16-night Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Seas Route Expedition

August 26, 2025

Quark Expeditions: Ultramarine

Toronto/Calgary

Vacation Offer ID 1541371

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Cruise Theme: Culinary Experience

Our ground-breaking Tundra to Table experience offers guests a one-of-a-kind adventure into the culinary traditions of the Inuit in Greenland and Nunavut. Guests who participate in this on-ship Adventure Option will enjoy dishes from these Arctic regions prepared by Inuit chefs, and learn about local Inuit culture and culinary traditions.

The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data intensive applications.)

Available Add-Ons

Optional airfare; pre-/post-cruise hotel

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Toronto Toronto 08/26/2025 Your Arctic expedition begins in Toronto. Explore this vibrant city on your own before spending the night enjoying the comfort and amenities of your designated hotel.	08/26/2025	08/26/2025
Kangerlussuaq Fjord Kangerlussuaq Fjord 08/27/2025 This morning, you'll catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, where you'll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead! Expect a welcome and safety briefing from your expedition leader.,	08/27/2025	08/27/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 08/27/2025 This morning, you'll catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, where you'll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead! Expect a welcome and safety briefing from your expedition leader.,	08/27/2025	08/27/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 08/27/2025 This morning, you'll catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, where you'll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead! Expect a welcome and safety briefing from your expedition leader.,	08/27/2025	08/27/2025
Toronto Toronto 08/27/2025 After breakfast, board your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, a small community nestled deep inside a 118 mile (190 km) long fjord. Enjoy your first Zodiac ride as you’re transferred from shore to ship. Out on deck, take in your new surroundings before you set sail on your Arctic adventure.	08/27/2025	08/27/2025
West Coast of Greenland West Coast of Greenland 08/28/2025 Cruising around the remote regions of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic aboard Ultramarine, the newest ship in our fleet, you’ll navigate the same icy inlets, channels and bays that fascinated legendary explorers of long ago. Designed to give polar adventurers unprecedented access to the hardest-to-reach places on the planet—and equipped with two onboard twin-engine helicopters for unparalleled access to areas only Quark Expeditions can bring you—this one-of-a-kind ship will take you beyond the familiar in polar exploration. Throughout your journey, your Expedition Team will keep an eye toward immersing you in the best the Arctic has to offer at the top of the world. Locals call Maniitsoq the Venice of Greenland, as it’s situated in an archipelago intersected by natural canals. Soaring, snow-capped mountains surround the small, rocky town, whose name means “the uneven place.” Playful humpback whales spend summer in the waters around here.	08/28/2025	08/28/2025
Nuuk Nuuk 08/29/2025 The Greenlandic capital of Nuuk is a haven for history and culture lovers. See for yourself the unique and thriving culture of contemporary Greenland that mingles the ancient with the modern in surprising and wonderful ways. Stroll down to the waterfront to see the Hans Egede Church and Hans Egede statue, named for the missionary who established the settlement in 1728. Marvel at the famous remains of 500-year-old fully dressed mummies, discovered under a rock outcrop in 1972 by two brothers out hunting, at the Greenland National Museum. The Nuuk Art Museum and Katuaq Culture Centre are also worth visiting.	08/29/2025	08/29/2025
At Sea At Sea 08/30/2025 Say goodbye to Greenland’s shores as you traverse the Davis Strait in pursuit of the Canadian Arctic. Presentations by on-board experts will prepare you for the adventures that lie ahead.	08/30/2025	08/30/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 08/31/2025 Visit towering fjords, historical sites and Inuit communities as you follow in the footsteps of famous explorers from long ago in the Canadian High Arctic.	08/31/2025	08/31/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/01/2025 At the southern tip of the Cumberland Sound, you’ll visit Cape Mercy, which was named by British explorer John Davis (yes, he of the Davis Strait), who sailed through it in 1585. This is the site of an old Distant Early Warning Line installation, dating back to the Cold War. These and many other stations were set up to detect Soviet bombers. It’s an ideal spot to go ashore for a hike.	09/01/2025	09/01/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/02/2025 As icebergs travel down the Davis Strait, they’re naturally trapped at Qikiqtarjuaq (formerly known as Broughton Island). The icy waters here are also home to ring and harp seals. A hike up to the hilltop inuksuk rewards with spectacular views of the community. Inuksuks are stone figures or cairns that traditionally call attention to the location for navigation, abundant harvesting or spiritual significance.	09/02/2025	09/02/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/03/2025 Cruising further north along the mountainous east shore of Baffin Island, we’ll approach Isabella Bay, an important summer and fall feeding area for the largest concentration of bowhead whales in Canada. Bowheads are a truly a remarkable arctic leviathan that research has revealed may live more than 200 years of age - the oldest mammal.	09/03/2025	09/03/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/03/2025 Cruising further north along the mountainous east shore of Baffin Island, we’ll approach Isabella Bay, an important summer and fall feeding area for the largest concentration of bowhead whales in Canada. Bowheads are a truly a remarkable arctic leviathan that research has revealed may live more than 200 years of age - the oldest mammal.	09/03/2025	09/03/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/04/2025 At the northern tip of Baffin Island, near the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage, is the Inuit hamlet of Pond Inlet, surrounded by scenic mountains, fjords, glaciers and icebergs. Many in the community still follow a nomadic lifestyle and hunt for their fo	09/04/2025	09/04/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/05/2025 At the top of Baffin Island sits Lancaster Sound, a true arctic oasis. Known by the Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years, this channel and the surrounding lands are extremely rich in wildlife and history, both indigenous and European.	09/05/2025	09/05/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/06/2025 The area around Lancaster Sound affords several hiking opportunities. At Dundas Harbour, on Devon Island, you’ll visit an abandoned beachside outpost of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At nearby Croker Bay, cruise in a Zodiac (at a safe distance) along the face of an actively calving glacier. Your Expedition Team will also keep its eyes peeled for walrus that are known to visit the bay. Farther west, some of the best ancient Thule remains in the Arctic are at Radstock Bay, beside the soaring Caswell Towers.	09/06/2025	09/06/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/07/2025 At the western end of Devon Island, the windswept Beechey Island is steeped in history. Named after famed British explorer Frederick William Beechey, it’s a Canadian National Historic Site. You’ll visit the small marked graves of three crew members who died during Sir John Franklin’s tragic 1845–46 expedition. Over 150 years later, Roald Amundsen landed here in 1903, during the first successful voyage by ship through the Northwest Passage.	09/07/2025	09/07/2025
Canadian High Arctic Exploration Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/08/2025 Sailing down the east coast of Somerset Island, you may be fortunate to spot beluga whales and if you’re very fortunate, narwhals, as they feed at Creswell Bay. An Important Bird Area, the bay also attracts such species as black-bellied plovers, king eiders and white-rumped sandpipers. You’ll also have time to explore Fort Ross, where the Hudson’s Bay Company established a now-abandoned trading post in 1937. At the midpoint of the Bellot Strait, the narrow channel that separates Somerset Island from mainland North America, you’ll reach the northernmost area of the continental landmass, Zenith Point.	09/08/2025	09/08/2025
Resolute Resolute 09/09/2025 After disembarking in Resolute, you’ll be transferred to your charter flight to Calgary, where you’ll spend the night at your included hotel.	09/09/2025	09/09/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 09/09/2025 After disembarking in Resolute, you’ll be transferred to your charter flight to Calgary, where you’ll spend the night at your included hotel.	09/09/2025	09/09/2025
Air Travel	09/09/2025	09/09/2025
Calgary Calgary 09/10/2025 After disembarking in Resolute, you’ll be transferred to your charter flight to Calgary, where you’ll spend the night at your included hotel.	09/10/2025	09/10/2025
Calgary Calgary 09/11/2025 Today, make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend the day exploring this unique Western Canadian city.	09/11/2025	09/11/2025

Ultramarine, is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and to immerse you in the best the region has to offer.

