78 cruises found
A Greenland cruise feels like a gradual passage into the Arctic: a fjord rimmed by mountains, a village of colorful houses, an iceberg drifting slowly across Disko Bay, then a Zodiac outing at the foot of a glacier.
The destination blends polar scenery, Inuit culture, expedition cruising, Arctic wildlife, Norse sites, and—depending on the season—the midnight sun or Northern Lights. Your itinerary may focus on the southwest, Disko Bay, the wild east coast, or longer voyages combining Iceland, Svalbard, and Canada.
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Greenland
Itinerary : Boston, Portland - Maine (East Coast), Sydney, Brook corner, Red Bay, Paamiut, Nanortalik, Isafjodhur, Akureyri, Eidfjord, Rotterdam, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Stornoway, Reykjavik, Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Qaqortoq, Saint Anthony CA, St John, Halifax, Boston
MS Volendam
36 d
Inside Stateroom
Boston
07/15/2028
from
$ 10,132
Itinerary : Boston, Portland - Maine (East Coast), Sydney, Brook corner, Red Bay, Paamiut, Nanortalik, Isafjodhur, Akureyri, Eidfjord, Rotterdam, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Qaqortoq, Saint Anthony CA, St John, Halifax, Boston
MS Volendam
36 d
Inside Stateroom
Boston
07/17/2027
from
$ 10,138
Itinerary : Hurry Inlet, Red Fjord, Rypefjord, Bjorne Islands, Ittoqqortoormiit
MS Fram
10 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Navigation
09/17/2027
from
$ 8,037
Itinerary : Nuuk, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Uunartoq, Ilulissat, Qeqertarsuaq, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk
2 other departures
MS Fridtjof Nansen
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuuk
06/14/2027
from
$ 10,210
Other departures:
24 Jun 2027
04 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Ittoqqortoormiit, Red Fjord, Rypefjord, Bjorne Islands, Antarctica Havn, Ella Island, Myggbukta
MS Fram
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Navigation
09/03/2027
from
$ 10,976
Itinerary : Nuuk, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Savissivik, Dundas, Siorapaluk, Hans Island, Qaanaaq, Qeqertarsuaq, Itilleq, Nuuk
1 other departures
MS Fridtjof Nansen
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuuk
07/28/2027
from
$ 12,128
Other departures:
14 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Reykjavik, Nanortalik, Sisimiut, Nuuk, Paamiut, Prince Christian's Detroit, Tasiilaq, Siglufjordur - Iceland, Isafjodhur, Grundarfjordur, Reykjavik
Crystal Symphony
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Reykjavik
08/07/2027
from
$ 12,186
Itinerary : Nuuk, Evighedsfjorden, Qeqertarsuaq, Paul Emile Victor base, Akulleq (Greenland), Uummannaq, Disko Bay, Sisimiut, Nuuk
1 other departures
Le Lyrial
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuuk
08/30/2028
from
$ 12,316
Other departures:
02 Sep 2027
Itinerary : Reykjavik, West of Greenland, Denmark's Detroit, Reykjavik
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Reykjavik
08/29/2026
from
$ 12,666
Itinerary : Kangerlussuaq, Uummannaq, Cape York, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq
HANSEATIC inspiration
13 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Kangerlussuaq
07/17/2028
from
$ 12,696
Itinerary : Kangerlussuaq, Uummannaq, Baffin Island, Cape York, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq
HANSEATIC inspiration
18 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Kangerlussuaq
07/29/2028
from
$ 18,044
Itinerary : Nuuk, Kullorsuaq, Disko Bay, Nuuk
Le Commandant Charcot
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Nuuk
04/04/2027
from
$ 21,024
Itinerary : Nuuk, Disko Bay, Ilulissat - disko Bay, Sisimiut, Nuuk
Le Commandant Charcot
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Nuuk
03/27/2027
from
$ 21,189
Itinerary : Nuuk, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, Paul Emile Victor base, Akulleq (Greenland), Kullorsuaq, Savissivik, Thule, Pond Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Nuuk
Le Boreal
17 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuuk
08/10/2028
from
$ 22,550
Itinerary : Reykjavik, Ammassalik, Blosseville Coast, Ittoqqortoormiit, Blosseville Coast, Reykjavik
1 other departures
Le Commandant Charcot
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Reykjavik
06/16/2028
from
$ 22,633
Other departures:
06 Jun 2028
