Kapisillit & Qoornoq

Join us on an unforgettable trip through the Nuuk Fjord!

Lose yourself on a journey through the world’s second-largest fjord system, sailing past mountains with the most wondrous formations. We’ll make a stop at a roaring waterfall along the way. At the end of the fjord, you’ll encounter the village of Kapisillit, proudly perched on the point.

In Kapisillit, you’ll experience the charm, tranquility, and everyday life of a Greenlandic settlement. You’ll have about an hour on land to soak it all in.

We then sail past the mouth of the Icefjord, where beautiful icebergs and floes are released into the fjord system, toward the abandoned village of Qoornoq, where silence speaks. Colorful houses cling to the mountainside — once homes to fishermen and hunters, today summer retreats for people from Nuuk. You’ll land here and feel the strong presence of history. No roads. No shops. Just an incredibly beautiful and peaceful escape from Nuuk’s vibrant city life.

In summer, there are good chances of spotting whales in the fjord. If you’re feeling adventurous, we’ll stop for a dip in the cold, clear waters — so don’t forget your swimwear!

Meeting point

All our departures from Nuuk start at the Tidewater Stairs.

Duration

6 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
Nanaka Adachi
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 ☕️
Ida Junker
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.