Ship Highlights

Guests can enjoy a meal in the Bistro which offers an indoor/outdoor dining experience
Perfectly juxtaposed luxury, guests can rest and relax in the comfort and warmth of the sauna
In the fully-equipped fitness center, featuring a separate yoga space with views to the outside
The Panorama Lounge and Bar allows guests to relax indoors while staying connected to the awe-inspiring landscapes drifting by

Ship Statistics

Ship Length: 420 ft (128 m)
Draft: 16 ft (5 m)
Maximum Speed: 16 knots, in open water
Registry: Marshall Islands

Number of Crew: 140
Passenger Capacity: 199
Number of Suites: 24

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Ultra Suite (US) Call for pricing

Category: US
Deck 6

Located on Deck 6, with approximately 563 sq. ft. (52.3m2) of interior living space, and a 46 sq. ft. (4.3 m2) balcony. This suite is perfect for guests who want to travel without compromise. The largest and most luxurious suite features the most sleeping, entertainment and storage space onboard the ship. It is perfect for families or travelers who want all the comforts of home on board the ship. Features: one double or two single beds in a private bedroom with walk-in closet, sitting area with sofa bed and additional walk-in hallway closet, private balcony, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors and separate powder room.

Terrace Suite (TS) Call for pricing

Category: TS
Deck 6

Located on Deck 6, with approximately 350 sq. ft. (32.5 m2) of indoor living space, and a 100 sq. ft. (9.3 m2) balcony. This suite is perfect for guests wanting generous interiors with a wide layout and the largest balconies on the ship. Centrally located on Deck 6, guests will enjoy minimal movement and motion from the comfort of these suites. Features: one double or two single beds, sitting area with sofa bed, private extra-wide balcony, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors.

Solo Panorama Suite (SP) Call for pricing

Category: SP
Deck 6

Located on Deck 6, and approximately 132 sq. ft. (12.3 m2). This suite is perfect for solo guests who appreciate privacy and want to wake up to sweeping views from the comfort of their bed. These are the only solo suites with floor-to-ceiling windows available on board any ship in its class. Features: single bed, floor-to-ceiling window, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower and heated floors.

Penthouse Suite (PS) Call for pricing

Category: PS
Deck 7

The only suite category to be located on Deck 7, with approximately 369 sq. ft. (34.3 m2) of indoor living space, and a 67 sq. ft. (6.2 m2) balcony. This suite is perfect for guests wanting to wake up to unobstructed polar views from the warmth and comfort of their bed onboard the ship. These suites offer the best of everything—views, spacious interiors, full bathrooms and generous balcony sizes—as well as easy access to the wellness center. Features: one double or two single beds, sitting area with sofa bed, private balcony, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors.

Owner's Suite (OS) Call for pricing

Category: OS
Deck 6

Located on Deck 6, with approximately 446 sq. ft. (41.4 m2) of indoor living space and a 46.3 sq. ft. (4.3 m2) balcony. This suite is perfect for guests who want it all. A large, luxurious suite featuring a private bedroom, full bathroom, powder room, and two separate living spaces. This suite is perfect for families or couples who want all the comforts of home on board the ship. Features: one double or two single beds in a private bedroom with walk-in closet, sitting area with sofa bed and additional closet, private balcony, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors and separate powder room.

Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS) Call for pricing

Category: DBS
Deck 6
Deck 4

Located on Decks 4 and 6, with approximately 299 sq. ft. (27.8 m2) of indoor living space, and a 70 sq. ft. (6.5 m2) balcony. This suite is perfect for guests wanting a larger living space, full bathroom, and a substantial balcony. Deluxe Balcony Suites are the first suite type to offer additional privacy in the bathroom with an enclosed toilet, a full bath, and shower to make it easier for guests to get ready together in the morning. Features: one double or two single beds, sitting area with sofa bed, private balcony, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors.

