Greenland & Canada Northwest Passage Adventure Cruise
Keflavik, Iceland to Keflavik, Iceland
Embark on this exciting voyage aboard the brand new Ocean Albatros, tracing the footsteps of explorers who sought the Northwest Passage. Combining the dramatic fjords and inlets of Arctic Canada, around Baffin and Ellesmere Island, with the colorful settlements along northwest Greenland, this trip is both a wilderness adventure and immersive cultural discovery. Start in West Greenland's Kangerlussuaq, then witness the beautiful landscapes of Nunavut while on the lookout for polar bears, narwhal, and bowhead whales. Visit Qaanaaq, the northernmost town in Greenland, and marvel at the majestic mountains of the Sam Ford fjord. Stand in awe before the glaciers at Mittmatalik, and the beautifully positioned town of Uummannaq. End your adventure in the scenic town of Ilulissat, 'the iceberg capital of the world.'
- Follow in the wake of explorers and adventurers searching for the Northwest Passage
- Meet local Inuit people whose ancestors have called this beautiful, remote land home for millennia
- View spectacular wildlife such as polar bears, seals, sea birds, bowhead whales, and narwhals
Minimum Age: 8
Day: 1, duration: 13
Ocean Albatros
With a total of 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, all with unobstructed sea views, and most with their own balcony, the ice-strengthened Ocean Albatros offers an incredible expedition cruise experience. Built in 2022, features of this new ship include two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open-deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, a panoramic sauna, and other state-of-the-art amenities. The vessel has more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels, and follows the sustainable Green Initiative Program.
David Reid
For over twenty five years, David has been involved in the Arctic expedition and travel business. Since moving from Scotland to the Arctic, he has led, organized or participated in more than three hundred Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, trips and projects. In that time he has travelled thousands of miles by dog sled, ski, snowmobile, boat, kayak, ship, foot and most recently became the first person to cross Baffin Island by fat tire bike. He has completed eighteen successful expeditions through the Northwest Passage and guided over seventy trips to Churchill, Manitoba.
Lisa Pettenuzzo
Lisa has over 20 years’ experience in the polar regions through work adventures ranging from fishing, mining to tourism: commercial fishing King Salmon in the Bering Sea; navigating thru remote tundra across Canada’s Arctic gold prospecting; assisting mountaineering expeditions to summit Denali; working at a basecamp facilitating tourism and research below the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica. In her personal time, she finds herself travelling to northern Siberia to learn the culture of the Evans Peoples and backcountry ski touring from her home in the Selkirk Mountains. She just completed a master’s degree in Polar Law, having studied in Iceland, Greenland and Norway.
Jes Gravgaard
Jes has more than 40 years of experience as a Naturalist, Meteorologist and Specialist in bird studies and also has an education as an Atmospheric and Space Science Assistant. He has worked with Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and the Danish Ornithological Society; studied various species of sea birds, sea animals and whales in the North Atlantic. Jes is fluent in Danish and English and is a trained meteorological weather observer, who worked for 11 years with the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), operating radiosondes to measure meteorological data for air traffic in Greenland. Following a number of encounters with polar bears and walruses, while on Zodiac boating trips and dog sledding expeditions across thousands of miles in Greenland, he became hooked on the Arctic.
Inclusions
Expertise and services of experienced adventure guides
Pricing based on double occupancy in a Balcony Stateroom
All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
Charter flight Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq-Reykjavik with transfers in Kangerlussuaq
Meals while onboard
Coffee, tea and afternoon snacks
Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Excursions and activities as noted
Taxes, tariffs and fees
Photo workshop
Exclusions
International airfare to/from Reykjavik, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
Accommodations before/after the voyage
Transfers in Reykjavik
Beverages (other than tea and coffee)
Gratuities for shipboard staff
Excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Mandatory medical/evacuation coverage
Travel Protection Program
Personal expenses
Reason #01
MT Sobek's Polar Value Promise means that we offer in-house services to help plan and execute your polar adventure for no added cost.
Reason #02Over 30 years offering polar voyages we have built strong relationships with polar service providers and ships that cruise the High Arctic.
Reason #03We choose ships and operators that maintain a high level of commitment to safety, people, value, quality, environment, well-being, and customer service.
ActivitiesCruising by ice-strengthened ship and small Zodiac boats, wildlife viewing, easy guided walks, and optional scenic flights.
LodgingThe 189-passenger Ocean Albatros offers ensuite cabins, some with balconies, two restaurants and state-of-the-art amenities, including a pool and fitness area.
ClimateTemperatures in this region of Arctic Canada and Greenland range between 30°F and 40°F.
Will there be any adjustments to the itinerary?Programs may vary depending on weather conditions and opportunities to see wildlife so flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. We recommend packing your spirit of adventure!
What is the Northwest Passage?The Northwest Passage is the long sought after sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean.
Will we visit local communities?You'll visit Inuit settlements along Greenland's northwest coast and Nunavut on Baffin Island.
What animals can we see?The Arctic, although a very inhospitable environment, is home to many amazing creatures including polar bears, the arctic fox, reindeer, walrus, seals, whales, and birds.
