Canadian Arctic Cruises

Join an expedition cruise through the vast frozen wilderness of the Canadian Arctic—a stunning archipelago of more than 36,000 islands between Greenland and the North American mainland

Experience some of the world’s most dramatic, dreamlike scenery: deep fjords and imposing glaciers, vast ice pack and tundra, lonely islands and jagged mountain ranges

Spot polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, wolves and muskoxen, and cruise through waters teeming with walrus, whales, narwhals and huge seabird colonies

Explore deserted channels and historic islands by zodiac, and follow in the footsteps of the early Arctic explorers as you traverse the fabled Northwest Passage

Discover local indigenous history and encounter the rich culture of the Arctic’s first peoples

Whale watch looking for the Bowhead Whale

Walk the tundra and experience the spring flowers in bloom

Resolute Bay (Nunavut) is -5 hours behind GMT/UTC

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Canadian Dollars. Payment of incidental expenses aboard most ships can be paid for with US dollars cash or with Visa and Mastercards.

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We recommend taking a universal adapter. Electricity in Canada is 110 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin type is A. (2 flat prong).

We recommend taking a universal adapter. Electricity in Canada is 110 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin type is A. (2 flat prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.