Oceanview

Explorer Triple Suite (ET) Call for pricing

Category: ET
Deck 3

Located on Deck 3, and approximately 285 sq. ft. (26.5 m2). This suite is perfect for guests traveling solo who want to share their experience with other like-minded travelers of the same gender, or for groups of three traveling together. Featuring three separate single beds, and amenities for each of the three guests. Features: three single beds (two of which can be combined into a double bed), sitting area, picture window, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower and heated floors.

Explorer Suite (ES) Call for pricing

Category: ES
Deck 3

Located on Deck 3, and approximately 285 sq. ft. (26.5 m2). These suites are perfect for people traveling together or solo guests looking to share with like-minded individuals. This suite maximizes interior living space while still offering guests the opportunity to stay connected to the outdoors. The entry-level twin suites are the largest available on a ship of this class. Features: one double or two single beds, sitting area with sofa bed, picture window, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower and heated floors.

Balcony

Balcony Suite (BS) Call for pricing

Category: BS
Deck 6
Deck 4

Located on Decks 4 and 6, with approximately 226 sq. ft. (21 m2) of indoor living space, and a 52 sq. ft. (4.8 m2) balcony, this entry-level balcony suite is one of the largest available on a ship of this class. This suite is perfect for guests who are looking for both indoor and outdoor living spaces. There are four connecting suites in this category, making this an excellent option for families or groups wanting to stay connected to each other during their expedition. Features: one double or two single beds, sitting area with sofa bed, private balcony, desk, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower and heated floors.

Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and quoted in US dollars (US$). Rates for expeditions, flights, as well as optional pre-expedition and post-expedition extensions are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change prior to departure. Substantial changes in tariffs, exchange rates and the price of fuel, services and labor sometimes increase the cost of expedition arrangements significantly. Quark reserves the right to alter prices or introduce surcharges accordingly, even if payment has been received in full. All travelers are required to pay for their excursion and additional purchases in conjunction with their excursion in the same currency. The fare does not include tobacco, alcoholic or special beverages (bottled or tap), miscellaneous extras, personal needs or medical care. Such goods and services, if available for purchase aboard the vessel/camp, are at the traveler's own expense. Payment for all such goods and services including any charges for extra baggage must be made in cash or by traveler's checks in US dollars (or other currency acceptable to the carrier) upon demand by the carrier prior to the traveler's disembarkation. Taxes, port charges, embarkation and loading expenses, stamps, health fees and any other charges whatsoever imposed by governmental authorities in any port or place shall be for the account of the traveler if not included in the fare paid to Quark.

To confirm reservations on all Quark products, a deposit of 25% (minimum US$1000 per person) is required at time of booking. The deposit may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, money order or major credit card. For any booking within 120 days of departure full payment is required. Final payment balances are due 120 days prior to departure.

Important reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy – and excitement – of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. There are nearly 200 recognized sites in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetlands and the places mentioned above may be changed to others equally as interesting.

Exclusions - Rates specifically do not include:

International airfare
Passport and applicable visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
Meals unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 8

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

Deck 7

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

Deck 6

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

Deck 5

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

Deck 4

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

Deck 3

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

Deck 2

Stateroom Key

Ultra Suite (US)
Owner's Suite (OS)
Penthouse Suite (PS)
Terrace Suite (TS)
Deluxe Balcony Suite (DBS)
Solo Panorama Suite (SP)
Balcony Suite (BS)
Explorer Suite (ES)
Explorer Triple Suite (ET)

16-night Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Seas Route Expedition

Cruise Theme: Culinary Experience

Cruise Inclusions

Available Add-Ons

Toronto 08/26/2025

Kangerlussuaq Fjord 08/27/2025

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 08/27/2025

Air Travel 08/27/2025

Toronto 08/27/2025

West Coast of Greenland 08/28/2025

Nuuk 08/29/2025

At Sea 08/30/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 08/31/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/01/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/02/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/03/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/03/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/04/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/05/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/06/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/07/2025

Canadian High Arctic Exploration 09/08/2025

Resolute 09/09/2025

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 09/09/2025

Calgary 09/10/2025

Calgary 09/11/2025

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