The Northwest Passage
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Itineraries
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©Scott Forsyth
Into the Northwest Passage-
August 24 to September 9, 2022
From $11,995 to $26,495 USD
Save 15% until June 1, 2021
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©Scott Forsyth
Out of the Northwest Passage-
September 9 to September 25, 2022
From $11,995 to $26,495 USD
Save 15% until June 1, 2021
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Into the Northwest Passage
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Out of the Northwest Passage
Highlights
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Enjoy an Inuit cultural welcome in a Nunavut community
Enjoy the warmth of an Inuit welcome as drum dancers, throat singers, and cultural ambassadors share their stories, songs, and connections to the land.
- Explore the beautiful surroundings of an Arctic hamlet
- Get to know local residents and learn about their ways of life
- Purchase carvings and handicrafts to bring back home
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Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jacobshavn glacier, the fastest-calving glacier in the world, spills thousands of enormous icebergs every year into spectacular Ilulissat Icefjord in Disko Bay, Greenland.
View the icebergs from the shore on a hike along the boardwalk in the town of Ilulissat—then board a Zodiac to cruise your way among them!
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Cruise Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Protected Area
Lancaster Sound, the entrance to the Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic archipelago is home to Canada’s newest National Marine Protected Area. Glacier-fed waters, mountain landscapes, plentiful wildlife, and rugged coastlines define this vast and beautiful place.
- Visit unique cultural historical sites from the Thule period and the explorer era
- Seek seabirds, marine mammals, and polar bears in this unique, protected habitat
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Visit Beechey Island National Historic Site
One of the most notorious sites in the Arctic, Beechey Island is famed as the site where the ill-fated Franklin Expedition overwintered, 1845–1846.
The graves of three of Franklin’s men, along with a fourth man from a later Northwest Passage expedition are a haunting memorial to the heyday of Arctic exploration.
Ship

Ocean Endeavour
Our spacious, ice-strengthened vessel features twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, and stabilizers. A doctor, paramedic, medical clinic, and enhanced health regime offer peace of mind. Roomy facilities offer comfortable travel with plenty of breathing room for all.
Learn more about Ship nameTravellers’ Testimonials
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“I cannot speak highly enough about the staff.”
Kathleen Henry-Parisi
Out of the Northwest Passage
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“I cannot begin to tell you how impressed we were with the staff. They were all so approachable and so giving of their time and knowledge. And they all had a great sense of humour!”
Joyce McAlpine
Into the Northwest Passage
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“I came home feeling like I had a college education! So much knowledge presented in a fun and easily understandable way.”
Amy Powers
Out of the Northwest Passage