STAGE 9.7
15.08—22.08
🇮🇸Iceland
🇬🇱to Greenland
🇬🇱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.
8 days
3000 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇮🇸 Ísafjörður [IFJ]
🇬🇱 Kulusuk [KUS]
🇬🇱 Kulusuk [KUS]
Approximate
step by step route:
- Ísafjörður → Denmark Strait, 50 nm
- Denmark Strait crossing, 250 nm
- Sermiligaaq → Internal fjords, 50 nm
- Internal fjords → Ammassalik 40 nm
- Ammassalik → Kulusuk, 10 nm
difficulty of this stage
is 4 out of 5
That means you should be prepared for challenging conditions. It comes with possibilities of strong wind, big waves, low temperature, and offshore passages for a couple of days.
Late August brings returning darkness and increasingly unstable weather. Ice conditions can significantly affect our route choice and landing possibilities.
Late August brings returning darkness and increasingly unstable weather. Ice conditions can significantly affect our route choice and landing possibilities.
TRAVEL STYLE
Ocean passage combined with ice navigation and fjord exploration, discovering the raw beauty of East Greenland's coast.
COST
Accommodation:
Operations:
Support&Expertise:
- Twin/double cabin with quality bedding and towels
- Personal safety gear (lifejackets, lifelines, personal locator beacons)
- Xploration welcome pack with branded items
Operations:
- All marinas and ports fees
- Documentation and permits
- Fuel for yacht, tender and galley
Support&Expertise:
- Captain with extensive high-latitude sailing experience
- Professional first mate (muse of our boat)
- Well-stocked pantry essentials
- Optional sailing skills coaching
- Getting to the boat and back (airplane tickets, trains, taxi, etc)
- Food onboard (shared with all the team, approx. 30 EUR/ day)
- Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, etc.)
- Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
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
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.
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.
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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