Sailing Greenland Midnight Sun tour on the schooner Maria, 7 – 14 August 2020

 

Highlights of the trip:

·             We focus on beautiful landscapes and seascapes of Disko Bay, Disko island and Uummanaq fjords. Sail among greatest icebergs in the world in the best available light through the year!

·             Enjoy the walk through Greenlandic settlements reachable only by sea. You have time for travel and people photography during the tour.

·             Hike with us along fjords and icebergs during the midnight.

·             Whale safari. As we spend plenty of time in the sea each day, we should encounter plenty of whales on our way.

·             boat rides each day of the tour! Enjoy the private chartered cruise.

 

Price:

5900 EUR per person twin cabin (7 cabins),
4900 EUR per person triple cabin (3 cabins).

 

Included in the price:

  • accommodation on the schooner
  • Meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Private boat charter with a crew
  • Port taxes and fees, fuel
  • Services of professional crew (captain + 5-7 sailors)
  • Services of cook on board


Not included in the price:

– Airfare to and from Ilulissat airport
– Taxi from airport to port (7-10 min)
– Alcoholic beverages
– Visas (if applicable)


What to bring

Gear:
– DSLR camera with tripod and remote shutter release
– A wide angle lens. For example, Nikkor 14-24 or Canon 17-40. Best lens for use in wide-angle scenes or architecture photography
– A middle-zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm
– A telephoto zoom lens, such as a 70-200 mm. 300 mm with 1.5 TC or 500 mm, 600 mm are recommended for wildlife and bird photography. Be sure to have additional tripod mount to this lens.

Wear:
– Waterproof and windproof jacket (consider the average temperature 0 – +10 C at nights and +8 – +15 C during the daytime)
– Waterproof pants
– Warm jacket and thermal pants
– Wellingtons or fishing boots

The full list will be sent by mail to participants.