Greenland Cruise Comparison
241 upcoming sailings from 19 cruise lines
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At a glance: Greenland cruises on Waterways Cruise: 241 upcoming sailings from 19 cruise lines (19 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $1,580 per person (Ponant Cruises) to $31,998 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Seabourn Cruises lists the most sailings (76). 66 sailings start and 62 end in Greenland.
Which cruise lines sail to Greenland, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 19 lines with upcoming Greenland sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Greenland cruise?
A sailing counts as a Greenland cruise if it will call at least once at a Greenland ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether Greenland is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 241 upcoming sailings, 66 start in Greenland, 62 end in Greenland and 26 begin and end there. The other 139 (58%) visit Greenland as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Canada, Iceland, United Kingdom and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Nuuk, Qaqortoq, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq and Nanortalik.
- Greenland cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Greenland ship port.
- Starts in Greenland
- The first stop is a Greenland ship port: 66 sailings.
- Ends in Greenland
- The last stop is a Greenland ship port: 62 sailings, 26 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Greenland is a port of call on a longer route: 139 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Greenland (19)
19 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Greenland: 241 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Canada, Iceland and United Kingdom. The busiest ship ports are Nuuk, Qaqortoq, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq and Nanortalik.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Three ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Greenland, with 99 upcoming sailings between them. Seabourn Cruises has the most (76). Starting fares begin at $9,298 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Cruises | 76 | $9,298 | 15–81 nights (typically 14) | 4 · Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Pursuit, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Venture |
| Silversea Cruises | 16 | $12,600 | 10–20 nights (typically 14) | 3 · Silver Endeavour, Silver Spirit and Silver Wind |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 7 | $31,998 | 16–101 nights (typically 16) | 2 · Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Splendor |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (5)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Five luxury ocean lines sail to Greenland, with 55 upcoming sailings between them. Ponant Cruises has the most (26). Starting fares begin at $1,580 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponant Cruises | 26 | $1,580 | 10–18 nights (typically 13) | 5 · L'Austral, Le Bellot, Le Boreal, Le Commandant Charcot and Le Lyrial |
| Scenic Cruises | 12 | $15,746 | 12–28 nights (typically 15) | 1 · Scenic Eclipse |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 7 | $10,160 | 18–30 nights (typically 20) | 2 · MSC Explora 3 and MSC Explora 4 |
| Aurora Expeditions | 6 | $16,097 | 14–15 nights (typically 14) | 3 · Douglas Mawson, Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle |
| Oceania Cruises | 4 | $5,949 | 11–64 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Oceania Marina and Oceania Vista |
Premium ocean cruise lines (8)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Eight premium ocean lines sail to Greenland, with 78 upcoming sailings between them. Viking Cruises has the most (27). Starting fares begin at $4,874 per person with Windstar Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Cruises | 27 | $9,999 | 14–35 nights (typically 14) | 6 · Viking Astrea, Viking Mars, Viking Mira, Viking Octantis, Viking Polaris and Viking Vela |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 12 | $10,770 | 9–21 nights (typically 10) | 3 · National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 11 | $12,300 | 12–24 nights (typically 12) | 3 · Hanseatic Inspiration, Hanseatic Spirit and ms Europa |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 9 | $10,299 | 9–16 nights (typically 9) | 2 · World Navigator and World Voyager |
| Crystal Cruises | 7 | $10,000 | 14–54 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Quark Expeditions | 6 | $13,136 | 13–19 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Ocean Explorer and Quark Ultramarine |
| Windstar Cruises | 3 | $4,874 | 14–25 nights (typically 14) | 1 · Star Pride |
| Azamara Cruises | 3 | $7,709 | 16–43 nights (typically 16) | 2 · Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary ocean lines sail to Greenland, with 9 upcoming sailings between them. Holland America has the most (5). Starting fares begin at $3,100 per person with Princess Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland America | 5 | $4,634 | 17–35 nights (typically 17) | 2 · ms Volendam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Princess Cruises | 2 | $3,100 | 18–26 nights (typically 18) | 1 · Caribbean Princess |
| Celebrity Cruises | 2 | $5,481 | 12 nights | 1 · Celebrity Silhouette |
Greenland cruise ports
Every Greenland ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (19)
- Nuuk 136
- Qaqortoq 99
- Sisimiut 94
- Kangerlussuaq 83
- Nanortalik 57
- Hvalsey 50
- Paamiut 47
- Qassiarsuk 47
- Ittoqqortoormiit 41
- Ilulissat 35
- Tasiilaq 33
- Qeqertarsuaq Godhavn 24
- Uummannaq Greenland 19
- Skjoldungen Island Greenland 17
- Aappilattoq 9
- Narsarsuaq Greenland 7
- Kangaamiut 3
- Qaanaaq 3
- Maniitsoq Sukkertoppen 1
See them all in the Greenland cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Greenland cruises page.
How to choose a Greenland cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Seabourn Cruises lists the most upcoming Greenland sailings (76).
- Lowest starting fare: Ponant Cruises, from $1,580 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 3 lines, 99 sailings, from $9,298. Luxury lines: 5 lines, 55 sailings, from $1,580. Premium lines: 8 lines, 78 sailings, from $4,874. Contemporary lines: 3 lines, 9 sailings, from $3,100.
- Kind of cruise: Greenland sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Greenland as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Greenland on the Greenland cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Greenland cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Greenland ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Greenland when its first or last stop is a Greenland ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Greenland sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 241 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Greenland cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Greenland?
19 cruise lines have upcoming Greenland sailings on Waterways Cruise: 19 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. Seabourn Cruises lists the most sailings (76).
How much does a Greenland cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $1,580 per person, double occupancy, with Ponant Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Greenland?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Ponant Cruises, Scenic Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys, Aurora Expeditions and Oceania Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Greenland?
Yes. 66 of 241 upcoming sailings start in Greenland and 62 end there; 26 do both. The other 139 (58%) visit Greenland as a port of call on a longer route.
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Greenland cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 24, 2026
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