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Nuuk

Nuuk, Greenland's capital: flights from Newark, Copenhagen and Reykjavík, things to do on the fjord, museum hours, costs, weather by month and the cruises that start here.

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What is Nuuk, and how do you get there?

Nuuk is Greenland's capital, a town of 20,298 people on the southwest coast. Since November 2024 its 7,200 ft (2,200 m) runway has taken jets: United flew nonstop from Newark twice a week from June 7 to September 23, 2026, Icelandair reaches it from Reykjavík in 2 hours 20 minutes, and Air Greenland flies from Copenhagen in about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Facts checked October 15, 2026 against 32 sources.

Nuuk at a glance

Map showing NuukNuuk, 64°11′N, 51°43′WNuukGreenland, 72°00′N, 41°00′WGreenland
  1. January: in season
  2. February: in season
  3. March: in season
  4. April: in season
  5. May: in season
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: in season
  11. November: in season
  12. December: in season

Best Season

Type
Gateway town
Location
64°11′N, 51°43′W
Part of
Greenland
Season
Year round. June to October for boat trips, hiking and whale watching; February to April for skiing and snowshoeing; October to March for northern lights. United's Newark flights ran June 7 to September 23 in 2026.
Best months
June to September
Getting there
Fly United nonstop from Newark (twice weekly from June 7 to September 23 in 2026), Icelandair or Air Greenland from Keflavík in about 2 hours 20 minutes, or Air Greenland from Copenhagen in about 4 hours 30 minutes. Bus route 3 and two taxi firms link the airport with town.
Wildlife
Whales, seals and many kinds of birds in the Nuuk Fjord, with the occasional Arctic fox or reindeer. Visit Greenland's best months for whale watching are June to October.
Landings
Ask before photographing people, especially children. Do not pick flowers or touch cairns. Collect a fishing certificate at the post office before fishing, and sail only with approved boat operators.

Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and its biggest town, home to 20,298 people on January 1, 2026, on the southwest coast at 64°N where the Nuuk Fjord meets the sea.12 It is also the easiest place in Greenland to reach from North America: a 7,200 ft (2,200 m) runway has taken jets since November 28, 2024, and United flew here nonstop from Newark in the summers of 2025 and 2026.34 The Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede founded the town as a colony in 1728; its colonial name, Godthaab, meant "Good Hope," and Nuuk means "point" of a peninsula in Greenlandic.5

How do you get to Nuuk from the US?

Fly nonstop from Newark in summer, or connect through Reykjavík or Copenhagen the rest of the year. United's Newark to Nuuk flight ran twice a week from June 7 to September 23 in 2026, leaving Newark on Tuesdays and Saturdays and Nuuk on Wednesdays and Sundays, on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 16 premium economy and 150 economy seats.4 Greenland Airports' announcement covers the 2026 season, the route's second; it had carried over 6,200 passengers in 2025.4 The sources we read give no dates for 2027, so check United before you plan around it.

RouteAirlineSeasonNotes
Newark (EWR) to Nuuk (GOH)UnitedJune 7 to September 23 in 2026Twice weekly; onward links to over 80 destinations in the Americas via Newark4
Keflavík to NuukIcelandair and Air GreenlandAll year2 hours 20 minutes, mostly on Icelandair's Boeing 737 MAX 865
Copenhagen to NuukAir GreenlandAll yearAbout 4 hours 30 minutes, says Air Greenland; in 2027, early departures on Mondays and Fridays, late ones on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and extra evening flights on Thursdays and Sundays from late June to early September3231
Aalborg to NuukAir GreenlandMid-June to early September 2027Tuesdays and Thursdays; the Billund route was discontinued as of October 20263031
Iqaluit, Canada, to NuukAir GreenlandSummer 2027Weekly on Sundays; connects to other Canadian destinations317
Within GreenlandAir GreenlandAll yearConnecting flights to Kangerlussuaq, Ilulissat, Aasiaat, Sisimiut, Maniitsoq and Qaqortoq7

By sea, the Sarfaq Ittuk passenger ferry makes a weekly round trip along the west coast between South Greenland and Disko Bay, calling at Nuuk.5 Our getting to Greenland guide compares every route.

