Photographing the living world in the age of AI.
An aurora can be generated in a few seconds. Meeting one requires patience, observation and accepting the unpredictable. Alongside Virgil Reglioni, an expert northern lights photographer, enjoy a genuine introduction to photography — enriched by his innovations — as you explore the lights of the Far North and what sets an imagined image apart from a lived moment. An experience to sharpen your eye and nourish a personal body of work, rooted in the living world.
When everything can be generated, what gives an image its value? Between photographic explorations and comparisons with AI visuals, question the place of emotion, narrative and authenticity in your creations.
Discovering the landscapes, working with light and photographing them with Virgil when conditions allow.
Comparing a photograph from the expedition with a generated interpretation: details, imperfections, plausibility and emotion.
Exploring how our perception changes once the origin of a visual is revealed.
Building a personal narrative and choosing when to photograph, retouch or generate, while clearly distinguishing these practices.
Amateur photographers, content creators, communicators, entrepreneurs and image lovers wishing to develop their visual signature.
A personal photographic series, reference points for your creations and a reflection on what you wish to show.
Setting course for one of the vastest, wildest territories on the planet.
In the heart of the Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world, this exceptional voyage takes you into a monumental natural world, where ice and mountains shape some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Arctic.
Here, wildlife reigns supreme: polar bears, walruses, narwhals, musk oxen, wolves and Arctic foxes, seals and whales inhabit these untouched expanses. The sailings weave between tabular icebergs, glacial rivers and sea ice — true cathedrals of ice sculpted by the forces of nature.
These extraordinary lands also unfold titanic landscapes — dizzying cliffs, painted rocks and immense fjords — and a dive into the history of polar exploration, all the way to the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, founded in 1925 at the mouth of the Scoresby Sund, the largest fjord in the world.
A Satkāra experience to nourish your eye, live authentic encounters and rediscover the pleasure of feeling fully alive.
The itinerary and stops adapt to weather and ice conditions. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
11 exceptional days between Reykjavik and Northeast Greenland, in the heart of the largest national park in the world — tabular icebergs, immense fjords and Arctic wildlife.
Private flight from Reykjavik and embarkation. First sailing along the jagged coast of the Liverpool Alps, bristling with spectacular mountain towers.
Glaciers flow into the sea beneath mountains where bears and musk oxen are frequent. Geology has painted the slopes of these wild fjords in striking colours.
An island rich in Inuit remains, ideal for spotting musk oxen and bears. The historic station and tundra of Myggbukta, then the first tabular icebergs drifting down from the Far North.
Islands marked by history — explorers, trappers, the Second World War — and among the oldest Inuit settlements. Sailing through spectacular iceberg fields, the realm of polar bears, narwhals and walruses.
Three days in a maze of dizzying fjords, choked with icebergs or opening onto musk-ox plains. Passage beneath the “Devil’s Castle” and Zodiac raids along the glacier fronts of the Norfjord, Geologfjord and Nordenskiöld.
Stop at the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, founded in 1925 at the mouth of the largest fjord in the world, the Scoresby Sund. Then on to the Gåsefjord and the Vikingfjord — icebergs, basalt organ pipes and spectacular glacier fronts.
Private return flight to Iceland and its capital, Reykjavik — with memories to last a lifetime.
Sailing past the Devil’s Castle, a mountain coloured by ancient rocks, and fjords painted by geological time.
Activities on board, time dedicated to our theme and useful information to make the most of every stage.
Throughout the voyage, key moments are devoted to our theme — photographing the living world in the age of AI. Alongside Virgil Reglioni, an expert photographer of auroras and the lights of the Far North, each participant sharpens their eye and their practice.
Lectures and photo workshops punctuate the voyage: image readings, shooting in the field, editing and exchanges on what sets a lived image apart from a generated one. The formats remain flexible and adapt to the rhythm of the expedition.
A 100% French-speaking voyage, guided by a team of guide-lecturers and an expedition leader.
On average +6 °C during the season — an Arctic climate softened by sea currents. Plan warm, waterproof clothing.
For nationals of the European Union and Switzerland: a valid national identity card or passport. For other nationalities, the formalities should be checked according to your situation.
All excursions on the programme are included. Depending on the stage, discoveries are made on foot, by Zodiac, taxi, car or minibus. Some visits are free-form, so you can explore at your own pace.
Kayak outings are offered when the weather allows. Activities adapt to conditions on site.
The expedition starts and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. We can organise your journey to Reykjavik — your flights according to your preferences and your first hotel night there.
Five highlights that make the soul of this expedition.
Sailing through the heart of the largest national park in the world, a monumental natural world of ice and mountains, among the most spectacular in the Arctic.
Approaching the cathedrals of ice — tabular icebergs, glacier fronts and immense fjords, all the way to the Scoresby Sund, the largest fjord in the world.
Watching for the great Arctic wildlife: polar bears, narwhals, walruses and musk oxen, in expanses of striking purity.
Photographing the living world alongside Virgil Reglioni, between northern lights, ice landscapes and rare moments to capture.
