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Summer provides great hiking opportunities and is the perfect time to get involved in other outdoor sports. The towns are buzzing with life; thanks to the long daylight hours. Experience the midnight sun, as from May until the end of July, the sun barely sets and communities make the most of these extended days. To experience the real essence of Greenland, a cruise through Prins-Christian-Sund is not to be missed.
The unexpected link between imperiled whales and Greenland's melting ice
Larger towns all have restaurants or hotels with lunch menus, and often with a commanding view of the sea. And if you are in the presence of a guide with local knowledge you should consider buying fresh fish or meat from “Brættet”, the local Arctic fresh foods market, to bring back for the onboard chef to prepare. Explore Scoresby Sund in East Greenland on an Expedition Micro Cruise with just 12 guests on a modern expedition ship with expert guides. However, this unassuming destination is often referred to as the ‘Gateway to Greenland’. Yes, we offer no single supplement on selected Greenland cruises. Our Travel Experience Team has access to the best offers for solo travellers.
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The Ocean Explorer’s crew made two failed attempts to get the ship to float free on its own during high tide. The scientific fishing vessel was scheduled to arrive later Wednesday and would attempt when the conditions were right to pull the 104.4-meter- (343-foot) long and 18-meter- (60-foot) wide MV Ocean Explorer free. The ship was eventually dislodged "based on a pull" from a Greenland government-owned trawler called Tarajoq, which means "salt" in Greenlandic, as well as Ocean Explorer's own power. The Danish military's Joint Arctic Command said an inspection vessel had been due to arrive at the scene on Friday. However, tour operator Aurora Expeditions said a small number of people had come down with Covid-19.
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Taking a trip in the air is highly recommended, as it is one of the best ways of gaining a full appreciation of the vastness of this terrain. Greenland has distinct seasons due to the large variation in sunlight it receives throughout the year. The best time to visit, therefore, depends on the type of activities you are hoping to do.
Hundreds Of Passengers Stranded After Cruise Ship Runs Aground In Greenland - Forbes
Hundreds Of Passengers Stranded After Cruise Ship Runs Aground In Greenland.
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]
A cruise ship passenger was rescued by the Coast Guard after hours in Gulf waters
Surrounded by a vast network of glaciers and glittering fjords, you’ll cruise past calving icebergs in Disko Bay, hike along pristine beaches and green valleys, and see photogenic wildlife. Experience Greenland’s culture and traditions as you visit colourful settlements and join exciting activities with your Expedition Team. It said the cruise ship and its passengers will now travel to a port where the damage to the vessel's bottom can be assessed, and the passengers will be taken to a location from where they can be flown home. There was no immediate comment from the tour company that organized the trip, Australia-based Aurora Expeditions. The best time to explore Greenland on an expedition cruise depends on what you want to see.
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These cruise ships usually try to sail through Greenland’s perhaps most beautiful fjord, Prince Christians Sound in South Greenland – if the mouth of the fjord is not blocked by large icebergs. Good luck booking independent tours, Princess bought out a lot of local boats for their tours causing a shortage, but it can be done. Most of the "official" tours ended up being sold out, so if you are interested don't procrastinate. One member of group was able sign up for an ice cap tour from the local information tourist center when she got onshore; she got the last seat.
This applies to, for example, Ilulissat with the UNESCO-protected ice fjord, and also occasionally to Qeqertarsuaq on the formerly volcanic Disko Island, where dog sledding on Lyngmarksbræen is possible during the summer. The coastal ship Sarfaq Ittuk sails from southern Greenland up along Greenland’s west coast to Disko Bay. Wonderful sights and attractions can be experienced on a daily basis, but South Greenland’s nature and Viking ruins and North Greenland’s huge icebergs are without doubt absolute highlights on such a journey.
In the following you can read about some of the typical routes and landing sites that during the last ten years have attracted an increasing number of cruise ship tourists to Greenland. Many people who book a Greenland cruise have already tackled other bucket list expeditions that are full of wildlife, such as Antarctica, the Galapagos and Svalbard. If you're expecting your Greenland trip to be as memorable, in terms of the wildlife, you will be disappointed. Think endless glaciers that fold into iceberg-strewn bays, craggy mountains, dazzling fjords. Small towns with brightly-colored buildings and tin-roof structures.
Due to the Greenland Icecap, which frequently calves ice into the waters around the coast, Greenland is an iceberg spotter's dream. Greenland offers fantastic chances for exhilarating hikes along remote beaches and deserted hillsides, all with amazing views. The primary mission of the Joint Arctic Command is to ensure Danish sovereignty by monitoring the area around the Faeroe Islands and Greenland, including the Arctic Ocean in the north.
Similarly, due to the mixing of coastal breezes and ice, fog is frequent (and thick) in Greenland. Ditto for situations where the wind is making the water too choppy to safely navigate Zodiacs. Really any weather event that could put guests in danger (from the elements or from polar bears) means more time on the ship. Sailings on the eastern coast of Greenland don’t typically pull into port.
Perhaps it’s obvious that because a lot of it is within the Arctic Circle it’s going to be cold and probably full of icebergs. MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the 'Sports Route'. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the most interesting places in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland! Join a sightseeing tour of the town before you visit the National Museum, which provides a glimpse into Greenland’s interesting past. On our Greenland tours you can meet some of the hardiest wildlife on the planet, including – muskoxen, caribou, Arctic hares, Arctic foxes, reindeer, stoats and Arctic wolves.
In winter, from December to March, the days are very short and extremely cold, however they do offer the best opportunity for seeing the Northern Lights and for going dog-sledding. Spring temperatures on icebreaker cruises are colder than summer, ranging from -10 to 5 degrees Celsius (14 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit). However, lower temperatures can be encountered in the sea ice in East Greenland, and snowfall is possible during this time.
Experience the beautiful Eqi glacier that runs into the fjord north of Ilulissat. The sea and seafaring has always been vital to us, and for you as a guest it makes for an optimal way to tour large parts of the country. Sail east, inland on the long, deep Kangerlussuaq fjord, walled either side by icy-capped mountains and you will reach a small settlement of the same name. Kangerlussaq has only around 530 inhabitants and was founded as a U.S. air force base in 1941, before only recently receiving town status in 1986.
Despite many cruise companies emphasizing the need for polar gear, you might find that Greenland is warmer than you thought. In July through September, the average minimum temperature is in the low 40 degrees, while the average high is in the mid to upper 50s. As a Coloradian, I could get away with wearing hiking trousers and a flannel shirt for most outings on our early August sailing, though my Georgia-based travel companion typically added long underwear and a puffy jacket. Some cruise lines such as Lindblad do have an Inuit cultural guide on their expedition staff.
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