All-Inclusive 2027 Through the Arctic Labyrinth & Northwest Passage

YOUR 27 NIGHT JOURNEY ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WORLD

An icy labyrinth of waterways connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Northwest Passage is the ultimate untamed wilderness. With travel only possible for a few weeks of the year, this is a unique adventure for the most intrepid of travellers! Join HX as they thread the way between Greenland & Alaska. Spanning almost 1,700 nautical miles from Baffin Island in the east to the Beaufort Sea in the west, your Northwest Passage cruise will take you through breathtaking landscapes, sweeping panoramas and innumerable rugged islands. You’ll watch as Arctic foxes dart across the tundra and narwhals breach the surface of the water, and those with binoculars will be on the lookout for Polar Bears hunting on fields of pristine white.

EXPERTS IN EXPLORATION – ASHORE & ON BOARD

Each of them to be a walking treasure trove of fascinating facts and charming stories. Specialist in their respective fields, they will bring you a true depth of understanding, you can learn from them, not just from the engaging lectures they hold, but also by just talking to them on deck or on a landing. With their scientific skillset, the Expedition Team are well placed to help you make good use of the ship’s state-of-the art Science Center, analysing samples you collect from your Zodiac landings.

★ INCLUDED EXCURSION Qaanaaq – Community Join HX as they visit the Qaanaaq community in Greenland’s ‘Far North’ Avanersauq region. In this remote area, Inuit traditions live on. In winter, locals don sealskin mittens and boots, and dogsleds regularly depart on hunting trips. As you explore the local church, museum and women’s club, and watch a traditional drum dance performance, you’ll get a glimpse into the way of life here.

★ INCLUDED EXCURSION Discover Red Bay Step ashore in Red Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in Basque whaling history. Begin your day exploring the village and nearby Saddle Island, where 16th century tryworks and cooperages still mark the landscape. Visit the interpretation centre to discover artifacts from Europe’s early industrial whaling era, then sample Labrador’s distinctive flavours, from wild game to foraged berries. In the afternoon, choose a scenic coastal hike or climb the 689 steps of Tracey Hill. At the summit, take in sweeping views over Red Bay and the Strait of Belle Isle, where whales, icebergs, and seabirds complete the picture.

★ INCLUDED EXCURSION Sisimiut – Arctic Sounds Concert Dive into Greenland’s musical heritage with a dynamic concert and talk blending history and live sound. Trace traditions from ancient drum dances through European influences to today’s vibrant scene shaped by Arctic and global rhythms. Witness talented young musicians bring these stories to life in an intimate setting at Sisimiut’s modern concert hall, where history, culture, and melody converge in a captivating experience.