Finishing Strong in Sisimiut
Sea Day, and Sisimiut, Greenland
September 27 and 28, 2026
This blog covers two days - our at-sea day, the 27th, while we crossed the Arctic Ocean heading back to Greenland, and our visit to Sisimiut, Greenland on the 28th.
At Sea:
The pictures below should give you a good idea of what we did during our at-sea day!
Wine Tasting:
And, of course, we checked in with the Travel Consultant on-board the Polaris:
In Sisimiut:
Sisimiut is Greenland's second-largest town, located just 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Arctic circle. The port here is the northernmost one in Greenland that stays open all year because it does not freeze over in the winter. The town, as it exists today, was started in 1764 by the General Trade Company. Fishing and processing those fish is the main job in Sisimiut. Shrimp, salmon, halibut, and cod are the most common seafood found here.
This is one of the few areas in Greenland where the sled dog population is growing. To preserve the purity of the Greenland Sled Dog's bloodlines, other non-working dog breeds are prohibited. All the dogs live in a dedicated, specialized area on the outskirts of town known as "Dog City" or "Dog Down". Owners tether their dogs in packs/groups in this outdoor area to keep them from roaming, fighting, or chasing other wildlife. These dogs are definitely not house pets!
Fun Facts
The name Sisimiut means "the residents at the foxholes" or "people living in a place where there are fox dens".
People have inhabited the area for millennia, beginning with the Saqqaq culture, followed by the Dorset and Thule cultures.
Roughly half of all snowmobiles in Greenland are registered in Sisimiut because it opens up to a massive backcountry.
Here are some of the new and interesting experiences we had today. (New educational resources and information will be shared in the Educational Resources section on our website.)
Visiting a new town, Sisimiut, Greenland:
New Food:
We experienced a Taste of Greenland excursion in Sisimiut. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The pictures below show what we ate. It all tasted good, but the Musk Ox Stew was our favorite.
New Sport - Kayak rolling:
A local resident demonstrated the types of Kayak Rolling Events which are required in competitions. These are moves that were traditionally done to avoid unpleasant encounters on the water. All the kayaks used is Sisimiut are made locally.
New Birds:
New Friends:
We met lots of very nice, fun people on this cruise. It was a pleasure to chat with them and share stories from our adventures each day!
We return to Nuuk tomorrow, spend most of the day there, and then fly to Baltimore, Maryland. We spend Tuesday night in Baltimore and then head home Wednesday afternoon! We've had a great time cruising to the Arctic Circle and the Northwest Passage. We hope we shared new experiences, the spirit of the rich culture, and the beauty of arctic wildlife during our journey. Thank you for joining us! We appreciate your comments and insights! Here's to all of our next adventures - yours and ours - "To know where you are going, you first have to know where you have come from." Traditional Inuit Wisdom
Final farewell Selfie with two of the Viking Staff - Cristy and Linda
Yes, thanks for sharing your adventures.
Such an interesting trip! Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels home!
What a fun last “official day”. You guys are brave trying all of those foods! I think I would have stuck to cakes on the ships, personally!