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HX launches Greenland sailings with direct flights from New YorkHX launches Greenland sailings with direct flights from New York

The cruise line will offer flight-inclusive packages from Newark in New York City to Nuuk, Greenland's capital, with dedicated flight allocations for a smooth experience.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

January 23, 2025

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Passengers will arrive in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport in New YorkPHOTO: ARNAU FERRER

For the first time in history, HX will offer fly cruises from New York to Greenland, with the first sailing scheduled for June 21 – Greenland’s National Day, marked by the summer solstice. 

Flights are roundtrip from Newark Liberty International Airport and HX’s dedicated flight allocations on United Airlines’ direct route to Nuuk ensure seamless travel, with all-inclusive packages covering excursions, meals, drinks, and more.

'Greenland is on the cusp of transformation,’ said Laali Berthelsen, local product manager for HX Expeditions and a Nuuk resident. ‘With the opening of our new international airport and direct flights, Greenland is more accessible than ever. 

‘As interest grows, we have a responsibility to ensure tourism uplifts our communities and respects our environment.’

Polar exploration and Inuit heritage

Crafted with Greenlandic communities, the sailings will give authentic access to Greenland’s west coast aboard the hybrid-powered Fridtjof Nansen.

Joining all voyages is Aleqatsiaq Peary, an Inuk storyteller, musician, and hunter from Qaanaaq. As the great-great-great-grandson of Robert Peary, the first person to reach the North Pole, Aleqatsiaq captures the connection between Greenland’s past and present.

‘If you’ve read about Arctic explorers, these itineraries offer a chance to experience it for yourself,’ said Peary. ‘To see what they saw, and feel what it was like to journey to the far north aboard their ships.’ 

Onboard, Peary will share his knowledge of Greenlandic traditions, connecting passengers with remote communities and deepening their understanding of Northwest Greenland.

Berthelsen added, ‘Here, the stories of polar explorers intersect with the wisdom of our Inuit ancestors, offering travelers a perspective that is both historic and deeply personal.’ 

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Relationship to Greenland 

HX has over 20 years’ experience in Greenland and cultural ambassadors join every cruise to the territory. 

The HX Foundation has so far contributed over $186,605 to youth education, mental health, and cultural preservation projects to support Greenlandic Communities. 

Itineraries from the Big Apple 

In Greenland, passengers can expect an extended exploration of Nuuk, spending a night in Greenland’s capital, exploring landmarks, local cuisine and fjords before heading to remote regions.

Among the itineraries is the ‘Icy Giants of Disko Bay’ sailing, a 12-day expedition and the shortest option available. It offers passengers the chance to encounter Disko Bay’s towering icebergs, visit UNESCO-listed Ilulissat and explore Inuit settlements under the midnight sun. The voyage kicks off on June 21 with prices starting from $13,823.

Or there is the ‘Mythical Lands of the North’ – a 16-day sailing to northwest Greenland with departures on July 1 and 15. It includes Thule and the High Arctic, with opportunities to see narwhals, walruses, and polar bears. Prices start from $17,756.

July 29 will see the ‘Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin’ voyage commence, a 20-day journey venturing farther north than HX Expeditions has ever been in Greenland, connecting with isolated northern communities. Prices start from $21,360.

Also from the Big Apple is the ‘Northwest Passage – Through the Arctic Labyrinth’ programme, starting on August 16 and priced starting at $35,421. Beginning in Nuuk and ending in Nome, Alaska, this 26-day expedition crosses the famed Northwest Passage. 

‘For Greenlanders, these expeditions are more than tourism - they are bridges,' Berthelsen remarked. 'They let us share our stories, celebrate our heritage, and create new opportunities for Greenlanders.’

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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