| Ferries, aside from trains, have remained one of | | | | coast of Greenland in a classic Greenlandic coastal |
| the top means of transportation in Europe. It is a | | | | vessel and see the wonders of nature unfold |
| convenient, fun, safe, and cheap way to travel | | | | before your eyes. Riding a ferry to Greenland is |
| from one waterside city or country to the next, | | | | also a fun way to experience the whale safari, |
| serving a gateway to different islands for people | | | | one of the tourist attractions of the island. Aside |
| from other parts of the world. Aside from being a | | | | from the whales, musk ox is also a must see in |
| form of transportation, ferries or cruise ships | | | | the island. There are other unique experiences for |
| serve as an option to a relaxing vacation. People | | | | tourist in Greenland like watching the Northern |
| sometimes book cruise trips that lets them see | | | | dancing lights also known as Aurora Borealis which |
| various sights and experience different culture in a | | | | can be seen during winter, watching the midnight |
| ride that is a welcome part of the vacation. | | | | sun, and, of course, taking in the wonders of the |
| Ferries service areas such as Greenland, United | | | | Greenland Ice Caps. Travelers can also enjoy |
| Kingdom, Norway, Poland, Holland, Paris, Sweden, | | | | great hiking trips, from short hikes to week-long |
| and other countries in the west such as the | | | | hikes with guides, dog sleighing, skiing, and |
| United States and around the globe. | | | | snowmobiling. |
| Vacation via Ferry to Greenland | | | | Ferry to Greenland - A Fun Way to Travel |
| Greenland is the largest island and the largest | | | | Although some ferries carry freight, they mostly |
| dependent territory in the world. It is part of the | | | | carry tourist and travelers. Ferries are a nice way |
| Kingdom of Denmark though it enjoys the | | | | to travel especially for those with time to spare. |
| freedom to manage internal affairs and make | | | | There are different kinds of ferries. These are |
| internal decisions. Greenland is surrounded by big | | | | the double-ended whose bows and stern can be |
| bodies of water; namely the Greenland Sea, the | | | | interchanged when needed; the hydrofoil whose |
| Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and Baffin Bay | | | | advantage is higher cruising speed; the catamaran |
| making it one of the favorite stops to visit during | | | | that is known for high speed; the roll on-roll off |
| a cruise trip. But aside from vacation cruising, | | | | ferries, also known as RoRo that has easy loading |
| ferry to Greenland trips are also an ideal way to | | | | and unloading of vehicles; the cruiseferry which |
| get to Greenland and stay awhile with its | | | | combines the features of a cruise ship and a |
| numerous ports scattered around its huge | | | | RoRo; the fast Rofax which has a relatively large |
| coastline. | | | | garage and passenger capacity; and the cable |
| Before the World War II, Greenland can only be | | | | ferry which is used only for short distance |
| reached through boats. It was only after the | | | | traveling. |
| WWII that airports were constructed. They say | | | | Local travel agencies or the World Wide Web can |
| Greenland is best discovered through the sea. | | | | provide booking services and information as to |
| These days, Greenland is one of the favorite | | | | what type of ferry is available from the place |
| vacation spots for nature lovers of the world. It is | | | | nearest you to a trip to Greenland. |
| also best to tour the island by ferrying around the | | | | |