What changed when Nuuk's new runway opened?

Nuuk became Greenland's main air hub. Air Greenland's Airbus A330neo Tuukkaq was the first large aircraft to use the full 7,200 ft (2,200 m) runway on November 28, 2024, and Nuuk replaced Kangerlussuaq as the place where passengers change planes for the rest of the country.3 Direct jet flights between Nuuk and Copenhagen began, and Air Greenland's average ticket on that route is around DKK 4,000, about $631 at Visit Greenland's rate of DKK 634.28 per $100 on April 16, 2026.89

Two fares make Nuuk a stopover. A Fly 'n sleep ticket from Copenhagen to 10 other towns, including Ilulissat and Sisimiut, includes a night's stop in Nuuk from DKK 3,795 ($598), hotel not included; and Visit Greenland describes morning flights from Nuuk to towns such as Paamiut, Maniitsoq, Sisimiut, Ilulissat and Kulusuk that return in the afternoon.89 Hotel capacity is set to grow: the municipality and the tourism industry aim to add 50% more hotel rooms, about 500 beds, by the end of 2030.8

The airport has a lounge, a café, an ATM, Wi-Fi and self-service check-in. Bus route 3 runs to town daily, with the last bus leaving the airport at 17:11, and two taxi firms serve it.10

What is Nuuk famous for?

Its setting and its culture. Mountains frame every view, the Nuuk Fjord, which Visit Greenland calls one of the world's largest fjord systems, starts a couple of minutes' walk from the center, and the town holds Greenland's main museums.5

  • The Colonial Harbour. Historic buildings, a waterfront boardwalk and Hans Egede's house, the oldest house in Greenland.5
  • Greenland National Museum and Archives. Its Thule culture exhibition includes an 11-meter (36 ft) umiaq from the 1470s, found in Peary Land in 1949, and a section on the Qilakitsoq mummies.11 It opens 10:00 to 17:00 daily from April 15 to September 15 and 12:00 to 16:00 in winter; adults pay DKK 100 ($16) and students and children enter free.129
  • Art and architecture. The Nuuk Art Walk leads to 19 artworks with audio podcasts and includes a stop at the Nuuk Art Museum; Katuaq Cultural Centre, shaped after the northern lights, has a café, a cinema and concerts.5
  • Sermitsiaq. The town's landmark peak stands on its own island and is not easy to reach from town, but helicopter flights land near its summit.5
  • Everyday Nuuk. Malik, the swimming hall, has two hot tubs; the Kittat Economusée shows the national costume being sewn by hand.5

What are the best things to do in Nuuk?

Get onto the fjord and up the mountains. Boat tours run all year because the fjord does not freeze, from a few hours among the islands to full days to the Icefjord at the head of the fjord system.5 Prices below are the add-ons Air Greenland's tour partner sells with its Nuuk package, per person.

ActivityPriceNotes
Boat trip to the abandoned settlement of QornoqDKK 1,449 ($228)13One of many fjord trips to old and living settlements5
Qooqqut Nuan: catch your own fish and have it cookedDKK 1,649 ($260)13A restaurant on an old sheep station in the fjord; cod and redfish in summer5
A night at Camp Kangiusaq with full boardDKK 4,595 ($724) extra13Hotel night and meals it replaces are deducted
Guided kayak tourDKK 595 ($94)13
Stand-up paddleboardDKK 495 ($78)13Lessons in the Colonial Harbour, or tours among icebergs5
Guided city tourDKK 349 ($55)13
Hike Quassussuaq (Lille Malene)FreeAll year, with snowshoes or skis in winter5
Hike Ukkusissaq (Store Malene)FreeA tough summer day hike with 360-degree views5
Northern lights tour by car or boatNot publishedBest October to March, away from town lights5

Months follow Visit Greenland's advice: June to October for whale watching, boat tours, hiking and fishing, February to April for skiing and snowshoeing, and October to March for northern lights.5 Dollar amounts use the rate above.9 Fishing needs a license, and fly-fishing for Arctic char runs July to September.5 More ideas: things to do in Greenland.

Is Nuuk expensive?

Yes, though packages help. Visit Greenland puts prices about 10% above Scandinavia, with no VAT and tips already included.14 Air Greenland's 6-day Keflavík to Nuuk package, available year round (Wednesday to Sunday), costs DKK 5,895 ($929) per person sharing or DKK 7,250 ($1,143) alone, with the direct flight from Keflavík, 20 kg (44 lb) of checked baggage and 4 nights with breakfast at the Hotel Hans Egede Express.13159 Free things help too: the town's tap water is excellent, the boardwalk and hikes cost nothing, and the National Museum has free-admission Mondays several times a year.212

Do they speak English in Nuuk?

Many people do, but ask gently. Locals speak Greenlandic and Danish; AECO's Nuuk community guidelines say many understand English but some are shy to use it, so say hello and speak slowly.2 The same guidelines note that people use facial expressions and body language a lot and are not used to sarcasm.2

When is the best time to visit Nuuk?

June to October for boat trips, hiking and whales, February to April for skiing, and October to March for northern lights; Visit Greenland treats Nuuk as a year-round destination.5 July is the warmest month. DMI's 1991 to 2020 averages:

MonthMean temperatureAverage daily highAverage daily low
January18°F (-7.7°C)22°F (-5.3°C)14°F (-9.8°C)
April26°F (-3.2°C)30°F (-1.0°C)22°F (-5.3°C)
July45°F (7.0°C)51°F (10.5°C)40°F (4.2°C)
October32°F (0.1°C)36°F (2.0°C)29°F (-1.6°C)

The highest temperature recorded from 1991 to 2020 was 75°F (24.0°C).16 Fog is common in the fjord and can delay flights, September is the wettest month at 3.55 in (90.2 mm), and the harbor can freeze up to 12 in (30 cm) thick even though the fjord stays open.17 Nights are bright from June to August and the northern lights show from August to May.2 National Day on June 21 centers on the Colonial Harbour, with cannon fire, choirs and folk dancing.18

Cruise ships brought 44,156 passenger visits to Nuuk in 2025, the most in July (17,525).19

Which cruises start or end in Nuuk?

Several 2027 expedition voyages use Nuuk as their gateway, often with a charter flight in the fare. Lowest fares on the operators' own sites, per person with two sharing, read October 15, 2026:

VoyageDaysRoute2027 departureFrom
Atlas Ocean Voyages, Greenland Fjords Explorer on World Navigator11Reykjavík to Nuuk, charter to TorontoJul 20$10,666; Bonus Savings for bookings by Dec 31, 20262021
Lindblad Expeditions, Fabled Lands of the North on National Geographic Explorer17Boards in Nuuk, ends in St. John'sAug 15$14,750; group flight from Reykjavík extra2223
Lindblad, Baffin Island on National Geographic Resolution13Nuuk round trip across the Davis StraitAug 19, Aug 29$14,900 (sold out when read; $15,650 open)2224
Atlas, Fjords and Frontiers18Nuuk to St. John'sSep 13$15,608 after 25% Bonus Savings2521
Silversea, Iceland and Greenland on Silver Wind14Reykjavík to NuukJun 25$16,800; offers end Nov 2, 202626
Atlas, Thule and Beyond16Nuuk round trip via Ilulissat and QaanaaqAug 29$17,710 after 5% Bonus Savings2721
HX, Circumnavigating Baffin Bay on Roald Amundsen19Flights from New York to Nuuk and backSep 1$17,928; discount for bookings by Nov 9, 202628
HX, Northwest Passage25Nome to Nuuk, flight to New YorkAug 8$27,118; discount for bookings by Nov 9, 202629

For more, see Greenland cruises and our Northwest Passage and Baffin Island pages.

How do you get around Nuuk?

On foot in the compact center, and by bus or taxi beyond it. Nuup Bussii runs four lines, including route 3 to the airport, which is not timed to flights; pay with coins or a voucher card sold at Pisiffik and Brugseni kiosks.5 Pre-order a taxi if you need one at a set time, especially at peak hours.5 Where there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road, and remember sidewalks double as bike lanes.2 The fjord is reached by boat or helicopter, and in summer you can hike all the way to Qooqqut and the settlement of Kapisillit.5

What should you know before you go?

Nuuk's community guidelines, published by AECO in the residents' own voice, ask visitors to:

  • ask before photographing people, especially children;
  • leave flowers unpicked and cairns untouched, since ancient cairns still guide hunters;
  • watch the church flag: at half-mast, a funeral is under way;
  • respect hunting traditions, such as flensing a seal for food;
  • pick up a fishing certificate at the post office before casting a line;
  • sail only with approved boat operators.2

For entry rules for US citizens and the State Department's safety advice, see our Greenland guide.

Voyages that visit Nuuk

Landings depend on weather and ice, so no operator can promise a specific site.

  • Greenland Fjords Explorer (World Navigator)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Navigator · 11 days · Reykjavik, Iceland to Nuuk, Greenland (charter flight to Toronto included) · No Drake · July

    Fare details

    Adventure Ocean Suite on World Navigator, Jul 20, 2027: $10,666 per guest, two sharing, after 5% Bonus Savings, with $550 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Explorer's Choice fares are valid through Dec 31, 2026. Route: Dynjandi, the Denmark Strait, Tasiilaq and East Greenland's fjords, Prince Christian Sound, Uunartoq hot springs, Aappilattoq and Hvalsey, ending in Nuuk.

    from $10,666about $970 a day

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  • Greenland Explorer (Ocean Victory)

    Polar Latitudes Expeditions · Ocean Victory · 12 days · Reykjavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland · No Drake · June

    Fare details

    Lowest fare, per person with two sharing a Porthole Stateroom, Jun 10, 2027, sale price (regular $14,995, no end date shown); a Triple Stateroom was $12,795 per person; a compulsory $650 per person package with a flight from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen is added; read Oct 15, 2026

    from $12,746about $1,062 a day

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  • Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland

    Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer · 17 days · Reykjavik, Iceland (group flight to Nuuk, where the ship boards, extra) to St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada · No Drake · August to September

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare: $14,750 per person, Category 1 porthole cabin, two sharing, on National Geographic Explorer, Aug 15, 2027, with five of those cabins open when read Oct 15, 2026. National Geographic Resolution runs the same route from Sep 8, 2027 from $24,900. Lindblad's air credit of up to $2,000 per person applies to US and Canadian residents booking by Nov 4, 2026 (flights booked through Lindblad Air). West Greenland and Disko Bay, five days on Baffin Island, then the Labrador coast and Newfoundland. Includes meals, drinks, crew gratuities and kayaking; flights are not included.

    from $14,750about $868 a day

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  • Baffin Island: Exploring Canada's Wild Arctic Frontier

    Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · 13 days · Reykjavik, Iceland (group flight to Nuuk, where the ship boards, extra) to Reykjavik, Iceland (group flight from Nuuk extra; hotel night included) · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare: $14,900 per person, Category 1 window cabin, two sharing, on National Geographic Resolution, Aug 19 and Aug 29, 2027. That category was sold out when read Oct 15, 2026; the cheapest open cabin on both dates was a Category 2 window cabin at $15,650. Lindblad's air credit of up to $2,000 per person applies to US and Canadian residents booking by Nov 4, 2026 (flights booked through Lindblad Air). Days 4 to 10 are on Baffin Island, with a Davis Strait crossing from Nuuk each way. Includes meals, drinks, crew gratuities and kayaking; flights are not included.

    from $14,900about $1,146 a day

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  • Expedition circumnavigation of Iceland and south-west Greenland

    Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · Hanseatic Inspiration · 15 days · Reykjavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (charter flight out included) · No Drake · June

    Fare details

    Balcony Cabin, Category 4 (27 m² including a 5 m² balcony), Jun 23, 2027, US$16,599 in the booking engine; €15,890 before an early-booking discount that ends Oct 31, 2026. Outside, Panoramic and French Balcony cabins were sold out. PLATINUM fare, per person with two sharing; includes full board, selected soft drinks, Zodiac landings, gratuities, harbour fees and a loaned parka and boots. Route: around Iceland, Prince Christian Sound, Nuuk, Disko Bay and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Read Oct 15, 2026.

