Day 2: Overnight Cruising from Nuuk to Evighedfjord
From Paul Bryers, August 18, 2025
During the night, our cruise from Nuuk to Evighedfjord encountered rough seas in the Labrador Sea. However, upon entering the fjord in the morning, the sea became significantly calmer, although mist and light rain persisted.
The fjord is characterized by picturesque steep mountains and stunning tidewater glaciers. Notably, the Evighedfjord Glacier is situated at the far end of the fjord, featuring two distinct prongs, one of which has carved a path through the center of a 1500-meter mountain.
My group, Bearded Seals, embarked on a Zodiac excursion to the face of the glacier, where we observed a striking display of blue hues, comprising both transparent and compacted blue ice. The glacier face stands approximately 50 meters high and was actively calving, producing a loud roar and splash that were audible and visible from a distance of 500 meters.
Interestingly, our Zodiac guide was Dougie Wainwright, son of Robert Wainwright, a renowned rugby union footballer who was capped 37 times for Scotland and once for the British and Irish Lions. Coincidentally, Rob and his family reside on the Isle of Coll, a location that holds great personal significance for me.
The zodiac trip to the island was interesting in that Gentoo Penguins were diving in/out of the water all over the place.
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