The Northwest Passage (Arctic)
The Fabled Arctic Sea Route
An expedition-cruise voyage through ice, history, and the High Arctic.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why The Northwest Passage (Arctic).
Sail the historic Northwest Passage by expedition ship.
Polar bears, narwhal, and walrus.
Inuit communities and explorer history.
Dramatic Arctic islands and ice.
A legendary High Arctic expedition.
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The Northwest Passage is the stuff of legend — the fabled Arctic sea route that defeated explorers for centuries, now traveled by expedition ship past polar bears, narwhal, ice-choked channels, Inuit communities, and haunting history.
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Safety Overview
The Northwest Passage (Arctic)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to The Northwest Passage (Arctic) with a pet?
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