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The Northwest Passage In Depth - M/V Sylvia Earle

29 days
From Toronto to Anchorage
4.5 (8,254 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Toronto

    Toronto
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Toronto Westin Airport Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Toronto Pearson International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Toronto to Nuuk

    Toronto to Nuuk
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Charter flight to Nuuk, Greenland
    • Board vessel Sylvia Earle
    • Safety briefings
    • Meet expedition team and crew
    Landmarks
    Nuuk
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Sisimiut

    Sisimiut
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic blue church
    • Explore museum with Inuit turf house reconstruction
    • Hiking trails around Sisimiut
    Landmarks
    Sisimiut
  4. Day 4

    Ilulissat

    Ilulissat
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord
    • Zodiac cruise at fjord mouth (conditions permitting)
    • Kayak through sea ice and icebergs (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Ilulissat Icefjord
    Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Disko Island

    Disko Island
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike exploring Arctic flora
    • Zodiac cruise in Disko Bay
    • Visit historical museum
    Landmarks
    Disko Island
    Disko Bay
  6. Day 6

    Baffin Island

    Baffin Island
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Expert talks on wildlife, geology, and early explorers
    Landmarks
    Baffin Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Baffin Island East Coast

    Baffin Island East Coast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing along inlets and fjords
    Landmarks
    Baffin Island
  8. Day 8

    Pond Inlet

    Pond Inlet
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Land at Pond Inlet (conditions permitting)
    • Explore churches in Pond Inlet
    • Visit Natinnak Center
    • View husky dog pens
    • Sail along Bylot Island coast
    Landmarks
    Pond Inlet
    Bylot Island
    Home Bay
    Isabella Bay
    John Ford Fjord
    Sam Ford Fjord
    Scott Inlet
  9. Day 9

    Bylot Island

    Bylot Island
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Sail along Bylot Island coastline
    Landmarks
    Bylot Island
    Sirmilik National Park
  10. Day 10

    Devon Island

    Devon Island
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
    Landmarks
    Devon Island
  11. Day 11

    Dundas Harbour

    Dundas Harbour
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Walks on tundra (conditions permitting)
    • Birdwatching (conditions permitting)
    • Explore historic sites (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Dundas Harbour
    Croker Bay
    Maxwell Bay
  12. Day 12

    Beechey Island

    Beechey Island
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Beechey Island
    Landmarks
    Beechey Island
  13. Day 13

    Northwest Passage Exploration

    Northwest Passage Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Explore possible sites (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Bellot Strait
    Prince Regent Sound
    Fort Ross
    Prince Leopold Island
    Tasmanian Islands
    Cape Felix
    King William Island
    Coningham Bay
    Prince of Wales Island
    Victoria Strait
    Adelaide Peninsula
  14. Day 14

    Prince Leopold Island

    Prince Leopold Island
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Prince Leopold Island
    Landmarks
    Prince Leopold Island
    Lancaster Sound
    Port Leopold
  15. Day 15

    Northwest Passage Exploration

    Northwest Passage Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Explore possible sites (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Coningham Bay
    King William Island
    Victoria Strait
    Adelaide Peninsula
  16. Day 16

    Northwest Passage Exploration

    Northwest Passage Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
  17. Day 17

    Northwest Passage Exploration

    Northwest Passage Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
  18. Day 18

    Arctic Exploration

    Arctic Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
  19. Day 19

    Arctic Communities

    Arctic Communities
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Meet local Arctic communities
  20. Day 20

    Arctic Coastal Exploration

    Arctic Coastal Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of coastlines, bays and estuaries
  21. Day 21

    Smoking Hills

    Smoking Hills
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Hikes exploring the Smoking Hills landscape (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Smoking Hills
  22. Day 22

    Arctic Settlements

    Arctic Settlements
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of Cambridge Bay (conditions permitting)
    • Walk through Cambridge Bay village (conditions permitting)
    • Visit local church and visitor centre (conditions permitting)
    • Explore ancient archaeological sites (conditions permitting)
    • Zodiac excursion in Johansen Bay estuary (conditions permitting)
    • Possible walk to lookout overlooking lake (conditions permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase locally made handicrafts at Cambridge Bay
    Landmarks
    Cambridge Bay
    Edinburgh Island
    Johansen Bay
    Banks Island
    Jesse Harbour
    Nelson Head
  23. Day 23

    Beaufort Sea

    Beaufort Sea
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
    Landmarks
    Beaufort Sea
  24. Day 24

    Beaufort Sea

    Beaufort Sea
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
    Landmarks
    Beaufort Sea
  25. Day 25

    Prudhoe Bay

    Prudhoe Bay
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
    Landmarks
    Prudhoe Bay
  26. Day 26

    Sailing to Nome

    Sailing to Nome
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
    Landmarks
    Nome
    Bering Sea
  27. Day 27

    Nome

    Nome
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Photo competition
    • Final expert lectures
    • Possible sailing past Point Hope, Little Diomede and King islands (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Point Hope
    Little Diomede Island
    King Island
  28. Day 28

    Nome to Anchorage

    Nome to Anchorage
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel in Anchorage to be confirmed)
    Landmarks
    Nome
    Anchorage
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  29. Day 29

    Anchorage Departure

    Anchorage Departure
    Landmarks
    Anchorage

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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Select departure month

2026

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