Cruise Ship Through The Northwest Passage

Franklins crew overwintered at Beechey Island where three of his men died and numerous search parties later used the spot as a depot and rendezvous.

Cruise ship through the northwest passage. Most Northwest Passage cruises depart in August and September when late summer ice allows safe passage through the narrow channels. In 2012 Hapag-Lloyds MS Hanseatic now RCGS Resolute made full transit with 25-days itinerary leaving from Nome AK on August 14 and ending in Reykjavik Iceland on September 7. Ad Join us aboard for an unforgettable expedition through the legendary Northwest Passage.

His two ships HMS Erebus and HMS Terror with a combined crew of 129 set out in 1845 to chart the passage. Ad Explore the world in comfort with max 930 guests No kids No casinos Inclusive value. Northwest Passage cruises are unique repositioning voyages that take you across the Northwest Territories and through the Arctic to cities and settlements few have ever heard of let alone visited.

Explore wildlife culture history. Ad Enjoy Exclusive Discounts Shipboard Credit Beverage and Dining Packages and more. Spot Peary caribou polar bear walrus and.

Ad Australian-Owned Cruising Company. In 2011 Hapag-Lloyds ship MS Bremen now Seaventure became the worlds first-ever cruise ship with a Northwest Passage Cruise itinerary Kangerlussuaq Greenland to Nome Alaska. No voyage through the NW Passage would be complete without paying homage to Franklin and the early explorers of the north and there is nowhere better to do this than at barren Beechy Island.

A stark wilderness of uplifted seashore punctuated by four lonely graves was on the day of our visit exceptionally benign the wind was stilled the sea calm and the temperature balmy by Arctic standards. Rarely visited destinations with expert guidance. And today from the southern Alaskan port of Seward the luxury cruise vessel Crystal Serenity set off on its historic 32-day voyage through the Northwest Passage.

No Obligation Reservation Policy. Time of year and the direction of travel are important variables worth considering as are the planned landings however theres no definitive route and ice conditions may cause changes along the way. Weve got 6 tours going to Northwest Passage starting from just 9 days in length and the longest tour is 20 days.