Cruise · HX Expeditions · 19 nights

Into the Northwest Passage – Circumnavigating Baffin Island

Economy flights between Copenhagen and Nuuk arranged for you
Overnight Copenhagen stay with breakfast before departure
Airport to ship transfers in Nuuk taken care of

$29,571 pp twin share

$41,947 pp solo share

19 nights

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Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland – Encounter at the Edge (2028)

Into the Northwest Passage – Circumnavigating Baffin Island – route map

Cosmopolitan Copenhagen

Colourful Nuuk

At Sea

Baffin Island

At Sea

Lancaster Sound

Into the remote Arctic Interior

Foxe Basin

Hudson Strait

Sailing to Iceland

Farewell in Nuuk, flight from back to Copenhagen

MS Roald Amundsen

When & how much

Departure & Pricing

Your departure

Departs Sat 16 Sep 2028 Nuuk (Godthaab)

Returns Thu 5 Oct 2028 Nuuk (Godthaab)

Duration 19 nights

Ship MS Roald Amundsen

From pp twin share $29,571

From pp solo share $41,947

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Cruise Snapshot

19 Nights

A 20-day Arctic expedition round trip from Copenhagen, with economy flights to Nuuk, a Copenhagen overnight and airport-ship transfers arranged for you

Circumnavigation of Baffin Island through fjords, straits, glaciers and sea ice
Expedition experiences including Zodiac cruising, shore landings and remote Arctic hikes
Visits to Inuit settlements aboard the hybrid-powered MS Roald Amundsen

Trip Details

Departs: Sat 16 Sep 2028
Returns: Thu 5 Oct 2028
Embarks: Nuuk (Godthaab)
Ship: MS Roald Amundsen
Operator: HX Expeditions

20-day all-inclusive Arctic Canada cruise round-trip from Copenhagen

The 18-night Arctic Canada voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen sails round trip from Nuuk (Godthaab), calling at Qikiqtarjuaq, Kangok Fjord, Fecham Bay, Dundas Harbour, Croker Bay, Port Leopold (or Elwin Bay), Igloolik, Harkin Bay, Enukso Point and Cape Dorset, with 7 days at sea.

Beyond the expedition cruise itself, this package includes:

Flights in economy class between Copenhagen and Nuuk
Overnight in Copenhagen before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Transfers between the airport and the ship in Nuuk

A rare chance to explore one of the least-visited regions of the Canadian Arctic, through the fjords, straits, glaciers, and sea ice of Baffin Island.
This is true exploration, with expedition experiences such as Zodiac cruising, shore landings, hikes through the remote Arctic landscapes, and visits to Inuit settlements.
An end-of-summer journey beginning and ending in Copenhagen, with flights via Nuuk in Greenland.

You sail aboard MS Roald Amundsen. The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently. On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track.

$29,571

pp twin share

$41,947

pp solo share

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Life in transit

MS Roald Amundsen

Details · HX Expeditions

MS Roald Amundsen

The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently.

Guests: 490
Gross tonnage: 20,889
Speed: 15 knots
Length: 140 m
Launched: 2019
Beam: 23.6 m
Deck plans: 9

