New York, NY-- Guests aboard the world�s newest and most deluxe expedition ship, the 318-berth MS Fram, on Hurtigruten�s 16-day expedition cruise-tour get a first-hand look at the changing landscape of Greenland and learn about its history, geography, culture, wildlife and environment from onboard experts during lectures and land excursions. And those who book by July 31, 2008 save up to $3,500 per person. One day in Copenhagen and two in Reykjavik offer plenty of free time to explore these two capital cities. The special fares, normally $7,099 to $18,499 per person, double, are 18% to 20% lower -- $5,699 to $8,699 for cabins and $9,199 to $14,999 for suites -- during this promotion. A $6 per person fuel surcharge, maximum $140 per stateroom, is additional. Air is offered from dozens of U.S. gateways starting at $949 plus taxes and fuel surcharges.

Guided walking tours take in Inuit villages and towns with tongue-twisting names � Qaqartoq, Nanortalik and Tassilaq � while the ship offers spectacular views of scenery, glaciers, icebergs, fjords, wildlife. Nuuk, the island�s capital, is the oldest town in Greenland, founded in 1728 and home to 15,000 people as well as a university, picturesque old buildings, churches and the Greenland National Museum. On the other end of the spectrum is Ivittuut � the smallest community in Greenland, with about 200 people, and once a cryolite mining town.

The 12,700-ton, eight-deck ship, makes significant use of Greenland�s culture as inspiration for design while incorporating a striking Scandinavian feel. Suites include seating areas, some with two rooms, TV, mini-bar and queen-size beds. The ship boasts an Internet caf�, a large glass-enclosed observation salon offering panoramic views, restaurant with ocean views, wellness center with saunas, work-out room and two glass-screened heated outdoor whirlpools.

Programs include first-class accommodations in Copenhagen and Reykjavik, cabin category selected and three meals daily aboard ship, services of naturalist guides and a tour director, specified land excursions and PolarCirkel excursions, flights between Copenhagen and Greenland, ship transfers and port charges. Brochures, information and reservations can be obtained from Hurtigruten (formerly Norwegian Coastal Voyage), (800) 323-7436 or (212) 319-1300; for brochures, (800) 666-2374, 24 hours a day; www.hurtigruten.us.

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