Northwest Passage - Across the Top of the World (Alaska to Greenland) - HX Expeditions

Sailing through the Northwest Passage on a state-of-the-art ice-class expedition ship is a captivating journey that blends natural wonders, culture, and history. The passage, once an elusive route for explorers, now offers intrepid travelers a chance to witness breathtaking Arctic landscapes and learn about indigenous communities through first-hand experiences. On this adventure, we’ll attempt to traverse the entire route and beyond, going from Nome in Alaska to Nuuk, Greenland.  Our 26-day voyage takes us ‘above’ the North American continent to the frozen far north. As we head up from Alaska through the famed Beaufort Sea and Bering Strait, we pass into the Western Arctic Canada where we’ll explore the western section of the Northwest Passage. From here on in, it’s pure expedition as we transit to Eastern Arctic Canada where you’ll experience a pristine and remote wilderness featuring surreal vistas of frozen sea ice. We then emerge into Baffin Bay and sail to West Greenland, where you’ll encounter natural beauty like nowhere else.

Itinerary:

Seattle, Nome, Cruising the Alaskan Coast, Herschel Island , Smoking Hills, Ulukhaktok, Coronation Gulf, Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq), Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk), Bellot Strait, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, Nuuk & Greenland

Map:

Gratuities included.
Cruise departs Seattle

Departure Dates

For travel 10 Aug 2026

*per person, twin share