Une croisière au milieu des icebergs

In pre-modern times, and particularly during the last wave of migration from Canada to Greenland, the kayak and the large umiaq were the most common and effective means of transport, far more practical than gruelling treks across Greenland's steep mountains. Explorers, cartographers and adventurers seeking to cross the ice sheet or reach the North Pole all arrived in Greenland by sea. They met the local people and exchanged goods and experiences with them. Some even settled down and began new lives on this island of ice.

Today's cruise visitors to Greenland may not be planting an explorer's flag at their various destinations around the country, but the feeling of following in the wake of the great adventurers who once sailed these shores long ago still prevails. A cruise in Greenland is first and foremost a nature-based experience, but beyond that, it's also an intimate encounter with our culture, our society and our history — adding a dimension not often found on other polar cruises. With the exception of Greenland's northernmost regions, which remain hard to reach due to sea ice, almost any inhabited place in Greenland can be reached during the high season, from June to October.

Cruising remains one of the best ways to discover the heart of the Arctic, since it allows you to cover long distances in a short time and in the greatest comfort. It also offers unique panoramas, and its flexibility allows for a particularly rich wildlife-watching experience.