SAILING GREENLAND

IN ONE WEEK: FLY TO GREENLAND, SAIL IN GREENLAND, FLY BACK TO ICELAND

Trip Details

August 27th - September 03rd, 2026
8 days, 7 nights
Passengers: 12

A seven-day journey into the fjords of East Greenland. Big cliffs, iceberg fields, and long evening light. Shorter in length, but rich in visual drama. Great for photography-minded guests or those looking for an introduction to the region.

Trips in participation with The Great Expedition Company
*All images on this page are courtesy of Joe Shutter &

The Great Expedition Company.

INCLUDED

Provision of a complimentary “Great Expedition Kit” : a curated collection of Expedition essentials to enhance your expedition.
Expedition champagne and port supply.
Usage of the ship’s cigar humidor
Free use of onboard sauna
Extensive Pre-Departure Preparation Material
Equipment and Information Pack
Destination-specific Expedition Preparation Guide - everything we think you need to know about your location before you get there.
All guided hikes ashore
All guided zodiac excursions to shore
Educational and Informational services from the Expedition Leader and crew
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
Photography guidance and tuition in-the-field, as-we shoot
Editing session on board in the salon upon request
Some other goodies and extras that are not mentioned

NOT INCLUDED

Your flights to Iceland
Your flight from Iceland at the end of the expedition.
Additional Alcoholic beverages beverages on board (outside of champagne and port form the expedition supply)
Personal travel & health insurance
Crew gratuities (discretionary)
Personal equipment and gear for the expedition

TRIP LEADERS

JOE SHUTTER

British-Brazilian, Joe made Iceland his home a decade ago.

Since then, he’s spent countless summer seasons sailing the fjords of Eastern Greenland and crossing the rugged highlands of Iceland. In recent years, he’s deepened his relationship with the Arctic and Antarctic, exploring their wild frontiers with unwavering passion.

Joe’s love for the Polar Regions knows no bounds. With a photographer’s eye and an explorer’s spirit, he’s mastered the art of crafting intentional, transformative journeys, ones he takes great joy in sharing with fellow adventurers.

His leadership style? Exuberant, generous, and unforgettable. Joe believes in bringing a sense of joy and camaraderie to every voyage, creating a space where expedition teams feel both supported and inspired. Whether he’s navigating remote coasts or dancing under polar skies, he’s always present, ready for whatever nature has in store and always there for everyone onboard.

For Joe, guiding others into the wonders of the Arctic is a calling that never gets old. Uniting curious souls through shared awe and adventure is, and always will be, his greatest joy.

KELSEY WILLIAMSON

Hi! I’m Kelsey, an underwater photographer, expedition leader, and ocean advocate with a love for wild places and powerful encounters with nature. What began as a personal obsession with the sea quickly evolved into something bigger: organizing small group expeditions where people can swim alongside marine life, explore remote coastlines, and reconnect with something ancient and awe-inspiring beneath the surface.

Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led trips across French Polynesia, Mexico, Norway, and beyond, capturing moments that remind us how deeply we belong to this Earth. My mission is simple: to help others fall so in love with the ocean and nature so that they feel inspired to protect it. Because when we care, we change. And those small shifts in our daily lives? They ripple out.

I’m so excited to share the magic of this place with travelers who crave meaning, depth, and a passion for wildlife, nature and landscapes.

Karim Iliya

Karim Iliya is a photographer, filmmaker, whale swimming guide, and former dearMoon crew member based in Iceland. He also co-founded Kogia, a nature conservation non-profit. Karim grew up in the Middle East and Asia and developed an insatiable curiosity for the natural world which has taken him into the midst of exploding volcanoes, battling whales, ice worlds of the Arctic, and many of the incredible places where humans and animals make their homes.

Through his photography and films, Karim takes his audiences to hidden underwater worlds and documents other natural places in an effort to protect Earth’s delicate ecosystems. Karim has worked in over 50 countries, won multiple awards, and his work has been featured in numerous distinguished magazines, documentaries, and publications.

Who is
The Great Expedition Company

The Great Expedition Company runs small-ship Arctic sailings for people looking for something real. These aren’t tours or cruises. They’re stripped-down, intentional voyages into the high north, built around curiosity, connection, and a sense of place.

Each trip takes just 12 guests. That’s on purpose. They believe small groups make for better conversations, more flexible travel, and a stronger shared experience. There’s no background noise. Everyone’s part of it.

They take inspiration from the early explorers...people like Ernest Shackleton, Robert Peary, and Fridtjof Nansen...not because they ’re trying to recreate their journeys, but because they understood something about scale, silence, and the value of going somewhere difficult. They documented what they saw. They listened to the landscape. They try to do the same.

The vessels are traditional wooden schooners. They move slower than modern ships, but that’s part of the experience. It gives the land room to speak. On board, the pace is relaxed. The days are shaped by weather, wildlife, and conversation. Some trips include workshops or personal projects. Some are quieter. All are designed to help people come back with something more than just photos.

This is travel for people who want to feel something. It’s not luxury. It’s not extreme. It’s something else.

How THey OPerate

12 guests. Always. Intimate by design — for real connection, not just access.
Application-based. No instant bookings.
People apply so we can shape the group intentionally.
Guided by curiosity. Most trips are led by Joe, who mixes deep knowledge with a bit of theatre...poetry, philosophy, and a bottle of something good at the right moment.
Vessel-forward. We sail traditional wooden schooners. It’s slower, yes...and that’s the point.
Rooted in story. These aren’t itineraries so much as they’re chapters. People come to turn a page.

WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR

Our guests are explorers in spirit . Solo travellers, artists, researchers, or couples in transition. Many return. Most arrive with questions, not checklists. If you're looking for bucket lists & spas, this isn’t the place. If you're looking for clarity, silence, camaraderie they’ll fit right in.

Why This Collaboration Makes Sense

Because this is the kind of travel that cuts through the noise and is raw, real, and rooted in connection.

The Great Expedition Company runs the kind of journeys we live for: small crew, big purpose, and a deep respect for the wild. Their Arctic voyages echo everything we value; intimacy, intention, and a pace that lets the land (and your soul) breathe.

It makes perfect sense to cross-promote their trips here, and we’re already working up a collaborative expedition for 2026. But honestly? Their 2025 trips are already an incredible offering and the chance to witness powerful marine life and dramatic, untouched landscapes in the high north. We couldn’t wait to share them with you.

LIFE ONBOARD S/V LINDEN

S/V Linden is undeniably a swoon-worthy vessel. This elegant 50 meter three-masted tall ship captures everyones attention as she glides on the polar seas. She is very strong, capable, and best suited scouring the ice in the Arctic. Built in 1993, as a modern take on the original Linden from 1923, she has been sailing for more than thirty years around the northerly seas, proving that she is trustworthy and made for arctic adventures.

Linden will host us in her bright and comfortable main saloon, where plenty of windows provide a panoramic view for you to watch the waves roll by. Accommodation is made up of 5 twin bunk-style cabins and 2 single cabins. Home-cooked meals by the on board chef will be enjoyed in her main saloon, amid a well stocked library of polar literature. Day to day life on board is exciting yet easy-going: we will discuss the upcoming route over a hearty breakfast, plan our days activities, share life experiences over warm tea, and keep our binoculars in hand whilst we look out for wildlife.

Having been built in Finland there is, of course, a well-sized sauna on board, which will be the perfect refuge after a polar-plunge!