    from €15,090about €1,006 a day

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  • Fjords & Frontiers (World Navigator)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Navigator · 18 days · Nuuk, Greenland (Toronto airport hotel night and charter flight to Nuuk included) to St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada · No Drake · September

    Fare details

    Adventure Ocean Suite on World Navigator, Sep 13, 2027: $15,608 per guest, two sharing, after 25% Bonus Savings, with $935 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Explorer's Choice fares are valid through Dec 31, 2026. Route: Qeqertarsuaq, Eqi Glacier and Ilulissat, Qikiqtarjuaq, Labrador's Torngat Mountains National Park and Hebron, L'Anse aux Meadows, Red Bay, Gros Morne National Park and Saint-Pierre, ending in St. John's.

    from $15,608about $867 a day

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  • Arctic: Exploring Iceland & Greenland (14 days, Silver Wind)

    Silversea · 14 days · Reykjavik, Iceland to Nuuk, Greenland (charter flight and hotel night included) · No Drake · June

    Fare details

    $16,800 per guest, two sharing, Oceanview Suite, All-Inclusive Plus fare, Jun 25, 2027, after Save $2,500 and Save an extra $1,000 offers that expire Nov 2, 2026 (was $18,550); 100% refundable until Jan 25, 2027. Veranda Suites $18,200. Includes the charter flight from Nuuk and a hotel night, drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and expedition activities. Read Oct 15, 2026.

    from $16,800about $1,200 a day

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  • Into the Northwest Passage

    Viking Expeditions · Viking Octantis · 13 days · from Nuuk, Greenland · No Drake · July to September

    Fare details

    Viking Octantis, Aug 4 to Aug 16, 2027: the lowest From fare shown, per person, double occupancy, Special Cruise Fare in Viking's Fall Sale for bookings made by Oct 31, 2026; the cheapest stateroom type listed for that sailing is the Nordic Balcony from $17,199. Six 2027 departures from Jul 11 to Sep 9, from $16,999 to $18,499. Flights from US gateways cost $1,999 extra (shown crossed out at $2,499). Includes one landing or shore excursion in each port, all meals, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi and port taxes. Calls at Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Pond Inlet, three days in the Canadian High Arctic and Sisimiut. Read Oct 15, 2026.

    from $16,999about $1,308 a day

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  • Thule & Beyond (World Navigator)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Navigator · 16 days · Nuuk, Greenland (Toronto airport hotel night and charter flights between Toronto and Nuuk included) to Nuuk, Greenland · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    Adventure Ocean Suite on World Navigator, Aug 29, 2027: $17,710 per guest, two sharing, after 5% Bonus Savings, with $825 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Explorer's Choice fares are valid through Dec 31, 2026. Route: Ilulissat and Disko Bay, Uumannaq, Savissivik, Qaanaaq and Siorapaluk in the Thule region, Pond Inlet on Baffin Island and Qikiqtarjuaq, back to Nuuk.

    from $17,710about $1,107 a day

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  • Arctic Wilderness Odyssey (World Navigator)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Navigator · 15 days · Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (Toronto airport hotel night and charter flight to Churchill included) to Nuuk, Greenland (charter flight to Toronto included) · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    Adventure Ocean Suite on World Navigator, Aug 15, 2027: $17,799 per guest, two sharing, with $770 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Route: Hudson Bay, Coats and Digges islands, the Hudson Strait, Akpatok, Monumental and Leopold islands, Sunneshine Fjord, Disko Bay and Eqi Glacier, ending in Nuuk.

    from $17,799about $1,187 a day

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  • Arctic Canada and Greenland: Circumnavigating Baffin Bay

    HX Expeditions · Roald Amundsen · 19 days · New York, USA (flight to Nuuk, Greenland, included) to Nuuk, Greenland (flight to New York included) · No Drake · September

    Fare details

    Roald Amundsen, Sep 1, 2027, the only departure, per person with two sharing, after HX 130th anniversary discounts (was $21,576; the extra anniversary discount applies only to bookings made by Nov 9, 2026); read Oct 15, 2026. Includes economy flights between New York and Nuuk with taxes, transfers, drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities. Round trip from Nuuk via Baffin Island, Devon Island, north-west Greenland and Disko Bay.