Itinerary : Southampton, Waterford, Liverpool, Greencastle, Qaqortoq, Nuuk, Paamiut, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Isafjodhur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordhur, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Southampton
Seven Seas Mariner
25 d
Suite
Southampton
06/23/2028
from
$ 23,649
Itinerary : Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, Paul Emile Victor base, Akulleq (Greenland), Kullorsuaq, Savissivik, Thule, Pond Inlet, North Arm Fjord, Nuuk, Evighedsfjorden, Kangerlussuaq
L Austral
17 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Kangerlussuaq
08/12/2027
from
$ 23,686
Itinerary : Reykjavik, Ammassalik, Blosseville Coast, Reykjavik
Le Commandant Charcot
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Reykjavik
05/15/2027
from
$ 25,697
Itinerary : Nuuk, Kullorsuaq, Siorapaluk, Nuuk
Le Commandant Charcot
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Nuuk
04/16/2027
from
$ 26,312
Itinerary : Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Bellot stait, Prince of Wales Strait, Prescott Island, Prince of Wales Strait, Lancaster Sound, Beechey (island), Lancaster Sound, Qeqertarsuaq, Evighedsfjorden, Nuuk
L Austral
20 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuuk
08/31/2026
from
$ 26,797
Itinerary : Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Bellot stait, Prince of Wales Strait, Prescott Island, Prince of Wales Strait, Lancaster Sound, Beechey (island), Lancaster Sound, Qeqertarsuaq, Evighedsfjorden, Nuuk
Le Boreal
20 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuuk
08/26/2028
from
$ 26,797
Itinerary : Longyearbyen, St Pierre and Miquelon, North Pole, Longyearbyen, North West National Park of Spitzberg, Longyearbyen
4 other departures
Le Commandant Charcot
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Longyearbyen
09/10/2028
from
$ 39,145
Other departures:
12-24 Jul 2028
17-29 Aug 2028
Itinerary : Cape Liberty, Sydney, Halifax, St Johns, Qaqortoq, Prince Christian's Detroit, Isafjodhur, Reykjavik
Celebrity Silhouette
14 d
Balcony Stateroom
Cape Liberty
06/20/2027
from
$ 5,057
Itinerary : Copenhagen, Skagen, Farsund, Stavanger, Lerwick, Torshaven - Faeroe Islands, Klaksvik, Husavik, Isafjodhur, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Nanortalik, Paamiut, Nuuk, Anse aux Meadows, Gaspe, Bay-Comeau, Quebec City, Montreal
Seabourn Quest
25 d
Suite
Copenhagen
08/28/2028
from
$ 17,271
Itinerary : Copenhagen, Visby, Stockholm, Turku, Helingborg, Talinn, Riga, Klaipeda, Gdansk, Ronne, Wismar, Kiel Canal, Portsmouth, Falmouth, Dublin, Belfast, Torshaven - Faeroe Islands, Runavik, Eskifjordur, Husavik, Akureyri, Isafjodhur, Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjavik, Prins Christian Sund, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, Nuuk, St John, Halifax, Lunenburg, Portland - Maine (East Coast), Boston, Cape Code Canal, Newport, New York
Azamara Quest
44 d
Inside Stateroom
Copenhagen
07/29/2027
from
$ 20,431
Cruise through Prince Christian Sound
See the icebergs of Ilulissat Icefjord
Explore Disko Bay by boat
Approach Eqi Glacier
Discover Nuuk, Arctic capital
Stroll through Qaqortoq
Visit the Norse ruins at Hvalsey
Cruise through Scoresby Sound
Meet Ittoqqortoormiit
Take a Zodiac among the icebergs
Watch for whales and Arctic wildlife
Combine Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard or Arctic Canada
Weather & conditions
Colder, rarer, and more focused on the Arctic winter. Some experiences emphasize ice, auroras, snowy landscapes, or land activities, but cruise options are more limited.
Expert advice
Best considered for highly specialized programs. June through September remains the standard season for a classic expedition cruise.
Weather & conditions
Abundant ice and long days. The landscape retains a strongly Arctic appearance, the midnight sun illuminates some regions, and itineraries often focus on accessible areas.
Expert advice
A good time for travelers drawn to the light, still-white landscapes, and the atmosphere of the early expedition season.
Weather & conditions
The most favorable period for cruising. Conditions are often more flexible, fjords more accessible, villages easier to visit, and—weather permitting—Zodiac or kayak outings more frequent.
Expert advice
The best window for a first Greenland cruise, especially for Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Nuuk, or the southwest.
Weather & conditions
Lower-angle light and a chance of auroras. Temperatures fall, nights gradually return, and the landscapes take on greater contrast.
