Northwest Passage Luxury Cruises with A&K
Explore the Legendary Northwest Passage
To sail the Northwest Passage — the sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — is a goal that has fired the imaginations of seafaring explorers and traders for centuries. Courage, skill, perseverance and no small amount of luck were once the prerequisites for anyone attempting to conquer the Northwest Passage, some 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It wasn’t until 1909 that it was finally navigated in its entirety. Today, it remains a prized bucket-list voyage for any traveller wishing to follow in the footsteps of history’s most daring explorers, among them Roald Amundsen and Robert McClure. Rich in remote Inuit communities and geological wonders like the “Smoking Hills,” it’s also a region full of rarely seen life. Plying polar waters since 1991, the experts at A&K invite you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the entirety of this fascinating Arctic world.
Why Cruise with A&K

Unrivaled Expertise
Cruising since 1991, A&K voyages boast an unmatched expertise. See it firsthand alongside our award-winning Expedition Team, a cast of seasoned academics, photographers, and real-life explorers, each with an average of 15 years of experience sailing with A&K.

Cruise on Luxury 'Le Boreal'
Our experts match each itinerary with the newest and most advanced small ships for each region. In the Northwest Passage, our experts choose innovative, all balcony ‘Le Boreal,’ allowing you to explore in the wake of famed explorers in total luxury and style.

Exclusively Chartered by Design
Every A&K voyage is exclusively chartered to bring you the best of everything, and features not just an expertly selected vessel, but also a private balcony with every accommodation, a limited guest count far below capacity and a remarkable personnel-to-guest ratio at 1 to 1.3.

All Inclusive Cruising
Gratuities, transfers, port charges, Wi-Fi and laundry service are among the many things we include on every A&K cruise. You’ll also enjoy complimentary expedition gear and rental equipment, all Zodiac excursions, and a beautiful, all-inclusive culinary experience with unlimited house drinks.
What Our Guests Are Saying

Out on deck, we saw the best aurora borealis we have ever seen — and we’re Canadians. It felt like we were in our own snow globe. It was spectacular.

— Leona; Alberta, Canada

From the nature and variety to the trip length and the weather, it was one of the best trips I’ve been on in my life.

— Alexander; Greenwich CT
Explore More of the Northwest Passage with A&K

A Most Legendary Sea Route
Voyaging through the richly storied and remote Northwest Passage marks an epic Arctic adventure once claimed only by the world’s greatest explorers.

7 Reasons to Cruise the Northwest Passage
Read A&K’s blog, Inside the Ampersand, and discover what makes The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea the ultimate in luxury adventure cruising.

Encounters with Rarely Seen Wildlife
From the incredible polar bear and the beluga and the luxuriously cloaked musk oxen, the Northwest Passage is home to a stunning array of Arctic wildlife. Discover more of the wild creatures you may meet on this epic voyage.

Meet A&K’s Award-Winning Expedition Team
From awarded-winning scientists and habitat conservationists to photographers, historians and cultural experts, A&K’s polar Expedition Team boasts a wealth of unmatched experience and naturalist guides representing the best in their fields.

The Latest Trip Logs
Follow the day-to-day adventures from our most recent Northwest Passage cruises, as provided by A&K’s Expedition Team.

Cruise Beyond the Northwest Passage
The Arctic is a land of iconic wildlife, deep-rooted local cultures and spectacular natural landscapes. Explore beyond the Northwest Passage on Arctic Cruise Adventure: Norway, Greenland & Iceland.