Sailing journeys

GreenlandTHE SAILING JOURNALS / NO. 01

A JOURNEY TO LOOK FORWARD TO

A little further from the
everyday.

Countless islands, sheltered bays and towering icebergs. Follow Greenland’s southwest coast at the pace of the sea, with time for quiet anchorages and the changing light across the fjords.

29 June – 10 July 2027CHF 2’350 per person12 days · 11 nights

From: Qaqortoq
To: Nuuk
The sailing: Arctic coastal expedition. We’ll discuss suitability together.

THE INVITATION 01

A glacier reaching the sea between Greenland’s mountain peaks

SUMMER 2027GreenlandQaqortoq → Nuuk

29 JUN
—
10 JUL
2027A WORLD ALONG THE WAY 02

THE ROUTE03 / 04

LIFE ABOARD

SY Passage

18 m aluminium expedition yacht

An aluminium former Whitbread racing yacht, now equipped for high-latitude sailing. Life aboard is practical, sociable and close to the sea.

YOUR SPACE ON BOARD

Cabins & shared spaces

Shared expedition berths, with no separate guest cabins. This is a working expedition yacht, with a communal saloon and galley. The vessel’s total berth count is not the number of guest places for sale.

Passage’s working galley and shared interior — The galley and shared expedition interior

The working deck of SY Passage — Aboard Passage

TAKING PART

The rhythm of life aboard

Tell me about your sailing experience and comfort with shared expedition living. We’ll discuss the demands of this voyage and suitable clothing together.

We’ll discuss sailing, meals, shared spaces and sleeping arrangements together before you book.

Yacht specifications +

Length: 18.00 m
Built: 1989
Cabins: Shared accommodation
Berths: 12 berths on the vessel

Photography credits +

Photographs & sources

Destination photographs are cropped to fit the journal. The original colours are retained, and display crops keep the licences listed here.

Yacht photographs and cabin plans: Mare Incognita. Yacht photographs and plans remain the property of their respective rights holders.

Along the route

Place descriptions draw on the tourism, heritage and municipal sources linked in each guide. The photographs show the places themselves, not previous departures. Display crops retain their original colours and the licences listed below.

Qaqortoq by Mads Pihl / Visit Greenland, via Greenland Travel, CC BY 2.0.
Arsuk by Algkalv, CC BY 3.0.
Paamiut by Clemensfranz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nuuk by Kenny McFly, CC BY-SA 4.0.

BEFORE YOU STEP ABOARD

A few things
worth knowing.

29 June – 10 July 2027

Departure: Qaqortoq29 June 2027 · 14:00
Arrival: Nuuk10 July 2027 · 10:00
Journey price: CHF 2’350 per personWe’ll confirm the inclusions and shared onboard expenses before you book. Travel to and from the yacht is arranged separately.

GETTING THERE

Travel & joining the yacht

Arrange travel into Qaqortoq and home from Nuuk separately. Allow time for weather disruption and confirm meeting details before booking flights.

PACK LIGHTLY

What to bring

We’ll go through clothing, personal equipment and luggage when we discuss your place. Ask before buying specialist equipment, and wait for the confirmed packing guidance for your journey.

Do I need sailing experience?+

Tell me about your sailing experience and comfort with shared expedition living. We’ll discuss the demands of this voyage and suitable clothing together.

Is the route fixed?+

An Arctic coastal expedition. Wind, ice and visibility determine the route, daily distances and overnight stops.

How does booking work?+

Send me an enquiry. We’ll discuss availability, the boat, the full cost and booking terms before you decide. An enquiry doesn’t reserve a berth or create a booking, and no payment is taken on this website.

A sailing yacht beside an iceberg in evening light

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

It starts with
a conversation.

GREENLAND · SUMMER 2027

Let’s get you on board.

29 June – 10 July 2027 · Qaqortoq → Nuuk

CHF 2’350 per person

01 Your details02 Review & send

Website

Your nameEmail address

How many of you?Sailing experience

Anything you’d like to ask? Optional

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