Expert advice
Especially appealing for travelers seeking a more polar atmosphere, deeper colors, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
| Season | Weather & conditions | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
March - May | Colder, rarer, and more focused on the Arctic winter. Some experiences emphasize ice, auroras, snowy landscapes, or land activities, but cruise options are more limited. | Best considered for highly specialized programs. June through September remains the standard season for a classic expedition cruise. |
June - July Abundant ice and long days. The landscape retains a strongly Arctic appearance, the midnight sun illuminates some regions, and itineraries often focus on accessible areas. A good time for travelers drawn to the light, still-white landscapes, and the atmosphere of the early expedition season. | ||
August | The most favorable period for cruising. Conditions are often more flexible, fjords more accessible, villages easier to visit, and—weather permitting—Zodiac or kayak outings more frequent. | The best window for a first Greenland cruise, especially for Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Nuuk, or the southwest. |
September | Lower-angle light and a chance of auroras. Temperatures fall, nights gradually return, and the landscapes take on greater contrast. | Especially appealing for travelers seeking a more polar atmosphere, deeper colors, and a chance to see the Northern Lights. |
In Greenland, hotspots are not places to rush through. They are often fjords, villages, glacier fronts, or wildlife-viewing areas where the schedule depends on ice, wind, sea conditions, and local rules.
In Prince Christian Sound
the ship passes between mountains and glaciers through narrow waters, with one spectacular view after another.
In Scoresby Sound
the scale of the fjord, icebergs, and basalt mountains creates a profound sense of exploration.
At Eqi Glacier
calving ice, deep rumbles, and the approach by boat often leave a lasting impression.
In Prince Christian Sound
the ship passes between mountains and glaciers through narrow waters, with one spectacular view after another.
In Scoresby Sound
the scale of the fjord, icebergs, and basalt mountains creates a profound sense of exploration.
At Eqi Glacier
calving ice, deep rumbles, and the approach by boat often leave a lasting impression.
In Nuuk
the National Museum, fjord, and colorful neighborhoods connect Inuit culture with contemporary life.
In Qaqortoq
colorful streets, sculptures, and excursions to Hvalsey provide historical insight into the south.
In Ittoqqortoormiit
the village's isolation makes this a rare stop unlike a conventional port.
In Nuuk
the National Museum, fjord, and colorful neighborhoods connect Inuit culture with contemporary life.
In Qaqortoq
colorful streets, sculptures, and excursions to Hvalsey provide historical insight into the south.
In Ittoqqortoormiit
the village's isolation makes this a rare stop unlike a conventional port.
In Ilulissat
views over the icefjord offer one of Greenland's most iconic sights.
In Disko Bay
icebergs under the midnight sun or low-angle light create powerful landscapes.
In Kangerlussuaq
the ice sheet and Russell Glacier offer a direct view of Greenland's vast ice.
In Ilulissat
views over the icefjord offer one of Greenland's most iconic sights.
In Disko Bay
icebergs under the midnight sun or low-angle light create powerful landscapes.
In Kangerlussuaq
the ice sheet and Russell Glacier offer a direct view of Greenland's vast ice.
In Disko Bay
outings may reveal whales, seals, and seabirds depending on the season.
On the east coast
itineraries may offer sightings of musk oxen, Arctic foxes, seals, or polar bears, though wildlife is never guaranteed.
By Zodiac or kayak
guided outings offer close-up views of icebergs, cliffs, and shorelines.
In Disko Bay
outings may reveal whales, seals, and seabirds depending on the season.
On the east coast
itineraries may offer sightings of musk oxen, Arctic foxes, seals, or polar bears, though wildlife is never guaranteed.
By Zodiac or kayak
guided outings offer close-up views of icebergs, cliffs, and shorelines.
Cruise among the icebergs of Disko Bay
Disko Bay is often one of the highlights of a Greenland cruise. Travelers love watching icebergs change color with the light, hearing the ice shift, and sensing the landscape's scale from the deck, a Zodiac, or a small local boat.
Cross Prince Christian Sound between mountains and glaciers
Travelers remember the cinematic quality of this passage. The ship moves between steep walls, waterfalls, glacier tongues, and isolated villages, creating the feeling of a slow journey through an immense natural corridor.
Experience Greenlandic culture in Nuuk, Qaqortoq, or Ittoqqortoormiit
Villages and small towns add human depth to the journey. Travelers value the colorful houses, museums, harbors, guided encounters, and opportunity to understand Greenland as more than a world of ice.
Wait for Eqi Glacier to calve from the boat
Eqi Glacier rewards patient observation. Travelers often stand silently before the glacier front, listening for cracks and rumbles and watching for blocks of ice to break into the sea.
Walk to the Hvalsey ruins from Qaqortoq
In southern Greenland, Hvalsey adds another dimension to the stop. Travelers find ancient Norse traces in an open landscape, a reminder that Greenland is not only a destination of ice but also a land of history.
Take a Zodiac among the icebergs of Scoresby Sound
On the east coast, Scoresby Sound impresses with its scale. Travelers enjoy Zodiac outings because they offer a new perspective on the mountains, icebergs, and shorelines, with a much stronger sense of isolation than in more accessible regions.
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