“Diving in Greenland” has, of course, a focus on diving, including icebergs, shipwrecks, drift dives and beautiful nature dives. But it would be a shame to go to Greenland without spending some time on land. Therefore as well as diving from a boat there will be visits to some towns with the possibility for other activities - for example a hike to the huge ice fjord (A UNESCO world heritage site) or via helicopter where you are set down very near the glacier itself.

There are fantastic hiking opportunities at all of our locations and the breathtaking scenery makes a bit of effort worthwhile. If you are more inclined towards shopping for handicrafts and hanging out in a café with an espresso or a beer we have you covered.

The trip is planned to shift between a couple of nights on boat or tenting and someovernight stays at comfortable hotels. Whilst at sea you a welcome to fish for your supper.

We are looking forward to welcome you onboard !

Diving in Greenland is organised in co-operation with Arctic Dive Travel, Copenhagen, Sirius Greenland, Sisimiut and Greenland Travel.

ITINERARY

We take account of delayed flights and the weather. Some dives are tide specific. This can mean that dive times are moved or, in worst case scenarios, cancelled. Most dive sites though are sheltered and diving is possible even in rough weather. We always seek an alternative if a dive is cancelled.
Some trips begin in Ilulissat and therefore occur in reverse order to that described below.

 

- Day 1 - The adventure starts. Arrival in Kangerlussuaq

Departure from Copenhagen airport at 09.15. Arrival in Kangerlussuaq 9.45.

From the airport we drive to the harbour where the boat waits ready. We will make a short briefing about boat and the dives lying ahead. After a beautiful sail 95 nautical miles out through Kangerlussuaq (The big Fjord) we make a check-out dive in Fishmasters Habour.

Overnight stay on board, all meals included.

- Day 2 - The wreck of the Portugese prisonship

After a nice breakfast we will dive the very well preserved wreck of what is expected to be a Portugese prison ship. It is a 3 masted sailing ship standing on its keel and full of detail. After a hot meal we visit the wreck again unless you prefer a beautiful nature dive at one of the slopes. After the dinner we continue northbound.

Overnight stay on board, all meals included.

- Day 3 - The wreck of Borgin

This day is dedicated to the shipwreck of Borgin - a beautiful 3 masted wooden schooner which sank in 1954 with a full cargo of salt fish, after a fire in the engine room. It is possible to combine with beautiful naturedives. After the dives we go to Sisimiut.

Overnight stay at Hotel Sisimiut****, all meals included.

- Day 4 - Dive trip north of Sisimiut on the way to Aasiaat

Right outside Sisimiut there is a small island with very rich life - enough to spend two dives here. The rocks are thick with vegetation, sea urchins, sea anemones, starfish and kelp. Large rock formations have created a swimmable tunnel. The area is home to catfish up to a meter long.

Overnight stay at Hotel Sisimiut****, breakfast and warm lunch included

- Day 5 Activity or rest day in Sisimiut

The day free. It is possible to book excursions or you can choose to make your own trip. There are plenty of options whether you want to sit in a café in the lively little town or want to go dog-sledding or hiking or something else.

Overnight stay at Hotel Sisimiut****, breakfast included

- Day 6 - Drifting

Second part of the dive adventure begins! We continues North on our way to the icebergs. We sail to one of the fjords north of Sisimiut to get a real drift dive. Depending on the tides we can get a powerful outward current of 5-7 knots. Again beautiful nature dives is another option.

After the dives we sail to the Isortoq Fjord.

Overnight stay on board, all meals included.

- Day 7 - Oh beautiful nature

This day is dedicated to the very diverse underwater biology of Greenland. Lying in the mouth of Isortoq fjord Mussel Island is blessed with a cornucopia of life. Forests of kelp, armies of scallops, nudibranches and more. At the steep slopes you can spent the whole dive inspecting your favourite details. At the end of the day we will reach Aasiaat, known for quite large numbers of whales...

Overnight stay on board, all meals included.

- Day 8 - The icebergs

We locate a safe iceberg and dive the impressive block of ice. Be prepared for an experience of a lifetime.

Overnight stay at Hotel Icefjord***, breakfast and warm lunch included.

- Day 9-10 - Free day in Ilulissat

Ilulissat is situated right next to the most ice producing glacier in the Arctic – it is in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage. Each day 20 mill. tons of ice falls into the fjord. From the Hotel there is a 20 minute walk. You can spend the whole day along the 40 km deep fjord, or you can combine with excursions arranged by Greenland Travel – perhaps a helicopter trip over the great glacier. It is advisable to book excursions from home. There is also a very nice restaurant with spectacular views to the icebergs.

Overnight stay at Hotel Icefjord***, breakfast

- Day 11 - Flight back to Copenhagen.

Departure from Ilulissat 9.35, Change of plane i in Kangerlussuaq. Arrival in Copenhagen 19.45

Breakfast and meals on-board included

 

* The above programme is a guide. Changes are likely to happen due to weather and wishes from the guests.

Please look at www.arcticdive.dk for practical information and lots more!