GREENLAND POLAR DIVING EXPEDITION
An Ultra-Small Expedition Limited to 12 Divers
9 Days / 8 Nights | June 16-24, 2026
Aboard the Polar Icebreaker M/S Tulu
Nuuk to Ilulissat, Greenland
The Inaugural Expedition
Be Among the First
Along Greenland’s western coast, organized recreational polar diving has existed only as a concept—spoken about, imagined, but never realized. Until now.
There are no documented dive sites, shipwrecks remain unexplored, and there is no established framework for non-commercial diving operations that exist here. Seven Oceans Expeditions is changing that.
The Journey
This one-way polar diving expedition aboard the 12 passenger M/S Tulu traces Greenland’s dramatic west coast, beginning in Nuuk and concluding in Ilulissat. Operating in a region defined by remoteness and discovery, explorers will navigate deep fjords, iceberg-filled bays, and pristine Arctic waters rich with polar marine life, including whales, seals, and an abundance of other marine wildlife.
Together, the expedition team will explore, identify, document, and geolocate dive sites in this region—many if not all will be dived for the first time—contributing to a new chapter in arctic polar diving.
Highlights
- Only 12 divers will accompany the expedition team and crew
- We will sail on the M/S Tulu, a former Danish Navy Polar Icebreaker, converted to a polar expedition ship
- 6–7 days of polar diving
- 11 total dives (weather and conditions permitting)
- Expert-led, safety-driven operations throughout
Your Expedition Leadership Team
Tom Steiner is a world-renowned technical diving expert with over 35 years as a professional diver, more than 15,500 dives, and 2,500+ hours on rebreathers. He’s trained divers and instructors globally, developed industry-leading courses, and served as an instructor trainer and examiner across multiple major agencies. Tom has also supported high-profile dive safety operations and trained astronauts at the European Space Agency. As our first Explorer-in-Residence, he brings unmatched depth of experience.
Tom Popper is an accomplished diver and certified cave diver who has explored underwater environments in more than 27 countries across six continents. He also brings decades of experience building pioneering travel brands in complex and highly regulated markets, including founding insightCuba, which made legal U.S. travel to Cuba possible for the first time since 1959. He is the founder of Seven Oceans Expeditions, focused on expanding access to remote polar and cold-water diving environments.
Kaare Hansen has lived in Greenland for more than 17 years and is a lifelong cold-water and polar diver. A technical and commercial diver, dive instructor, and trained marine biologist, Kaare brings firsthand knowledge of Greenland’s coastal waters and marine ecosystems. He worked on conservation initiatives with the World Wildlife Fund and the Greenland government, contributing to research and environmental protection in Arctic waters. Kaare’s background and connection to Greenland bring unparalleled insight to the Seven Oceans Expeditions team.
