Experiences you can look forward to on a Northwest Passage Expedition:

• Walk the path of the explorers – Sail the same waterway that kept Franklin’s ships icebound for years and that Amundsen finally opened in 1906. Each narrow strait and frozen inlet tells a story you’ll hear from our expert guides.
• Cross the Arctic Circle – Celebrate the moment you pass the 66°33′ N latitude line, a rite of passage for any polar traveler.
• Visit vibrant Inuit and Greenlandic villages – Step ashore in colorful settlements, meet local families, and browse authentic handicrafts made from seal skin, caribou antler and hand‑spun wool.
• Hike the endless tundra – Lace up your boots for guided walks across a kale‑kale landscape of moss, lichens and wildflowers that burst into brilliant shades during the short summer.
• Spot iconic wildlife – Keep binoculars ready for whales breaching in fjords, walruses lounging on ice floes, muskoxen roaming the highlands, and, if luck is on your side, a polar bear prowling the coastline or the long tusks of a pod of narwhals poking through the water's surface!
• Get up close with a Zodiac – Drop anchor in secluded bays to explore towering glaciers, towering icebergs and dramatic fjords that are still largely untouched by tourism.

Because sea‑ice coverage is at its seasonal minimum, the route is more navigable than ever, giving you a rare chance to experience a truly Arctic cruise without the extreme cold of deep winter. The dramatic scenery, cultural encounters, and wildlife sightings combine into a once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey that feels both remote and surprisingly accessible from major North‑American and European gateways.

When travelling with Quark Expeditions, you can be assured that animal and marine welfare, as well as the needs of the local people, are being met respectfully and responsibly. Ask us about Citizen Science on board, beach clean-ups, on board conservation practices in water and waste and responsible fuel consumption.