Arctic
Canadian Arctic and Greenland
Arctic
Arctic
An unforgettable 17-day expedition navigating the Northwest Passage from west to east from Canada to Greenland. Discover vibrant Inuit communities, giant icebergs, and polar history amid autumn Arctic colors.
Duration: 17 days / 16 nights on board.
Starts: Yellowknife, Canada
Ends: Toronto, Canada
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Flights
Northbound Charter Flight
Yellowknife, NT, Canada to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada.
Price: $1,150 USD
Southbound Charter Flight
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON, Canada.
Price: $1,700 USD
Charter Flights More info about this activity
In departures with charter flights, part of the air transport segment is covered by the operation of the trip as part of the itinerary.
Check in the inclusions and exclusions of the program which air sections are included in your itinerary.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Northern Lights More info about this activity
Debido a la naturaleza del campo magnético terrestre, las auroras solo aparecen en los polos. Por lo general, son visibles por encima de la marca de latitud de 60 ° en el norte y por debajo de la latitud de 60 ° en el sur (estas 'luces del sur' se denominan aurora austral).
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Embark on a 17-day expedition voyage navigating from west to east through the historic Northwest Passage during the Arctic autumn. The journey begins with a charter flight from Yellowknife to Kugluktuk at the mouth of the Coppermine River, setting sail across the Kitikmeot Region and the homelands of the Inuinnait. Travelers explore rolling tundra and weaving channels to spot High Arctic wildlife such as muskoxen, caribou, and seals, while navigating the narrow Ikirahaq (Bellot Strait), famous for its powerful tidal currents and granite shores.
Commemorating the centenary of the historic vessel St. Roch in partnership with the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the voyage stops at Beechey Island to view the 1845 Franklin expedition graves. After visiting Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord) and Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), the ship crosses Baffin Bay to Greenland under skies that may reveal the northern lights. The expedition concludes along the west coast of Greenland, exploring the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord and the ancient Sisimiut coast before finishing in Kangerlussuaq.
Highlights:
West-to-east transit through the Northwest Passage marking the 100th anniversary of the St. Roch.
In-depth cultural connection and wildlife watching across the Inuinnait homeland in Kitikmeot.
Historic landing at Beechey Island to view Franklin expedition graves and search camp remains.
Cruising among colossal drifting icebergs at the UNESCO World Heritage Ilulissat Icefjord.
Guided by local Inuit cultural educators, historians, and polar expedition naturalists.
Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada
The place of moving waters
Board a charter flight from Yellowknife to Kugluktuk at the mouth of the Coppermine River. Meet local hosts before embarking the expedition vessel to begin your eastward transit through Inuit Nunangat amidst autumn colors.
Day 2–4: Kitikmeot Region
Across the country of the Inuinnait
Spend three days navigating the Inuinnait homeland in the Kitikmeot Region. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, tundra walks, and cultural learning about local traditions, wildlife such as muskoxen and caribou, and the historic 1940–42 transit of the St. Roch.
Day 5: Ikirahaq (Bellot Strait)
Where currents meet
Navigate the narrow 25-kilometer Bellot Strait (Ikirahaq) separating Somerset Island from the Boothia Peninsula. Watch for seals, seabirds, and polar bears along the steep granite shores of Murchison Promontory as tidal currents mix eastern and western waters.
Day 6: Beechey Island
In the wake of Franklin
Land at Beechey Island, a historic site where Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition wintered. View the historical graves, camp ruins at Northumberland House, and learn about the search parties and the vital role of Inuit testimony.
Day 7–8: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) and Devon Island
Where life gathers in the High Arctic
Explore Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), a National Marine Conservation Area rich in narwhals, belugas, walruses, seals, and polar bears. Embark on Zodiac cruises and tundra walks across the vast landscapes of uninhabited Devon Island.
Day 9: Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord)
Life in the place that never thaws
Visit Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada's northernmost civilian community on Ellesmere Island. Spend time with local hosts learning about the 1953 relocation history, daily life, local art, and enduring High Arctic cultural continuity.
Day 10: Smith Sound
Between Greenland and Ellesmere
Navigate Smith Sound beneath low autumn light, a dramatic waterway separating Greenland and Ellesmere Island. Experience a historic passage surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and drifting ice, long travelled by Inuit and Arctic searchers.
Day 11: At Sea
At the turn of the Arctic season
Sail across Baffin Bay from Canada toward Greenland. Attend onboard presentations, workshops, and discussions hosted by Inuit cultural educators and naturalists, watching for seabirds by day and scanning dark skies for northern lights at night.
Day 12–13: Northwest Greenland
Through a coast of islands and ice
Cruise the intricate fjords and narrow channels of northwest Greenland. Cruise by Zodiac among colossal icebergs carried by the West Greenland Current and enjoy shore walks across autumn tundra colored in red and gold.
Day 14: Ilulissat
Where icebergs are born
Arrive in Ilulissat beside the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Admire giant icebergs entering Disko Bay from Sermeq Kujalleq glacier. Walk the boardwalk above the icefjord, visit the Icefjord Centre, and explore the vibrant Greenlandic town.
Day 15–16: Sisimiut Coast
Life along the Greenlandic shore
Discover the Sisimiut coast, an intricate seascape of deep fjords, islands, and colorful autumn tundra. Join Zodiac cruises and hikes to explore 4,500 years of human history and archaeological traces of successive Inuit cultures.
Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
From fjord to sky
Sail down Kangerlussuaq Fjord to the head of the glacial valley. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your southbound charter flight to Toronto, where your east-to-west Northwest Passage expedition concludes.
Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada
The place of moving waters
Board a charter flight from Yellowknife to Kugluktuk at the mouth of the Coppermine River. Meet local hosts before embarking the expedition vessel to begin your eastward transit through Inuit Nunangat amidst autumn colors.
Day 2–4: Kitikmeot Region
Across the country of the Inuinnait
Spend three days navigating the Inuinnait homeland in the Kitikmeot Region. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, tundra walks, and cultural learning about local traditions, wildlife such as muskoxen and caribou, and the historic 1940–42 transit of the St. Roch.
Day 5: Ikirahaq (Bellot Strait)
Where currents meet
Navigate the narrow 25-kilometer Bellot Strait (Ikirahaq) separating Somerset Island from the Boothia Peninsula. Watch for seals, seabirds, and polar bears along the steep granite shores of Murchison Promontory as tidal currents mix eastern and western waters.
Day 6: Beechey Island
In the wake of Franklin
Land at Beechey Island, a historic site where Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition wintered. View the historical graves, camp ruins at Northumberland House, and learn about the search parties and the vital role of Inuit testimony.
Day 7–8: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) and Devon Island
Where life gathers in the High Arctic
Explore Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), a National Marine Conservation Area rich in narwhals, belugas, walruses, seals, and polar bears. Embark on Zodiac cruises and tundra walks across the vast landscapes of uninhabited Devon Island.
Day 9: Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord)
Life in the place that never thaws
Visit Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada's northernmost civilian community on Ellesmere Island. Spend time with local hosts learning about the 1953 relocation history, daily life, local art, and enduring High Arctic cultural continuity.
Day 10: Smith Sound
Between Greenland and Ellesmere
Navigate Smith Sound beneath low autumn light, a dramatic waterway separating Greenland and Ellesmere Island. Experience a historic passage surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and drifting ice, long travelled by Inuit and Arctic searchers.
Day 11: At Sea
At the turn of the Arctic season
Sail across Baffin Bay from Canada toward Greenland. Attend onboard presentations, workshops, and discussions hosted by Inuit cultural educators and naturalists, watching for seabirds by day and scanning dark skies for northern lights at night.
Day 12–13: Northwest Greenland
Through a coast of islands and ice
Cruise the intricate fjords and narrow channels of northwest Greenland. Cruise by Zodiac among colossal icebergs carried by the West Greenland Current and enjoy shore walks across autumn tundra colored in red and gold.
Day 14: Ilulissat
Where icebergs are born
Arrive in Ilulissat beside the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Admire giant icebergs entering Disko Bay from Sermeq Kujalleq glacier. Walk the boardwalk above the icefjord, visit the Icefjord Centre, and explore the vibrant Greenlandic town.
Day 15–16: Sisimiut Coast
Life along the Greenlandic shore
Discover the Sisimiut coast, an intricate seascape of deep fjords, islands, and colorful autumn tundra. Join Zodiac cruises and hikes to explore 4,500 years of human history and archaeological traces of successive Inuit cultures.
Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
From fjord to sky
Sail down Kangerlussuaq Fjord to the head of the glacial valley. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your southbound charter flight to Toronto, where your east-to-west Northwest Passage expedition concludes.
INCLUSIONS
Passage aboard the Ocean Victory.
Applicable taxes and credit card fees.
Special access permits, entry, and park fees.
Complimentary expedition jacket.
Expert expedition team.
Guided activities.
Sightseeing and community visits.
All Zodiac excursions.
Port fees.
Pre-departure materials.
Educational program.
Interactive workshops.
Evening entertainment.
All shipboard meals.
Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are served with dinner.
1 GB complimentary internet access.
EXCLUSIONS
Commercial and charter flights.
Program enhancements/optional excursions.
Gratuities.
Personal expenses.
Mandatory medical evacuation insurance.
Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes.
Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees.
Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation.
Kayak program.
Premium Wi-Fi access.
Porthole window
Two twin beds or double bed, plus sofa bed
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Close to mud room and loading platforms
Approximately 194–237 square feet (18–22 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Porthole window
Double bed or two single beds
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 140–237 square feet (13–22 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Floor-to-ceiling windows
French-style balcony
One queen size bed
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk with a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 151 square feet (14 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Balcony
Double bed or twin beds
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk with a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 194–237 square feet (18–22 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Balcony
Double bed or twin beds
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Seating area featuring a sofa, table, and chair
Optional connecting staterooms available upon request
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 237–269 square feet (22–25 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Balcony
Double bed or two single beds
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 269–323 square feet (25–30 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Large private balcony
Double bed or twin beds
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 280–344 square feet (26–32 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Private balcony
Double bed or twin beds
Spacious bathroom with shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Sitting area with sofa bed
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 388 square feet (36 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
Private balcony
Two-bedroom suite
Double bed or twin beds
Spacious bathroom with shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Sitting area with sofa bed
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 452 square feet (42 m²)
Porthole window
Double bed
Bathroom with a shower
Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Desk and a chair
Refrigerator
Private air conditioning
Television
Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
Several 230V outlets and USB ports
Safety box
Approximately 151 square feet (14 m²)
Cabin layout and size may vary
* 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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