Day 1 – Tuesday, June 16
Arrival in Nuuk
- Flight arrivals from Copenhagen (CPH) and Newark (EWR)
- Transfers to the expedition vessel
- Welcome aboard, lunch, unpacking, and gear preparation
- Evening welcome dinner at a local restaurant
- Expedition briefing and introductions
- Return to vessel and final gear setup
Meals: Lunch onboard (Europe arrivals), Dinner ashore for all explorers
Day 2 – Wednesday, June 17
Kangerlua Fjord
1 Polar Dive
- Breakfast and ship & safety briefing
- Dive briefing, safety protocols, and final gear checks
- Check-out dive, weight check, and skills assessment at the Humpback Whale Graveyard Island
- Lunch and dive debrief
- Team assignments
- Optional top-side fishing led by Kaare Hansen and free time
- Dinner followed by evening discussion on Greenland marine life by Kaare Hansen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard
Day 3 – Thursday, June 18
Maniitsoq – Hamburgersund Island & Fjord
2 Polar Dives
- Breakfast and dive briefing
- Morning exploration dive
- Lunch and dive debrief
- Afternoon sail toward Fiskemesterns (possible wreck site)
- Dive briefing
- Second exploration dive and possible sea urchin foraging
- Dinner and dive debrief
- Overnight sail toward Itilleq
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard
Day 4 – Friday, June 19
Itilleq
2 Polar Dives
- Breakfast and dive briefing
- Morning exploration dive (possible shipwreck)
- Lunch and dive debrief
- Dive briefing
- Afternoon exploration dive
- Dinner and dive debrief
- Begin overnight sail toward Disko Bay
- Educational discussion with Tom Steiner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard
Day 5 – Saturday, June 20
Disko Bay & Ilulissat – Land of the Icebergs
0-1 Polar Dives
- Breakfast
- Educational discussion on iceberg diving and safety
- Lunch and free time
- Afternoon arrival in Disko Bay and iceberg survey
- Possible afternoon or early evening iceberg dive
- Dock in Ilulissat
- Dinner ashore and optional Icefjord hike
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch onboard, Dinner at Hotel Icefjord Restaurant
Day 6 – Sunday, June 21
Disko Bay & Ilulissat – Iceberg Diving
2 Polar Dives
- Breakfast and dive briefing
- Morning iceberg dive
- Lunch and dive debrief
- Dive briefing
- Afternoon iceberg dive
- Dinner and dive debrief
- Evening Discussion with Kaare Hansen
- Evening sail toward Disko Island basalt cliffs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard
Day 7 – Monday, June 22
Disko Island – Basalt Cliffs
2 Polar Dives
- Breakfast and dive briefing
- Exploration dive along iceberg formations or basalt cliffs
- Lunch and dive debrief
- Afternoon iceberg dive or dive along basalt cliffs
- Dinner and dive debrief
- Evening sail back toward Ilulissat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard
Day 8 – Tuesday, June 23
Disko Bay & Ilulissat
1 Polar Dive
• Breakfast and dive briefing
• Final iceberg dive
• Lunch and dive debrief
• Return to Ilulissat harbor
• Post-expedition gear breakdown and care
• Farewell dinner ashore
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch onboard, and Dinner at local Greenlandic Restaurant
Day 9 – Wednesday, June 24
Departure from Ilulissat
- Breakfast onboard
- Disembark vessel
- Transfer to Ilulissat Airport for flights home
Meals: Breakfast onboard
Expedition Price
$14,950 per person, double occupancy cabin with shared bathroom.
What’s Included
- 9 days / 8 nights aboard polar expedition vessel, M/S Tulu
- Double occupancy cabins with shared bath
- An ultra-small expedition with no more than 12 divers
- Expedition leadership
- 6–7 days of diving
- Optional land-based excursions in Ilulissat
- Full board as outlined in itinerary
- Select local beers, wines, and limited spirits
- 12 L or 15 L steel cylinders and weights
- All ground transportation and airport transfers in Greenland
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- DAN Diving accident insurance (required)
- Travel protection and medical insurance (required)
- Dive equipment
Important Information
- This is a one-way expedition: arrive in Nuuk (GOH) and depart from Ilulissat (JAV)
- Primary international gateways include Newark (EWR) and Copenhagen (CPH)
- Weather, ice conditions, and logistical realities of the Arctic environment may affect dive frequency and locations
- Tanks and weights (DIN valves) are provided. For safety and operational consistency, all explorers must own, travel with, and be fully proficient using their own dive equipment and drysuits. We strongly discourage bringing unfamiliar or newly configured equipment for first use in cold-water conditions. Rental gear will not be available, and there are no dive shops in Greenland. A detailed equipment briefing will be provided in advance of the expedition.
For more information please schedule a personal expedition briefing by emailing:
Tom Popper at tom@sevenoceansexpeditions.com
Please include:
- Your location including country
- Phone number including country code
- Your availability including day and time
Please note that the Inaugural Polar Diving Expedition to Greenland is an early offering. This website and Seven Oceans Expeditions’ social media channels will be launching soon.