The church in Ilulissat at sunset with the icefjord and icebergs in the background

Our story

Your local host in Ilulissat.

A family-owned company at the edge of the Icefjord, offering authentic, immersive Arctic experiences — sailed and guided by the people who call this place home.

About us

Family-run at the edge of the Icefjord.

Ilulissat Event is a family-owned company based in Ilulissat, beside the UNESCO-listed Icefjord. We create authentic, immersive Arctic experiences for travellers who want to meet Greenland through the people who call it home — not just through a postcard.

Our team brings decades of local leadership and maritime safety experience to every journey. We read the ice and the weather, and we plan each trip around what the Arctic offers that day.

  • Family-run

    A family-owned company based in Ilulissat, at the edge of the Icefjord.

  • Authentic & immersive

    Real Arctic experiences, led by the people who live here.

  • Decades of experience

    Local leadership and maritime safety built up over many years.

  • Quality & slow travel

    Small groups, careful planning and time to take it all in.

What we do

Built around you, and the ice.

From private boat tours to discreet transport, every trip is run by locals and held to the highest safety standards.

01

Bespoke private boat tours

Tailor-made boat trips shaped around what you want to see — icebergs, whales, the settlement of Oqaatsut or a quiet Arctic afternoon on the water.

02

VIP transport

Discreet, comfortable boat transport for guests who value a smooth, personal journey along the Greenland coast.

03

Local expertise

Guided by Ilulissat locals who know the ice, the wildlife and the everyday life of the town.

04

Highest safety standards

Decades of maritime safety experience, well-maintained equipment and careful planning around Arctic conditions.

Get in touch

Talk to your local host.

Questions about a tour, a group booking or getting to Ilulissat? We’re glad to help you plan.

Address

Niels Dorph aq. 24, 3952 Ilulissat

Wide view of ice and open water near Ilulissat in the Arctic light

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