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Explore the captivating world of the Canadian Arctic's Nunavut region on our 10 carefully crafted whale watching tours for 2025 and 2026. Nestled in the Arctic Circle, our whale watching tours offer a journey that seamlessly blends natural beauty, marine exploration, and wildlife observation, providing a unique insight into the Arctic and the creatures that call it home. Over 7 to 25 days, you can explore the Canadian Arctic, renowned for its stunning landscapes, towering cliffs, and icebergs, all while observing majestic marine life such as whales, narwhals, and polar bears. With prices starting at $6,495, come and experience a journey that unveils the magic of the Arctic's diverse marine life. To embark on a journey that you'll cherish for a lifetime, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Ice diving in the Arctic
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Baffin Island Dive Safari

7 Day Itinerary
  • Travel by snowmobile and qamutik
  • Have progressive diving experiences
  • See the Arctic's vast wildlife
  • Stay in a safari-style base camp
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the most exhilarating 7-day diving adventure in the company of the Arctic's leading scuba diving experts. Settle into a safari-style base camp on the sea ice and dive in the most incredible ice formations. Witness the Arctic's wildlife such as pods of narwhal, a variety of seal species, bowhead, beluga whales, and polar bears.
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Narwhal sighting in the Arctic
from $24,087
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Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari

8 Day Itinerary
  • Travel by traditional qamutik
  • Camp close to the ice floe edge
  • Look for icebergs and drifting ice
  • Observe narwhals and polar bears
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the classic spring floe edge 8-day safari where you may have the opportunity to view polar bears, narwhal and icebergs under the Midnight Sun. Travel to the northern reaches of Baffin Island where the sea ice meets the open water, and marine mammals and other wildlife congregate at the floe edge – also known as the “line of life”.
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On the ice floe
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Polar Bears & Glaciers of Baffin Island

7 Day Itinerary
  • Search for bowhead whales
  • Admire all-night Arctic sunsets
  • Visit Auyuittuq National Park
  • Explore ancient Thule sites
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the remote and rugged beauty of the Arctic on this 7-day tour of Baffin Island. Experience the long Arctic summer days from the comfort of your safari-style base camp, and spend your time roaming the land in search of polar bears & wildlife in the beautiful silence of the Arctic as you explore Auyuittuq National Park.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $14,495
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk, NU - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit ancient sites and villages
  • Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Inuit culture first hand
  • Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord
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Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
Activity Level
Variable
Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!
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Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Inuit culture
  • Visit the historic Herschel Island
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.
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Ilulissat Icefjord at sunset
from $44,395
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut's history
  • Discover Ilulissat’s Icefjord
  • Cruise the waters of Greenland
  • Visit Pond Inlet Inuit community
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Toronto / Anchorage
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 29-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle through the Northwest Passage, inspired by Roald Amundsen's journey. Experience Arctic Canada's stunning landscapes, wildlife, and local cultures while navigating challenging pack ice.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $47,143
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High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Venture into the Northwest Passage
  • Experience Sisimiut
  • Sail into Disko Bay
  • Explore Reykjavík
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 24-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance from Reykjavik to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Explore Greenland's west coast and navigate the historic Northwest Passage, encountering diverse wildlife and ancient Inuit settlements, offering a profound exploration of the Arctic's untamed wilderness and captivating history.
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Kangerlussuatsiaq, Greenland
from $18,395
Savings
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Reykjavik’s capital
  • Encounter Maniitsoq archipelago
  • Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
  • Experience Pond Inlet’s culture
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Calgary
Activities
Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ultramarine, retracing the Franklin Expedition's path in the Northwest Passage. Explore the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland, discover Inuit communities, hike colorful tundra, and encounter diverse wildlife.
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Colorful homes in Greenland
from $14,495
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Travel the NW Passage Route
  • Enjoy Inuit hospitality
  • Visit Franklin Expedition graves
  • View Arctic wildlife
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
The Northwest Passage remains one of the world’s last true frontiers. Embark on the Ocean Endeavour for a 17-day Arctic cruise to the far reaches of the north. The crown jewel of Arctic expedition travel, a trip through the Northwest Passage leaves one forever changed.
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Ilulissat Icefjord at sunset
from $24,795
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The Northwest Passage (Eastbound)

