About the Port
The Denmark Strait separates the rugged coast of Greenland from Iceland's northwest shores, forming one of the world's more remote and storied stretches of open water. Cold currents flowing south from the Arctic meet warmer Atlantic waters here, often carrying icebergs calved from Greenland's glaciers and drawing seabirds that follow the nutrient-rich currents. The crossing offers a rare sense of scale, with long horizons, shifting light, and little else in view but sea and sky.
Days at sea in this region are typically spent in quiet observation, watching for whales, seabirds, or distant ice, and joining onboard lectures on Arctic geography and wildlife. There are no ports of call along the strait itself, making it best appreciated from open decks or lounges with wide-facing windows, where the changing Arctic light offers its own quiet reward.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Crossing the Denmark Strait.
Scan for Whales and Ice
Head to open decks or forward-facing lounges to watch for whale blows, seabirds, and stray icebergs carried south from Greenland's glaciers; early morning and late evening light offer the best visibility.
Attend an Arctic Lecture
Join onboard experts for talks on polar geography, wildlife, and ocean currents that shape this remote strait, deepening context for what you've seen along the voyage.
Savor the Open Horizon
With no land in sight, settle into a window seat or bundle up on deck to take in the shifting Arctic light and vast scale of sea and sky.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Crossing the Denmark Strait
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 15 | $23,860 | |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $13,839 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Quark Expeditions | Ultramarine | 13 | $11,477 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $13,839 | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Quark Expeditions | Ultramarine | 13 | $11,477 | |
| Aug 5, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $19,900 | |
| Aug 7, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 10 | $11,690 | |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 10 | $9,099 | |
| Aug 16, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $20,900 | |
| Aug 18, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 10 | $7,600 | |
| Sep 11, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 10 | $10,770 | |
| Jul 17, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 9 | $11,000 | |
| Jul 26, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 9 | $11,000 | |
| Aug 4, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $17,000 | |
| Aug 11, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 10 | $12,000 | |
| Aug 15, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $17,000 | |
| Aug 26, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $17,000 | |
| Sep 6, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endurance | 11 | $17,000 |