From the towering ice cliffs of East Greenland to the wildlife-rich fjords of Svalbard, Lucy Yeoman, our Elite Polar Specialist, set sail on an unforgettable Arctic adventure with Poseidon Expeditions. Travelling aboard the MV Sea Spirit, Lucy explored some of the most remote corners of the polar world – a journey of glittering glaciers, peaceful Zodiac cruises, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, including a remarkable first-day sighting of a polar bear.
Lucy with her camera in Greenland
WHAT DESTINATIONS DID YOU VISIT?
Greenland & Svalbard with Poseidon Expeditions.
Waterfall by Lucy
HOW DID YOU GET THERE?
We flew to Iceland where we spent one night in Reykjavik, before embarking the MV Sea Spirit the following afternoon and heading to the Westfjords for a day of exploration. We then sailed across the Denmark Strait before arriving in East Greenland late afternoon the following day, where we spent 5 days exploring and were lucky enough to see a polar bear on our first day there.
Lucy snaps the lone polar bear
FIRST TIME OR REPEAT TRIP?
This was my fourth visit to Greenland, but exploring a new area of Greenland.
Iceberg by Lucy
FAVOURITE LOCATION?
Segelsallskapet Fjord in East Greenland.
Sea Spirit in Segelsallskapet Fjord by Lucy
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT?
Zodiac cruising in Lilliehook Breen with my daughter watching the glacier constantly calving.
Lucy’s daughter taking in the glacier
BEST HOLIDAY EXCURSION/EXPERIENCE?
A very early morninghike in Blomsterbuktato watch the sunrise over the lake.
Lucy captures the sunrise over the lake moment
WHAT DO YOU MOST RECOMMEND PACKING OR PREPPING FOR?
The expeditions to Greenland are in their summer months and it is not as cold as people expect. You don’t need loads of layers like you do in Antarctica and if you are hiking you really get quite warm!
Zodiac tour in front of glacier by Lucy
FAVOURITE FOOD AND DRINK ON TRIP?
We had time exploring Ittoqqortoormiit and were offered Musk Ox and it was delicious!
Walrus (not on the menu) captured by Lucy
FAVOURITE PHOTO OR VIDEO YOU TOOK?
I love the reflections of the mountains as we sailed through Segelsallskapet Fjord.
Lucy’s shot of Segelsallskapet Fjord.
SUM UP YOUR TRIP IN THREE WORDS
Stunningly beautiful – breath-taking.
Lucy’s shot of a “white rainbow” or “fogbow.”
Ready to start planning your incredible Greenland?Simply complete our enquiry form to get in touch, or call our Polar Specialists on 0203 196 1000.
Leave a Reply