Report highlights unpredictable Arctic sailing near Greenland
Drifting ice, abrupt storms and strong winds complicate voyages as about 100,000 cruise passengers visit Greenland annually.
Arctic sailing conditions can be difficult to predict because drifting icebergs and sea ice may combine with sudden storms and fierce winds, according to the report. These conditions are among the factors affecting navigation in the region.
The report estimates that around 100,000 cruise passengers travel to Greenland each year. Visitors make the journey to explore the island’s remote coastline and experience an area described in the report as one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
The annual passenger estimate underscores the scale of cruise interest in Greenland even as Arctic voyages encounter changing ice and weather conditions. The report identifies both icebergs and sea ice as sources of unpredictability, alongside storms that can develop suddenly and winds characterized as fierce.