Arctic Canada & Greenland: Circumnavigating Baffin Bay
Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, the Thule region and Disko Bay aboard MS Roald Amundsen.
Why we picked it
This is a substantial Canadian Arctic and Greenland expedition for travellers who have time to go farther. Its appeal is the combination: Baffin Island’s fjords, exploration history around Lancaster Sound and Devon Island, the remote Thule region, then West Greenland’s icebergs. It adds a different route to the existing Northwest Passage choice in the hub.
Travellers seeking Canadian Arctic landscapes, Inuit communities and expedition history together with Greenland, on a ship with extensive facilities.
A broad circuit linking both sides of Baffin Bay, including the gateway to the Northwest Passage.
This is an attempted route through ice-sensitive waters. MS Roald Amundsen carries up to 490 guests, and substantial changes to the route are possible.
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The voyage at a glance
The planned route leaves Nuuk for eastern Baffin Island, continues towards Lancaster Sound and Devon Island, then crosses the northern bay to northwest Greenland. After the Thule region and Melville Bay, the voyage finishes with four West Greenland days. It explores the entrance to the Northwest Passage; it does not sail the passage across to Alaska.
Your expedition, day by day
Nuuk and the voyage north
Fly from New York to Nuuk and embark on day 1. Day 2 is at sea, with Arctic briefings, wildlife watching and time to settle aboard.
Eastern Baffin Island
Three days are allocated to this remote coast. Qikiqtarjuaq, Isabella Bay, Sam Ford Fjord, Gibbs Fjord and Coutts Inlet are possible objectives, subject to ice and community arrangements.
Towards Lancaster Sound
A sea day allows time for lectures, photography and the ship’s facilities as you travel north.
Lancaster Sound and Devon Island
This programme block covers the gateway to the Northwest Passage. Possible sites include Dundas Harbour, Beechey Island, Croker Bay and Coburg Island. It includes navigation time and does not promise four full landing days.
Northern Baffin Bay
A flexible expedition day gives the team scope to respond to ice, weather and wildlife before continuing towards Greenland.
The Thule region
Explore northwest Greenland, with possible community visits and coastal landings. This remote region requires particularly flexible planning.
Cross Melville Bay
A day at sea follows the icy northwest Greenland coast. Join lectures and keep watch from the open decks.
West Greenland and Disko Bay
Four days are allocated to fjords, communities and icebergs. Possible highlights include Uummannaq, Vaigat Sound and Ilulissat Icefjord.
Nuuk and the flight home
Disembark in Nuuk and transfer for the included return flight to New York.
This is the operator’s planned programme, not a promise of individual landings. Weather, sea ice, permissions and community arrangements shape each day. Images illustrate the region and experience; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Dates & departures
2027 sailings
| Starts | Ends | Ship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September | 19 September | MS Roald Amundsen |
Nineteen-day programme. Dates shown are for the New York flight package; other gateways have their own travel arrangements.
Dates, cabins and your quote
Ask us for the current fare, available cabins and applicable offers for your chosen departure.
The New York package includes economy flights to and from Nuuk. Reykjavík and Copenhagen gateway options have different travel arrangements. We confirm your gateway, cabin, full package and applicable offers with your quote.
These are indicative planning figures, checked 4 September 2026, not live prices or held availability. Promotional and standard fares are shown where published. Your total depends on departure, cabin, occupancy, flight gateway and applicable offers. Request a live quote tailored to your group and circumstances.
Life aboard MS Roald Amundsen
MS Roald Amundsen entered service in 2019 and carries up to 490 guests. Its outside cabins, balcony choices and suites sit alongside a Science Centre, lounges, restaurants, pool, hot tubs, sauna and gym. The larger platform offers comfortable sea-day facilities, while shore visits and small-boat outings are managed in groups.
The Qaanaaq region with HX
Operator destination film introducing a possible Thule-region visit.
Ilulissat with HX
Operator destination film from the West Greenland part of the route.
Choose your cabin
Compare the representative categories below, then request a quote for the actual cabin and view. Some balcony cabins have restricted views. MB and MF suites have large windows rather than balconies; a private hot tub is a feature of selected categories, not every suite.
Polar Outside · RR
Window · twin or double arrangement
An outside cabin for travellers who plan to spend much of the day on deck or ashore.
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Arctic Superior · XT
Private balcony
A balcony cabin with seating space. Some Roald Amundsen cabins have a restricted view; ask us to check the cabin number.
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Expedition Suite · ME
Private balcony · seating area
A suite with more room to unwind, plus the operator’s suite dining and service benefits.
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Corner Suite · MC
Private balcony with hot tub
A corner suite for travellers who place a high value on private outdoor space.
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Extra-Large Suite · MA
Private balcony · separate seating
A spacious corner suite with generous windows and a separate living area.
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Activities & time ashore
Guided landings, expedition-boat outings, community visits, lectures, photography guidance and citizen science form the core programme. Some local excursions and small-group activities cost extra. Ice access and local arrangements determine which remote sites can be visited.
Beechey Island, Dundas Harbour and other historic sites are possible objectives near Lancaster Sound.
Potential visits in Canada and Greenland are planned with local communities and can change around their needs.
Watch for seabirds, whales, seals and walrus. Polar bears and narwhals are possibilities, never assured sightings.
What the voyage includes
Included in your fare
- Flights & Nuuk transfersEconomy return flights between New York (planned airport) and Nuuk, plus airport–ship transfers. Other gateways require a separate quote.
- Your stay aboardThe chosen cabin, meals, coffee, tea and the stated drinks package. Premium drinks cost extra.
- Expedition programmeGuided landings, small-boat outings, lectures, citizen science and photography support.
- Equipment & extrasExpedition jacket, water bottle, loan landing equipment, voyage photographs and Wi-Fi without streaming.
- Onboard servicesGratuities and use of the pool, hot tubs, sauna and fitness facilities. Fine dining in Lindstrøm is included for suite guests.
Budget separately
- Travel to the gatewayYour travel to New York, Reykjavík or Copenhagen and any additional hotels needed for connections.
- Optional excursionsPaid local excursions and small-group activities such as kayaking; some are bookable only aboard.
- Personal spendingSpa treatments, premium drinks and personal purchases.
- Insurance & documentsTravel insurance, entry documents and any applicable personal travel costs.
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Voyage information
Checked 4 September 2026 against official Baffin Bay voyage and flight package, MS Roald Amundsen cabins and facilities. Operator photographs and films are used as credited. Cabin photographs are representative, and individual layouts can vary. We reconfirm the programme, fare, cabin and booking terms with your live quote.