NORTH ATLANTIC & CANADA

Lands of Untamed Beauty and Vivid Contrasts

What Awaits You

These voyages follow the North Atlantic edge from Canada to Greenland and Iceland. You move between small ports and wide Arctic seas, with days shaped by weather, ice, and light. Expect fjords and glacier fronts, iceberg filled bays, plus coastal communities where Inuit culture and Norse history still sit close to the surface. Some sailings go deeper into Greenland’s west coast and Disko Bay, with time to take in places like Ilulissat Icefjord. Later in the season, the days shorten and the nights open up. On Northern Lights itineraries, the aurora becomes part of the experience, alongside landings, Zodiac cruising, and talks that give each place context.

These voyages follow the North Atlantic edge from Canada to Greenland and Iceland. You move between small ports and wide Arctic seas, with days shaped by weather, ice, and light. Expect fjords and glacier fronts, iceberg filled bays, plus coastal communities where Inuit culture and Norse history still sit close to the surface. Some sailings go deeper into Greenland’s west coast and Disko Bay, with time to take in places like Ilulissat Icefjord. Later in the season, the days shorten and the nights open up. On Northern Lights itineraries, the aurora becomes part of the experience, alongside landings, Zodiac cruising, and talks that give each place context.

Historical Waters

Venture into the captivating lands of Canada and the Arctic, where the echoes of the past reverberate through the very air you breathe. Immerse yourself in the enduring wisdom of the Inuit, the people of the North, who have harmoniously coexisted with their unforgiving yet breathtaking land for millennia. Listen to tales of Viking and Victorian explorers, their intrepid spirits forever intertwined with the crackling winter ice. Trace the footsteps of the first settlers who dared to venture across the unforgiving Atlantic, their stories etched indelibly into the landscape. As you navigate these historical waters, let the whispers of the past guide you.

Historical Waters

Venture into the captivating lands of Canada and the Arctic, where the echoes of the past reverberate through the very air you breathe. Immerse yourself in the enduring wisdom of the Inuit, the people of the North, who have harmoniously coexisted with their unforgiving yet breathtaking land for millennia. Listen to tales of Viking and Victorian explorers, their intrepid spirits forever intertwined with the crackling winter ice. Trace the footsteps of the first settlers who dared to venture across the unforgiving Atlantic, their stories etched indelibly into the landscape. As you navigate these historical waters, let the whispers of the past guide you.

Echoes of Vinland

Step into the only confirmed Norse site in North America, where Viking stories become a real place.

Inuit heritage

Learn how Arctic cultures shaped life here, with context from onboard experts and visits ashore.

Great Explorers of the Past

Trace the routes that pulled explorers and traders into the High Arctic, from Hudson Bay outposts to remote coastal landings. These shores still carry the stories of navigation, survival, and the early northern frontier.

Where Ice Shapes the Land

Along the Arctic coastline, the landscape feels alive and unfinished. Glaciers still calve into the sea. Fjords cut deep into the land. Ice and waves keep working the edges, season after season. This is also a place where time shows itself. Some cliffs expose rock that formed billions of years ago. Other shorelines look newly carved, as if the last ice age ended yesterday. You travel through it slowly, close enough to see how ice, water, and wind made everything you are looking at.

Where Ice Shapes the Land

Along the Arctic coastline, the landscape feels alive and unfinished. Glaciers still calve into the sea. Fjords cut deep into the land. Ice and waves keep working the edges, season after season. This is also a place where time shows itself. Some cliffs expose rock that formed billions of years ago. Other shorelines look newly carved, as if the last ice age ended yesterday. You travel through it slowly, close enough to see how ice, water, and wind made everything you are looking at.

Ilulissat Icefjord

Watch huge icebergs drift out from the glacier, one of the most striking landscapes in the Arctic.

Gros Morne National Park

Sail past carved coastlines and deep inlets where the geology is as dramatic as the weather.

Lady Franklin Island

See towering cliffs made of some of the oldest rocks on Earth, rising straight out of the sea and visited by walruses.

Expedition Activities

Most days revolve around time off the ship, led by the Expedition Team and shaped by weather, ice, and local conditions. You may head out by Zodiac for close coastal access, join guided walks on tundra and shorelines, watch for wildlife from deck and landing sites, then return on board for briefings and talks that add context to what you have seen.

Expedition Activities

Most days revolve around time off the ship, led by the Expedition Team and shaped by weather, ice, and local conditions. You may head out by Zodiac for close coastal access, join guided walks on tundra and shorelines, watch for wildlife from deck and landing sites, then return on board for briefings and talks that add context to what you have seen.

Zodiac cruising

Travel through ice filled channels and along glacier fronts, getting close to places ships cannot reach.

Wildlife watching

Scan for whales, seals, seabirds, muskoxen, and if you are lucky, polar bears.

Guided walks

Short hikes on tundra and coastal trails, paced for the group and shaped by conditions on the day.

Citizen Science Workshops

During your trip, join Swan Hellenics Citizen Science programs and contribute to real-world environmental research.

Expert-led talks

Learn about the history, culture, wildlife and geology of your destination with onboard lectures and talks led by world-class experts.

Guest Reviews

Each Swan Hellenic journey is designed to inspire curiosity, broaden horizons, and create lasting memories. Our guests' experiences bring to life the spirit of cultural discovery and exploration that defines our voyages.

From the captain to the expedition guides, from the service staff to housekeeping. 100 out of 100 points!

Annette ClavinDenmark

What elevates Swan Hellenic above competitors is the expedition team and the dedication to immersive travel. The expert lecturers, naturalists, and guides are world-class, offering fascinating lectures and ensuring safe, intimate excursions.

Rachel TaylorAustralia

Everything was absolutely perfect! There was not a single thing to complain about. It was incredibly fun, and that fantastic atmosphere was maintained by the entire crew from the very first to the very last minute of our stay!

Alexander KorneevFinland

A terrific expedition trip! Small number of guests, very attentive staff, very interesting ports of call. Excursions were varied & fun!

Katie BrownCanada

I highly recommend Swan Hellenic! Every single aspect of my cruise was outstanding. The food was fantastic and the ship is awesome. The crew supported my every need in an excellent manner.

Robbie AsherUnited States

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