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Royal Arctic Line ships sail in Arctic waters. Sometimes ice, wind and weather prevent ships from following their original sailing schedule.

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07-05-2026, 16:27

Sailing schedule changed for Arpaarti Arctica voyage 615

Due to ice conditions, Arpaarti Arctica voyage 615 has been changed. The ship cannot call at Narsarmijit and Aappilattoq and will sail to Nanortalik and Tasiusaq on May 7, after which the ship will sail directly from Tasiusaq to Qaqortoq.

Follow the sailing schedule here:
https://www.ral.gl/schedules/#/?vesselcode=APT

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27-03-2026, 18:00

Challenges in our systems

We are currently experiencing minor challenges in our systems, which may result in longer response times for Booking & Customer Service.

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17-03-2026, 17:52

Nuuk & Paamiut port: Closed due to storm warning

Due to a storm warning, the ports of Nuuk and Paamiut will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
It will not be possible to pick up or drop off container shipments, the warehouse in Nuuk will be open as usual. General cargo can still be picked up and dropped off.

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27-02-2026, 14:31

Search function is temporarily disabled

The search function on our website is currently out of service and therefore temporarily disabled.

Track & Trace and other functions on the website continue to work as normal.

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27-02-2026, 14:19

Upernavik harbor is closed today

Due to work carried out by Nukissiorfiit and power outages between 11:00 and 15:00, the port of Upernavik is closed for the day.

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20-01-2026, 14:03

Delay on Tukuma Arcticas voyage 601

In connection with Tukuma’s shipyard stay, damage was found on the ship’s exhaust.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to get this fixed in time for arrival in Aarhus on Thursday 22/1.

The delay affects the further northbound route and the plan below is therefore preliminary and subject to change. Repair time, arrival in Aarhus and Reykjavik, wind and weather may still affect the schedule.

Preliminary ETAs are:

Aarhus: Sunday 25/1

Reykjavik: Wednesday 28/1

Nuuk: during Sunday the 1/2

There will be updates when we know more about the sailing schedule.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

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24-11-2025, 11:44

Qaqortoq port will open later on Monday 24/11

The Port of Qaqortoq is not expected to open until 12:00 on Monday, November 24, 2025, due to the storm.

Subject to change.

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20-11-2025, 12:12

Qaqortoq: The warehouse is partially closed on Thursday the 20/11

We would like to inform you that pick-up of general cargo (except for refrigerated and frozen goods) at the warehouse in Qaqortoq is partially closed today, November 20, 2025

However, it will still be possible to drop off general cargo at the warehouse.

Container pick-up and drop-off will continue as normal.

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18-11-2025, 12:37

Sailing schedule changed for Nanoq Arctica voyage 543

Due to a late arrival from the previous voyage, Nanoq Arctica voyage 543 has been changed.

See the updated schedule.

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13-11-2025, 12:04

Sailing schedule changed for Malik Arctica voyage 541

Due to bad weather, Malik Arctica voyage 541 has been changed.

Due to strong winds, it was not possible for Malik Arctica 541 to call at Paamiut for the northbound.

The ship continues its voyage towards Nuuk.

The goods will be moved to the next voyage 543, where Nanoq Arctica will call at the Paamiut.

See the updated schedule.

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13-11-2025, 06:24

Sailing schedule changed for Dettifoss voyage 543

Due to bad weather, Dettifoss voyage 543 has been changed.

See the updated schedule.

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07-10-2025, 10:04

Nuuk: Gate and terminal closed

Due to expected strong winds, the gate will be closed on Tuesday, October 7.
Container pick-up and drop-off is therefore not possible.
Drop-off for Tukuma voyage 541 is moved to Wednesday, October 8 at 12.00.

The warehouse is open as usual for general cargo.

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30-09-2025, 16:19

Temporary relocation and reduced opening hours in Narsaq

Due to water damage and electrical issues, Royal Arctic Line in Narsaq has temporarily moved to Neqi A/S’ premises at Aalisartut aqqutaat B 1053.
Here you can contact the port manager, cargo manager and assistant during opening hours Monday-Friday 09.00-15.00.
All phone lines and payment options work as normal.

The warehouse and warehouse at Saqqannguaq B 1035 is currently only used to a limited extent and the opening hours are temporarily reduced to 09.00-12.00.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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22-09-2025, 16:42

Temporary closure in Narsaq

Due to water damage and electrical issues, the port, warehouse and freight office in Narsaq will be temporarily closed from tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

  • The service level will be limited during the period
  • Temporary office facilities are being clarified

In the meantime, you can contact the estate manager in Narsaq on +299 497233.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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07-08-2025, 15:30

Sailing schedule changed for Siuana Arctica voyage 528

Due to repairs to the main engine, Siuana Arctica voyage 528 has been modified. The ship will be temporarily laid up in Aasiaat and the repairs are expected to be completed in week 35, after which the ship will resume sailing.

See the updated sailing schedule here

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07-08-2025, 09:07

Sailing schedule changed for Malik Arctica voyage 534

Due to optimization of the overall sailing schedule, Malik Arctica voyage 534 has changed.

See the updated sailing schedule here

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