East Greenland Sailing Expedition

The experience

Discover East Greenland from the water on an intimate sailing expedition through one of the Arctic’s wildest and most remote regions. Travel aboard an expedition yacht through dramatic fjords, past towering mountains, glaciers and immense icebergs, with the flexibility to explore places that larger expedition ships cannot easily reach. Each day is shaped by the conditions, creating opportunities to go ashore, explore remote Arctic landscapes and experience East Greenland at a slower, more adventurous pace. This is not a conventional cruise. Life aboard a small expedition yacht brings you closer to the ocean. It makes the journey itself part of the experience — sharing the adventure with a small group while navigating through an extraordinary polar environment. With an experienced expedition crew leading the way, this sailing adventure is designed for travellers looking to experience the raw landscapes, isolation, and sense of exploration that make East Greenland so remarkable.

Hosted by Frozen Ocean

Frozen Ocean Expeditions specialises in small-group sailing adventures to some of the world’s most remote polar regions, including Antarctica and Greenland. Rather than experiencing the polar regions from a large expedition ship, Frozen Ocean offers a more intimate and hands-on approach aboard expedition sailing yachts. Small crews, flexible routes and active participation allow guests to become part of the journey, exploring wild coastlines, ice-filled waters and remote anchorages that few travellers get to experience. Safety and responsible exploration are central to every expedition. Experienced crews combine professional seamanship and polar navigation with a deep respect for the fragile environments they explore. For travellers looking for genuine adventure rather than a conventional cruise, Frozen Ocean offers the opportunity to experience the polar regions from a very different perspective — close to the ocean, close to nature and as part of a small expedition team.

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Response time

~24h

Languages

english, german, russian

Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Kulusuk: Gateway to East Greenland

   Arrive in Kulusuk, a remote settlement on Greenland’s spectacular east coast. Surrounded by rugged mountains, drifting ice and colourful houses, it’s an unforgettable introduction to the Arctic and the starting point of your East Greenland sailing expedition.

2. Day 2
   Tasiilaq: Heart of East Greenland

   Explore Tasiilaq, the largest settlement in East Greenland, surrounded by dramatic fjords and snow-capped mountains. Discover colourful houses, local art and Greenlandic culture while experiencing everyday life in one of the Arctic’s most remote communities.

3. Day 3
   Ikassa: Where Ice Shapes the Earth

   Sail into the wild landscapes of Ikassa, where glaciers descend towards the sea and ice continues to shape the coast. Surrounded by raw Arctic scenery and profound silence, experience one of East Greenland’s most remote and powerful environments.

4. Day 4
   Ikateq: Echoes of World War II

   Explore Ikateq, home to the haunting remains of a U.S. military airfield built during World War II. Abandoned structures and wartime relics create a fascinating contrast with the surrounding Arctic wilderness of East Greenland.

5. Day 5
   Ikateq: Ghosts of a Forgotten War

   Discover Ikateq, where the remains of a U.S. military airfield built during World War II stand frozen in time. Abandoned barracks and wartime relics offer a fascinating glimpse into history amid East Greenland’s remote Arctic wilderness.

6. Day 6
   Tiniteqilaaq: Village Among Icebergs

   Visit Tiniteqilaaq, a tiny East Greenland village overlooking an iceberg-filled fjord. Surrounded by mountains and drifting giants of ice, this remote settlement offers spectacular views and a glimpse into everyday life in Greenland’s Arctic communities.

7. Day 7
   Johanfjord: The Ice Cathedral

   Sail into Johanfjord, a dramatic East Greenland fjord surrounded by towering cliffs and sculpted ice formations. Its remote setting, profound silence and spectacular Arctic scenery make this a memorable place to experience Greenland’s wild beauty.

8. Day 8
   Return to Kulusuk

   Sail back to Kulusuk for the final day of your East Greenland expedition. Enjoy your last views of colourful houses, drifting icebergs and rugged Arctic landscapes before saying goodbye to the crew and disembarking with unforgettable memories.

What's included

The boat

Name

Admiral Lazarev

Type

sailboat

Length

22.42 m

Year

1987

Cabins

5

Capacity

12 guests

Meeting point