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Paddle Northwest Passage on one of these 18 extraordinary sea kayaking trips during 2027 or 2028. Northwest Passage kayaking tours let you explore the shoreline and marine ecosystems and frequently include itineraries with Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, and Hiking. Prices for a Northwest Passage sea kayaking trip range from $14,995 to $119,233 for a 13 to 24 days trip in 2027 for a small group kayaking adventure or a private tour with a local English-speaking guide. Select any of the kayaking trips below as a starting point and customize it with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Northwest Passage sea kayaking trip planners to make your own unique paddling experience.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
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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 cruise 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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Discover 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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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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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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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $18,995
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Ilulissat Iceberg Landscape
  • Learn Kitikmeot Inuit Traditions
  • Visit Historic Beechey Island
  • Observe Arctic Marine Wildlife
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Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking
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Set sail on a 17-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Kugluktuk, Canada, aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, navigate Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage, and encounter Inuit communities, Arctic wildlife, historic sites, fjords, islands, and tundra across Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, including Devon and Beechey islands.
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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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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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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
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Northern Lights
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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
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Village Visits, Hiking
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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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Disko Bay
from $23,220
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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Nuuk Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Cruise Greenland’s Disko Bay
  • Visit Pond Inlet settlement
  • Explore Qeqertarsuaq by Zodiac
  • Discover Prince of Wales
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Explore the Canadian Arctic on a 20-day cruise aboard Le Boreal sailing round-trip from Nuuk, Greenland. Navigate the historic Northwest Passage, discover remote Inuit territories, and encounter abundant wildlife—including polar bears, belugas, and musk oxen—before returning to explore Greenland's majestic fjords.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $19,995
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars, Biking, Helicopter Tours, Spa Relaxation
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Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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