Description
Harbour transfer between Nuuk Port and your selected address in Nuuk
Nuuk is one of the most extraordinary port calls on any Greenland cruise itinerary — but time ashore is finite, and the city does not hand itself to you easily. There is no Uber, taxis are overwhelmed on busy port days, and the walk from the gangway to the city centre with luggage is rarely as simple as it looks on a map. Every hour you spend sorting transport is an hour you are not spending in Nuuk. Harbour Transfer by Nuuk Shuttle fixes that with a single pre-booked ride — confirmed before you even dock, ready when you step ashore.
The Trip
Nuuk Port sits at the edge of the colonial harbour district — one of the most photogenic corners of the city, with the old wooden houses of Kolonihavn and the Greenland National Museum just steps away. From here, the rest of Nuuk fans out across the hillside: the city centre, Katuaq Cultural Centre, the supermarkets, the viewpoints at Quassussuaq, and the hotels and guesthouses where longer-stay visitors are checked in.
The distances are short — but on a port day, with a ship departure looming and limited taxis competing for the same passengers, short distances can take longer than expected. Your Nuuk Shuttle driver will be at the port when you arrive, luggage goes straight in, and you are moving within minutes of stepping ashore. On return, we pick you up from your address in the city and have you back at the gangway with time to spare — because missing your ship is not a recoverable situation.
Who is this service for?
- Cruise passengers who want to make the most of limited time ashore in Nuuk
- Ferry passengers arriving between Greenlandic towns with bags to move
- Visitors checking in to Nuuk accommodation directly from the harbour
- Travellers continuing their journey from Nuuk Port to the airport
- Anyone who cannot afford to miss their ship and needs a punctual return pickup
Practical details
- Both directions available — From Nuuk Harbour or To Nuuk Harbour
- Fixed pricing per person — no surge pricing, no hidden charges
- Children aged 3–11: kr. 45 | Infants 0–2: free
- Ship name required at booking so we can coordinate with your arrival or departure
- Pre-booking strongly recommended — port days are busy and availability is limited
- Luggage assistance included at both pickup and drop-off
- Oversized or large items — please mention at booking
- Available for all cruise and ferry arrival and departure times
Destinations served
Nuuk Shuttle covers transfers to and from all major hotels, guesthouses, apartments, and key venues in Nuuk, including:
Nuuk Shuttle covers transfers to and from all major hotels, guesthouses, apartments, and key venues in Nuuk, including:
- Aurora Apartments — centrally located self-catering accommodation in Nuuk
- Avi & Uka Guesthouses — popular guesthouses serving both short and long-stay visitors
- Hotel Hans Egede (HHE) — Nuuk’s flagship hotel, in the heart of the city centre
- HHE Express — the more compact sister property of Hotel Hans Egede
- Hotel Aurora — comfortable hotel accommodation in central Nuuk
- Hotel Nordbo City — modern hotel in the city centre
- Hotel Nordbo Vandsøvej — Hotel Nordbo’s second Nuuk location
- Inuk Hostel — budget-friendly accommodation popular with independent travellers
- Katuaq — Greenland’s Cultural Centre; a common first stop for visiting performers, delegates, and cultural travellers
- Nuuk City Hostel — affordable hostel accommodation in Nuuk
- Nuuk Hotel Apartments by HHE — serviced apartment accommodation managed by Hotel Hans Egede
- Nuuk Airport — for passengers continuing their journey by air after arriving by sea
- SØMA — Nuuk’s contemporary hotel and cultural venue
Can’t find your address in the list? Select Not listed destination and add your address at booking — if it’s in Nuuk, we can get you there.
