Northwest Passage – Across the Top of the World

Alaska to Greenland


Greenland
@ HX

Duration: 26 days
Starts: Seattle, United States of America
Ends: Copenhague, Denmark
Language: English speaking voyage

Attempted route, ice conditions dependent

Our Attempts are voyages where we challenge the elements in true expedition style. As we explore these remote and captivating areas in a safe way, our adventure will ultimately be guided by nature. If weather, sea or ice conditions do not allow our planned navigation, our experienced crew will deliver an adapted itinerary. Flexibility and our deep knowledge of the area combine to give you an amazing exploration experience.


Included
Optional


Sail along the top of the world through the Northwest Passage
Sailing through the Northwest Passage on a state-of-the-art ice-class expedition ship is a captivating journey that blends natural wonders, culture, and history. The passage, once an elusive route for explorers, now offers intrepid travellers a chance to witness breathtaking Arctic landscapes and learn about indigenous communities through first-hand experiences. On this adventure, we’ll attempt to traverse the entire route and beyond, going from Nome in Alaska to Nuuk, Greenland.

Breathtaking beauty of the High Arctic and Greenland
Our 26-day voyage takes us ‘above’ the North American continent to the frozen far north. As we head up from Alaska through the famed Beaufort Sea and Bering Strait, we pass into the Western Arctic Canada where we’ll explore the western section of the Northwest Passage. From here on in, it’s pure expedition as we transit to Eastern Arctic Canada where you’ll experience a pristine and remote wilderness featuring surreal vistas of frozen sea ice. We then emerge into Baffin Bay and sail to West Greenland, where you’ll encounter natural beauty like nowhere else.

Cruise Overview
• Witness incredible beauty and experience the thrill of exploration as we sail through the fabled Northwest Passage from Nome in Alaska to Nuuk, Greenland.
• Discover UNESCO-listed sites, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and Inuit settlements – guided by your expert Expedition Team.
• Sail down the west coast of Greenland with its stunning coastal panoramas and pretty settlements of coloured houses.
• This voyage ends in Nuuk with a flight to Copenhagen. An option to fly to Reykjavík instead can be seen here.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Setting out from scenic Seattle
Enjoy the city before your expedition cruise begins
The adventure begins in the Emerald City of Seattle, on the Pacific coast of the United States.

Why not arrive early and head to the Seattle Aquarium to see sea otters and a giant Pacific octopus. Or for incredible views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains, take a stroll through the nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park, admiring the work of renowned artists as you go. And for a feast of the senses, visit the famous Pike Place Market. Operating for over a century, this lively farmer’s market boasts everything from buskers and bars to salmon-throwing fishmongers!

You’ll spend the night here in Seattle before your connecting flight to Alaska tomorrow.

If you have the time to go farther afield, we recommend booking a Pre-Programme with us and discovering some of the region’s natural highlights.

Day 2: There's no place like Nome
Setting off on your adventure
Today you’ll take an early flight from Seattle to Nome, Alaska, where your state-of-the art expedition ship awaits to take you on a journey through the famed Northwest Passage and beyond.

Prospectors first came to Nome in 1898, and people still hunt for gold here today. You'll see evidence of the Gold Rush era all around, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the century steam engines and old railroad tracks, lending the town a unique and intriguing atmosphere.

You’ll be in good company as you explore the town. Wyatt Earp, the famous sheriff, opened a saloon here. Nome was also the end point of three of Roald Amundsen's great polar expeditions.

Upon boarding the ship and after collecting your complimentary expedition jacket, it's time to check out your cabin, meet the Expedition Team and explore your new home-from-home. Your adventure has truly begun!

Day 3-6: Along the Alaskan coast
Science and wildlife watching at sea
Join your Expedition Team for insightful lectures as we journey through the Beaufort Sea towards Amundsen Gulf, the gates to the Northwest Passage on this eastbound transit. Topics might include subjects such as wildlife, tectonic activity, glaciology and local history which will prepare you for the adventures ahead.