Discovering Ittoqqortoormiit and Arctic cultures, between Inuit memory and the great history of polar exploration.
Beyond the landscapes, this voyage carries the Satkāra spirit: time for true encounters, the pleasure of slowing down and of wonder. Between sailings, observations and shared creation, you sharpen your eye and weave memories that last.
From 6 to 17 September 2027 · 12 days aboard the Grand Explorer.
Twelve days to explore Northeast Greenland, share privileged moments and let new perspectives take shape.
per person · incl. taxes
2 single beds or a double · porthole · 14 m²
3 cabins on board
per person · incl. taxes
2 single beds or a double · porthole · 17 m²
2 cabins on board
per person · incl. taxes
1 double bed · 17 m²
2 suites on board
per person · incl. taxes
1 person · 11 m²
2 suites on board
The private flights between Reykjavik and Constable Point, both ways.
The cruise on a full-board basis.
The excursions and outings listed in the programme.
French-speaking guide-lecturers.
Assistance and repatriation insurance.
The loan of boots and suits.
Water, tea and coffee at will, throughout the stay.
Flights to and from Reykjavik, transfers, and meals and hotel nights in Reykjavik are to be arranged separately. Our team is at your disposal to help you organise your journey.
Cancellation / comprehensive insurance, drinks (soft and alcoholic), tips and personal expenses are not included in the price.
Cancellation conditions
Your booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit (non-refundable); the balance is due no later than 3 months before departure. In the event of cancellation, the following is retained: 50% more than 90 days before departure, 75% between 90 and 30 days, and 100% less than 30 days before or in the case of a no-show. Cancellation insurance is required. See the full terms →
8 dedicated crew members, ensuring your safety and comfort.
High-end accommodation: 9 cabins including 2 Master Suites and 2 Single Suites.
A unique bridge deck: a panoramic cockpit opening onto an outdoor terrace.
A panoramic living space (75 m²): lounge-library, conference room and dining room.
Well-being on board: fitness room, sauna and outdoor jacuzzi.
Expert guidance: an experienced expedition leader and guide, with lectures on board.
Active exploration: 2 Zodiacs and a landing craft.
Equipment provided: expedition suits and boots available (optional).
A polar yacht with a reinforced hull and shallow draught (2.9 m), with outstanding manoeuvrability: operational in all seas, as close as possible to the ice.
Two 1,700 hp diesel-electric engines ensure stable, controlled sailing at a cruising speed of 8 knots.
Built in 1994 for oceanographic research, it was entirely refitted in 2020–2021 to reduce its environmental impact as much as possible.
A low-sulphur marine gas oil (LS-MGO 0.1%) and optimised cruising speeds limit the ship’s consumption and footprint.
No unnecessary packaging, limited plastic bottles (a flask is offered), strict waste sorting and cleaning products certified Cosmebio and Eurobio.
Bathed in light through its vast picture windows, the lounge combines modern comfort with breathtaking views of the polar immensity. Settle into this haven of serenity with its refined design: let yourself be enveloped by the softness of the place, while the majestic, endless landscapes unfold before your eyes.
On board, there are never more than twelve passengers: every meal is shared as among close friends, around a single table open onto the fjords and icebergs. The cuisine celebrates the flavours of the Far North with the standards of a great house — selected produce, careful plating, discreet and attentive service. In a warm atmosphere, conducive to exchanges and to a bond with the crew, mealtimes become one of the most beautiful stops of the voyage.
From the single suite to the twin or double cabin, each of the cabins — from 14 to 17 m² — has been designed as a true cocoon. A clean, Scandinavian-inspired design, noble materials and absolute comfort compose a haven of refined serenity. You fall asleep in a rare silence and wake up to a landscape reinvented every morning — aboard a polar yacht entirely refitted for your well-being.
Sauna, jacuzzi, fitness room: the Grand Explorer takes care of you between explorations. Nothing equals the warmth of the sauna facing the white immensity — that striking contrast, in the purest Nordic tradition, between burning wood and the bite of the cold. You ease your muscles and soothe your mind, before slipping into the warm waters of the jacuzzi. Suspended moments that prolong the experience and make it all the more unforgettable.
Arctic photographer, expedition guide and lecturer, Virgil Reglioni has made the high latitudes his field of expression. Since 2011, he has guided polar expeditions — from Greenland to Svalbard, from Lapland to Northern Norway, through to Antarctica and South Georgia — with internationally recognised photography.
One of the only expert northern lights photographers in the world, he masters polar light and Arctic landscapes like few others. He teaches photography in Tromsø and collaborates with the European Space Agency (ESA), which has exhibited his images.
Aboard the Grand Explorer, he shares a true reflection on photographing the living world in the age of AI and offers an introduction to photography enriched by his innovations — making this voyage as rare an experience as it is inspiring.
This exceptional experience is open to members and non-members alike. Members with an annual membership enjoy a 5% discount on this voyage. Your business partner or manager is welcome too.