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Boat Tours

Set out on a boat trip in Greenland to open up a world of fjords, whales, and nearby villages..

Boat Tours

Sailing is a way of life for Greenlanders, and we are proud to share with you one of our most favorite activities. Sailing expands our world past the city limits we know well and connects us to the incredible nature we love to explore. On the sunniest summer days, we will always choose sailing to a tried-and-true fishing spot or to a small hut in the fjord over staying on land!

The real beauty of taking a tourist boat trip in Greenland is the feeling that you are getting a bespoke experience. As there is no defined route that boat tours must follow, a detour to a rushing waterfall or the area where an eagle’s nest was recently spotted is not out of the ordinary. Your boat trip driver knows these Greenlandic waters from extensive experience sailing, and he wants you to experience the best.

But remember that Greenland’s nature can sometimes show its brutal side. As tempting as it might sound to hire a private boat owner for a boat tour, always opt instead for passenger-approved boats and companies, that comply with the strictest regulations about sailing in Arctic conditions.

“Sailing was nice. I definitely got to see some parts of the area that I would not be able to see without a guided trip. And I got to learn about the history of Greenland at the same time!”

Package Tours

North Safari Travel: Summer MOPA expedition July

North Safari Travel

Summer MOPA expedition July

North Safari Travel offers a 5 day expedition in 2 MOPA Expedition powerboats. On this expedition we will explore the deep fjords of western Greenland.

FROM €1,900
Arctic Exposure: Scoresby Sound Expedition – Photo Tour

Arctic Exposure

Scoresby Sound Expedition - Photo Tour

Scoresby Sound is a large fjord system of the Greenland Sea and located on the eastern coast of Greenland.

From $6,790
Disko Line: Calving glaciers, whales and icebergs

Disko Line

Calving glaciers, whales and icebergs

Let the magnificent nature of Greenland get under your skin on boat trips in an extraordinary landscape of glaciers and icebergs.

FROM €1,477
Icelandic Mountain guides: Unplugged Wilderness

Greenland Adventures by Icelandic Mountain Guides

Unplugged Wilderness

A 12 day boat assisted trek in East Greenland. Trekking in dramatic alpine landscape with stunning views of icebergs and glaciers.

FROM €3,200
Greenland Tours: Great East

Greenland Tours

Great East

5 days visiting the highlights of East Greenland

FROM €1,435
Greenland Travel: Dream trip to an Arctic Paradise

Greenland Travel

Dream trip to an Arctic Paradise

Get an experience of a lifetime! See Disco Bay in all its glory. Go explore! See whales, calving glaciers, majestic icebergs and much more

FROM €4,030
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SAILING THROUGH THE SEASONS

If there is open water, then a boat trip is possible! In spring, flexibility is a must as weather and iceberg conditions change from day to day, and so is a warm jacket. If a boat trip in Greenlandic spring sounds chilly, we won’t lie to you – it is! But how exceptional it is to be one of the few taking in the crisp Arctic air from the front deck. A hot cup of tea and the brilliant view take care of the rest.

Summer is truly the prime season for boat tours in Greenland. Winding through the intricate maze of islands and small canals while the warm sun energizes you from overhead, a boat trip can be reminiscent of sailing in the Italian Riviera. But catch sight of a humpback whale or the colorful wooden houses along the coast and realize that, in fact, you are sailing at the top of the world in spectacular Greenland.

  • Boat tours are available in Greenland year-round. Summer is the primary sailing season, but spring boat tours are possible depending on ice conditions.

  • Boat tours can last between 2-8 hours. Be sure to pack extra warm clothes, including waterproof layers, and accessories like a hat and gloves.

  • Boat tours typically accommodate a maximum of 12 persons per boat. There may be a minimum passenger limit.

  • Many boat tours offer a meal or snack on board. Check with your boat trip description for details.

Package Tours

Blue Ice Explorer – Towns & settlements 8 days

Blue Ice Explorer

Towns & settlements 8 days

Explore the 2 towns of Narsaq and Qaqortoq together with the delightful calmness, warmth and undisturbed paradise of the village of Igaliku.

FROM €953
Disko Line: Disko Bay from South to North

Disko Line

Disko Bay from South to North

A trip to Greenland where nature goes hand in hand with culture under the midnight sun.

FROM €1,889
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BEAUTIFUL PRACTICALITY

A boat trip in Greenland for the sake of sailing is delightful, but often the boat tour comes packaged with another experience, under the guise of transportation. With many islands along the coast and no roads outside of town, many of Greenland’s greatest places like calving glaciers, mountain hiking trails, and Norse culture sites are only accessible by water. Think of the aquatic transportation more like an extra boat tour!

In South Greenland, for example, boat tours connect an elaborate route of Viking ruins and modern day sheep farms, and in every town in Greenland, a short boat trip can open up a whole world of village life. Don’t forget that sailing takes place in the same waters that whales call their summer paradise. The cherry on top of a perfect boat trip in Greenland is spotting a humpback and getting an impromptu whale watching tour just before heading home.

Local providers

Tourists photographing arctic fox next to ice sheet. Photo by Diskobay Tours

Diskobay Tours

Qasigiannguit,
3951,
Phone: +299 26 60 38More information

Ilulissat Water Safari

Ilulissat, Seersuit Aqquserna 5,
3952,
More information
Two men enjoying the sunrise in the Icefjord in Nuuk in Greenland. Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson, Visit Greenland.

