Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Reykjavík
Iceland
Witness geysers erupting in raw geothermal splendor and soak in steaming hot springs surrounded by otherworldly lava landscapes.
Arrive
2026-08-17 00:00:00
Day 2
Nuuk (Godthaab)
Greenland
Witness the ethereal Northern Lights dance across Arctic skies while exploring colorful colonial architecture and pristine Greenlandic wilderness.
Arrive
2026-08-18 00:00:00
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
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Day 8
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Day 16
Resolute Bay, Nunavut
Canada
Witness Arctic wildlife and glaciers while standing at one of Earth's most remote and northerly accessible communities in the Canadian High Arctic.
Arrive
2026-09-01 00:00:00
Day 17
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Explore the iconic Calgary Tower for panoramic prairie views and discover world-class museums showcasing Western heritage and dinosaur fossils.
Arrive
2026-09-02 00:00:00
About This Cruise
Winding your way through the icy channels of the legendary Northwest Passage is history brought to life during this expedition in the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland. On this compelling 17-day journey, passengers retrace the steps of the intrepid Franklin Expedition, which left the shores of England in 1845 in search of the last unexplored section of the Northwest Passage—only to become permanently icebound. Its discovery more than a century and a half later by Norwegian Roald Amundsen was a much-celebrated moment in polar history. Explore colorful Inuit villages, and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts. Hike the endless Arctic backdrop and marvel at the vast, colorful tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and majestic creatures that make their home in this wilderness, such as whales, walrus, muskoxen and polar bears. Come aboard for this immersive journey along the legendary Arctic sea route, and return home with memories permanently etched in your heart.
From $16,113 per person
16 nights on
Ocean Explorer
with
Quark Expeditions
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