She was built in 2021 and is 104 metres long with 7 public decks. The ship carries only 175 passengers. Its ice class rating is Polar Code 6 / Ice Class 1A (high ice‑strength rating). The ship features the distinctive ULSTEIN X‑BOW® for smoother sailing in rough seas. She was built specifically for Arctic expedition cruising and was not retrofitted. Staterooms in category A for singles and category 2 have a porthole; category 3 staterooms have a French balcony (window opens to the outside); categories 4 and 5 have private balconies; there are no inside staterooms. Decks 3 to 8 are reached by elevators. There are 2 restaurants – Panorama and Beagle, plus the Nordic bar lounge, outdoor BBQ deck for al fresco meals, and a 24‑hour beverage station (tea, coffee, water). Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are served with dinner. Other facilities include the Polar Spa with treatments and sauna, a fitness centre, two Jacuzzis, and an infinity pool. Internet is complimentary, but subject to satellite reception. Adventure Canada’s expedition staff are experts on the Arctic including geology, glaciation, history, Inuit culture, marine life, birds, and plants. There are frequent lectures, educational presentations, and interactive workshops held in the Shackleton Lounge. Evening entertainment is offered. There is a fully stocked library for additional reading about the cruise destinations. During many days, there are expeditions ashore or to nearby attractions using the ship’s 18 Zodiacs. If you have travelled previously on Adventure Canada’s ship Ocean Endeavour, the Ocean Victory is a significant upgrade with nicely appointed staterooms and public rooms.

Documentation: A passport is required and must be valid for 3 months after you leave Greenland. A Visa is not required for Canadians in Iceland or Greenland.

Please book early: Due to extremely high demand for Arctic voyages, the Ocean Victory may be full for this Greenland cruise a year in advance. Wells Gray Tours has 8 staterooms held in categories A, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Unsold staterooms can be taken away from us at any time if the ship or even a category fills. Therefore, please don’t delay booking this tour.

Early booking bonus: Fares quoted are based on Adventure Canada’s early booking discount of 25% which ends August 31, 2026. Fares will increase significantly on September 1. It’s possible that this deadline will be extended, but we urge you to book early and take advantage of this large saving.

A loyalty discount: is offered by Adventure Canada if you have travelled with them previously.

Travel Insurance: All passengers on Adventure Canada expeditions must have emergency medical and emergency medical evacuation insurance with a minimum of US$500,000 coverage per person. Please note that this is a suggested minimum and that actual medical and evacuation costs could exceed this amount. It is your responsibility to review your policy details and ensure that coverage meets Adventure Canada’s requirements. If you do not buy insurance through Wells Gray Tours, it is essential that you check your policy carefully. Insurance with your credit card or employee benefits is unlikely to cover what you need.

Wells Gray tour director: Roland and Anne Neave, owners of Wells Gray Tours, are planning to be on this voyage since they really enjoy remote polar places. Roland will be your tour director during the flights and in Iceland, and up to 20 Adventure Canada staff are available on the ship.

Ship Deck Plans: We urge you to visit the Adventure Canada website and look at the Ocean Victory deck plans to better choose your stateroom category.

Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the flights to Reykjavik and return from Toronto in any class. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction (amount available in September 2026) and book your own flight which allows seat selection. For the flight to Reykjavik, it is important to book your flight early to get on the same plane as the group since the tour starts from the airport. See our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Flight upgrades: Please enquire about current prices for upgrades on the flights to Reykjavik and return from Toronto. There are no upgrades available on the charter flight from Nuuk to Toronto.

Flight delays or cancellations: In the event flights to Reykjavik and return from Toronto are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for flight delays.

Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. The ship may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what the ship and other restaurants are able to serve. Most meals on the ship are served as a buffet and some allergies are noted with signs.

Payments: A deposit of $4,000 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due March 11, 2027. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.

Cancellation Policy: Your $4,000 deposit is non-refundable up to March 11, 2027. From March 12 to April 19, 2027, the cancellation charge is 65% of the tour fare. After April 19, 2027, there is no refund. Cancellation penalties are higher than normal for a Wells Gray tour and effective dates are further out. These penalties are applied by Adventure Canada and cannot be altered, even for name changes.

Itinerary and Fare Changes: This Greenland itinerary is subject to change due to weather, ice conditions, and tides. Safety is a primary concern in these remote places. The captain may change the route with little notice. A trip ashore in the Zodiacs may be cancelled if a polar bear is spotted within a few kilometres of the landing site. In short, expect changes to happen! Please note that if Adventure Canada announces an itinerary change anytime before departure, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to currency exchange rates, taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.

Photo Credits: Rogier Gruys (Hvalsey Church Ruins, Prince Christian Fjords From Top Deck), Jen Derbach (Prince Christian Fjord), Dennis Minty (Eastern Greenland Community, Eastern Greenland Fjords), and Pixabay (Reykjavik).

Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 318 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until March 11, 2027.

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