Greenland With Michael Shermer

The Skeptics Society is delighted to offer you an opportunity to join DR. MICHAEL SHERMER on a voyage that explores several of Greenland’s most magnificent places in the summer of 2026, aboard one of the newest and best-equipped expedition ships afloat.

Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, our expedition starts in the fjords of Greenland’s western coast, home to countless colonies of seabirds, reindeer grazing on the shore, and walruses. Sailing north, we will get to observe the Evigheds Glacier and eventually cross the Arctic Circle to explore the volcanic island of Disko Island and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Disko Bay, with its magnificent calving glaciers and seasonal populations of whales, including belugas. Returning south toward Sisimiut, the second largest town in Greenland, we will have the opportunity to see Greenlandic artisans at work. Aboard the ship’s fleet of Zodiacs, we will have the chance to explore a wilderness that has remained largely unchanged since the time of Erik the Red. Throughout this world of ice floes and glaciers, we will encounter various species of whales and seals, and if we are fortunate, a polar bear or two.

We look forward to hosting you amongst a team of resident expedition leaders and naturalists who will lead excursions ashore and operate Zodiac cruises that will bring us into intimate contact with the incredible places we visit.

Our vessel for this cruise is the Swan Hellenic Vega, a state-of-the-art, new-generation expedition cruise ship built in Finland and launched in 2022. Accommodating only 152 guests in superb staterooms and balcony suites, Vega features elegant common areas and the most modern mechanical and environmentally conscious technology, far exceeding the standards set by international regulatory agencies.

Please take a moment to review the brochure and look ahead to joining me and fellow travelers next summer on Greenland Discovery.

Warm Regards,
Michael Shermer 
Executive Director, Skeptics Society

9% of your expedition fee will be a tax-deductible donation to the Skeptics Society — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About Your Host: Michael Shermer

Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine and the host of the podcast The Michael Shermer Show. For 30 years he taught college and university courses in critical thinking, and for 18 years he was a monthly columnist for Scientific American. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Why People Believe Weird Things and The Believing Brain, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, The Moral Arc, Heavens on Earth, Giving the Devil His Due, and Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational. His new book is Truth: What it is, How to Find it, Why it Still Matters.

Cruise With a Team of Naturalists and Expert Guides

Our activities in Greenland are planned and conducted by a team of expedition leaders and naturalists who are among the most experienced in the field, with several years of leading small-ship cruise expeditions to this incredible region of the world. Members of the team comprise a truly astonishing assortment of expertise and intellect. Onboard and ashore, through talks and presentations they will create a comprehensive understanding of the natural life, history and culture of this region. The experience we will provide is not just one of awe-inspiring sightseeing, but a complete learning adventure.

Itinerary, Rates, and Inclusions

For a detailed, day-to-day itinerary, rates, and inclusions, please download and share with family and friends the complete 8-page Expedition Brochure (PDF):

For reservations and questions, please call Thalassa Journeys:

IMPORTANT! This expedition must be booked through Thalassa Journeys. Please do not book through your own travel agent.