The guidance comes after residents cited noise, effects on wildlife and a desire to preserve natural areas<\/a> used for recreation, hunting and fishing, according to a press release from the government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut.<\/p>\n Naalakkersuisut is recommending that cruise ships avoid sailing through affected fjord areas when possible or limit their presence in those locations.<\/p>\n POPULAR CRUISE LINE’S GIANT BEACH PARK BLOCKED BY MEXICO AFTER LOCAL BACKLASH ERUPTS<\/a><\/p>\n “The purpose of the recommendation is to limit the impact on vulnerable natural areas and wildlife<\/a>, as well as to meet the local population’s wishes to preserve the recreational values of the areas and the opportunities for catching and fishing,” the government said in the release.<\/p>\n The government also called on cruise lines, ship captains and others in the industry to consider local conditions when planning trips and to follow the recommendation.<\/p>\n Greenland is urging cruise operators to limit voyages through certain fjords. (iStock)<\/p>\n The guidance could eventually be followed by more formal restrictions.<\/p>\n Naalakkersuisut and Greenland’s municipalities are developing zoning rules under the Tourism Act that would establish which areas are open to cruise tourism<\/a> and which would face restrictions, according to the release.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n The rules are being developed with input from residents, businesses and other stakeholders and would take effect following a public consultation.<\/p>\n The recommendation comes as Greenland continues to attract both expedition vessels and larger passenger ships during the summer cruise season, according to Cruise Industry News<\/a>.<\/p>\n The recommendation follows concerns from residents about noise, wildlife disruption and protecting areas used for recreation, hunting and fishing. (iStock)<\/p>\n Qaqortoq and Nanortalik are among the popular destinations, with more than 20 cruise calls scheduled in the coming weeks, the outlet reported.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n Carnival, Oceania, Azamara, Seabourn, AIDA, Viking, Windstar, Explora, Holland America, Celebrity and Virgin are among the cruise brands visiting the ports this season, Cruise Industry News noted.<\/p>\n Travelers have also weighed in online about the benefits and drawbacks of cruising<\/a> in Greenland.<\/p>\n Naalakkersuisut and Greenland\u2019s municipalities are developing zoning rules that would determine where cruise ships can operate and where those limits would apply. (iStock)<\/p>\n “Cruises pollute. No vessel is perfect. It’s just a fact,” one Reddit user said.\u00a0<\/p>\n “There is always waste and disruption to wildlife.”<\/p>\n The same user also pointed to the convenience of cruising, writing, “You can see so much in a short period of time. You can see what took me 7 years by land, 20 days by cruise and pay much, much less.”<\/p>\n![\"Emerald](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/emerald-princess-qaqortoq-greenland.jpg\")
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