Glide through the shimmering, ice-studded waters of Pangnirtung Fjord on an intimate private boat charter, flanked by cliffs that plunge hundreds of metres into the sea. One of the Arctic's most dramatic fjord landscapes, best experienced at water level with an expert Inuit naturalist.
What to expect
Departing directly from Pangnirtung's small harbour, your guide navigates channels flanked by walls of banded gneiss streaked with glacial meltwater. Keep your camera ready: ringed seals bask on ice floes, Arctic terns dive overhead, and on clear days the Auyuittuq peaks form a cathedral skyline above the water. Your guide narrates the Inuit history, legends, and land-use traditions of the fjord as you travel. Light refreshments are typically included.
Good to know
Weather and sea ice conditions dictate routing — your guide will adapt in real time. Confirm booking 48 hours before arrival in case of ice advisories. Bring windproof layers; fjord temperatures are considerably colder on the water than on land.