Atlantic Puffin Boat Tour – Nuuk
Atlantic Puffin Boat Tour – Nuuk
Join us on a 3-hour boat tour to experience one of the Arctic’s most charming seabirds, the Atlantic puffin, in the waters near Nuuk.
This exclusive wildlife experience takes you by boat to a small island area where puffins nest during the summer season. The entire tour is conducted from the boat only — there is no landing on shore — ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds and their natural habitat.
The Atlantic puffin is one of the world’s most sought-after seabirds to observe, and seeing them in Greenland is a rare and special experience. Near Nuuk, you have a unique chance to watch them resting on cliffs, diving into the sea for fish, and flying low over the waves.
From the boat, you will have excellent opportunities for photography and close-up views of these colorful birds in their natural environment. Our crew will guide you safely and share insights about puffins, local birdlife, and the surrounding Arctic ecosystem.
This tour is perfect for nature lovers and photographers who want to experience one of Greenland’s most iconic seabirds in its wild and untouched habitat.
Duration: 3 hours
Participants: Please note that the excursion will only take place if a minimum of 5 tickets are booked in total. For example, if you book 2 tickets, at least 3 additional tickets must be sold to other customers for the trip to proceed. A maximum of 10 people will participate.
Language: The guide/captain speaks English, Danish, and Greenlandic
Boat Type: Closed boat
Toilet Facilities: There is a toilet aboard
Catering: Coffee and tea served aboard
Recommended Clothing: Warm clothes incl. hat, gloves all year. Sunglasses. Sunscreen during summer.

