Northwest Passage Cruises

Things to Do on a Cruise through the Northwest Passage

Encounter rare species, explore glaciers and visit remote cities that few ever have. When you sail through the Northwest Passage on a cruise vacation, you'll have the opportunity to experience the expansive beauty of the Arctic and pristine Northwest regions in a way that's never been possible until the last few years. The opportunity to cruise through the icy Northwest Passage might not last long, making each day's experiences that much more precious on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Featured below are a few of the most memorable ways to make the most of your cruise journey through the Northwest Passage:

• Prepare for the thrilling adventure on the waters of Victoria Strait which lies in the Nunavut, off the mainland in the Arctic Ocean. Sail through the entrance of the strait that trapped the HMS Terror and HMS Erebus during John Franklin's expedition in 1848. These were bomb vessels used by the Royal Navy.
   
• Seek out musk ox near Cambridge Bay and look out for the fascinating herd of 500,000 caribou in Nunuvut in the Northwest Territories. You can also participate in art tours or take a dog sled trip across the frozen tundra.
   

• Keep an eye out for harp seals, bearded seals and polar bears as you cruise the Bellot Strait with chunks of ice floating in the calm channel.
   
• Once you arrive at Pond Inlet, the beautifully-performed cultural dances of the locals will warm your heart, while the large pods of narwhals peak your interest. There will be no shortage of scenic fjords, glaciers and icebergs.
   

Map of the Northwest Passage: