October 8, 2026 — Expedition operator Adventure Canada has expanded its 2028 lineup with new voyages in the Canadian Arctic, Iceland and Antarctica, including a 13-day route into the eastern end of the Northwest Passage.
Cruise Industry News reported the program on October 8. Exact departure dates and prices have not been published and are TBA.
New for 2028
| Voyage | Length and ship | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Passage: Eastern Gateway | 13 days, Ocean Victory | One departure in July and one in August 2028, sailed in opposite directions. West Greenland and the Ilulissat Icefjord, five days in Tallurutiup Imanga with Arctic Bay and Beechey Island, ending in Resolute, Nunavut. |
| Iceland & the Faroe Islands: Islands Born of Fire and Sea | 11 days, Ocean Victory | Round trip from Reykjavík, circling Iceland by way of the Westfjords, Grímsey, Húsavík, eastern Iceland and Heimaey. |
| Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer’s Expedition | 11 days, ship TBA | From Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula. |
The company’s “Out of the Northwest Passage” voyage will mark 100 years since the launch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police schooner St. Roch. Returning itineraries include Greenland and Wild Labrador, the Newfoundland Circumnavigation, Sable Island, the High Arctic Expedition, and Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
What it means for airline travelers
- Arctic voyages usually begin or end with a charter flight. Resolute, where the new Northwest Passage route ends, has no mainline airline service. Operators typically sell a charter to or from a southern Canadian city, so ask Adventure Canada which city it uses and what the charter costs before you plan your standby flights.
- Leave buffer days around charters. Arctic weather delays are common. Do not list for a same-day connection after a charter arrives.
- Iceland is the easy one. The round trip from Reykjavík needs only flights to and from Keflavík (KEF), which has frequent North American service in summer.
- Ushuaia takes planning. Antarctic departures from Ushuaia (USH) require a connection through Buenos Aires, often with a change of airport. Arrive two days early.
- Industry rates: none were announced. Small expedition operators sometimes release unsold berths close to departure, so ask directly.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Adventure Canada Unveils Expanded 2028 Expedition Collection
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