Next June, Hurtigruten's expedition ship MS Fram is set to take travelers on a new "Arctic Wilderness Adventure" voyage to explore the northwest coast of Greenland. With new harbors on the itinerary, in addition to extended travel time, Hurtigruten guests will enjoy a voyage of discovery, exploring Greenland's breathtaking coastal landscapes and unique culture. The 11-day voyage departs June 26, 2014 with fares from $7,527 to $26,738 per person, double. The 13-day version, which features the same route but offers more time for discovery, departs on June 14 and is available from $8,634 to $30,190. Roundtrip flights between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq are included in the fares and guests who book by October 31 receive $120 per person on board credit.

Hurtigruten's "Arctic Wilderness Adventure" voyages depart from Kangerlussuaq, which is the main gateway to Greenland, and set a northern course across Disko Bay, along the west coast of Greenland. Taking place during the summer season, the midnight sun provides guests with the unique opportunity to enjoy the landscapes, ports, and activities in never-ending sunlight.

Four new ports are featured: Qasiguiannguit, also known as the "Pearl of Disko Bay," features colorful residential buildings and a museum that houses artifacts of the hunting and fishing culture of the Inuit; the rarely visited Illorsuit is a traditional hunting and fishing settlement that is home to only 90 people; Upernavik, the northernmost harbor of the tour, features the world's northernmost open-air museum; and Qullissat, where a highlight is the view of the Eqip Sermia glacier.

Along with the new port stops, the MS Fram visits, among others, the charming town of Uummannaq and the ice fjord of Ilulissat, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Itilleq, locals invite Hurtigruten passengers for a "kaffemik" (coffee) in their homes. Afterward, guests can enjoy a traditional soccer game between the locals and the MS Fram crew and guests.

Throughout the voyage, passengers are also invited on a variety of optional excursions, such as hikes, boat trips and sightseeing tours. The Fram's Expedition Team offers guests the opportunity to go kayaking in Qeqertarsuaq and hiking along the mountain to "Santa's Hut" in Uummannaq. Additional options include, but are not limited to, a settlement tour in Qasiguiannguit, a boat tour to an ice fjord in Ilulissat, and a visit to Qilakitsoq, where the mummies from the Thule era were found.

Hurtigruten, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, sails to the most remote of destinations - including Antarctica, Greenland and the Arctic's Spitsbergen - as well as year round along Norway's coast and Europe in the spring and fall. The company's fleet of 12 intimate ships, which each carry 100 to 646 guests, allows travelers to enjoy the scenery and culture of the destination in a relaxed atmosphere. Additional information, brochures and reservations can be obtained from travel agents or Hurtigruten's visitor-friendly website, www.hurtigruten.us; by phone at 877-301-3117; or fax at 888-524-2145. To order brochures 24 hours a day, call 800-582-0835.

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