South Greenland: Reykjavik – Nuuk

Three weeks sailing from Reykjavik across the Denmark Strait to the rugged east coast of Greenland, through Prince Christian Sound and past the Viking settlements of the south to Nuuk. Around the longest day of the year, aboard the Tecla.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Reykjavik – Denmark Strait – East Greenland – Prince Christian Sound – south coast – Nuuk
Departure: Tuesday 1 June 2027, 18:00, Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrival: Tuesday 22 June 2027, 10:00, Nuuk, Greenland
Duration: 21 nights
Ship: Tecla, historic two-masted sailing ship (over 100 years old)

Prices per person

Berth in a twin cabin: € 5,500
Youth aged 15–25: € 4,950

Lowest price from € 5,500 per person for a berth in a twin cabin. Young people aged 15 to 25 pay € 4,950.

GREENLAND FROM EAST TO WEST

The east coast of Greenland is largely uninhabited and only reachable by ship in the short polar summer. This voyage takes you there and on through spectacular Prince Christian Sound, a fjord linking east and west Greenland when the ice allows.

In the south come the traces of Erik the Red and the Norsemen: Brattahlid, Herjolfsnes and Hvalsey church. With luck you see musk oxen and whales.

THE ROUTE

Reykjavik and the crossing

After a first day along the Icelandic coast, the Tecla crosses to the east coast of Greenland in five days.

Southeast Greenland

Six days along the southeast coast, with Prince Christian Sound as the highlight when ice-free.

South and southwest Greenland

On along the south coast to the Viking sites, possibly with a visit to a hot spring.

Nuuk

On the last day you sail to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, where the voyage ends.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Tecla is a historic sailing ship more than a hundred years old, with two wooden masts and six sails. A family has sailed and run her since 2006. On board are four permanent crew and at most twelve guests, so you travel in a small, close-knit group. There are six twin cabins amidships, where the ship is at her steadiest, each with bunk beds and its own shower and toilet. Full board with meals from the ship's cook is included. Guests are expedition crew: you help set sails, take the helm and on longer passages join a watch system, always guided by the permanent crew. No experience is needed; the crew teaches you everything along the way.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For nature lovers and adventurers in good health. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Excursions and any landing permits are not included.
• The route depends on wind, weather and ice; the captain decides.
• Feel free to stay a day or two extra in Nuuk; the National Museum is well worth a visit.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Travel to the port of departure and home from the port of arrival is not included.
• Ideally arrive a day before departure: the ship cannot wait for late arrivals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Prince Christian Sound certainly passable?

No, that depends on the ice. If it is closed, the captain chooses another route.

How do I get home from Nuuk?

There are flights from Nuuk to Reykjavik and Copenhagen.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.

Tecla

The Tecla is a beautiful sailingship with a tough rig. Together with her crew she explores the remote places. One more accessible than the other. Tecla stands for adventure, nature, wonder and splendor. With this exceptional ship and its exceptional program you are good for a memorable trip.

Sail Training Program

On board the tecla we work with a Sail training program developed by the Dutch Sail Training Association (STAN). This sail training program is not only about learning to sail but uses sailing as a tool for personal development. Trainees on board are encouraged to step out of the comfort zone to experience new things. This applies to all ages! At the end of the trip, long or short, the trainees get a logbook containing the past process and how far they have come. Different skills are developed depending on the length of the trip. These can come in handy in a professional sailing environment as well as outside the maritime world.

Sail training makes sailing that slightly more than an active vacation.