Greenland

Cold Water
Written By Rona Wheeldon

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A vast Arctic landscape of fjords, drifting icebergs and remote Inuit communities, set on the world’s largest island. Greenland is growing in popularity as an expedition cruise destination, with increasing interest in both its west coast communities and its remote, sparsely populated east.

At a Glance

Location | Lying in the Arctic between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

Primary Gateway| Reykjavik (Iceland) and Copenhagen (Denmark)

Secondary Gateways | Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) and Nuuk (Greenland)

Travel Window | June-September

Climate | Summer temperatures typically range from 0°C to 10°C

Wildlife | Whales (humpback, minke, fin) peak June-August; seals common along the west coast; musk oxen on inland tundra; Greenland dogs in working communities; polar bears possible in East and far North.

Activities | Zodiac cruises, shore landings, guided hikes, kayaking and cultural visits to Inuit communities.

Highlights

  • Vast fjord systems and towering icebergs

  • Inuit culture and remote coastal communities

  • Ilulissat Icefjord and Disko Bay

  • Eternity Fjord and Prince Christian Sound

  • Northern Lights in late August and September

Expedition Operators in This Region

Adventure Canada • AE Expeditions • Atlas Ocean Voyages • Hapag-Lloyd Expeditions • HX Expeditions • National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions • Oceanwide Expeditions • Polar Latitudes • Ponant • Poseidon Expeditions • Quark Expeditions • Scenic • Seabourn • Selar • Silversea • Swan Hellenic • Viking

Rona Wheeldon

I’m Rona and I'm a UK-based freelance photographer, travel writer and film-maker. What you’ll find here on my YouTube channel is luxury travel inspiration, especially for child-free adults and empty-nesters.

https://www.ronawheeldon.com
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