Kangerlussuaq Cruise Port Greenland

The port of Kangerlussuaq is located in western Greenland. Kangerlussuaq is home to Greenland’s main international airport, making it a jumping-off point for Arctic cruises.

One of the main highlights of Kangerlussuaq is its proximity to the Greenland Ice Sheet, the second largest body of ice in the world. Visitors can embark on guided tours to walk on the ice, a truly impressive experience. The city developed when the former American military base was created during World War II.

If you arrive by plane, you’ll fly over the Søndre Strømfjord and admire the spectacular terrain of the area.

Useful Information

Language

Greenlandic is the official language. Danish and English is also widely understood.

Tips

Tipping is not customary in Greenland.

Currency

DKKDanish krone

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Time difference

UTC: -3

from New York: +2h

from San Francisco: +4h

from London: -3h

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Weather

Month	Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)	Precipitations
	Minimum Average Maximum	(mminch)
January	-23-10 -20-4 -172	130.50
February	-23-10 -20-5 -172	100.50
March	-20-3 -163 -1210	100.50
April	-1211 -817 -524	160.75
May	-326 134 540	241.00
June	542 1049 1456	351.50
July	745 1253 1660	421.75
August	541 949 1356	461.75
September	-130 236 642	321.25
October	-917 -621 -326	231.00
November	-171 -147 -1112	200.75
December	-21-6 -18-0 -155	160.75

Where is located the Port of Kangerlussuaq Cruise Terminal

Your ship will be anchored in the bay and you will be transported to the ship in a zodiac.

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Travelling around the Kangerlussuaq Cruise Port

The airport is located 13 km from the port. The road is very rough. If this is your port of embarkation, a shuttle will be provided. Don’t expect great luxury, school buses are used for the shuttle.

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Kangerlussuaq Airport

Offical Web Site

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Things to do in Kangerlussuaq

Nature

Ice Sheet

A tour aboard an oversized wheeled coach allows you to see the ice cap up close and even hike on it.

Useful References

Other cruiseports in the area

Arctic

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