Northwest Passage – Across the Top of the World (Alaska to Greenland) (2027)

25-day all-inclusive Northwest Passage expedition cruise from Seattle to New York

Witness incredible beauty and experience the thrill of exploration as we sail through the fabled Northwest Passage from Nome in Alaska to Nuuk, Greenland.

Your dedicated Expedition Team will bring you to discover UNESCO-listed sites, spectacular scenery, wildlife habitats, and Inuit settlements.

Gain meaningful, personal insights into Inuit culture and heritage from our onboard Cultural Ambassadors.

Sail down the west coast of Greenland with its stunning coastal panoramas and pretty settlements of coloured houses.

This voyage ends in New York (planned airport) with a flight from Nuuk. An option to fly from Copenhagen or Reykjavik is also available.

Sail along the top of the world through the Northwest Passage

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 travellers a chance to witness breathtaking Arctic landscapes and learn about indigenous communities through first-hand experiences and insights from Cultural Ambassadors on board. On this adventure, we’ll attempt to traverse the entire route and beyond, going from Nome in Alaska to Nuuk, Greenland.

Breathtaking beauty of the High Arctic and 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 this point on, it’s pure expedition mode as we transit to Eastern Arctic Canada where you’ll experience a pristine and remote wilderness. We then emerge into Baffin Bay and sail to West Greenland, where you’ll encounter natural beauty like nowhere else.

In line with AECO

HX is a proud member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). To protect the sensitive environments we explore, we carefully follow AECO standards on available landing sites and safe distances from wildlife, while still giving you an unforgettable expedition experience.