14-21 August

€3850

STAGE 9.7

14.08—21.08

🇮🇸Iceland
🇬🇱to Greenland

A crossing of the Denmark Strait followed by exploration of East Greenland’s dramatic coastline. From Iceland’s Westfjords we sail into increasingly ice-filled waters toward the remote settlement of Kulusuk.

COST

COST
INCLUDED

COST
not INCLUDED

  Tickets:

• Kulusuk - Nuuk - Copenhagen (August 21)

  Accommodation:

1. Twin/double cabin with quality bedding and towels
2. Personal safety gear (lifejackets, lifelines, personal locator beacons)

  Operations:

1. All marinas and ports fees
2. Documentation and permits
3. Fuel for yacht, tender and galley

  Support&Expertise:

1. Captain with extensive high-latitude sailing experience
2. Professional first mate (muse of our boat)
3. Well-stocked pantry essentials
4. Optional sailing skills coaching

NOT INCLUDED

INCLUDED

captain:
Dmitry Ryabchikov

Dmitry’s life has belonged to the sea since the age of 12, when he first set sail as a volunteer aboard the tall ship Shtandart, eventually rising to captain. A graduate of Makarov Maritime Academy with a professional maritime navigator’s diploma, he refined his yacht sailing skills in the UK and the Netherlands. His career spans cargo ships, passenger vessels, sail training tall ships, and offshore yacht passages, logging countless miles along the way. For over 20 years, Dmitry has explored, mastered, and taught the art of sailing — a skilled captain and gifted instructor, known for sharing not just expertise but a deep respect for the sea.

WIZZARD:
MARIA Vazhina

Maria’s adventure career began as an expedition co-driver and navigator on Arctic snow off-road journeys along Russia’s Northern Sea Route from Arkhangelsk to Chukotka. Transitioning from frozen tracks to open water, she has sailed over 8,000 nautical miles as first mate, primarily on offshore passages. An RYA Day Skipper certificate holder, Maria combines practical sailing skills with navigation expertise honed in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Onboard, she creates warmth and comfort — a skilled cook and gracious host, turning every voyage into a welcoming, home-like experience.

ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS

A small Greenlandic settlement offering insights into contemporary Inuit life. The surrounding waters are often filled with icebergs from nearby glaciers.

A pristine wilderness of ice-filled fjords and towering peaks. The intricate coastline features active glaciers and complex ice conditions.

Historic waters where Arctic and Atlantic currents meet. The crossing offers opportunities for whale watching and seabird observation.

Iceland's most remote region offers a dramatic departure point. Deep fjords and bird cliffs create a fitting gateway to Greenland's waters.

Kulusuk

East Greenland Coast

Denmark Strait

Westfjords

Ocean Passage:

The Denmark Strait crossing presents challenging navigation through waters known for their weather systems. We work with weather routing while maintaining watch systems during the multi-day passage.

Climate Transition:

Moving from sub-Arctic Iceland to the ice-filled waters of East Greenland provides direct experience of different climate zones. The rapid transition highlights the unique characteristics of Greenland's maritime environment.

Ice Navigation:

Working with ice charts becomes crucial as we approach Greenland. The waters around Kulusuk often contain various forms of ice, from massive icebergs to drift ice, requiring constant vigilance and careful route planning.

Cultural Exchange:

Our journey ends in one of Greenland's most traditional regions. The small communities along this coast maintain strong connections to hunting and fishing traditions while adapting to modern challenges.

Experience Details

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One-of-a-kind sailing boat

Totally refitted and equipped for autonomous expeditions for more
than a month, ready to safely accommodate crew of 10 to the world’s most remote waters. Equipped by radar, watermaker, AIS, heating system, Starlink, washing machine.

On board Perola do Mar, we sail with a crew of 10

• a captain,
• a wizard (first mate responsible for comfort and care),
• and 8 crew members joining us for the journey.

Before each voyage, we meet everyone personally through a video call. This helps align expectations and ensures the crew dynamics work well together - because remarkable voyages are shaped by remarkable crew

how to join

First, apply for a journey
(or write us questions if you have any).

1

Then we arrange a short friendly interview
with one of our team members, to align expectations.

2

If all is good, you make a 50% prepayment
and officially join the crew.

3

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