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East Greenland Sailing Expedition from Reykjavík

Cross the Denmark Strait and sail among the icebergs and remote settlements of East Greenland.

Trip duration
10 days / 9 nights
Group size
Up to 8 guests
Sailing type
Expedition
Operating season
Available in Jul, Aug

The experience

Take a watch as Iceland slips astern, then make landfall on Greenland’s wild east coast. On this 10-day voyage from Reykjavík to Kulusuk, colourful houses cluster above Tasiilaq’s harbour, icebergs drift through Sermilik, and glaciers reach down into the fjords. Go ashore where conditions allow to explore remote coastal settlements. This is a hands-on expedition. Share onboard routines and watches with the crew,…

The highlights

  • Cross the Denmark Strait on an overnight sailing passage
  • Explore Tasiilaq, Tiilerilaaq and the Sermilik fjord system
  • Look for whales and seals and visit historic Ikateq if conditions allow

Activities

  • Wildlife Watching
  • Photography
  • Yoga

Your itinerary

Fixed dates

Book one of the captain's published departure dates.

Adaptable itinerary

Route, stops and duration can be tailored to your group.

Meet the crew and prepare for the offshore crossing. This itinerary is indicative and may change with weather and sea ice.

Route map

What's included

Included

  • Onboard accommodation, sheet and pillowcase
  • All onboard meals and snacks
  • Skipper-guide, fuel, gas and harbour fees

Not included

  • Flights, transfers and travel insurance
  • Meals ashore, attraction fees and personal expenses
  • Optional oilskins, sleeping bag and final cleaning service

Experience video

Hosted by Go West Sailing

Go West Sailing

Go West Sailing is an RYA-recognised sailing school and adventure operator based in Largs, Scotland. Their experienced Yachtmaster skippers lead hands-on sailing adventures across Scotland and ambitious offshore expeditions to destinations including Greenland, Antarctica, Iceland and the Atlantic.

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Response time
~24h
Languages
english
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The boat

Mustamaija
Name
Mustamaija
Type
traditional
Length
19 m
Year
1984
Cabins
0
Capacity
12 guests

Meeting point

Reykjavík, Iceland — exact quay to be confirmed

The map shows Reykjavík Old Harbour for orientation. Confirm the exact quay and check-in time with Go West Sailing. The operator lists 15 July 2027 for this direction. Ask about current availability and the direction of any August departure. Route and shore visits depend on weather and sea ice. Photo credits: Tasiilaq itinerary photo: “Tasiilaq seen from above the harbour” by Helene Brochmann, Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tasiilaq_seen_from_above_the_harbour.jpg), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Resized and converted to WebP. Gallery: “Panorama Sermilik rive est Tiniteqilaaq” by Martin Cigler, Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Panorama_Sermilik_rive_est_Tiniteqilaaq.jpg), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), converted to WebP. “Kulusuk, Greenland” by Nick Russill, Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kulusuk,_Greenland.jpg), CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), converted to WebP. Cover and Sermilik itinerary photo: “Icebergs on Sermilik Fjord, East Greenland” by Christoph Strässler (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Icebergs_on_Sermilik_Fjord,_East_Greenland.jpg), CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/). Resized and converted to WebP. Additional photo credits (resized and converted to WebP): Reykjavík Old Harbour — Aeiou181, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reykjavik_Old_Harbour.JPG Goosewinging — Sdo, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Goosewinging.jpg Heeling sailboat — Katsiaryna Naliuka, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heeling_sailboat.jpg Kuummiit — Awewewe, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kuummiit.jpg Sermiligaaq — Ltgorm, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sermiligaaq.JPG Knud Rasmussen Glacier outwash — Wilson44691, CC0 1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glacial_outwash_sediment_Greenland.jpg Licences: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ • https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ • https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ • https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

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US$ 4730 / person