Canadian Arctic Cruises

The Canadian Arctic offers vast tundra landscapes, rich Inuit culture and extraordinary wildlife, with the best regions to explore including Baffin Island, Nunavut, Lancaster Sound, the Northwest Passage and the Arctic Archipelago.

Baffin Island: Baffin Island’s dramatic fjords, towering cliffs and tundra landscapes offer remarkable expedition cruising and wildlife encounters.

Nunavut Communities: Nunavut’s remote settlements reveal Inuit culture and traditions shaped by life in the Arctic.

Lancaster Sound: Lancaster Sound forms a wildlife-rich gateway to the Northwest Passage where whales, seals and seabirds thrive in productive Arctic waters.

Northwest Passage: The legendary Northwest Passage winds through Arctic islands where expedition voyages follow historic exploration routes.

Arctic Archipelago: Canada’s vast Arctic Archipelago reveals glaciers, polar deserts and wildlife-rich coastlines across one of the planet’s most remote regions.

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).

Starting March 15, 2016, most travellers entering Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa. The following nationalities will require an eTA for visiting or transiting by air (but not a visa):

Australian

New Zealand

United Kingdom

Applying for an eTA is a simple online process that takes just a few minutes. Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp. You will need your passport, a credit card, and an email address. It costs CA$7 to get an eTA and it will be valid for up to five years. Government advises passengers planning to visit the nation should apply for an eTA before purchasing a ticket to enter the country, as applicants may be found to be in-admissible and refused entry due to fraud or a criminal history. *U.S. citizens do not need an eTA or a visa, providing you don’t have a criminal record. However, proper identification must be presented at the border. Should you have a criminal record please contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General.

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.