Greenland sailing expedition
scoresbysund, East greenland
East greeland sailing expedition
This August, join Benjamin and Siggi on board the wooden schooner named Ópal to explore Scoresbysund in East Greenland, the largest fjord system on Earth. After a charter flight from Reykjavik, we will begin our journey in Constable Point and set sail for 7 days with hopes to witness untouched glaciers, towering icebergs, remote shorelines, and Arctic wildlife. Living on board the schooner will be a unique opportunity to base ourselves out amongst the ice, and with the beautiful light of the midnight blue hour we will be able to photograph all hours of the day - sleep is the only thing in the way!
With space for 12 guests on board, we will be working to assist you with both photography and your outdoor goals, from landings on shore to incredible aerial drone opportunities, this trip is an opportunity for you to tell your own story of Greenland’s Arctic waters.
Dates for 2025:
august 27 - September 3rd
All inclusive Price with charter flight from Reykjavik to Greenland: 10,850 Euros / ~11,975 USDBooking form and info at the bottom of the page ⇟
Our Mission
This expedition will be carried out on a sailing boat over seven nights, living on board and focused on creating imagery of the Arctic scenery in the fjord. We will be travelling aboard the Schooner named Ópal, a stunning wooden sailboat. Aiming for a smaller group size of 12 guests and 2 guides + crew, this ship is the perfect size to keep our experience intimate and fully embrace the peacefulness of the summer season in East Greenland.
In their natural habitat, we will hopefully have the opportunity to see and photograph some of Greenland’s exceptional wildlife, including Musk Ox, Arctic Foxes, Seals and occasionally a Polar Bear. We will be making regular landings on shore, hiking and exploring the Arctic landscape. The icebergs that settle in this fjord are truly incredible in size and structure. We will be surrounded by them throughout the whole expedition giving us ample time to photograph their unique form and textures.
SIGGI BJARNI
Siggi is a professional mountain guide from Iceland.
Growing up in the south of Iceland, Siggi has spent is life exploring the Icelandic highlands and has gained extensive knowledge of traversing highland landscape in all seasons. He is an accomplished mountaineer, with successful summits including Mt. Everest in 2021.
He will be guiding us on our missions into the mountains in a specialised 4x4 vehicle equipped for traversing snow.
BENJAMIN HARDMAN
Benjamin is an Australian landscape photographer and natural history cinematographer based in Iceland.
After 10 years working as a photographer on polar expeditions and as a natural history cinematographer on productions for companies such as Netflix and the BBC, Benjamin has developed a strong passion for documenting the lands of Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and Antarctica, all with a focus on creating minimalistic and abstract fine-art imagery.
WHAT’S COVERED
Return flights to Constable Point from Reykjavik, Iceland.
7 days of sailing in East Greenland.
Twin share accommodation on board the vessel.
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
WHAT'S NOT COVERED
Flights from your home destination to Iceland.
Extra purchases such as gifts, snacks, etc.
Personal travel insurance - this is a requirement to participate in the trip.
ACTIVITIES
Sailing through one of the largest fjord systems on Earth.
Zodiac landings on remote shorelines.
Experiencing the incredible late season midnight sun.
Sailing amongst towering icebergs.
Possible sightings of Arctic wildlife including Musk Ox, Reindeer and in rare cases Polar Bears.
Editing sessions and creative discussions during downtime on board the boat.
THE SAILING VESSEL
We will be travelling on a wooden Schooner named Hildur. She is equipped with cosy bunk and cabin style accommodation, lounge areas and enough deck space for our team to hang out and shoot the surrounding nature comfortably. We will be living on board for the duration of the trip.
Scoresbysund Films by Benjamin
FAQ
WHAT LEVEL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IS REQUIRED?Anyone is welcome on this expedition, wether you are a beginner, enthusiast or pro. If you are a passionate beginner we will help you with the technical skills, and for the pros we will do our best to get you the shots you have dreamed of.
WHAT CAMERA GEAR SHOULD I BRING? A DSLR or Mirrorless camera body and lenses of your choice. The best combination is to bring both a wide angle such as the 16-35mm and a tele lens between 100 to 400mm. A sturdy tripod is useful for heavy lenses and bring your laptop and external hard drives for editing sessions. Keep in mind that the climate in the Arctic can be very harsh with strong winds, cold temperatures, snow and ice. Extra batteries are crucial, though as we will be based on the ship we will have access daily access to charging so you won't need more than 2 or 3 depending on your camera body.
CAN I BRING MY DRONE?It is no problem to use your drone on Greenland, with careful considerations not to disturb wildlife, fly over inhabited areas, or fly during storm conditions.
HOW WILL THE WEATHER BE?In the Arctic you need to be prepared for anything. Temperatures range between 0°C and 10°C at this time and there is endless daylight. We will spend quite amount of time outside on deck photographing and looking for wildlife. Make sure you pack to stay warm.
WILL WE SEE ANY WILD ANIMALS? The chances are very high that we will see wildlife, but with wild animals no guarantees can ever be given. The expedition team are experts in their fields and will know where to go for the best opportunities.
WILL THERE BE ANY ACTIVITIES?We will do zodiac excursions and landings on shore, and if conditions allow we will do some hiking. The main purpose for the hikes will be getting to awesome photo locations and viewpoints. There will also be editing sessions on board the ship in-between the shootings.
Applications are now open.
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We will aim to get back to you within 24 hours.
Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.
storm@stormexped.com