Disko Bay

Our chartered flight will depart from Keflavik, Iceland or Copenhagen, Denmark bound for Kangerlussuaq on the West Coast Greenland.

Kangerlussuaq is Greenland’s only inland town. It lies at the mouth a 160km long fjord of the same name. Sondrestrom Air Base/Blue West-8 was established by American forces as early as 1941. Kangerlussuaq was constructed primarily for the airport and retains a Cold War feel, as a tribute to the American military use before it was handed over to Greenland in 1992. Kangerlussuaq is Greenland’s largest air hub, and it receives daily flights both from Denmark and other parts of Greenland. It is ideal due to its climate stability, the lack of fog and the range of temperatures.

You will be transferred to the small harbor, located west of Kangerlussuaq Airport.The expedition ship awaits you at anchor. Zodiacs will take us to a small harbor where the expedition ship has anchored. After the safety drill, enjoy dinner and a champagne glass. The 160-kilometer Kangerlussuaq Fjord will be our adventure.

Then we will arrive in the lively city of Sisimiut. Greenland’s second largest city has around 5,400 inhabitants, which makes it a great place to visit. Paleo Inuits have lived around Sisimiut at least since 2,500 BC. Arriving in waves, they came from Arctic Canada. In the surrounding backcountry, remnants of turf huts and tents are still visible. Tele Island is just a short stroll away from the harbour.

In 1756, Holsteinsborg was founded by Count Johan Ludvig Holstein. You can still find old townhouses in the oldest part Sisimiut. One of the oldest dates back to 1756. Greenland's Blue Church, built in 1775, is one of Greenland's most culturally significant structures. The Blue Church is a landmark in the historic museum district.

Sisimiut is Greenland’s largest export and a center for industry and education. The majority of fish caught is processed in local factories. In Greenland, there are fish processing factories. This plant is one of the largest and most technologically advanced plants in the entire world. KNI headquarters is located beyond the harbor. The government owns this company, which resupplies Greenland's small communities.

The bustling center of Sisimiut offers a glimpse into Greenlanders' daily lives in 21st-century Greenland, where smartphones and seal hunt collide. Artists Workshop is a place where you can buy original art directly from the artist. Take a walk through Spedjeso and visit the Cultural Center to see an exhibition. The expedition ship sails to Qeqertarsuaq in the evening. As the evening approaches, we'll depart Sisimiut and sail to Disko Bay.