Explore the ice-choked Disko Bay area, before heading south. You are very likely to sail through humpback feeding grounds. You also pass the small and colorful houses of Aasiaat. As you continue via an inland passage towards Sisimiut, sailing amongst small islands, fjords, and cliffs. You might pay a short visit to wander the streets or might opt for the surrounding wild fjords with an abundance of cod and various whale species. During hikes, you might see reindeer, musk ox, and foxes.
As you now leave the ice-filled fjords behind, only random icebergs pass your way. You pass by Sermersuut Island and might enter the magical Kangerlussuatsiaq fjord (the fjord of eternity), where huge mountains up to 2000 meters rise straight from the ocean.
You then reach Nuuk. The capital's setting is stunning, and the bay is sometimes visited by minke and pilot whales. You pay a visit to the National Museum, Greenland's largest museum of cultural history. The collections come from all over the country, giving great insight into the many different cultures of Greenland. Continues south towards the fjords around Qaqortoq. En route, you hope to stop by the abandoned mining town of Ivittuut, where you can see muskox during a hike. Ivittuut is one of the few places in the world to have discovered naturally occurring cryolite.
Nearby, you find the Ikka fjord, where legend says the Inuit people drove invaders onto thin ice, leading to their deaths in the ice-cold water. If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse of their petrified remains made of ikaite, an unusual form of chalk or limestone formed under enormous pressure. Only about five other findings of ikaite have been observed worldwide.
As you travel through the places on this cruise, you learn about the Inuit's great respect and symbiotic relationship with the environment and animals. You have many opportunities to learn about stories and legends, different eras and people that migrated to Greenland, conflicts, and the ultimate demise of the once-powerful Norse civilization.
You reach Qaqortoq, the largest city in Southern Greenland, beautifully situated on the mountain slopes and surrounded by fjords. You venture into Eriksfjord, named after Erik the Red, a Norse explorer believed to have founded the first settlement in Greenland. During a landing, you visit Brattahlid, the estate he established at the end of the 10th century. You also hope to explore the hot springs of Uunarteq and enjoy a bath in these warm-tempered natural bathtubs, with breathtaking views of mountain peaks and drifting icebergs.
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