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NORTHWEST PASSAGE CRUISES

To sail through the Northwest Passage is to accomplish something many people spent centuries searching and striving for. Since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen first mapped the route after a 3 year expedition in 1906, sea ice prevented most ships from navigating this passage until approximately 2009. Built in 2022, our expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, is purpose-built to navigate these conditions, immersing you in the fascinating histories of famous expeditions like the Franklin Expedition that attempted this very passage long ago.

Glacier ice carved the rugged landscapes that sail by the private verandah of your oceanfront suite and sea ice provides a platform for marine mammals such as seals and polar bears. Embark on a voyage of contemplation and discovery, bringing home stories of your own from this remarkable, remote region.

 

Northwest Passage Booking Amenities

Take your Northwest Passage voyage to the next level with these exclusive amenities:

  • Economy Class Air: Enjoy the convenience of inclusive Economy Class Air, ensuring a seamless journey to and from your unforgettable adventure.
  • Full Laundry Services: Let us take care of all your needs with complimentary Full Laundry Services throughout your voyage.

On August 27, 2023, Seabourn Venture embarked on her first voyage through the Northwest Passage.

This represented a historic day, as she was the very first ship in the corporation to ever set sail for the fabled Northwest Passage. See the highlights and a video journal of this amazing journey below.

Northwest Passage Video Journal

Join us on the Next Northwest Passage Sailing

Be one of the first to find out about our new Northwest Passage sailings, launching soon for the 2026 season.

The Northwest Passage Story

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Call of the Wild

The Northwest Passage is home to a an array of beasts that dominate the land, water, and sky. Polar Bears hunt for their next dinner as beluga whales glide through the seas, and the arctic fox carefully blends in with its glacial surroundings.

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Call of the Wild

The Northwest Passage is home to a an array of beasts that dominate the land, water, and sky. Polar Bears hunt for their next dinner as beluga whales dance through the seas, as the arctic fox carefully blends in with its glacial surroundings.

Indigenous Culture

While the Northwest Passage remain clouded in a shroud of mystery to foreign explorers, communities of Inuit people have survived and thrived here. Learn how the Indigenous people of the Arctic coexist with this dramatic region.

Indigenous Culture

While the Northwest Passage remain clouded in a shroud of mystery to foreign explorers, communities of Inuit people have survived and thrived here. Learn how the Indigionous peope of the Arctic both tamed and coexisted with the nature of this dramatic region.

Glacial Playground

Experience the unforgiving nature of the Arctic's untouched wilderness. Cruise alongside glaciers and sea ice, embodying the original explorers who ventured through its unforgiving waters.

Glacial Playground

Few locations in the world allow visitors to still experience a true, untouched wilderness. Absorb the natural undistrubed power as you coast through the passage, as you are greeted by the Arctic's dramatic and unforgiving landforms.

Dramatic Skies

Far away from the chaos of civlization and light pollution, the remote wilderness is also the perfect setting to experience some of the world's most dramatic skies. If the stars align, cruisers can even be awarded with the dance of the Northern Lights, as the aurora glides across the sky in a ballet of greens, blues and purples. 

Dramatic Skies

Far away from the chaos of civlization and light pollution, the remote wilderness is also the perfect setting to experience some of the world's most dramatic skies. If the stars align, cruisers can even be awarded with the dance of the Northern Lights, as the aurora glides across the sky in a ballet of greens, blues and purples. 

Seabourn Expeditions: Northwest Passage

A Travel Blog from Seabourn

Read the latest Northeast and Northwest Passages articles on Seabourn’s digital magazine, Current.

"In Pursuit of the Northwest Passage"
Visit Current to learn the history of the Northwest Passage and traverse the fabled sea corridor on a High Arctic expedition.

More on the Northwest Passage from Current:
"6 Polar Explorers Who Put the Arctic on the Map"
"Where & When Can You See the Northern Lights in Alaska?"
"6 Amazing Arctic Animals You Can See on a Seabourn Expedition"

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Seabourn Expeditions Northwest Passage Early Booking Amenities are based on promo JL. Offer is valid only on 2025 sailings through the Northwest Passage. Offer is applicable to the first and second guests in a Suite only, third or fourth guests are not eligible. Roundtrip Economy Class Air must be booked through Seabourn's Flight Ease program. Air can be booked as early as 330-days from the sailing return date and must be booked no later than 30-days prior to sailing. Air seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Once air is booked, guests are responsible for checking the airlines website or contacting the airline directly for information regarding rules, restrictions, baggage fees and/or other charges. Guests are responsible for all additional fees or charges including but not limited to baggage fees imposed directly by the airline. Complimentary Laundry Services amenity is valid for one (1) bag per Suite serviced daily and includes laundry, professional cleaning suitable for dry-clean-only garments, and pressing. Offer is subject to availability, may be capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply. Seabourn reserves the right to correct errors. Ships’ registry: Bahamas. ©2024 Seabourn