Qassiarsuk

Qassiarsuk stands apart from other cruise ports as Greenland’s living doorway to a saga-brimming landscape, where every dockside encounter doubles as a step back in time and every shore excursion reveals a page from Norse and Greenlandic history. Here the newer Greenlandic name marks a village that guards the foundation remains of Erik the Red’s manor house, inviting guests to walk the same ground where Greenland was found after banishment from Iceland and Norway. Signature experiences include guided explorations of the Brattahlid ruins, the site of the first Christian church in North America, and a recently unearthed Norse graveyard with remains of 144 colonists, all framed by fjord views and stark Arctic light. The stop is also home to Hans Lynge’s bronze sculpture of Erik the Red, a powerful anchor for photo opportunities and interpretation along the harbor walkway. For guests on board, the port is designed for an intimate, expedition-style experience: a compact fleet of ships with ice-class capability, excellent stabilization, and eco-conscious engines, paired with onboard services that bring Greenlandic history to life through expert guides, immersive lectures, and cuisine that highlights regional ingredients and Norse-Greenlandic storytelling.