Two Polar Bear walking on pack ice with their clear reflection in the water of  Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Arctic Canada
Two Polar Bear walking on pack ice with their clear reflection in the water of  Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Arctic Canada
ExpeditionsNorthwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

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Embark on an epic journey across the Northwest Passage from Greenland to Alaska, and follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers who searched for centuries for a northwest route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Experience this epic quest aboard National Geographic Resolution and discover the otherworldly icescapes that challenged generations of adventurers.

Highlights

Inuk guide at Thule site just outside Pond Inlet, Mittimatalik, Nunavut, Canada
  • Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier

  • Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland's Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site

  • Visit a handful of remote Inuit communities throughout the Passage who continue to carve out life in the demanding landscape

  • Observe polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, and bowhead whales—and, with luck, the elusive narwhal

  • Meander through the remains of historic dwellings on Herschel Island, a scattered mixture from the Inuvialuit people and the once-booming whaling industry

From

$57,728

/ per person

Does not include any flights

dates
Jul
duration
23 Days

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From

$57,728

/ per person

dates
Jul
duration
23 Days

View our brochure for more details

From

$57,728

/ per person

dates
Jul
duration
23 Days

View our brochure for more details

Ships

Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Resolution against the picturesque backdrop of the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Chile.

National Geographic Resolution

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.

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Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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