Greenland Escape

Nuuk, Hans Egedesvej 29,
3900,
Phone: +299 38 40 40More information

Nuuk Adventure

Nuuk,
3900,
Phone: +299 26 27 28More information
Qaanaaq, with view over the sea towards Herbert Island. Photo by Glenn Mattsing - Visit Greenland

Nunataq Atsuk Travel

Qaanaaq, Postbox 51
3971,
Phone: +299 23 85 02More information

Tasermiut Camp - Nanortalik

Nanortalik, Mathiessenip Aqqutaa B507,
3922,
Phone: +299 266286More information
Red view from livingroom, Photo by Ilulissat Guesthouse

Ilulissat Guesthouse

Ilulissat, Qupaloraasuk 56,
3952,
Phone: +299 27 89 80More information
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Albatros Arctic Circle

Kangerlussuaq, Mittarfiit Aqq.
3910,
Phone: +299 84 16 48More information
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Siggi Tours

Kuummiut, B211
3913,
Phone: (+299) 984 031More information
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SikuAput

Qeqertarsuaq, M.P. Porsidlip Aqq. 3,
3953,
Phone: (+299) 921 547 or (+299) 921 550More information
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Tasermiut South Greenland Expeditions

Qassiarsuk, B-873 Qassiarsuk
3923,
Phone: (+299) 522 822More information
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Tupilak Travel

Nuuk, Imaneq 18,
3900,
Phone: (+299) 313 218More information
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North Greenland Adventure

Ilulissat, Fredericiap Aqq., Postboks 453 7,
3952,
Phone: +299 94 55 01More information
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Nanu Travel

Ittoqqortoormiit, Postboks 4  Mikip Aqqutaa B-186 ,
3980,
Phone: +299 99 12 80 More information
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Nanortalik Tourism Service

Nanortalik, Lundip Aqqutaa B 128,
3922,
Phone: +299 61 36 33More information
Maniitsoq Tour Boat sailing in sunny weather in Summer. Photo by Mads pihl - Visit Greenland

Maniitsoq Tour Boat

Maniitsoq, Postboks 140
3812,
Phone: +299 52 02 96More information
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Kangerluarsunnguaq Ski Center

Nuuk, Kangerluarsunnguaq
3900,
Phone: +299 55 98 88More information
Nuuk Water Taxi Boat. Photo by Aningaaq R Carlsen

Nuuk Water Taxi

Nuussuaq, Qarsaalik 25A,
3905,
Phone: +299 54 56 90More information
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IceCap Tours

Ilulissat, Fredericiap Aqqutaa 5,
3952,
Phone: (+299) 944 545More information
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Hotel Sisimiut

Sisimiut, Aqqusinersuaq 86,
3911,
Phone: (+299) 864 840More information
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Hotel Kulusuk

Kulusuk, B-1500
3915,
Phone: (+299) 986 993More information

Hotel Icefiord

Ilulissat, Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq. 10,
3952,
Phone: (+299) 944 480More information
Hotel Heilmann Lyberth frontside in Maniitsoq, Greenland. Photo by Hotel Heilmann Lyberth - Visit Greenland

Hotel Heilmann Lyberth

Maniitsoq, Ivissuit 3,
3912,
Phone: +299 81 35 35More information
Aerial view of the hotel with sunrise in background in Winter. Photo by Hotel Angmagssalik

Hotel Angmagssalik

Tasiilaq, Suulup Aqqutaa B 725,
3913,
Phone: +299 98 12 93More information
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Greenland Travel

Copenhagen, Wilders Plads 13 A,
1403,
Phone: +45 33 13 10 11More information
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Greenland Sagalands

Qaqortoq, Vatikanbakken 68,
3920,
Phone: +299 64 24 44 / +299 49 37 41More information
Beautiful sunset and view over Upernavik. Photo by John Kislov

Gina's Guesthouse

Upernavik, B902, Box 41
3962,
Phone: +299 52 21 22More information
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Disko Line

Ilulissat, Kussangajaannguaq 13,
3952,
Phone: +299 94 53 01More information
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Dines Tours

Tasiilaq, Gentoftevej B-924,
3913,
Phone: +299 98 21 43 / +299 59 87 59More information
Saling vessel between icebergs in Greenland. Photo by Blue Ice Explorer, Visit Greenland.

Blue Ice Explorer

Narsarsuaq, Box 58
3923,
Phone: +299 66 54 99 / +299 49 73 71More information
Hytten Amaroq from outside. Photo by Asimut Tours and Camp, Visit Greenland

Asimut Tours and Camp

Nuuk, Postboks 153
3900,
Phone: +299 55 34 04More information
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Arctic Wonderland Tours

Tasiilaq, Suulup Aqqutaa B-725,
3913,
Phone: +299 98 12 93More information
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Arctic Dream

Tasiilaq, B-771
3913,
Phone: +299 58 41 71More information
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Uummannaq Seasafaris APS

Uummannaq, Qernertunnguamut B -909 Box 118,
3961,
Phone: (+299) 565 982More information

World of Greenland

Ilulissat, Kussangajaannguaq 7,
3952,
Phone: (+299) 944 300More information
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Sirius Greenland

Sisimiut, P.O.Box 32
3911,
Phone: +299 48 67 90 / +299 86 37 00More information
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Arctic Boat Charter - ABC

Nuuk, Boks 1355
3900,
Phone: +299 53 38 80More information

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