Greenland Cruise from Nuuk to St Johns — 18 Days

Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk is Greenland’s capital, where Arctic scale meets the pace of a working town. Set beside the vast Nuuk Fjord, it pairs brightly painted houses with modern architecture and a lively harbor. Visit the Greenland National Museum to see the 500-year-old Qilakitsoq mummies and objects tracing Inuit life. Then look toward Sermitsiaq, the landmark mountain rising beyond the water. Nuuk rewards travelers seeking Greenlandic culture alongside its dramatic landscapes.

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Kangerlussuaq is Greenland’s unlikely gateway: a small settlement set 190 kilometres inland at the head of a long fjord. Once a U.S. air base, it offers access to the ice sheet and guided excursions onto its immense white surface. Beyond town, tundra supports musk oxen and reindeer; nearby Russell Glacier reveals Greenland’s moving ice. Weather and distance shape every outing, so plan for conditions.

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Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland

Qeqertarsuaq, once called Godhavn, occupies Disko Island on Greenland’s west coast, beyond the usual reach of road travel. Founded in 1773, it grew around a sheltered harbour and the whaling trade. Today, its small, colourful settlement contrasts sharply with dark basalt cliffs and broad Arctic skies. Walk the waterfront, visit the historic church, or take a guided outing toward waterfalls and the Lyngmark Glacier. In summer, watch for whales offshore.

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Qikiqtarjuaq Island Canada (Scenic Stop)

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Lady Franklin Island Canada (Scenic Stop)

Monumental Island Canada (Scenic Stop)

Button Islands Canada (Scenic Stop)

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L'Anse aux Meadows, Canada

At Newfoundland’s northern tip, L’Anse aux Meadows offers a rare encounter with the Viking age in North America. Archaeologists uncovered evidence of a Norse settlement here dating to about 1,000 years ago. UNESCO recognizes L’Anse aux Meadows as the only confirmed Norse site in North America. Walk among reconstructed turf-walled buildings, then explore the visitor centre’s artefacts and archaeological evidence. Beyond the site, the wind-shaped coastline rewards a slower look.

Red Bay NL, Canada

Red Bay sits on Labrador’s rugged coast, where the Atlantic still sets the pace. In the 1500s, Basque whalers crossed the ocean to hunt right and bowhead whales here. Their remains form one of North America’s most important early industrial sites. Visit the UNESCO-listed archaeological remains and interpretation centre, then look across the harbour toward Saddle Island. Come for the whaling history, sea air and striking sense of distance.

Woody Point NL, Canada

Woody Point sits beside Bonne Bay, within Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park. From its harbour, roads lead to the Tablelands, where exposed mantle rock sets the landscape apart. Visit the Gros Morne Discovery Centre, stroll the waterfront, and look across the bay to its steep-sided shores. Historic buildings and local cafés make a welcome pause between outdoor excursions.

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Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands, France

Off Newfoundland’s southern coast, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon offer a distinctly French stop in North America. Saint-Pierre, the larger settlement, lines a sheltered harbor with colorful houses, cafés and narrow streets. The islands’ seafaring history is visible in their museums and waterfront, while Miquelon’s dunes and lagoons invite a quieter outing. Bring a warm layer: Atlantic weather can change quickly, even in summer.

St Johns NL, Canada

St. John’s sits at the edge of the North Atlantic, where steep streets descend toward a working harbor. The compact center rewards time on foot, with Victorian row houses, independent shops and historic churches clustered around Water Street. Climb Signal Hill for views across the harbor and coastline. At Cabot Tower, learn how Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal here in 1901. Leave room for fresh seafood and local music.