Greenland: Where Glaciers Meet the Sea

The experience

Explore the wild coast of East Greenland on a 10-day small-group sailing expedition from Kulusuk. Sail through the dramatic Sermilik and Ammassalik fjords, navigating between towering icebergs, glaciers and remote Arctic landscapes that few travellers ever reach. With only six guests onboard, the journey combines sailing with shore landings and dinghy explorations, allowing plenty of time to discover the coastline up close. Visit remote Greenlandic settlements, experience local Inuit culture and keep watch for whales, seals, Arctic foxes, seabirds and, with some luck, polar bears. Led by an experienced skipper and professional guide, the route remains flexible according to weather, sea and ice conditions — making every expedition genuinely unique.

Hosted by LIONEL LEMONCHOIS

Lionel Lemonchois is an accomplished professional skipper and expert boat preparer with an outstanding record in solo, crewed, and round-the-world sailing competitions. His achievements include victories in the Route du Rhum, Trophée Jules Verne, and Jacques Vabre, as well as major passage records. A certified offshore commercial yacht master, Lionel brings extensive expertise in seamanship, crew management, safety, and medical emergencies. As co-founder of Boreal Adventure Sailing and skipper of VARUNA, he is known for his friendly, easygoing nature and passion for sharing sailing adventures in remote high-latitude regions.

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Response time

~24h

Languages

english

Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Kulusuk → First Anchorage

   Arrive in Kulusuk and transfer to the yacht. Meet the crew, settle into your cabin and join a safety briefing before setting sail for your first anchorage and dinner onboard.

2. Day 2
   Ammassalik Fjord

   Begin exploring East Greenland’s remote fjord system, sailing between dramatic mountains and floating ice. Go ashore or explore by dinghy whenever conditions allow.

3. Day 3
   Tasiilaq & Surrounding Coast

   Sail deeper into Tasiilaq Fjord, surrounded by high Arctic mountains and secluded coastline. Spend as much time as possible exploring ashore and by dinghy.

4. Day 4
   Tasiilaq Fjord

   Sail deeper into Tasiilaq Fjord, surrounded by high Arctic mountains and secluded coastline. Spend as much time as possible exploring ashore and by dinghy.

5. Day 5
   Sermilik Fjord

   Enter spectacular Sermilik Fjord — the “place with glaciers” — and navigate through a landscape of sculpted icebergs, steep mountains and vast Arctic wilderness.

6. Day 6
   Glaciers & Icebergs of Sermilik

   Continue exploring Sermilik’s glacier-fed waters, watching for whales and seals while sailing among icebergs calved from some of East Greenland’s great glaciers.

7. Day 7
   Tiniteqilaaq & Remote Settlements

   Explore the area around Tiniteqilaaq, overlooking Sermilik Fjord, with opportunities to experience remote Greenlandic life and spectacular iceberg-filled scenery.

8. Day 8
   Wild East Greenland

   A flexible expedition day dedicated to exploring remote anchorages, shore landings and hidden corners of the East Greenland coast, guided by the best weather and ice conditions.

9. Day 9
   Final Arctic Exploration → Kulusuk

   Enjoy a final day of sailing, wildlife watching and exploration before beginning the journey back towards Kulusuk.

10. Day 10
    Kulusuk – Disembarkation

    Arrive in port in the morning, say goodbye to the crew and transfer to Kulusuk Airport for your onward journey.

What's included

The boat

Name

Varuna

Type

sailboat

Length

22.25 m

Year

1999

Cabins

5

Capacity

8 guests

Meeting point