Northwest Passage Expedition

Your package includes:

Package highlights:

Your package includes:

Up to $4,300^ per person air credit
15 nights accommodation, including:
- 1 night pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Toronto, with breakfast
- 13 nights aboard Sylvia Earle in an Aurora Stateroom Superior
- 1 night post-cruise hotel accommodation in Calgary, with breakfast
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage
Beer and house wine with dinner
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation)
1 x 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage
Charter flight from Toronto to Nuuk
Charter flight from Resolute to Calgary
All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi^#

Package highlights:

Step into the history of exploration – Visit Beechey Island, the final resting place of members of Franklin’s ill-fated expedition, and explore historic sites linked to legendary Arctic explorers
Encounter the wild High Arctic – Hike across Devon Island, the world’s largest uninhabited island, and look for polar bears, musk oxen, walruses, beluga whales and elusive narwhals
Experience Inuit culture and Greenland’s ice giants – Meet local Inuit communities and stand before the immense UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, surrounded by some of the world’s most spectacular icebergs

Valid for travel

Departing 30 August 2027. Subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Ask your personal travel manager for a quote.

Offer expires

31 Aug 2026 unless sold prior

Itinerary

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Day 1

Toronto, Canada

Having made your way to Toronto, take the complimentary hotel shuttle and check in at your group hotel at Toronto Airport. Please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation procedures and the charter flight to Nuuk tomorrow. You will receive Aurora Expeditions cabin tags for your luggage. Please clearly label the tags with your name and ship cabin number. The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense.

Day 2

Nuuk, Greenland

Please ensure that your luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. Your luggage will be delivered to your cabin ahead of your arrival on board. After breakfast at the hotel, board your charter flight to Nuuk, where the Sylvia Earle awaits. After embarkation, there is time to settle into your cabin before our important safety briefings. This evening, meet your expedition team and crew.

Day 3

Sisimiut, Greenland

After a morning sailing north towards the Arctic Circle, you’ll arrive in Sisimiut, Greenland’s second largest town. Sisimiut is located approximately 54 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, meaning that during summer, you can experience the midnight sun here. The town is famous for the old blue church with the gate made of whale bone. In the cosy museum next door to the church, you will find an excellent reconstruction of an Inuit turf house as well as exhibits of local history and early life in Greenland.  Approximately 4,500 years ago, the Saqqaq culture arrived from Canada and settled in the area. They lived here for approximately 2,000 years, after which they mysteriously disappeared from the area.  The Dorset culture arrived around 500 CE and stayed until the 1200s until they were replaced by the Thule culture, and today, the majority of the population of Sisimiut are descendants of the Thule culture. 

Day 4

Ilulissat, Greenland

In the afternoon you’ll arrive in Ilulissat. Known as the ‘birthplace of icebergs’, this region produces some of the most dazzling icebergs found anywhere on Earth. Hike to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord viewpoint and stand in awe of its immensity. Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as Jakobshavn Glacier, is the most productive glacier – not only in Greenland but the entire Northern Hemisphere. It produces 20 million tonnes of ice each day, all floating into the Ilulissat Icefjord and Disko Bay.

Day 5

Northwest Greenland Cruising

Explore the remote northern reaches of West Greenland, where traditional Inuit settlements cling to the rugged coastline and towering icebergs drift through the deep, clear waters. Every day presents new possibilities, guided by your expedition team, who will hunt for the perfect location to explore the stunning fjord systems by Zodiac.

Day 6

Northwest Greenland Cruising

Vast fjord systems such as Uummannaq Fjord, offers endless opportunities for adventure, every corner revealing jaw-dropping views, monumental icebergs, and vibrant rock formations that beg to be explored. Whether you’re cruising silently through the ice-choked waters, hiking across the colourful tundra, or visiting one of the remote communities that dot the coast, the options for discovery are limitless. Kayakers can paddle among the floating icebergs while keeping an eye out for humpback and minke whales. With the spirit of true expedition cruising, this region invites you to immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Greenland’s northern frontier.

Day 7

Day at sea

Day 8

Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik), Canada

After clearance into Canada, you may be lucky enough to visit Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik), a captivating Inuit community nestled on the northern tip of Baffin Island. Surrounded by towering ice-capped mountains, vast glaciers, and pristine fjords, this remote outpost offers an unparalleled wilderness experience. As you step ashore, you’ll be greeted by the warm hospitality of the local Inuit, whose deep connection to the land is evident in their culture and lifestyle. Immerse yourself in their traditions through engaging cultural encounters and gain insights into their unique perspective on life in the Arctic.

Day 9

Northwest Passage Cruising

In genuine expeditionary style, your itinerary for the following days is heavily dependent on weather conditions and unpredictable sea ice. The following places are some that you may be able to visit: Devon Island (Tallurutit), Maxwell Bay (Tasiujaq), Beechey Island (Iluvilik), Radstock Bay, Prince Leopold Island (Appait), Port Leopold, Elwin Bay (Ikpiarjuk), Batty Bay, Somerset Island, Bellot Strait.