Tours in Nuuk - Around Sermitsiaq

AROUND SERMITSIAQ - The Mountain of Many Faces

Join us on a breathtaking sailing trip around Sermitsiaq, Nuuk’s iconic mountain and the eternal guardian of the fjord. Rising majestically from the sea, it’s a symbol of the capital and a storyteller carved in stone.

Sermitsiaq is an island, and as we sail around it, you’ll experience how its shape changes dramatically depending on your viewpoint – sharp and rugged from one angle, soft and rolling from another. In summer, waterfalls tumble down its sides. We glide through clear, cold waters, with the city behind us and only the sounds of waves and birds ahead. Depending on the season, we might be lucky enough to see humpback whales, seals, or sea eagles soaring above.

And if you’re feeling brave, we’ll stop for a swim in the crisp, clear water – so don’t forget your swimwear!

This trip is the perfect little escape from the city’s sounds – close to Nuuk, yet a whole worldaway.

Meeting point

All our departures from Nuuk start at the Tidewater Stairs.

Duration

2 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.