Calgary - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Cambridge Bay’s landscapes
  • Visit Point Zenith’s coastal cliffs
  • Experience Pond Inlet Inuit culture
  • Walk Sisimiut’s streets
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Toronto
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 16-day cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the Canadian Arctic and Greenland, starting in Calgary and flying to Cambridge Bay. Enjoy wildlife sightings and Inuit heritage before concluding your journey in Nuuk and flying to Toronto.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $23,995
EBD 25%
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Explore remote Kugluktuk, Nunavut
  • Witness Arctic wildlife
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
  • Cross the Northwest Passage
Starts / Ends
Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day Out of the Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland aboard the Exploris One. Sail through legendary waterways like Bellot Strait and Lancaster Sound. Hike tundra landscapes, Zodiac cruise among towering icebergs, and learn from expert guides about Arctic exploration and Indigenous traditions.
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Qikiqtarjuak community
from $21,795
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik to Calgary - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise through Greenland’s fjords
  • Spot wildlife at Creswell Bay
  • Hike around Cape Mercy
  • Explore Beechey Island
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Calgary
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 17-day adventure from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ocean Explorer, exploring the stunning landscapes of Greenland and Canada’s Arctic. Travel through Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, stop at remote towns like Nuuk and Maniitsoq, and witness spectacular wildlife in Canada’s High Arctic.
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Camp Kiattua kayaking activity
from $24,795
EBD
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The Northwest Passage (Westbound)

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
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Toronto / Calgary
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 16-day Arctic expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer, starting with a flight to Nuuk. Explore stunning landscapes, Inuit communities, and the Northwest Passage, concluding your adventure in Cambridge Bay before flying to Calgary.
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A towering iceberg
from $23,995
EBD 25%
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Into the Northwest Passage

Nuuk - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Cruise the Sisimiut Coast
  • Witness Ilulissat’s massive iceberg
  • Discover Devon Island’s tundra
  • Sail through Bellot Strait
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Kugluktuk
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on this 17-day Into the Northwest Passage cruise aboard Exploris One. Explore Ilulissat Icefjord, Devon Island, and historic Beechey Island. Witness incredible wildlife, from polar bears and muskoxen to narwhals and belugas. Cruise among towering glaciers, sail through Bellot Strait and discover the fascinating history of Arctic explorers.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $6,495
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Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

Iqaluit, NU - Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Cruise Lady Franklin Island
  • Sail through Cumberland Sound
  • Walk Ilulissat Icefjord boardwalk
  • Discover Sisimiut’s Inuit heritage
Starts / Ends
Iqaluit / Kangerlussuaq
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun from Iqaluit to Greenland aboard Ocean Endeavour. Navigate icy waters, explore historic Inuit communities, and marvel at the breathtaking Ilulissat Icefjord. Enjoy thrilling Zodiac excursions, hike across rolling tundra, and spot wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and seabirds.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $16,980
Air Credit
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Canadian Arctic & Northern Lights

17 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Iluissat, a UNESCO Site
  • Visit charming Sisimiut
  • Admire Nuuk’s natural beauty
  • Hike Silvia Grinnell Park
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
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Kangerlussuaq / Halifax
Activity Level
Variable
Join the SH Vega for a 17-day Northern Canada Discovery cruise to learn the cultures, art, and wildlife of the magical Arctic while exploring its stunning landscapes. Start at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and cruise all the way to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Icebergs in Greenland
from $23,470
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In the Heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Discover the Ilulissat ice fjord
  • Visit the village of Kullorsuaq
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Admire the enormous Smoking Hills
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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq aboard the L'Austral, exploring Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage. Discover stunning Arctic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Inuit culture along the way.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $9,995
EBD 20%
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Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

Iqaluit, NU - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail through Frobisher Bay
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cross the Davis Strait
  • Spot polar bears & whales
Starts / Ends
Iqaluit / Kangerlussuaq
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Journey through the Arctic on this 14-day Baffin Island and Greenland cruise from Nunavut to Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Sail through Frobisher Bay, visit Inuit communities, marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord, and explore the rugged landscapes of Baffin Island and Western Greenland. Hike tundra trails and witness breathtaking wildlife.
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