Have questions? We're here.
Whale sighting in Polar waters!

Cruises to Northwest Passage

Travel made your way
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal Northwest Passage trip. Call 1.406.541.2677
Start Planning My Trip
Join personalized cruises to the Northwest Passage. Sailing through Beechey IslandLancaster SoundResoluteDevon 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.
Filter (16 Results)
  • Start Date
    OR, More specific start
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Levels
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • Northwest Passage
Exploring Greenland
from $11,995
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
Resolute / Resolute
Activity Level
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.
Cruise Details
0
Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
EBD
EXPLORE

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
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.
Cruise Details
0
Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $18,995
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Cambridge Bay
Activity Level
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.
Cruise Details
0
A towering iceberg
from $18,495
EXPLORE

Into the Northwest Passage

Nuuk - 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
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / 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 towering glaciers, sail through Bellot Strait and discover the fascinating history of Arctic explorers.
Cruise Details
0
The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $18,495
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
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.
Cruise Details
0
Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,995
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
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.
Cruise Details
0
Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
EBD
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Calgary
Activity Level
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.
Cruise Details
0
The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights
from $25,495
EBD
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
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.
Cruise Details
0
Exploring Greenland
from $13,995
EXPLORE

High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land

Qausuittuq - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore Beechey Island
  • Sail Tallurutiup Imanga
  • Walk Ellesmere Island
  • Meet Qaanaaq residents
Starts / Ends
Resolute / Nuuk
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Qausuittuq, Canada, to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Explore Beechey Island, Tallurutiup Imanga, Ellesmere Island, Qaanaaq, Disko Island, and West Greenland. Learn from Inuit communities, visit historic Arctic sites, observe wildlife, and sail through fjords, ice, and remote northern coastlines.
Cruise Details
0
Icebergs in Greenland
from $23,330
EXPLORE

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
Starts / Ends
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.
Cruise Details
0
Qikiqtarjuak community
from $21,795
Save $2000
EXPLORE

Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik to Calgary - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise through Greenland’s fjords
  • Visit Qikiqtarjuaq Inuit community
  • Discover Northwest Passage history
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord landscap
  • Visit Maniitsoq Arctic town
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Calgary
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.
Cruise Details
0
First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
EBD $2000
EXPLORE

Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
Cruise Details
0
A reindeer relaxes in the Arctic tundra
from $18,595
EBD $2000
EXPLORE

Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Fly to Kangerlussuaq, cross the Davis Strait, explore Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities, cruise remote fjords, and discover West Greenland highlights including Ilulissat Icefjord and Maniitsoq.
Cruise Details
0
Houses of Greenland
from $32,299
EXPLORE

Journey Across The Northwest Passage

Anchorage - Reykjavik - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Sail Northwest Passage route
  • View Ilulissat’s giant icebergs
  • Spot wildlife on Devon
  • Discover Cambridge Bay traditions
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Reykjavik
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Arctic landscapes and remote cultures on a 25-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture from Anchorage, Alaska, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Travel through the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities like Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, and stop in Greenland’s towns, including Nuuk and Ilulissat, known for their icebergs and colorful homes.
Cruise Details
0
A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $12,800
EXPLORE

Northern Lights Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Nuuk Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore vibrant Nuuk culture
  • Visit UNESCO Disko Bay
  • Enjoy Sisimiut cultural experience
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 16-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, and Beechey Island. Experience Inuit culture, towering glaciers, and rare Arctic wildlife.
Cruise Details
0
Kayaking in the Northwest Passage
from $21,795
Save $2000
EXPLORE

Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Calgary - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Beechey Island’s graves
  • Spot polar bears at Radstock Bay
  • Visit Arctic Bay
  • Marvel at calving icebergs
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Reykjavik
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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.
Cruise Details
0
1-16 of 16 Results
  • 1

Northwest Passage Travel Guide

Top Northwest Passage Travel Destinations

Northwest Passage Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage Trips by Duration

Northwest Passage Trips by Activity

More Reasons

Why Travel With Adventure Life

All News

Recognized By