Upernavik, Greenland

Cruise Port

Upernavik

Town in Greenland.

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Overview

Upernavik is a cruise port in Greenland. It lies on the coast at approximately 72.787, -56.147.

About Upernavik

Upernavik is a small town in the Avannaata municipality in northwestern Greenland, located on a small island of the same name. With 1,087 inhabitants as of 2025, it is the twelfth-largest town in Greenland. It contains the Upernavik Museum.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Upernavik — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Upernavik

Upernavik town aerial 1 2007-07-11
Upernavik town aerial 1 2007-07-11
Upernavik church 2007-08-20 rectangular cropped downsampled
Upernavik church 2007-08-20 rectangular cropped downsampled
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Upernavik-population-dynamics

Where to stay

Staying near Upernavik the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Upernavik, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →