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Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Situated in western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq is a perfect starting point for your next Arctic cruise! Not only a departure port, Kangerlussuaq is a destination port on several cruise itineraries. Tucked away between natural fjords and ice caps, many refer to this port city as the “gateway to Greenland.” Originally founded during WWII, you can discover many historical roots, as well as natural wonders like glaciers, and even partake in exciting winter sports such as dog sledding and skiing. There are also a few museums, trailheads, lakes, and opportunities to flight see! With so many incredible sites to check out, you might consider spending additional time in Kangerlussuaq before or after your cruise to make the most of your time in the Arctic!
There are a few cruise lines that currently feature cruises from Kangerlussuaq. If you’re looking for a luxury cruise, you’re in luck! Silversea and Crystal Cruises both offer ultra-luxury cruises from Kangerlussuaq. Crystal Endeavor and Silversea’s Silver Cloud Expedition will bring you from Kangerlussuaq to destinations in the Arctic and Alaska. Depending upon which cruise line you book, cruises range in length from 14- to 24-nights. Specialty cruise line Ponant also offers itineraries from Kangerlussuaq onboard their intimate explorer yacht, L’Austral. These itineraries range in length from 7- to 22-nights. Quark Expeditions has a few of their expedition-style ships sailing in this region as well.
A great time to visit Kangerlussuaq is between June and September, when you can take advantage of daylong sunlight from the Midnight Sun phenomenon!
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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
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Luxury Cruise Lines
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On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.
All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
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River Cruise Lines
Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.
River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.
Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.
Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a "luxe-adventure" cruise line with intimate yachts, offering bucket-list trips to the world's most sought-after and remote destinations inaccessible to larger ships. Aboard its well-constructed vessels designed to deliver the ideal excursion experience while optimizing fuel efficiency, guests can explore Iceland and Greenland, the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords, and Antarctica or focus on cultural expeditions to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the British Isles, and South America. The company's "Always Included" promise means you won't pay on board for dining, specialty drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and much more!
For nearly 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been taking their guests on expedition style trips around the world. Through their alliance with National Geographic, they're able to provide a unique variety of special features on their cruises. For instance, all Lindblad expeditions are joined by National Geographic experts, and their guests may be able to use state-of-the-art equipment including bow cameras, ROVs, kayaks, undersea cameras, hydrophones, video-microscopes, crittercams. Some of the destinations offered by Lindblad Expeditions are the exotic Galapagos Islands, Egypt, Alaska, South America, Antarctica, the Mexican Riviera, and Europe.
Experience a different and magical way of cruising. Ponant prides themselves in providing modest-sized yachts that will transport you where most larger ships cannot reach. Included on board are restaurants that prepare the finest in French-inspired cuisine, as well as a well-trained and discreet staff whose goal is to provide you with the best service possible. For those who enjoy the luxurious life, some of their ships have butler service (for guests staying in select suites). All this and so much more is offered, along with all the privacy you could ask for. Come experience cruising "A la Française", the tasteful style of this company.
Founded in 1991, Quark Expeditions is a leader in polar adventures. In fact, they ran the first-ever tourism transit of the Northeast Passage (to the North Pole). They take their guests on polar expeditions to remote parts of the Arctic and Antarctic. The vessels in their fleet accommodate under 200 passengers, taking their guests to remote areas that larger ships cannot reach. Their Expedition Team is made up of seasoned veterans with backgrounds in fields such as marine biology, history, glaciology, geology and more. With a high staff-to-guest ratio, Quark Expeditions will provide you with a truly memorable experience.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is a 5-star luxury cruise line, providing all-inclusive river and ocean journeys through Europe, Asia, Australia, and more. Scenic Luxury provides award-winning service and exceeds expectations of comfort and luxury with a small ship experience. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has a diverse selection of dining and beverage options, as well as a selection of shore excursions for when you want to explore land. Wine, beer and soft drinks are included aboard their Space-Ships. Bottled water is provided in your room, and is replenished daily. Their onboard cuisine uses local, fresh ingredients, further immersing you into the destination being explored. WiFi and tipping is included, which are both otherwise significant expenses that you won't have to consider during your vacation.
Seabourn is one of the world's most luxurious cruise lines, offering state of the art amenities such as complimentary welcome champagne, open bars, complimentary gourmet dining and personalized service. Since its founding, Seabourn's ultra-luxury ships have consistently ranked among the very best vacation experiences in surveys, polls and the annual honors lists of international guidebooks and travel critics. New for Seabourn in May 2018 was Seabourn Ovation, sister ship to the innovative Seabourn Encore.
SeaDream is an innovative yachting company. Their two sleek and rakish SeaDream yachts are highly acclaimed by discerning travelers seeking a unique seagoing experience and by travel industry observers everywhere. SeaDream yachting is different from big ship cruising. Unlike cruises, yachting allows for a smaller and more personalized level of service not found anywhere else. You'll be pampered by their award-winning service and cuisine. You can be as active or as relaxed as you want to be while experiencing the ultimate in luxury, privacy and personalization.
With over 70 years of expertise in extraordinary remote destinations, Swan Hellenic offers a truly unique luxury cruise experience with its brand-new fleet of expedition ships. The company focuses on guests' preferences and needs, environmental safety, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, proposing enriching cultural expeditions with unforgettable itineraries to Iceland, Norway, Antarctica, Lands of the Celts, Lands of the Vikings, and more.
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Things to do near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Kangerlussuaq, along with a brief description:
♦ Kangerlussuaq Museum
History lovers simply cannot pass over the opportunity to visit the Kangerlussuaq Museum! The main theme of this museum is aviation and local history, which you can discover through a collection of thought-provoking exhibits. You can learn everything about aviation in Greenland before, during, and after WWII, as well as the history and culture of the area’s first Inuit settlers. Some of the displays include model airplanes, historic photographs, relics, and more. Plus, this museum is located right at the head of Greenland’s airport, so if you are flying in, it can be one of the first activities you do!
♦ Greenland Ice Cap
If you want to check a truly incredible experience off your bucket list, then plan on checking out the Greenland Ice Cap, which is just a few miles away from Kangerlussuaq. This ice cap is one of the largest sheets of ice in the world, which requires a hike to access. There are even a few tours available where you can camp out on the ice sheet overnight, making for a truly unique experience!
♦ Flightseeing
If you’ve never done a flightseeing tour before, Kangerlussuaq is the best place to finally take one! Special tours are available that will take you up in a large-windowed aircraft so you can see everything from fjords, glaciers, lakes, and other beautiful aspects of Greenland’s landscape. Flightseeing is a great way to try something that different from traditional walking and hiking tours, and the views are simply spectacular!
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