Narsarsuaq Cruises
A small settlement in southern Greenland, with a population of no more than 200 inhabitants, Narsarsuaq has an assortment of wildlife and breathtaking glaciers. Close by is the simply awesome Qooroq Ice Fjord, where icebergs glisten with an unworldly-like electric blue hue. The glacier itself is constantly creaking and calving as ice tumbles into the sea. Close by, there is a statue dedicated to Erik the Red, the first Viking to discover Greenland.
Top Experiences
Blue Ice
Discover the icebergs on the Qooroq Ice Fjord, where approximately 200,000 tons of ice break off the Qooroq Glacier into the fjord every day. The broken ice creates a 'field' of majestic icebergs of different shapes, sizes and colours, presenting simply spectacular photo opportunities.
Norse Culture
The Norsemen inhabited Greenland for more than 400 years; they created a tradition of farming which has today become a cornerstone of everyday life in southern Greenland. Sitting proudly on a hill you will find the statue of Leif Eriksson – leaning against a heavy axe, he looks out over Erik’s Fjord, named after his father, Erik the Red.
Narsarsuaq Museum
Narsarsuaq Museum was founded in 1991, and displays a variety of pictures and artefacts from the American airbase Bluie West One – built in 1941 and in operation until 1958. The exhibition explains the important role that the base played in the later stages of World War II and the Cold War.
Cruises to Narsarsuaq
Scenic Wonders & Wildlife of Canada & Greenland • T2417
- Experience icebergs and glaciers in Greenland
- Perhaps spot a polar bear in Nunavut
- Learn about the Olsen family links with L'Anse aux Meadows
Exploring Rugged & Remote Greenland & Iceland • T2518
- Discover the wild and rugged landscapes of Iceland and Greenland
- Experience the Inuit community tradition of kaffemik
- Enjoy scenic cruising of Tasermiut and Tunulliarfik fjords