Rugged fjords, towering icebergs, glaciers that stretch for miles, and hardy wildlife that has learned how to survive in this rough but mystical landscape highlight an expedition cruise to Disko Bay in Arctic Greenland. Among the animals that you may encounter are Arctic hares, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, reindeer, falcons, and eagles. When your ship breaks into the icy waters of Disko Bay, you might get the rare chance to see a humpback whale breaching the surface among a field of stray icebergs. Your ears will likely alert you to another marvel as giant sheets of ice thaw and crack off, crashing into the blue water below. For active explorers, base camps make for a unique Arctic experience too. Let us know when you're ready to start planning your trip to Disko Bay.

Top 10 Disko Bay Cruises for 2021

An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape

Disko Bay to Uummannaq - Remote At Heart

Ilulissat to Ilulissat
10 Days from $10,590

Experience a life-affirming adventure with the beautiful 12-passenger ship M/S Balto! Begin your voyage by exploring the Disko Bay area, known for its diverse and astonishing landscape, including unique geological formations, deep fjords, springs and caves, magnificent towering icebergs and impressive glaciers faces

Disko Bay Exploration - Ice, Whales & Mountains

Ilulissat to Ilulissat
8 Days from $7,590

Visit several small colorful settlements to learn more about the local cultures. Throughout the expedition, you will have plenty of opportunities to hike through the serene landscapes.

Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay

Reykjavik to Reykjavik
15 Days from $10,495

Join the 15-day cruise aboard Ultramarine to experience the best that Greenland has to offer. You will visit historical sites and meet locals while enjoying the view of arctic wildlife.

Natural Wonders of Greenland and Iceland 2021

Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
12 Days from $3,995

Board the Ocean Diamond on this incredible 12-day Arctic expedition cruise of Greenland and Iceland. Search for wildlife like musk ox and whales, trek across volcanic landscapes and glaciers, and visit remote fishing villages of the coast.

Reflection of colorful houses in Greenland

Iceland and Natural Wonders of Greenland 2021

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
12 Days from $3,995

From majestic glaciers and icebergs floating in deep-blue water to the island’s unique indigenous wildlife, the natural wonders of Greenland are the stars of this soft adventure voyage. Whales and seals often accompany the Ocean Diamond, while musk oxen graze ashore.

Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Toronto to Toronto
17 Days from $14,495

Marvel at highlights of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland’s stunning west coast aboard the Ultramarine on a 17-day adventure cruise. Participate in included helicopter activities and take in the vast, pristine Arctic wilderness from the air during this trip.

Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq to Kugluktuk
17 Days from $10,995

Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlusauq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!

High Arctic Explorer

Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq
12 Days from $7,595

Explore the high Arctic on this 12-day expedition cruise aboard the ice-class Ocean Endeavour. Departing from Resolute Bay high in the Arctic Circle, you'll navigate the iconic fjords and rugged islands of the icy north before heading across wildlife-rich Baffin Bay towards Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Enjoy hikes and opportunities to meet local communities.

The Heart of Greenland with Disko Bay

Reykjavik to Reykjavik
16 Days from $9,024

Explore dazzling icebergs, fjords, and incredible wildlife on this 12-day small ship cruise aboard the MS Fram. Flying from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and exploring the heart of this unique region!

Glacier streams wind across the Alaskan landscape

Kangerlussuaq to Nome 2021

Kangerlussuaq to Nome
25 Days from $43,300

Join Silver Cloud on its 25-day expedition cruise following the routes of pioneering explorers as you cross from Greenland to Alaska. Along the way, you will encounter a fascinating mix of local cultures, endemic wildlife, and show-stopping landscapes before deep-diving into the history, geology, wildlife, and botany of this spectacular area!

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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape

Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk to Kangerlussuaq
17 Days from $10,995

The Northwest Passage remains one of the world’s last true frontiers. Embark on the Ocean Endeavour for a 17-day Arctic cruise to the far reaches of the north. The crown jewel of Arctic expedition travel, a trip through the Northwest Passage leaves one forever changed.

Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq to Kugluktuk
17 Days from $10,995

Iceland and Natural Wonders of Greenland 2021

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
12 Days from $3,995

Natural Wonders of Greenland and Iceland 2021

Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
12 Days from $3,995

The Heart of Greenland with Disko Bay

Reykjavik to Reykjavik
16 Days from $9,024

High Arctic Explorer

Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq
12 Days from $7,595

A caribou antler found while exploring Baffin Island

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland To Newfoundland

16 Days from $16,360

Glide among soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, and ponder the remains of the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows. Observe polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, humpback and minke whales, walruses, and more in their natural habitat. Discovering spectacular fjords and cliffs on foot and by kayak and Zodiac.

Greenland Disko Bay

Keflavik International Airport to Kangerlussuaq
6 Days from $3,290

Embark on a 6-day expedition cruise to Greenland's Disko Bay aboard the Ocean Atlantic. Embark in Kangerlussuaq on a voyage to see spectacular ice and Arctic landscapes, and visit the people who call this region home.

Baffin Bay Secrets 2021

Paris to Paris
14 Days from $19,420

This incredible 14-day journey aboard L'Austral will acquaint you with the secrets of the Baffin Bay and Greenland. Glaciers and icebergs are home to the strong creatures of the north, including polar bears, seals, walruses, oxen, and majestic whales. Exploring Disko Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a staple part of the trip.

Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq
17 Days from $17,150

Sail along the coastline of Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, sail through the Northern hemisphere’s largest ice producers.

Wildlife Tours of Disko Bay

Disko Bay Exploration - Ice, Whales & Mountains

Ilulissat to Ilulissat
8 Days from $7,590

Visit several small colorful settlements to learn more about the local cultures. Throughout the expedition, you will have plenty of opportunities to hike through the serene landscapes.

Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay

Reykjavik to Reykjavik
15 Days from $10,495

Join the 15-day cruise aboard Ultramarine to experience the best that Greenland has to offer. You will visit historical sites and meet locals while enjoying the view of arctic wildlife.

Iceland and Natural Wonders of Greenland 2021

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
12 Days from $3,995

Natural Wonders of Greenland and Iceland 2021

Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
12 Days from $3,995

Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Toronto to Toronto
17 Days from $14,495

Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq to Kugluktuk
17 Days from $10,995

High Arctic Explorer

Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq
12 Days from $7,595

The Heart of Greenland with Disko Bay

Reykjavik to Reykjavik
16 Days from $9,024

Kangerlussuaq to Nome 2021

Kangerlussuaq to Nome
25 Days from $43,300

Baffin Bay Secrets 2021

Paris to Paris
14 Days from $19,420

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Polar bear balances on the ice in the Arctic

Wildlife Guide to Polar Regions

Which Polar region is home to penguins? Or how about those elusive narwhals? Before your travels, it will be helpful to learn more about the different species that inhabit the Polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. You may be surprised to learn the differences!

Highlights of Disko Bay
The icescapes and rugged fjords that dominate coastal Greenland culminate in a unique environment that is home to hardy wildlife like are Arctic hares, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, reindeer, falcons, and eagles.

Keep your eyes on the icy waters around you and you will likely see a majestic humpback whale breaching the surface.

While you explore western Greenland & Disko Bay, you'll have opportunities to learn about how bold explorers first settled the land and how their ancestors have kept their way of life alive for generations.

Active explorers can hike across the glaciers and kayak among the icebergs. Zodiacs are another great way to take in the wondrous landscape that highlights the region.

Longer cruises of Greenland may also cross the Northwest Passage, visit Baffin Bay, and explore other top destinations in the Arctic.