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Join personalized cruises to the Northwest Passage. Sailing through Beechey Island, Lancaster Sound, Resolute, Devon Island, and Bellot Strait offers an unparalleled opportunity for wildlife viewing and luxury safari exploration in this remote and beautiful region. Our intimate cruises provide a unique experience, perfect for those who want to get off the beaten path and see some of the world's most amazing wildlife. Zodiac excursions will get you up close to nature and pristine landscapes, while cultural interactions with locals will give you an insight into traditional Inuit life. See icebergs and glaciers, and learn about the history of Arctic exploration. Contact one of Adventure Life's Northwest Passage cruise specialists for assistance in planning a seamless trip.
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Steaming cliffs and rugged coastal landscape of Smoking Hills in Canada's Northwest Territories
from $27,929
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Across the Top of the World

Seattle to New York - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Explore the Northwest Passage
  • Visit Sachs Harbor
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cross Baffin Bay
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Seattle / New York City
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Local Market Visits
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Experience a 25-day expedition aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Seattle to New York via the Northwest Passage. Explore Alaska, the Canadian Arctic and West Greenland, with visits to Inuit settlements, UNESCO-listed sites, wildlife habitats and spectacular Arctic landscapes.
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Exploring Greenland
from $11,995
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Ellesmere Island and North Greenland: Journey to the Top of the World

Qausuittuq Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • See Tallurutiup Imanga’s wildlife
  • Explore Devon Island
  • Experience Qaanaaq traditions
  • Cross Lancaster Sound
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Resolute / Resolute
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Variable
Begin a 13-day Arctic journey from Qausuittuq aboard Ocean Nova, traveling through Lancaster Sound, Devon Island, Qaanaaq, Kane Basin, Tartupaluk, Smith Sound, and Beechey Island. Encounter wildlife, local communities, archaeological sites, and remote northern landscapes while gaining insight into culture, history, and environmental change.
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Discover untouched Arctic landscapes in Croker Bay, Canada
from $27,627
5%-10% Off
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Through the Arctic Labyrinth

New York to Seattle - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore West Greenland
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Enter the Northwest Passage
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Watch Arctic wildlife
  • Explore historic Nome
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New York City / Seattle
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Fishing, Citizen Science
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Variable
Experience a 25-day voyage aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen from New York to Seattle via Nuuk, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Arctic Canada, the Beaufort Sea, Bering Strait, and Nome, Alaska.
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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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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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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $14,995
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Northwest Passage: Eastern Gateway

Kangerlussuaq to Qausuittuq - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Ilulissat Icefjord Landscapes
  • Inuit Coastal Heritage
  • Arctic Wildlife Encounters
  • Northwest Passage Exploration Histo
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Kangerlussuaq / Resolute
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking
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Variable
Visit Sisimiut, Ilulissat, and Canadian Arctic communities on this 13-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Qausuittuq, Nunavut, aboard Ocean Victory. Encounter the Ilulissat Icefjord, Inuit heritage, Arctic wildlife, Tallurutiup Imanga, and historic Northwest Passage sites, including Beechey Island and Devon Island’s polar desert.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $63,500
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Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Eastbound - 24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Herschel Island wildlife viewing
  • Northwest Passage cruising
  • Lancaster Sound wildlife searches
  • See Baffin Island Arctic scenery
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Travel from Anchorage and Nome through Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 24-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution. Navigate the Northwest Passage while exploring Herschel Island, Devon Island, Baffin Island, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Search for polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes across icy coastlines and glacier-carved channels.
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Observe a wild seal resting on pristine Arctic sea ice
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Meet special guest David Jordan
  • Travel the Northwest Passage
  • Discover Inuit cultures
  • Follow the St. Roch story
  • Experience Greenland’s coast
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Sail 17 days from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, aboard Ocean Victory. Meet Inuit in Kitikmeot, explore Arctic passages, and learn about the St. Roch and Franklin expeditions. Watch for whales, seals, seabirds, and polar bears, then discover Greenland’s fjords, icebergs, and Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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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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Beechey Island, a historically significant site in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Nunavut
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage

Reykjavik - Calgary - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Sail Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Discover remote Pond Inlet
  • Visit scenic Dundas Harbor
  • Visit historic Cambridge Bay
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Reykjavik / Calgary
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Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Thule culture in Sisimiut and hiking near the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Discover Canadian Arctic traditions, navigate stunning icefjords, and visit historical sites before flying from Kugluktuk to Calgary.
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
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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
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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
Photography Seminars, Northern Lights
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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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Croker Bay!
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage

Calgary - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover historic Kugluktuk
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • View scenic Maxwell Bay
  • Visit small Kullorsuaq
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Calgary / Reykjavik
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking
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Variable
Join a 15-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle to explore historic Arctic sites, including Roald Amundsen's sunken ship and ancient Inuit archaeological remains. Conclude your journey with a visit to Greenland's Ilulissat Icefjord and a flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik.
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