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Umivik Bay Wilderness Kayak Expedition Among Icebergs

Sea-kayak through a gallery of drifting icebergs in one of the world's most remote bays, guided by an Arctic sea-kayaking expert. The low waterline perspective transforms each berg into a towering ice cathedral — utterly unlike any ocean experience on Earth.

What to expect

After a fitting session for dry suits and paddle gear at the shore, your sea-kayak guide leads you out into the glassy waters of the bay, threading between icebergs that glow aquamarine and sapphire below the waterline. The guide instructs on safe iceberg distances and reading the water for calving risk, adding a genuine edge of Arctic expedition to the experience. Paddling through absolute silence broken only by the drip of your blade and the distant thunder of a calving berg is meditative and exhilarating in equal measure. The return paddle often reveals harp seals basking on low ice floes.

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Good to know

No prior kayaking experience necessary — full instruction provided. Dry suits and all safety equipment supplied. Tours run 2.5–3.5 hours. Cool, calm weather is ideal; guides reserve the right to reschedule for safety. Book private for maximum flexibility around the ship's tender timetable.

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