How do I get to Greenland to board the ship?Charter flights from Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq and return along with transfers in Kangerlussuaq are included in the trip cost.
What cabin types are available?Cabins range from Singles (without a single supplement) and Triple Portholes all the way to Premium suites with private balconies. Contact our Trip Consultants for availability.
Day: 1, duration: 13
Ocean Albatros
With a total of 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, all with unobstructed sea views, and most with their own balcony, the ice-strengthened Ocean Albatros offers an incredible expedition cruise experience. Built in 2022, features of this new ship include two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open-deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, a panoramic sauna, and other state-of-the-art amenities. The vessel has more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels, and follows the sustainable Green Initiative Program.
David Reid
For over twenty five years, David has been involved in the Arctic expedition and travel business. Since moving from Scotland to the Arctic, he has led, organized or participated in more than three hundred Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, trips and projects. In that time he has travelled thousands of miles by dog sled, ski, snowmobile, boat, kayak, ship, foot and most recently became the first person to cross Baffin Island by fat tire bike. He has completed eighteen successful expeditions through the Northwest Passage and guided over seventy trips to Churchill, Manitoba.
Lisa Pettenuzzo
Lisa has over 20 years’ experience in the polar regions through work adventures ranging from fishing, mining to tourism: commercial fishing King Salmon in the Bering Sea; navigating thru remote tundra across Canada’s Arctic gold prospecting; assisting mountaineering expeditions to summit Denali; working at a basecamp facilitating tourism and research below the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica. In her personal time, she finds herself travelling to northern Siberia to learn the culture of the Evans Peoples and backcountry ski touring from her home in the Selkirk Mountains. She just completed a master’s degree in Polar Law, having studied in Iceland, Greenland and Norway.
Jes Gravgaard
Jes has more than 40 years of experience as a Naturalist, Meteorologist and Specialist in bird studies and also has an education as an Atmospheric and Space Science Assistant. He has worked with Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and the Danish Ornithological Society; studied various species of sea birds, sea animals and whales in the North Atlantic. Jes is fluent in Danish and English and is a trained meteorological weather observer, who worked for 11 years with the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), operating radiosondes to measure meteorological data for air traffic in Greenland. Following a number of encounters with polar bears and walruses, while on Zodiac boating trips and dog sledding expeditions across thousands of miles in Greenland, he became hooked on the Arctic.
Inclusions
Expertise and services of experienced adventure guides
Pricing based on double occupancy in a Balcony Stateroom
All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
Charter flight Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq-Reykjavik with transfers in Kangerlussuaq
Meals while onboard
Coffee, tea and afternoon snacks
Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Excursions and activities as noted
Taxes, tariffs and fees
Photo workshop
Exclusions
International airfare to/from Reykjavik, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
Accommodations before/after the voyage
Transfers in Reykjavik
Beverages (other than tea and coffee)
Gratuities for shipboard staff
Excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Mandatory medical/evacuation coverage
Travel Protection Program
Personal expenses
Reason #01
MT Sobek's Polar Value Promise means that we offer in-house services to help plan and execute your polar adventure for no added cost.
Reason #02Over 30 years offering polar voyages we have built strong relationships with polar service providers and ships that cruise the High Arctic.
Reason #03We choose ships and operators that maintain a high level of commitment to safety, people, value, quality, environment, well-being, and customer service.
ActivitiesCruising by ice-strengthened ship and small Zodiac boats, wildlife viewing, easy guided walks, and optional scenic flights.
LodgingThe 189-passenger Ocean Albatros offers ensuite cabins, some with balconies, two restaurants and state-of-the-art amenities, including a pool and fitness area.
ClimateTemperatures in this region of Arctic Canada and Greenland range between 30°F and 40°F.
Will there be any adjustments to the itinerary?Programs may vary depending on weather conditions and opportunities to see wildlife so flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. We recommend packing your spirit of adventure!
What is the Northwest Passage?The Northwest Passage is the long sought after sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean.
Will we visit local communities?You'll visit Inuit settlements along Greenland's northwest coast and Nunavut on Baffin Island.
What animals can we see?The Arctic, although a very inhospitable environment, is home to many amazing creatures including polar bears, the arctic fox, reindeer, walrus, seals, whales, and birds.
How do I get to Greenland to board the ship?Charter flights from Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq and return along with transfers in Kangerlussuaq are included in the trip cost.
What cabin types are available?Cabins range from Singles (without a single supplement) and Triple Portholes all the way to Premium suites with private balconies. Contact our Trip Consultants for availability.
About MT Sobek
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly paced itineraries led by incredible local guides. We keep groups small, usually fewer than 10 people, and seek out great food and characterful accommodations everywhere we go.
Beyond the seamless logistics and careful attention to detail, our aim is to create a space for truly special moments in unforgettable places.
We are the Adventure Company—come explore with us.
About MT Sobek
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly paced itineraries led by incredible local guides. We keep groups small, usually fewer than 10 people, and seek out great food and characterful accommodations everywhere we go.
Beyond the seamless logistics and careful attention to detail, our aim is to create a space for truly special moments in unforgettable places.
We are the Adventure Company—come explore with us.
