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Experience the wonders of the Arctic with Adventure Life's selection of 12 small ship cruises for 2025 in the Northwest Passage. Join us on a cruise to navigate through the dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife of this remote region. Explore ancient sites, witness stunning Arctic wildlife, and immerse yourself in the local Inuit culture. From visiting marine protected areas to hiking on Devon Island, each moment offers a new adventure. Discover the heart of the Northwest Passage with ease and comfort on a small ship cruise that takes you through quaint villages, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers. Don't miss this opportunity to sail through the Arctic and witness its beauty firsthand. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $13,295
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Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
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Calgary / Calgary
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Variable
Join a 12-day adventure cruise around the Canadian High Arctic aboard the Ultramarine. See the unique wonders and the breathtaking environment at the top of the world through adventure activities like helicopter flightseeing, wildlife tracking, and trekking.
  • Experience the Canadian Arctic
  • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy flightseeing and heli landing
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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
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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!
  • Visit ancient sites and villages
  • Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Inuit culture first hand
  • Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord
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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
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activities
Photography Seminars
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.
  • Explore Sisimiut's history
  • Discover Ilulissat’s Icefjord
  • Cruise the waters of Greenland
  • Visit Pond Inlet Inuit community
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Kangerlussuatsiaq, Greenland
from $18,395
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
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.
  • Explore Reykjavik’s capital
  • Encounter Maniitsoq archipelago
  • Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
  • Experience Pond Inlet’s culture
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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
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.
  • Explore Cambridge Bay’s landscapes
  • Visit Point Zenith’s coastal cliffs
  • Experience Pond Inlet Inuit culture
  • Walk Sisimiut’s streets
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Camp Kiattua kayaking activity
from $24,795
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The Northwest Passage (Westbound)

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
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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
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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.
  • Venture into the Northwest Passage
  • Experience Sisimiut
  • Sail into Disko Bay
  • Explore Reykjavík
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Kayaking in the Northwest Passage
from $21,795
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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Calgary - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Reykjavik
Activities
Adventure Options, 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.
  • Explore Beechey Island’s graves
  • Spot polar bears at Radstock Bay
  • Visit Arctic Bay
  • Marvel at calving icebergs
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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
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
Activities
Village Visits
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.
  • Discover the Ilulissat ice fjord
  • Visit the village of Kullorsuaq
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Admire the enormous Smoking Hills
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Sled dogs on Baffin Island, Canada
from $23,320
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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day expedition to and from Kangerlussuaq aboard the Le Boreal. Explore the Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage, featuring Greenland's icebergs, coastal villages, and Inuit culture in Arctic Bay.
  • Explore Kitissuarsuit’s traditions
  • Visit Sisimiut's colorful town
  • Discover Pond Inlet landscapes
  • Explore Disko Bay’s icebergs
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Kayaking
from $56,120
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Transarctic, the Quest for the two North Poles

Longyearbyen - Nome - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Nome
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 21-day transarctic quest for the two North Poles from Longyearbyen to Nome. Cross these ice-covered landscapes of the Arctic by sea and explore the research projects that are part of the scientific mission taking place on board.
  • Set sail through the ice floe
  • Exploration of Svalbard
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
  • Experience brand new activities
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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
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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 through Greenland’s fjords
  • Spot wildlife at Creswell Bay
  • Hike around Cape Mercy
  • Explore Beechey Island
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