Sail with us in the footsteps of Amdrup — the sailor who first explored these remote regions. We will be the very first to create detailed bathymetric charts of safe anchorages!

On this voyage, we’ll visit a single settlement — Ittoqqortoormiit — before continuing along a truly wild coastline. Greenlandic sailing directions describe this area as follows:

“Depths along the coast are scarcely surveyed, with only a few soundings taken. It appears, however, that 10–15 nautical miles offshore there are no hazards, and depths exceed 100 meters. In 1932, a shoal of at least 40 meters was reported.”

The latest notes in the current pilot guide date back to 2006 and cover only isolated points!

We’ve decided to undertake a multi-stage expedition to chart the bays we visit. On this voyage, you won’t just feel like an explorer — you’ll truly become one, completing the work Amdrup began more than 125 years ago! Need more incentive? One of the stages will include witnessing a solar eclipse!

Our journey begins in Iceland with a scenic drive through the Westfjords, where we can’t resist stopping by geysers and the glacial lagoon before reaching Bolungarvik, the port of embarkation. After provisioning and a safety briefing, we set sail and head toward the legendary Denmark Strait. At this time of year, conditions are usually mild, but the crossing remains an adventure. On the solar eclipse cruise, we take the shortest route north; on others, we follow the wind and current along unknown shores.

As we reach Greenland, the first glaciers appear near Rømer Fjord and Amdrup’s historic hut—a reminder of Arctic exploration. Further along, we visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the northernmost permanent settlement in the world and the only inhabited place on our route. The next days bring long treks, depth soundings with our Superdinghy, and encounters with massive glaciers like Storbræ near d’Aunay Bugt. Time permitting, we push east before turning back.

The return across Denmark Strait is our final challenge, a fitting end to an unforgettable voyage. Disembarkation takes place in Ísafjörður, the largest town in the region with spectacular views, before we continue to Reykjavik. Stunning landscapes and a few land attractions make us eager to extend the return journey to two days—because in the Arctic, every extra moment is worth it.