    from $17,928about $944 a day

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  • Polar Wilderness Quest (World Navigator)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Navigator · 17 days · Nuuk, Greenland (Toronto airport hotel night and charter flight to Nuuk included) to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (charter flight to Toronto included) · No Drake · July

    Fare details

    Adventure Ocean Suite on World Navigator, Jul 30, 2027: $19,399 per guest, two sharing, with $880 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Route: Evighed Fjord, Disko Bay and Eqi Glacier, Qikiqtarjuaq, the Lower Savage Islands off Baffin Island, Kimmirut, the Hudson Strait, and Digges, Coats, Marble and Walrus islands in Hudson Bay, ending in Churchill.

    from $19,399about $1,141 a day

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  • Northwest Passage: Through the Arctic Labyrinth

    HX Expeditions · Fridtjof Nansen · 25 days · New York, USA (included flight to Nuuk, Greenland) to Nome, Alaska, USA (included flight to Seattle and a hotel night) · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    MS Fridtjof Nansen, Aug 11, 2027, the only departure: lowest cabin fare shown (category not named), per person with two sharing, after HX 130th anniversary pricing (was $30,173); the extra 5% anniversary discount on cabins applies to bookings made Sep 1 to Nov 9, 2026; read Oct 15, 2026. Includes economy flights from New York to Nuuk and from Nome to Seattle, a Seattle hotel night, transfers, drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities. Sails westbound from Nuuk via Lancaster Sound, Bellot Strait, Gjoa Haven and Cambridge Bay to Nome; HX calls the route an attempt that depends on ice.

    from $25,840about $1,034 a day

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  • Northwest Passage: Across the Top of the World

    HX Expeditions · Roald Amundsen · 25 days · Seattle, USA (hotel night and flight to Nome, Alaska, included) to Nuuk, Greenland (flight to New York included) · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    Roald Amundsen, Aug 8, 2027, the only departure, per person with two sharing, after HX 130th anniversary discounts (was $31,101; the extra anniversary discount applies only to bookings made by Nov 9, 2026); read Oct 15, 2026. Includes a Seattle hotel night, economy flights from Seattle to Nome and from Nuuk to New York, transfers, drinks and Wi-Fi. Sails Nome to Nuuk through the Canadian Arctic; the route depends on ice.

    from $27,118about $1,085 a day

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  • Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

    Quark Expeditions · Ultramarine · 17 days · Reykjavík, Iceland (charter flight to Greenland included) to Reykjavík, Iceland (charter flight from Kangerlussuaq included) · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    Lowest brochure fare on sale, Explorer Suite (285 sq. ft.) on Ultramarine, Aug 16 and Aug 30, 2027, $28,090 per person (5+ cabins on each); the $24,190 Explorer Triple was sold out on both; promo code 20PROMO, which discounts the cruise but not the $1,995 flight package, brought the suite to $22,871 (no end date shown); read Oct 14 and 15, 2026. The fare includes that $1,995 charter flight and hotel package (a Reykjavik hotel night at each end and charters to and from Greenland), meals, select drinks at bar hours and dinner, a parka and loaned boots. Route: Nuuk across Davis Strait to Qikiqtarjuaq and the fjords of Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound and Beechey Island, then Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq. It enters the eastern end of the passage and does not sail through it.

    from $28,090about $1,652 a day

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  • In the heart of the Northwest Passage

    Ponant · 20 days · Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (flight from Paris included) to Nuuk, Greenland (flight to Paris included) · No Drake · August

    Fare details

    Window or Porthole Stateroom (226 sq ft) on L'Austral, Aug 28 to Sep 16, 2027, the only 2027 departure: per person, two sharing, after the 10% PONANT Bonus shown on the page (an early-booking discount with no published end date); lower deck balcony staterooms from $31,330. Also offers no single supplement and a back-to-back offer. Includes flights from Paris to Kangerlussuaq and from Nuuk to Paris, transfers, and Ponant's open bar and port taxes. Booked by quote, not online. Route: Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, Philpots and Devon islands, Somerset Island, Bellot Strait, Prince of Wales and Prescott islands, Lancaster Sound and Beechey Island, then West Greenland to Nuuk. Read Oct 15, 2026.

