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Viking Polaris September 17-29 2026 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Nuuk, Greenland to Nuuk, Greenland
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September 17–29, 2026 · Voyage XPO260917
Destinations & expedition experiences
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Days 1–2, 13 · September 17–18, 2026 · September 29, 2026Nuuk, Greenland
About Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk combines Greenland’s oldest colonial district with the institutions and creative energy of a modern Arctic capital. The National Museum preserves important Inuit collections, while Katuaq Cultural Centre and local galleries showcase contemporary expression. Colorful waterfront houses, surrounding mountains and an immense fjord system place urban life within a powerful natural setting.
- Published dates
- September 17–18, 2026 · September 29, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 1–2, 13
- Call type
- Departure and return
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 3 · September 19, 2026Itilleq Fjord, Greenland
About Itilleq Fjord, Greenland
Itilleq Fjord cuts into Greenland’s rugged western coast, where exposed rock, low tundra, and sheltered water create a distinctly Arctic landscape. Glacial erosion is visible in the rounded terrain and steep-sided inlets. The remote setting is better understood as a natural fjord system than as a conventional town or developed port.
- Published dates
- September 19, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 3
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 4 · September 20, 2026Ilulissat, Greenland
About Ilulissat, Greenland
Ilulissat stands beside Disko Bay at the mouth of the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Vast icebergs calved by Sermeq Kujalleq drift past a colorful town shaped by Inuit culture, fishing, and sled-dog traditions. Boardwalks across tundra lead to broad views of the ice-filled fjord and surrounding Arctic landscape.
- Published dates
- September 20, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 4
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 5 · September 21, 2026Uummannaq, Greenland
About Uummannaq, Greenland
Uummannaq is a Greenlandic town of colorful houses on a small island north of the Arctic Circle. A dramatic heart-shaped mountain rises directly behind the settlement, while fjords, icebergs, and surrounding cliffs define the seaward view. Fishing, hunting traditions, sled dogs, and local history reflect adaptation to a demanding Arctic environment.
- Published dates
- September 21, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 5
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Days 6, 11 · September 22, 2026 · September 27, 2026Sail Baffin Bay
About Sail Baffin Bay
The passage across Baffin Bay is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- September 22, 2026 · September 27, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 6, 11
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 7 · September 23, 2026Pond Inlet, Canada
About Pond Inlet, Canada
Pond Inlet, known in Inuktitut as Mittimatalik, is an Inuit community on northern Baffin Island overlooking Eclipse Sound. Mountains, glaciers, sea ice, and nearby Sirmilik National Park define its High Arctic setting. Local cultural traditions, carving, and knowledge of the land and water remain central to community life.
- Published dates
- September 23, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 7
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Expedition days 8–10 · September 24–26, 2026Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada
About Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada
the Canadian High Arctic, Canada is presented as a flexible expedition area rather than a fixed city or guaranteed landing. Weather, sea, ice, permits, safety, and other operating conditions can shape the day. The exact route and access are determined locally, so no particular landing, wildlife sighting, activity, viewpoint, or duration should be assumed from the regional label alone.
- Published dates
- September 24–26, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Expedition days 8–10
- Call type
- Multi-day flexible exploration period
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Day 12 · September 28, 2026Sisimiut, Greenland
About Sisimiut, Greenland
Sisimiut sits just north of the Arctic Circle among rocky hills and coastal waters. Greenland’s second-largest town combines a colorful historic quarter, modern community life and traditions linked to fishing, hunting and sled dogs. Local museums and nearby trails help explain how people have lived in this subarctic landscape across generations.
- Published dates
- September 28, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 12
- Call type
- Planned expedition destination
- Published route region
- Polar Regions · The Arctic · North America · Canada
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Expedition-activity planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XPO260917. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.
Expedition routes may change for weather, sea, ice, wildlife conditions, permits, capacity, or safety. Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure activity roster, so none has been invented.
A closer look at this sailing
Into the Northwest Passage aboard Viking Polaris
On September 17–29, 2026, Viking Polaris operates Viking voyage XPO260917 from Nuuk, Greenland to Nuuk, Greenland. The published 13-day journey, Into the Northwest Passage, includes Nuuk, Greenland, Itilleq Fjord, Greenland, Ilulissat, Greenland, Uummannaq, Greenland, Sail Baffin Bay, Pond Inlet, Canada, Explore the Canadian High Arctic, Canada, Sisimiut, Greenland. Deluxe Cruises can compare accommodation choices and current eligible offers for this exact departure.
Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.
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The official voyage number is XPO260917.
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