The highlights of this transit include:

The Bering Strait

International Date Line

Sailing Across the Beaufort Sea

Wildlife Watching

Day 7-14: Exploration and adventure
Spend eight days exploring the Western section of the fabled Northwest Passage
Our excursions begin on day seven as we enter the Western Canadian Arctic. Over the next eight days in this section of our voyage we’ll transit through three distinct regions - Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon – and two traditional Inuit Territories – Inuvialuit and Nunavut.

During our time here, we anticipate up to five days of shore excursions and four transit days. Excursion stops and local highlights we hope to be able to visit include:

Herschel Island

Smoking Hills

Ulukhaktok

Coronation Gulf

Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq)

Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk)

Day 15: Into Bellot Strait
Navigate the dividing line between West and East
The ‘Rubicon’ of the Canadian Arctic that divides West from East is the infamous Bellot Strait. This narrow body of water separates the northernmost part of mainland North America from Somerset Island, one of the largest islands in the Canadian Arctic archipelago.

Bellot Strait is approximately 15 nautical miles long and just over half a mile wide at its narrowest point. Our ability to navigate this passage will be determined by ice and weather conditions.

Day 16-20: The Eastern Canadian Arctic
Explore the Eastern stretch of the Passage
On the eastern shores of Somerset Island, we find ourselves in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. The main waterway of this area is Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga), the eastern gates to the Northwest Passage.

This chapter of our exploration is likely to be action-packed, with excursions planned on each of the five days we hope to spend in and around this area. Remember, all our excursion plans are weather and ice dependent but, conditions permitting, our days will be filled with excitement and discovery.

Excursion stops and local highlights we hope to share with you include:

Fort Ross

Prince Leopold Island (Appait)

Beechey Island (Iluvilik)

Croker Bay

Dundas Harbour

Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik)

Day 21: Crossing Baffin Bay
Watch for wildlife and get involved in Citizen Science

Dejando atrás Nunavut, nuestro crucero de expedición continúa hacia Groenlandia a través de la bahía de Baffin. El equipo de expedición continuará con sus conferencias a bordo sobre temas como la vida salvaje del Ártico, la cultura inuit y la historia de la exploración en esta región.

¿Por qué no participar en uno de nuestros proyectos de ciencia ciudadana, ayudando a fotografiar y rastrear ballenas u observando las nubes para ayudar a los científicos a estudiar nuestro clima contribuyendo al Programa GLOBE?

Día 22-24: Las maravillas del oeste de Groenlandia
Descubra la belleza mágica de Groenlandia
El capítulo final de nuestro viaje abarca la majestuosa costa del oeste de Groenlandia.

Comenzaremos navegando hacia la bahía de Disko, un paraíso para las ballenas y las focas. Durante los próximos tres días, experimentará algunos de los sitios más emblemáticos de toda Groenlandia. Nuestros objetivos incluyen:

Ilulissat
Enclavada en el borde del magnífico fiordo helado de Ilulissat, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, se encuentra Ilulissat. Aquí encontrará una galería de icebergs en constante cambio con un fondo de casas coloridas. En la ciudad puede visitar una multitud de tiendas que venden artesanía local y, en las afueras, los senderos para caminar lo llevan a lo largo del épico fiordo helado.

Sisimiut
Sisimiut es la segunda ciudad de Groenlandia y está situada en una ubicación espectacular justo por encima del Círculo Polar Ártico. Esta zona tiene una historia que abarca más de 4500 años y las antiguas tradiciones están vivas y coleando.

Aprenda más sobre los antiguos artefactos de Saqqaq en el museo local o estire las piernas con una caminata. Si buscas un recuerdo especial, compra una bufanda, un gorro o unas manoplas hechas de qiviut, la lana interior del buey almizclero que, según se dice, es diez veces más cálida que la lana de oveja.

Evighedsfjord
Mientras nos dirigimos hacia el norte, tenemos previsto ofrecer un día de exploración en el mágico y prístino Evighedsfjord, cerca de Maniitsoq. Determinaremos el día en qué aventuras podemos participar.

El "fiordo de la eternidad" está alimentado por una capa de hielo que desprende enormes icebergs en sus aguas de 700 metros de profundidad. Está rodeado de montañas envueltas en niebla con hermosas crestas blancas, salpicadas de cuevas de hielo azul cristalino.

Día 25: Fin de la expedición en Nuuk
Termina tu viaje en la colorida Nuuk
Hoy llegamos a Nuuk, la colorida capital de Groenlandia. Tiene una población de 18.000 habitantes y cuenta con una sorprendente mezcla de edificios antiguos y nuevos.

Exploraremos esta fascinante ciudad, comparando los edificios antiguos (como la Casa Hans Egede y la Catedral de Nuuk) con la arquitectura ultramoderna del Parlamento de Groenlandia.

El viaje termina con un vuelo de Nuuk a Copenhague y una noche de alojamiento.

Día 26: Regreso a Copenhague
Descubra la maravillosa capital de Dinamarca
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel y descubra la ciudad antes de tomar el vuelo de regreso a casa.

Disfrute de esta ciudad elegante y compacta, repleta de joyas arquitectónicas, cafeterías y parques. El colorido distrito de los canales de Nyhavn es un gran lugar para observar a la gente y disfrutar de un pastel danés.

Ninguna visita a Copenhague estaría completa sin una visita para ver La Sirenita: llegar allí en bicicleta oa pie por el paseo marítimo es fácil.

Itinerary

Day 1: Setting out from scenic Seattle
Enjoy the city before your expedition cruise begins
The adventure begins in the Emerald City of Seattle, on the Pacific coast of the United States.

Why not arrive early and head to the Seattle Aquarium to see sea otters and a giant Pacific octopus. Or for incredible views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains, take a stroll through the nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park, admiring the work of renowned artists as you go. And for a feast of the senses, visit the famous Pike Place Market. Operating for over a century, this lively farmer’s market boasts everything from buskers and bars to salmon-throwing fishmongers!

You’ll spend the night here in Seattle before your connecting flight to Alaska tomorrow.

If you have the time to go farther afield, we recommend booking a Pre-Programme with us and discovering some of the region’s natural highlights.

Day 2: There's no place like Nome
Setting off on your adventure
Today you’ll take an early flight from Seattle to Nome, Alaska, where your state-of-the art expedition ship awaits to take you on a journey through the famed Northwest Passage and beyond.

Prospectors first came to Nome in 1898, and people still hunt for gold here today. You'll see evidence of the Gold Rush era all around, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the century steam engines and old railroad tracks, lending the town a unique and intriguing atmosphere.

You’ll be in good company as you explore the town. Wyatt Earp, the famous sheriff, opened a saloon here. Nome was also the end point of three of Roald Amundsen's great polar expeditions.

Upon boarding the ship and after collecting your complimentary expedition jacket, it's time to check out your cabin, meet the Expedition Team and explore your new home-from-home. Your adventure has truly begun!

Day 3-6: Along the Alaskan coast
Science and wildlife watching at sea
Join your Expedition Team for insightful lectures as we journey through the Beaufort Sea towards Amundsen Gulf, the gates to the Northwest Passage on this eastbound transit. Topics might include subjects such as wildlife, tectonic activity, glaciology and local history which will prepare you for the adventures ahead.

The highlights of this transit include:

The Bering Strait

International Date Line

Sailing Across the Beaufort Sea

Wildlife Watching

Day 7-14: Exploration and adventure
Spend eight days exploring the Western section of the fabled Northwest Passage
Our excursions begin on day seven as we enter the Western Canadian Arctic. Over the next eight days in this section of our voyage we’ll transit through three distinct regions - Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon – and two traditional Inuit Territories – Inuvialuit and Nunavut.