    from $29,230about $1,462 a day

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  • 20-Day Northwest Passage & Baffin Island Expedition

    Seabourn · Seabourn Venture · 20 days · Reykjavík, Iceland (hotel night and charter flight to Kangerlussuaq included) to Reykjavík, Iceland (charter flight from Kangerlussuaq and a hotel night included) · No Drake · July

    Fare details

    Veranda Suite on Seabourn Venture, Jul 30, 2027, per person with two sharing, taxes and fees included, on sale when read on Oct 15, 2026. Booked by Nov 16, 2026, the fare also earns the Explore Beyond Event's $500 shipboard credit per suite; the page shows no struck-through fare. Includes a Reykjavík hotel night, charter flights between Reykjavík and Kangerlussuaq and a Reykjavík hotel night at the end. Boards in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, and sails by Ilulissat, Pond Inlet, the Northwest Passage, Cambridge Bay, Baffin Island and Nuuk before returning to Kangerlussuaq.

    from $31,998about $1,600 a day

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  • Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

    Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · 24 days · Anchorage, Alaska (charter flight to Nome, where the ship boards) to Nuuk, Greenland (group flight to Reykjavik extra; Keflavik hotel night included) · No Drake · July

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare: $63,500 per person, Category 1 window cabin, two sharing, on National Geographic Resolution, Jul 29 to Aug 21, 2027, the only 2027 departure. That category was sold out when read Oct 15, 2026; two cabins were open, the cheapest a Category 3 balcony at $86,680 (three sharing, $72,233 each). Lindblad publishes the route eastbound (Anchorage and Nome to Nuuk) and westbound and says some departures follow a modified itinerary, so confirm the direction. Includes meals, drinks, crew gratuities and kayaking; flights are not included.

    from $63,500about $2,646 a day

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Lowest published price per person in the operator's currency, checked October 15, 2026. Taxes, flights and single supplements vary.

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Every 2027 Greenland cruise we could price, from Disko Bay round trips and Scoresby Sund voyages to Iceland, Svalbard and Canada combinations and big-ship crossings, compared by route, length and fare per day.

How do you get to Greenland? Flights from the US, Europe and Iceland

Every scheduled route into Greenland for 2026 and 2027, from United's Newark to Nuuk flight to Air Greenland, Icelandair and Norlandair, with flight times, fares, the new airports, ferries and entry rules for US travelers.

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  2. 2.Nuuk community guidelines, AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators). Accessed October 15, 2026.
  3. 3.Tuukkaq inaugurates 2,200-meter runway, Air Greenland. Accessed October 15, 2026.
  4. 4.United Airlines resumes flights between New York and Nuuk, Greenland Airports (Mittarfeqarfiit). Accessed October 15, 2026.
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  21. 21.Bonus Savings up to 40%, Atlas Ocean Voyages. Accessed October 15, 2026.
  22. 22.Find Dates and Rates: National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer and Greg Mortimer departures to September 2027, Lindblad Expeditions. Accessed October 15, 2026.
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  26. 26.Arctic: Exploring Iceland & Greenland: Reykjavik to Nuuk (Godthab), Silver Wind, Jun 25 to Jul 9, 2027 (voyage WI270625014), Silversea Cruises. Accessed October 15, 2026.
  27. 27.Thule & Beyond: 15-Night Nuuk Roundtrip, Aug 29, 2027 (World Navigator), Atlas Ocean Voyages. Accessed October 15, 2026.
  28. 28.Arctic Canada and Greenland Expedition: Circumnavigating Baffin Bay (2027, 19 days, round trip New York via Nuuk), HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten Expeditions). Accessed October 15, 2026.
  29. 29.Northwest Passage: Across the Top of the World (2027, 25 days, Seattle and Nome to Nuuk and New York), HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten Expeditions). Accessed October 15, 2026.
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