Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints

Naalakkersuisut is recommending that cruise ships avoid sailing through affected fjord areas when possible or limit their presence in those locations.

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.

The guidance could eventually be followed by more formal restrictions.

The rules are being developed with input from residents, businesses and other stakeholders and would take effect following a public consultation.

Qaqortoq and Nanortalik are among the popular destinations, with more than 20 cruise calls scheduled in the coming weeks, the outlet reported.

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.

"Cruises pollute. No vessel is perfect. It's just a fact," one Reddit user said. 

"There is always waste and disruption to wildlife."

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."

Fox News Digital reached out to Naalakkersuisut for comment.