Puffin tour in Nuuk

Experience Greenland’s colorful birdlife near Nuuk!

Join us on a unique nature tour as we explore the area around Nuuk, Greenland’s vibrant capital. Just outside the city lie two important nesting sites for the charming puffins.

From May to August, you can witness these colorful birds up close as they dart between cliffs and sea during their busy breeding season.

An unforgettable experience in the heart of Greenland’s wild nature.

Meeting point

All our departures from Nuuk start at the Tidewater Stairs.

Duration

3 hours

GOOD THINGS TO KNOW

We recommend bringing:

Warm, windproof clothing – preferably layered
Gloves and hat
Sunglasses
Warm footwear
Swimwear and towel
Camera (with extra batteries)
Lunch, snacks, and drinks

Included

The trip is on a closed boat with heated cabin, with a captain and guide as crew (english-speaking).
The boat has all required safety equipment, and a safety briefing will be given before departure.

Coffee and tea
Guaranteed beautiful experiences

Me and my friend have joined ‘ Qoornoq Island Tour’ in the beginning of April. It was absolutely magical experience and highly recommend! During the whole trip we had wonderful weather and the captain of the boat also told us about history of Greenland. The staff was also very nice! Thank you so much for your generous hospitality and also warm drinks on the boat ☕️

We had the most spectacular experience with Greeland Cruises on a whale safari in August 2024. Be aware that their terms of service specify that you can not get a refund after purchase regardless of how long in advance you ask for it. So I recommend ordering tickets only if you are certain you can make it. We booked 1 day in advance. Aside from the administrative downsides, Greenland Cruises provided a wonderful experience with 3 hours of whale watching. We were lucky enough to spot the giants before the trip even began, and we ended up seeing 3 or 4 unique whales. The captain made sure we had the best time and got us very close to one of the whales, which was the highlight of the experience. Very nice and informative crew. Do not get discouraged by the weather. There was thick fog and cloudy in Nuuk, and it had recently rained, but we did not experience any issues on the boat as it did not impact the tour (see videos) I highly recommend Greenland Cruises for this experience.