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Witness the impressive wildlife of pristine Baffin Island on a cruise with Adventure Life. Baffin Island is home to polar bears, musk ox, seals and narwhals, fjords and glaciers, and expansive Arctic wilderness. Many of the cruises that visit Baffin Island also visit Greenland or transverse the entire Northwest Passage, just like explorers such as John Franklin did. Modern-day explorers will delight in the opportunities to kayak or even dive in these frigid waters for the rare chance to see the gargantuan bottoms of the icebergs, coldwater jellyfish, and the polar bears that love to go for relaxing swims here. Or, you can harness your inner Innuit as you drive a traditional sled or explore the tundra by snowmobile. Contact us to start planning a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to Baffin Island.
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10 Best Baffin Island Small Ship Cruises for 2025-2026

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1 Best Baffin Island Luxury Small Ship Cruises for 2025-2026

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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic $21,795 17 Sail on this 17-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer, starting in Calgary, and journey through Canada's High Arctic and Greenland. Explore stunning regions like Beechey Island, Radstock Bay, and Arctic Bay. Cruise through Smith Sound before arriving in Greenland, where you’ll visit Qaanaaq, Uummannaq, and the Ilulissat Icefjord.
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10 Top-Rated Baffin Island Small Cruise Ships for 2025-2026

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Sylvia Earle 126 $7,195 Designed for low-impact voyages featuring a fuel-efficient Ulstein X-Bow®, reduced air emissions and light pollution, and virtual anchoring for protection of the sea floor. The ship honors the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. This ship will channel her marine-conservation ethos into a fully immersive on-board guest experience, not only in the Polar regions but in other destinations as the ship sails between the Arctic and the Antarctic.
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Greg Mortimer 132 $12,195 With only 132 passengers on board, Greg Mortimer reimagines Arctic expedition, tropical, and European cruises for the future. Modern, comfortable, and designed with guests in mind, this ship represents a significant increase in sailing capability.
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Ocean Explorer 138 $10,695 Ocean Explorer, purpose-built for polar exploration, is a striking vessel accommodating 138 passengers. This modern and elegant ship boasts state-of-the-art technologies, including the innovative ULSTEIN X-BOW® for a smooth and stable ride in challenging seas. Enjoy panoramic ocean views in the two-story bow library, and experience modern Scandinavian-designed cabins with verandas for most. The ship offers a spacious gym, sauna, two outdoor Jacuzzis for relaxation, ample outdoor viewing areas, and multi-height outer decks. With 15 Zodiacs for off-ship adventures and sustainability features like fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines, Ocean Explorer is an eco-friendly choice for polar exploration.
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L'Austral 264 $5,460 The L'Austral, sister ship to the Le Boreal, is the fruit of Italian expertise and French sophistication. A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the L'Austral links tradition and innovation, cruising to worldwide destinations in luxury.
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SH Vega 152 $5,175 5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
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World Navigator 198 $5,499 The World Navigator is a yacht designed for a highly personalized and all-inclusive experience. She's a modern classic with a 1940s aesthetic inspired by the new millennium. This ship can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining and premium cocktails.
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National Geographic Resolution 126 $14,150 The National Geographic Resolution is a next-generation 126-passager expedition ship purpose-built for polar exploration in comfort with an extremely smooth ride even on the world's roughest, most demanding seas. National Geographic is legendary for immersive trips focusing on the ecology of the polar regions.
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Le Lyrial 264 $8,520 The sleek, intimate Le Lyrial sails under the French flag and entrances her passengers with her contemporary decor, comfortable suites, and refined ambiance. Her elegant design allows her to be an ideal sailing vessel.
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Ocean Nova 78 $6,995 Ocean Nova is an eco-friendly expedition ship built for Arctic waters, offering stunning sea views and seamless exploration. With a panoramic lounge, open decks, and easy Zodiac access, it’s perfect for wildlife spotting and photography.
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Seabourn Venture 264 $3,199 At Seabourn, we are passionate about travel. We believe that traveling for pleasure has a redemptive power that enriches people's lives. And we believe that people should travel well.
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Canadian Arctic Travel Tip & Cruise Guide

Favorite things to do on a Baffin Island cruise:
  • Daily wildlife viewing
  • Hike across glaciers
  • Sea kayak among fjords and icebergs
  • Daily zodiac excursions to look for wildlife and navigate the icebergs.
  • Coldwater diving and snorkeling
  • Snowmobile across pack ice
  • Visit traditional Inuit villages
Wildlife to see on Baffin Island:
  • Polar bears
  • Narwhals
  • Musk ox
  • Seals
  • Walruses
  • Beluga Whales
  • Caribou
  • Arctic foxes and wolves
  • Migratory sea birds
Baffin Island Fun Facts:
  • Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada and the fifth largest island on the planet.
  • It has been inhabited for centuries by the Inuit People, yet only about 11,000 people call the island home.
  • Viking explorers are believed to have visited and traded with the Inuit before 1000 A.D.
  • It can snow at any time of the year on Baffin Island
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Best Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026

  • Ponant - a French cruise line, invites you to set sail aboard L'Austral for an all-inclusive 14-day luxury expedition cruise along the eastern coast of Baffin Island, in Nunavut, Canada. This destination delights you with immense cliffs, bird colonies, and fjords.
  • Lindblad Expeditions - lets you discover the extraordinary icescapes of the Northwest Passage aboard the Polar Class 5 National Geographic Resolution, which carries you across the Baffin Bay, a long-time favorite of Inuit hunters and fishermen. Discover ringed seals, arctic foxes, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga, killer, and bowhead whales, as well as the elusive narwhal.
  • Quark Expeditions - explore the northern shores of Canada's Baffin Island and the western coast of Greenland, visiting local communities and searching for wildlife, including one of the Arctic's most iconic animals, the polar bear. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the largest suites in its class, magnificent public areas, and more outside wildlife viewing areas than other expedition ships of similar size.
  • Aurora Expeditions - travel the Northwest Passage to Baffin Island, where you may see humpback, sei, sperm, and fin whales, as well as ring and harp seals. A cruise on the Greg Mortimer via the Northwest Passage lets you see the Canadian High Arctic archipelago of islands and canals.
  • Adventure Canada - takes you to Igloolik and the Nunavut's Foxe Basin coast searching for walrus and bowhead whales and allows you to camp on the floe's edge with Inuit guides searching for polar bears. The spacious, ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavour features twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, and stabilizers. 
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