Northernlight in Greenland

Perfect for expedition cruises to remote islands

The ship is ideal for expedition cruises to Arctic islands and for whale safaris. It offers a lot of deck space with good viewing possibilities, also under sail. 

Comfort and features

The Rembrandt van Rijn is 49.50 meters long, 7m wide and has a draft of 2.8 meters. The average speed on both engines is 6.5 knots. She is manned by an experienced crew of 12 people including 2 guides. The ship can accommodate up to 33 passengers, in 16 cabins: 1 triple cabin (with shower and toilet and porthole), six double cabins (with shower and toilet, no porthole) and 9 double cabins (with shower and toilet and porthole) .

Get out & Go ashore

Excursions are planned every day on land when the weather and ice conditions permit. The walks will take an average of 3 to 6 hours and are about unspoiled terrain, there are few hiking trails in the polar region. A flexible attitude is important on board; regularly the program and the walks are adapted to, for example, the weather conditions, the ice situation or the wishes of the passengers. Plenty of time is spent on fauna, vegetation, geography and history. On board, lectures are given or documentaries are shown.

Ages and nationalities on board

The passengers on the Rembrandt van Rijn are usually between 30 and 80 years old. The Rembrandt expeditions attract travelers from all over the world, on many trips there are travelers with different nationalities on board. They are characterized by a strong interest in nature and the desire to explore remote areas. The friendships and team spirit that develop on board are an important part of the expedition experience.