During our time here, we anticipate up to five days of shore excursions and four transit days. Excursion stops and local highlights we hope to be able to visit include:

Herschel Island

Smoking Hills

Ulukhaktok

Coronation Gulf

Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq)

Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk)

Day 15: Into Bellot Strait
Navigate the dividing line between West and East
The ‘Rubicon’ of the Canadian Arctic that divides West from East is the infamous Bellot Strait. This narrow body of water separates the northernmost part of mainland North America from Somerset Island, one of the largest islands in the Canadian Arctic archipelago.

Bellot Strait is approximately 15 nautical miles long and just over half a mile wide at its narrowest point. Our ability to navigate this passage will be determined by ice and weather conditions.

Day 16-20: The Eastern Canadian Arctic
Explore the Eastern stretch of the Passage
On the eastern shores of Somerset Island, we find ourselves in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. The main waterway of this area is Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga), the eastern gates to the Northwest Passage.

This chapter of our exploration is likely to be action-packed, with excursions planned on each of the five days we hope to spend in and around this area. Remember, all our excursion plans are weather and ice dependent but, conditions permitting, our days will be filled with excitement and discovery.

Excursion stops and local highlights we hope to share with you include:

Fort Ross

Prince Leopold Island (Appait)

Beechey Island (Iluvilik)

Croker Bay

Dundas Harbour

Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik)

Day 21: Crossing Baffin Bay
Watch for wildlife and get involved in Citizen Science

Dejando atrás Nunavut, nuestro crucero de expedición continúa hacia Groenlandia a través de la bahía de Baffin. El equipo de expedición continuará con sus conferencias a bordo sobre temas como la vida salvaje del Ártico, la cultura inuit y la historia de la exploración en esta región.

¿Por qué no participar en uno de nuestros proyectos de ciencia ciudadana, ayudando a fotografiar y rastrear ballenas u observando las nubes para ayudar a los científicos a estudiar nuestro clima contribuyendo al Programa GLOBE?

Día 22-24: Las maravillas del oeste de Groenlandia
Descubra la belleza mágica de Groenlandia
El capítulo final de nuestro viaje abarca la majestuosa costa del oeste de Groenlandia.

Comenzaremos navegando hacia la bahía de Disko, un paraíso para las ballenas y las focas. Durante los próximos tres días, experimentará algunos de los sitios más emblemáticos de toda Groenlandia. Nuestros objetivos incluyen:

Ilulissat
Enclavada en el borde del magnífico fiordo helado de Ilulissat, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, se encuentra Ilulissat. Aquí encontrará una galería de icebergs en constante cambio con un fondo de casas coloridas. En la ciudad puede visitar una multitud de tiendas que venden artesanía local y, en las afueras, los senderos para caminar lo llevan a lo largo del épico fiordo helado.

Sisimiut
Sisimiut es la segunda ciudad de Groenlandia y está situada en una ubicación espectacular justo por encima del Círculo Polar Ártico. Esta zona tiene una historia que abarca más de 4500 años y las antiguas tradiciones están vivas y coleando.

Aprenda más sobre los antiguos artefactos de Saqqaq en el museo local o estire las piernas con una caminata. Si buscas un recuerdo especial, compra una bufanda, un gorro o unas manoplas hechas de qiviut, la lana interior del buey almizclero que, según se dice, es diez veces más cálida que la lana de oveja.

Evighedsfjord
Mientras nos dirigimos hacia el norte, tenemos previsto ofrecer un día de exploración en el mágico y prístino Evighedsfjord, cerca de Maniitsoq. Determinaremos el día en qué aventuras podemos participar.

El "fiordo de la eternidad" está alimentado por una capa de hielo que desprende enormes icebergs en sus aguas de 700 metros de profundidad. Está rodeado de montañas envueltas en niebla con hermosas crestas blancas, salpicadas de cuevas de hielo azul cristalino.