Decks · top first

MS Roald Amundsen · Deck plans

Deck 11

Source: HX Expeditions, captured 16 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Copenhagen
Sat 16 Sep
Start your adventure in Denmark´s wonderful capital Your voyage begins with an overnight stay in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Explore the charming city, packed with architectural gems, coffee shops, and parks. The colourful canal district of Nyhavn is the perfect place to people watch and grab a Danish pastry. Also, no visit to Copenhagen is complete without a visit to the Little Mermaid, the iconic bronze sculpture on the Langelinie promenade. You’ll also have time to meet fellow travellers and the Expedition Team before your charter flight north to Greenland. This is the calm before the Arctic… Logistics will soon give way to ice, weather, and the polar unknown.
2
Embarkation day at Nuuk
Sun 17 Sep
Gateway to the Greenlandic Arctic Arrive in Nuuk, Greenland’s compact capital, set along a deep fjord system framed by rugged mountains. Despite its small scale, the city is a vibrant centre of modern Greenlandic life. If time allows we’ll explore this fascinating city. Nuuk is also where you start to feel the essence of the Arctic: ice, sea, and the mountainous peaks of Quassussuaq and Ukkusissat. Once on board, meet the Expedition Team, settle into your cabin, and we’ll begin the voyage north and west towards Baffin Island.
3
At Sea
Mon 18 Sep
A day at sea As Nuuk fades into the distance, we begin our first sea passage into the waters of Baffin Bay. Look out for seabirds following the ship and watch as the landscape begins to shift. This is a time of orientation: both practical and environmental. With onboard lectures, you’ll get an introduction to ice navigation, wildlife patterns, and Arctic history, while the landscape slowly transforms from coastal Greenland into open polar seascape.
4
Baffin Island
Tue 19 Sep
Ice-carved coasts and living Arctic communities The eastern edge of Baffin Island reveals some of the most dramatic scenery in the Arctic: steep mountains, deep fjords, and glaciers descending directly into the sea. Sea ice often lingers here, shaping access and movement throughout the region. In settlements such as Qikiqtarjuaq, life is in close connection with land and sea, where hunting, fishing, and travel remain guided by environmental conditions. Zodiac cruising and shore landings, where possible, offer encounters with this immense coastal landscape and its wildlife-rich waters.
5
At Sea
Sat 23 Sep
Science at sea Time at sea allows the scale of the region to settle in. Baffin Island’s vast coastline stretches behind while new regions approach ahead. Sea conditions can shift rapidly, from open water to scattered ice, requiring constant observation and adaptation. Onboard life continues with lectures and sessions that bring the Arctic environment into focus: how ice forms, how ecosystems function, and how navigation in these waters is shaped by nature rather than fixed routes.
6
Lancaster Sound
Sun 24 Sep
Gateway to the Northwest Passage Lancaster Sound is one of the most important waterways in the Arctic. It’s a historic entry point into the Northwest Passage. We’ll pass towering cliffs and deep channels along the coast of Devon Island, which is the largest uninhabited island on Earth. Conditions permitting, we may visit Beechey Island, an important historical site associated with early Arctic exploration, including Sir John Franklin’s 1845 expedition.
7
Into the remote Arctic Interior
Tue 26 Sep
Into the shifting ice Sailing deeper into the Canadian High Arctic, the environment becomes more enclosed and remote. Prince Regent Inlet and the Gulf of Boothia are defined by long, quiet waterways, low-lying tundra, and the first patches of sea ice forming in the late Arctic autumn. With a little luck and patience, wildlife such as ringed or bearded seals may make an appearance along the ice edges. Then we cross Fury and Hecla Strait, a narrow passage where navigation is constantly shaped by seasonal ice. Surrounded by stark, low coastlines, the water shifts between open leads and drifting pack ice as the autumn freeze begins to take hold. The surface is never uniform; cracked floes, dark channels of water, and occasional pressure ridges sliding past with the current and wind. Our route is dictated entirely by prevailing conditions. Where openings allow, we may cruise on Zodiacs into sheltered bays, landing on remote, stony shores to explore the tundra on foot.
8
Foxe Basin
Thu 28 Sep
Wide seas and Inuit homelands Foxe Basin opens into a vast, shallow sea bordered by low tundra and distant, broken coastline. It feels open and exposed: water and sky blending at the horizon, with few landmarks to hold onto. Over these few days, you move through a landscape shaped by long Thule and Inuit presence. Over 100 stone cairns called ‘inuksuit’ line the tundra at Enukso Point, some dating back 2,000 years. In Igloolik, a small hamlet literally translating as 'there is a house here', it’s easy to see how life remains closely tied to sea ice, hunting, and the seasonal rhythm of the land.
9
Hudson Strait
Sun 1 Oct
Where Arctic meets Atlantic influence At the gateway between the Canadian Arctic and North Atlantic, Hudson Strait separates Baffin Island from northern Quebec. It’s known for strong tides, powerful currents, and fast-changing weather as wind funnels through the channel. September and October are when the Arctic starts to shift; you begin to see drifting fragments of sea ice reappearing: sometimes remnants of older ice carried in on currents and in sheltered areas, the first thin new ice forming at the surface. It’s not winter yet, but you’re watching it arrive in real time. We aim to call at Kinngait (Cape Dorset), one of Nunavut’s most important cultural communities, internationally known for Inuit printmaking and sculpture. Zodiac cruising and shore visits bring you close to a working Arctic coastline.
10
Day at Sea
Wed 4 Oct
The long return through open waters s the circumnavigation nears completion, time at sea becomes reflective. The Arctic landscapes of Baffin Island gradually recede as we move back toward Greenland. Ice becomes less dominant, replaced by longer stretches of open water and broader ocean conditions. This is the perfect time to relax on board, perhaps chat with new friends in the Explorer Lounge & Bar, and catch up on any lectures you may have missed. If you haven’t tried the hot tubs yet, now’s your moment.
11
Farewell in Nuuk, flight from back to Copenhagen
Thu 5 Oct
Return to Greenland’s capital Our voyage concludes in Nuuk, marking the completion of our circumnavigation around Baffin Island. Say a fond farewell to the ship, Expedition Team, crew, and fellow travellers as you step ashore for the final time. Nuuk feels like a metropolis after the remote Arctic communities you’ve visited, yet it remains closely tied to its fjord setting. Colourful houses line the water’s edge, where fishing boats, modern infrastructure, and cultural institutions sit side by side, reflecting a city balancing tradition with contemporary Greenlandic life. Take time to explore the harbour, museums, or nearby historic areas before you fly to Copenhagen, which brings your full Arctic journey to a close.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Flights in economy class between Copenhagen and Nuuk.
Overnight in Copenhagen before the expedition cruise, including breakfast.
Transfers between the airport and the ship in Nuuk.
A stay in a cabin of your choice.
All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests.

Not included

International flights
Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
Travel Insurance
Luggage handling
Optional shore excursions with our local partners
Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Hotels

Overnight in Copenhagen before the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Day 1 – Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

MS Roald Amundsen

On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track; Explorer Lounge and Bar; Indoor and outdoor Observation decks; On board shop; Expedition launch/Tender pit; Lecture hall and group room; 50% of all cabins are suites with a private balcony.

Polar Outside

The Polar Outside cabins on MS Roald Amundsen have

A double bed that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, and some have a sofa bed.
All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

RR – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 19–23 m².

Arctic Superior

Arctic Superior cabins are both comfortable and spacious.

These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed, and many have a private balcony.
All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.

XT – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 18 m².
XTD – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, 15–19 m².
XY – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, 19 m².
XTJ – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, limited view, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 18 m².
TT – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 27 m².
TY – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 24–26 m².

Expedition Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites.

Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and hot tubs.
Suites feature a double bed that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, and some have a sofa bed.
All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, a single-serve coffee machine, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities as well as a minibar (charges apply), daily turn-down service, and laundry.
Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can also enjoy dinner exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

MA – XL Suite with balcony: private balcony and large windows, double bed, optional twin, 46–48 m².
MC – Corner Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 20–30 m².
MB – XL Suite: large windows, double bed, optional twin, 44 m².
MD – Large Suite with balcony: private balcony and large windows, double bed, optional twin, 35 m².
ME – Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 22–28 m².
MF – Corner Suite: large windows, double bed, optional twin, 22 m².

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