Sail the full breadth of this legendary Arctic waterway aboard a small expedition vessel, with an expert historian-naturalist recounting Norse exploration, 19th-century cartographic expeditions, and the fjord's role in WWII Allied navigation.
What to expect
As the vessel threads between 1,000-metre granite walls, the expedition historian narrates the Sound's extraordinary story: Eric the Red's Norse settlers who farmed these valleys, the Danish cartographers who mapped this passage in the 1800s, and the Allied convoys that used it as a secret route during the Second World War. A glaciologist steps in as you pass hanging glaciers, explaining the visible retreat in real time. Deck 5 is reserved for unobstructed viewing; Zodiacs deploy for close-approach landings when conditions allow. The weather station — the Sound's only permanent habitation — is explained in detail as you pass.
Good to know
This experience is best booked as part of a Seabourn expedition itinerary where Prins Christian Sund is a dedicated transit day with full expedition-team deployment. Contact Seabourn's polar specialists (800-442-4448) to confirm which sailings activate all expedition programming in the Sound. Dress in warm, windproof layers regardless of season.