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Arctic puffins
from $11,419
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The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Explore Gros Morne National Park
  • Look for moose, seabirds and whales
  • Discover eastern Canada's beauty
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St. John's / L'Anse aux Meadows
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Variable
Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
from $5,954
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Learn the histories of First Nation
  • Search for killer whales
  • Enjoy a private evening event
  • Kayak and hike the wildlife coasts
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Seattle
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
EBD
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Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • 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
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise through the legendary Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its historic sites linked to famous explorers. Engage with Inuit communities and observe Arctic wildlife while witnessing the impact of changing sea ice in this captivating region.
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The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights
from $25,495
EBD
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Northwest Passage - The Northern Lights

Calgary - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Port Leopold’s historic bay
  • Hike Radstock Bay’s tundra
  • Observe seabirds on Prince Leopold
  • Witness Northern Lights
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Calgary / Toronto
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise through the historic Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its Inuit culture. Witness Arctic wildlife and the stunning Northern Lights while navigating through ice-filled waters.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kugluktuk community life
  • Visit historic Beechey Island
  • Navigate Bellot Strait currents
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord glaciers
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Victory from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Visit Inuit communities, Beechey Island, and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sail through Kitikmeot Region, Bellot Strait, Lancaster Sound, and Smith Sound while observing wildlife and Arctic landscapes.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $18,495
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore remote Kugluktuk, Nunavut
  • Witness Arctic wildlife
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
  • Cross the Northwest Passage
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day Out of the Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland aboard the Ocean Victory. 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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Viking settlement, Anse-aux-Meadows
from $13,595
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Walk historic Sisimiut streets
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
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Iceland / St. John's
Activities
Biking, Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer from Iceland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Explore Reykjavik, cruise Ilulissat Icefjord, discover Sisimiut, experience Inuit culture in Pangnirtung and Nain, cruise Monumental Island, hike Torngat Mountains, and explore Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows.
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Tourists and visitors roam the streets and pathways around the colorful homes and buildings of Nuuk, Greenland
from $18,599
Air Credit
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Fjords and Frontiers

Nuuk to Newfoundland - 18 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Evighed Fjord glacier views
  • Disko Bay iceberg sailing
  • Lady Franklin wildlife spotting
  • Button Islands marine encounters
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Nuuk / St. John's
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Kayaking, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Greenland and Arctic Canada on an 18-day cruise through Nuuk, Disko Bay, Ilulissat Icefjord, and Torngat Mountains aboard World Navigator. This cruise stands out through flexible Captain’s Choice routing, close wildlife encounters, and access to remote Arctic landscapes rarely visited.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $18,995
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Devon Island
  • Step ashore at Beechey Island
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Kangerlussuaq / Cambridge Bay
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Variable
Sail from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Kugluktuk, Canada, on a 17-day Arctic voyage aboard Ocean Victory. Experience Ilulissat Icefjord, western Greenland fjords, Tallurutiup Imanga, Devon Island, and Cambridge Bay. Learn from Inuit guides, explore historic sites, and observe whales, seabirds, and Arctic landscapes.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $12,906
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Voyage to Alaska, British Columbia and Haida Gwaii

Sitka to Vancouver - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Cruise Glacier Bay cliffs
  • Experience Petersburg by bike
  • Visit U’Mista Cultural Center
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii expedition aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. Explore Glacier Bay, kayak fjords, and gain rare access to Haida Gwaii to discover ancient villages, meet artists, and witness vibrant Indigenous traditions, plus unforgettable wildlife and scenic wonders from Sitka to Vancouver.
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
from $8,995
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Heart of the Arctic

Nuuk - Iqaluit - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Nuuk museums
  • Walk Kimmirut tundra
  • Visit Kinngait artists
  • Cruise Akpatok cliffs
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Nuuk / Iqaluit
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 13-day journey from Nuuk, Greenland, to Iqaluit, Nunavut aboard Ocean Victory. Explore fjords, museums, Inuit cultural sites, remote communities, Davis Strait, Ungava Peninsula, Akpatok Island, and Southeast Baffin by ship and Zodiac.
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A towering iceberg
from $18,495
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise the Sisimiut Coast
  • Witness Ilulissat’s massive iceberg
  • Discover Devon Island’s tundra
  • Sail through Bellot Strait
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Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on this 17-day Into the Northwest Passage cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore Ilulissat Icefjord, Devon Island, and historic Beechey Island. Witness incredible wildlife, from polar bears and muskoxen to narwhals and belugas. Cruise among glaciers, sail through Bellot Strait, and discover the fascinating history of Arctic explorers.
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