Cruise Ship Through Northwest Passage

And today from the southern Alaskan port of Seward the luxury cruise vessel Crystal Serenity set off on its historic 32-day voyage through the Northwest Passage.

Cruise ship through northwest passage. Plying polar waters since 1991 the experts at AK invite you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the entirety of this fascinating Arctic world. The Crystal Serenity pictured here in Seward Alaska is the largest cruise ship to traverse the Northwest Passage traveling from Alaska to New York City. The smoking cliffs of Cape Bathurst mark your entrance to an icy realm of wild beauty staggering wildlife culture and history.

The wildlife is spectacular being home to polar bear the barren ground grizzly bear musk ox. This rare expeditionary voyage takes explorers through the Land of the Midnight Sun with breathtaking glaciers spectacular landscapes and a true wilderness experience unsurpassed by any other destination of interest. Find the right tour package for you through Northwest Passage.

From Mieke Coppes. Free cancellation before 48 hours. The 175-passenger Hanseatic an ice-strengthened expedition ship operated by German line Hapag-Lloyd Cruises travels through the Northwest Passage for the first time.

Rachel WaldholzAlaska Public Radio. If it successfully completes the journey Crystal Serenity will be the first-ever cruise ship to ply these waters. Read Founder Aaron Russ account of leading expeditions through the Northwest Passage in 2015 Click here to view The Small Cruise Ship Collection.

Ad Book Today and Save. The huge Crystal Serenity cruise ship is likely to enjoy extremely favourable ice conditions in the Northwest Passage a little more than one week before it stops Aug. With our state-of-the-art cruise ship and experienced onboard Expedition Team well be attempting our sailings here in the same bold spirit as bygone explorers.

40 facilities and activities. Two years ago history was made when the Crystal Serenity passed through the Northwest Passage with more than 1000 people on board. The Serenity is by far the largest passenger ship ever to ply the waters of the Northwest Passage from Alaska through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and on.