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Experience the wonders of the remote and breathtaking destination of Ilulissat in Greenland with Adventure Life's array of 14 small ship cruises available for 2025. Sail through the majestic Disko Bay, filled with towering icebergs and unique wildlife, while immersing yourself in the local Inuit culture. Explore ancient sites, quaint villages, and dramatic fjords while learning about the fascinating history and traditions of the area. Participate in activities like kayaking alongside arctic wildlife, hiking on stunning glaciers, and enjoying cultural welcomes in charming communities. Whether you're marveling at the tundra or watching whales in their natural habitat, every moment promises to be an adventure. From the High Arctic Explorer to the Northwest Passage tours, each journey offers a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the heart of Greenland and Canada's Arctic with Adventure Life. Contact one of our tour specialists to plan your seamless expedition to this captivating destination.
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Visit Greenland! frozen lake in Uummannaq, Greenland
$21,695
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Wild Landscapes of West Greenland

Roundtrip Toronto - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut
  • Discover Qeqertarsuaq
  • Visit Upernavik
  • Witness Ataa Sund
  • Experience Uummannaq
Starts / Ends:
Toronto / Toronto
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise to and from Toronto aboard the Sylvia Earle. Your journey begins in Nuuk, Greenland's northernmost capital, marking the inhabited region on the west coast of the world's largest island. Outside Nuuk, sparse settlements dot the coastline with limited …
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
$14,495
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Into the Northwest Passage

17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit ancient sites and villages
  • Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Inuit culture first hand
  • Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail the heart of the Northwest Passage in comfort aboard the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavour. On this 17-day journey, experience quaint villages, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers of Greenland. Then, cross the Davis Strait, and pay respects at the Franklin Expedition graves at Beechey Island. …
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$12,290
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Disko Bay to Uummannaq - Icebergs, Whales and Inuit culture

10 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Explore the magnificent Disko Bay
  • Admire numerous gigantic icebergs
  • Enjoy the magical midnight sun
  • Great chance of seeing whales
Starts / Ends:
Ilulissat / Ilulissat
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience an adventure in West Greenland on this 10-day Greenland cruise with M/S Balto. Begin your voyage in the Disko Bay area, known for its diverse and astonishing landscape, including unique geological formations, deep fjords, springs and caves, magnificent towering icebergs and impressive …
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Kayaking in the Northwest Passage
$24,295
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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Calgary - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Beechey Island’s graves
  • Spot polar bears at Radstock Bay
  • Visit Arctic Bay
  • Marvel at calving icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Calgary / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Fly Cruises, Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 17-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer begins in Calgary going to Reykjavik. Visit historic Beechey Island, where Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition members are buried, and observe polar bears in Radstock Bay. At Arctic Bay, experience Inuit traditions and culture, surrounded …
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
$8,980
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Canadian Arctic & Northern Lights

17 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Iluissat, a UNESCO Site
  • Visit charming Sisimiut
  • Admire Nuuk’s natural beauty
  • Hike Silvia Grinnell Park
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Halifax
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the legendary Northwest Passage on this 17-day Northern Canada Discovery cruise and trace a path along the ice-filled route that challenged great explorers. As you sail from Greenland through the iceberg capital of the world, gaze in awe at the ice-filled straits and fjords crammed with …
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A caribou antler found while exploring Baffin Island
$19,530
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Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland To Newfoundland

United States-United States - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Meet Inuit artisans at Baffin
  • Observe polar bears
  • Discover Newfoundland and Labrador
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark the National Geographic Explorer for a thrilling exploration of the far north’s ice-carved landscapes, sailing from Greenland to Newfoundland and Labrador. Navigate massive icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, and venture into Davis Strait en route to Canada’s …
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
$6,595
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Disko Bay

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Experience Qeqertarsuaq
  • Discover Uummannaq
  • Witness Eqip Sermia Glacier
  • Explore Sisimiut
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Ocean Albatros. Explore through West Greenland. Sailing offers the optimal way to discover Greenland's diverse landscapes, from vibrant coastal villages to majestic glaciers and fjords. Even in larger towns, Arctic nature remains close, providing moments of …
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
$11,680
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Greenland In Depth

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Learn history of the Arctic people
  • Admire the sparkling icebergs
  • Capture huge narwhal pods
  • Explore turbulent history Vikings
  • Marvel at Sirmilik National Park
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join us on a 12-day Greenland Discovery: West Greenland cruise on board the boutique ship to see a remote and fascinating part of the world. Traditional ways of life can still be seen against a backdrop of stunning arctic scenery and immense mountains. Navigate through an intricate fjord system …
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
$24,795
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Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Experience Qeqertarsuaq
  • Visit Prince Leopold Island
  • Discover Ilulissat
  • Explore Sisimiut
Starts / Ends:
Toronto / Calgary
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore a segment of the legendary Northwest Passage, a historic and captivating route cherished by early explorers like Franklin, Amundsen, and Larsen. Visit the resting places of these pioneers and discover Canada's High Arctic …
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
$24,795
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Northwest Passage

Calgary - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Experience Qeqertarsuaq
  • Visit Prince Leopold Island
  • Discover Ilulissat
  • Explore Sisimiut
Starts / Ends:
Calgary / Toronto
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore a segment of the legendary Northwest Passage, a historic and captivating route cherished by early explorers like Franklin, Amundsen, and Larsen. Visit the resting places of these pioneers and discover Canada's High Arctic …
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Ilulissat Icefjord at sunset
$44,395
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Ilulissat
  • Experience Qeqertarsuaq
  • Visit Beechey Island
  • Explore Sisimiut
Starts / Ends:
Toronto / Anchorage
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 29-day expedition cruise from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Sylvia Earle. Inspired by Roald Amundsen's journey, navigating the Northwest Passage's intricate waterways across Arctic Canada to the Beaufort Sea. Explore historic sites, encounter locals, and seek unique …
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
$12,260
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel to the very edge of the Greenland ice sheet on this unforgettable Arctic expedition cruise. Board L'Austral in Reykjavik and set off on this 14-day sailing to the stunning land and seascapes along Greenland's coast. Cruise through stunning fjords, sail past massive glaciers, and …
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
$47,143
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High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Venture into the Northwest Passage
  • Experience Sisimiut
  • Sail into Disko Bay
  • Explore Reykjavík
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 24-day expedition cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Set sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, on an extraordinary expedition to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Discover the rugged beauty of Greenland's west coast, from Sisimiut's cultural richness …
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
$12,260
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an Arctic expedition cruise to the edges of the Greenland ice sheet. Begin your 14-day adventure aboard Le Lyrial from Reykjavik, navigating through landscapes along Greenland's coast. Cruise through fjords, glide past glaciers and savor tranquil days at sea observing icebergs …
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