Día 25: Fin de la expedición en Nuuk
Termina tu viaje en la colorida Nuuk
Hoy llegamos a Nuuk, la colorida capital de Groenlandia. Tiene una población de 18.000 habitantes y cuenta con una sorprendente mezcla de edificios antiguos y nuevos.

Exploraremos esta fascinante ciudad, comparando los edificios antiguos (como la Casa Hans Egede y la Catedral de Nuuk) con la arquitectura ultramoderna del Parlamento de Groenlandia.

El viaje termina con un vuelo de Nuuk a Copenhague y una noche de alojamiento.

Día 26: Regreso a Copenhague
Descubra la maravillosa capital de Dinamarca
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel y descubra la ciudad antes de tomar el vuelo de regreso a casa.

Disfrute de esta ciudad elegante y compacta, repleta de joyas arquitectónicas, cafeterías y parques. El colorido distrito de los canales de Nyhavn es un gran lugar para observar a la gente y disfrutar de un pastel danés.

Ninguna visita a Copenhague estaría completa sin una visita para ver La Sirenita: llegar allí en bicicleta oa pie por el paseo marítimo es fácil.


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INCLUSIONS

Hotel
• Overnight in Seattle before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
• Overnight in Copenhagen after the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Flight
• Economy class flight from Seattle to Nome before the expedition cruise
• Economy class flight from Nuuk to Copenhagen after the expedition cruise

Transfers
• Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Seattle
• Transfer from the airport to the ship in Nome
• Depending on the hotel location luggage only or bus transfer from the airport to the hotel in Copenhagen after the expedition cruise

Expedition Cruise
• A stay in a cabin of your choice
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
• All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
• Meals and take-away available throughout the day during Fredheim restaurant opening hours
• Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
• A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
• A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX kit
• Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
• Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported
• Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
• Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
• Range of included activities 

Onboard Activities
• In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
• Full access to the ship’s Science Centre
• Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research 
• Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
• Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities
• Escorted landings with small expedition boats
• Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
• Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

Notes
• All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
• Excursions and activities are subject to change
• Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements 
• Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight might be needed (not included)

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights
• Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings 
• Travel insurance
• Luggage handling
• Optional shore excursions with our local partners
• Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
• Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area


Dates & Rates


Ship: MS Roald Amundsen | Date: 08 Aug 2025 - 02 Sept 2025 (3550)
RR | Polar Outside cabin
$33,288
$22,543
XT | Outside cabin w/ balcony
$40,995
$27,456
XTJ | Outside cabin w/ balcony
$38,920
$26,133
TY | Wheelchair-acc. Arctic outside
$36,548
$24,621
MC | Corner Suite w/ balcony
$64,115
$42,195
MB | XL Expedition Suite
$59,966
$39,550
ME | Suite with balcony
$47,219
$31,424
MF | Corner Suite
$45,737
$30,479
Ship: MS Roald Amundsen | Date: 10 Aug 2026 - 04 Sept 2026 (3551)
RR | Polar Outside cabin
$33,769
$22,752
XT | Outside cabin w/ balcony
$41,672
$27,790
XTD | Outside cabin w/ balcony
$41,672
$27,790
XY | Wheelchair-acc. Outside cabin w/ balcony
$41,672
$27,790
XTJ | Outside cabin w/ balcony
$39,544
$26,434
TT | Arctic Outside cabin
$37,113
$24,884
TY | Wheelchair-acc. Arctic outside
$37,113
$24,884
MA | XL Suite w/ balcony
$83,309
$54,334
MC | Corner Suite w/ balcony
$42,902
$65,377
MB | XL Expedition Suite
$61,123
$40,190
MD | Large Suite w/ balcony
$54,133
$35,734
ME | Suite with balcony
$48,054
$31,859
MF | Corner Suite
$46,534
$30,890

* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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