Muskox in tundra Traditional hut in the Westfjords in Iceland 55 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM Extraordinary Encounters Around 40% of the muskoxen in the world live in Greenland, and they like to forage along the coast, so you have a good chance of spotting some of these incredible bison-like mammals on your cruise. They are particularly visible around Kangerlussuaq. These gentle giants can weigh up to half a tonne and are one of the few hooved animals to have survived the last ice age. They are thought to have been wandering across the tundra for over a million years, which explains their very prehistoric demeanour. They are well adapted to the Arctic environment, and their thick layered coats can keep them warm in temperatures as low as -40C. Pagoda Kimono Folding fan Archeological Sites Indigenous South America Indigenous New Zealand Indigenous Polar Cultural sight Historic building Church Synogogue Mosque Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Zodiac Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Fauna Shore excursion Culture Live it! Customer care Pagoda Folding fan Archeological Sites Indigenous South America Indigenous New Zealand Indigenous Polar Cultural sight Historic building Church Synogogue Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar P Surv Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Westfjords Life and Culture Isafjordur Learn about traditional ways of life on this fascinating cultural tour. Fromancient fish salting and local legends to museums detailing the region’s important maritime history. We’ll also stop in at Ósvör Fisherman’s Hut and learn about the traditional methods of salting fish at this restored century-old building. Included Chasing Waterfalls Seydisfjordur Explore spellbinding waterfalls, mountains and ocean scenery on a fascinating hike around the Seyðisfjörður region’s most prolific natural wonders. We’ll also visit the abandoned town of Vesturdalseyri, where we’ll find the ruins of the former town. Once home to a whaling station, the town was abandoned in 1963. Optional Stepping Out Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Sur Wellbeing Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Shore excursion Zodiac
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