Sea Safari
Tag på havsafari i Ilulissat
There are few experiences with as much local touch as a sea safari when you visit Ilulissat.
The area is known for fantastic sailing. The water in the bay is usually calm, the backdrop is adorned with icebergs of all sizes and shapes, and beneath the surface there is a wealth of exciting animals and plants. The whales and seals are particularly popular here.
Fishing is the main occupation in Ilulissat, where mainly the delicate halibut is caught. But the area holds much more than halibut. Beneath the surface of the sea is a genuine treasure trove of edible fish and other seafood, including crabs, mussels and seaweed. We hope to find some of these delicacies on the trip, but be aware that it is not a trip where you will be fishing yourself, as no jigs or fishing rods are used.
Your guide and captain is Jørgen Kristensen. A local man who loves explaining about the area and the Greenlandic way of life. In addition to being a skilled fisherman, he is also one of the country's absolute best dogsled mushers.
We are proud of our corporation with Jørgen, and you can look forward to meeting him and hearing his life stories.
Book your sea safari here
3,5 hours
Jun - sept
4 participants
Seafood of the Arctic
Just like the locals, we sail in a small open boat.
A warm floatation suit will be provided.
It will vary from day to day, what we may see. But the possibilities span both seals, whales, fish, snow crabs, sea snails and mussels.
Any catch is used by the local guide for private consumption.
Did you know...?
- Back in the days, handlines were used with a single hook at the end. People primarily fished for their own private consumption.
- Since the 1980s, fishing in Greenland has exploded. One of the reasons was that it became more accessible to procure for factories.
- Especially in Ilulissat, the development was enormous. Before 1980, landings were less than 2,000 tonnes annually. At the beginning of the 00s, this had increased to more than 12,000 tonnes.
- It is believed that the halibut can live to be 25 years old. Today, however, very few whole fish live that old, as they are often caught before then.
