Industry-leading expedition cruise operator Adventure Canada has unveiled its 2025 line-up of small-ship expeditions that will explore some of our planet’s most hard-to-reach places, with a focus on the people, culture, history, and wildlife that call these regions home. 2025 expeditions include an all newBaffin Island itinerary and the return of popular Scotland and Iceland journeys.
A 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner, Adventure Canada curates itineraries that offer in-depth, immersive explorations of the Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and the North Atlantic. Travelling with Adventure Canada offers deep cultural connections with the people and places one visits. Expeditions are about the spirit of exploration, gaining a better understanding of the world around us, taking in the inspiring and oftentimes humbling power of nature, and the dedication to experiencing it responsibly and sustainably so it can be appreciated for generations to come.
“We believe in the value of human connection. With each unique expedition, we take up the call to connect people and place, building enthusiastic ambassadors for the regions and cultures we visit”, says Cedar Swan, Adventure Canada’s CEO. “Each expedition is a voyage of discovery offering fantastic experiences for our guests and has the built-in ethos of supporting the communities we visit. This includes capacity building, language revitalization, habitat protection and more.”
Image by Dennis Minty, 2022
Below are the expeditions featured as part of Adventure Canada’s 2025 line-up:
NEW for 2025! Baffin Island and Greenland – Circling the Midnight Sun – This 12-day small-ship expedition begins in Iqaluit, Nunavut, exploring the coastlines of South Baffin Island before making its way across the Davis Strait to Western Greenland. Travelling through the Inuit Nunangat alongside Inuit guides, guests will immerse themselves in the rich artistic traditions of Panniqtuuq. Experience the Rugged Beauty of the Cumberland Peninsula, seeking polar bears, seabirds, and other Arctic wildlife. Journey through icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness stunning glaciers, islands, and fjords in Sisimiut.
Greenland & Wild Labrador – A Torngat Mountains Adventure – This 15-day expedition begins in Kangerlussuaq Greenland, visiting the Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord where guests explore this glacial landscape by Zodiac, and the vibrant capital city of Nuuk, before crossing the Davis Strait to Labrador’s Torngat Mountains National Park. Here, four days are spent exploring this treeless, mountainous tundra. Following this, visit the historical site of Hebron learning about forced resettlement, visit thriving Nain, the most northerly community in Labrador, spend time hiking and Zodiac cruising along the southern coast, before a stop at L’Anse aux Meadows, Terra Nova National Park, and finally wrapping up in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Heart of the Arctic – Travelling from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Iqaluit, Nunavut, this 13-day expedition is an immersive journey into exactly where the name suggests – the heart of the Arctic. Highlights include: crossing the Arctic Circle on the way to Kangerlussuaq Fjord, enjoying the museums, shops, and cafés of Nuuk, scouting the shoreline for thick-billed murres and polar bears on uninhabited Akpatok Island, hiking the vast tundra along the Ungava Peninsula of Nunavik, navigating the icy, fast-moving waters of the Hudson Strait on the lookout for whales and seabirds, and experiencing Inuit Culture up-close in Kinngait (Cape Dorset). Meet the artists and visit the studios that make Kinngait proud, having opportunities to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
Image by Dennis Minty, 2022
Iceland Circumnavigation – Stand in awe of volcanoes, waterfalls, mountains, fjords, sea stacks, bird cliffs, lava fields, glaciers, caves, and much more on this 10-day journey circumnavigating Iceland. Starting and ending in the capital city of Reykjavík, this itinerary explores amazing coastlines, such as the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the Westfjords, crosses the Arctic Circle to far-flung Grímsey, home to millions of seabirds and offers a deep dive into Icelandic history with visit to resurgent Siglufjörður. Go whale watching off Húsavík, known as the whale capital of Iceland, wander the picturesque community of Seyðisfjörður, nestled at the tip of its namesake fjord, and soak in the sights of southern Iceland, home to some of the country’s most beautiful natural attractions. Marvel at the volcanic landscapes of Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) and see first-hand why Iceland is known as one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Iceland to Greenland – In the Wake of the Vikings – This 13-day expedition begins in Reykjavík, following the Viking route across the Denmark Strait to Eastern Greenland. This seldom-visited region will reveal a stunning coastline traced with innumerable fjords dotted with pack ice. Soak in the breath-taking beauty of one of the world’s most majestic waterways, Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), where the Irminger and Labrador Seas join through the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago. Visit the Norse ruins at Hvalsey, abandoned in the 1400s and Erik the Red’s former estate at Brattahlíð. Wander the streets of Nuuk, Greenland’s dynamic capital before ending the journey up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), crossing the Arctic Circle on the way.
Newfoundland Circumnavigation – This 12-day expedition / ode to all things Newfoundland, starts and ends in the vibrant capital city of St. John’s. Revel in Newfoundland’s world-famous culture and hospitality, experiencing life in far-away outports and fishing villages. There are many choices of unique bays and coves to explore via Zodiac or through land excursions, perfect opportunities to appreciate the outstanding geology and plant life. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Red Bay, L’Anse aux Meadows, and Gros Morne National Park, experience Mi’kmaw Culture with the local leaders of the First Nations community of Miawpukek (Conne River), and finally, a mini-trip to France with a stop at the colourful island town of Saint-Pierre, located just off the shores of Newfoundland.
The Northwest Passage – One of the world’s greatest expeditions, Adventure Canada offers two 17-day departures: Into the Northwest Passage and Out of the Northwest Passage. Experience the extraordinary privilege of journeying through Inuit Nunangat—the ice, water, and lands of the Inuit peoples. Sail the great sea-route at the top of the world, retracing the historic route of early European explorers, who for centuries picked their way through the harsh waters in hopes of finding a sailing route through the passage. Visit the haunting memorial to Sir John Franklin’s failed expedition at Beechey Island. Cross the Arctic Circle and take a Zodiac cruise among dramatic icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore one of Canada’s largest National Marine Conservation Areas, Tallurutiup Imanga, looking for whales, seabirds, and polar bears. Every day is a new adventure when sailing the Northwest Passage – Zodiac cruising, hiking, photography, archaeology, geology, learning from regional experts, visiting villages perched on mighty mountains, and more.
Image by Dennis Minty, 2019
Scotland Slowly – Travelling from Glasgow, up the west coast and back down the east to Aberdeen, this 11-day expedition is a deep dive into Scottish culture, wildlife, history, and landscapes. Highlights include exploring the renowned Loch Finlaggan Historic Site on Islay; a pilgrimage to Iona Abbey and travelling by Zodiac at the Isle of Staffa to see Fingal’s Cave. This journey offers plenty of photography, birdwatching, and hiking opportunities on the Isle of Skye. The expedition also journeys to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Kilda and to the Island of Hirta to spot the flocks of seabirds. Visit Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis; explore rugged coastlines with plenty of opportunity to spot flourishing marine and bird life among Papa Stour’s cliffs, caves, sea stacks, and blowholes. Discover the charming Fair Isle, once a Viking hub and now an idyllic island colony of artists and shepherds, and venture deep into the heart of Neolithic Orkney to see the 4,000-year-old Ring of Brodgar.
Scotland, The Faroe Islands & Iceland – North Atlantic Saga – Sailing from Aberdeen on Scotland’s east coast to Iceland’s capital city, this 11-day expedition cruise begins with an exploration of the Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Orkney, followed by birdwatching at Fair Isle. At Faroe Islands visit Vágur, relish in the opportunity to witness Faroese chain dancing and share in stories of Vágur‘s captivating past. Stroll the streets of the splendid city of Tórshavn and admire its historic, red-painted buildings covered with turf roofs. Marvel at volcanic landscapes of Vestmannaeyjar before ending the journey in Reykjavík.
“Our 2025 expeditions will continue to offer the opportunity for people to travel with purpose, to make a positive and meaningful impact in the communities they visit, while also getting to enjoy every benefit – the amazing local leaders and expert guests, the immersive itineraries, and the spirit of community and discovery – that comes with every Adventure Canada voyage,” concludes Swan. “We look forward to sharing these experiences with our guests and have them leave at the end of the expedition with a greater understanding and appreciation for the natural world and the vibrant cultures therein.”
For more information on Adventure Canada, its immersive trips, and commitment to supporting artists, historians, researchers, and leaders, visit AdventureCanada.com.
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About Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada is a family-owned award-winning adventure travel operator specializing in expedition-style cruising into the world’s most remote and beautiful destinations—the Canadian Arctic, the fjords of Greenland, the isles of the north Atlantic, and beyond. Setting sail aboard an ice-strengthened vessel with a team of expert naturalists, historians, cultural stewards, artists, and musicians, Adventure Canada engages and entertains, providing an on-the-ground experience that places travellers up close with local communities and culture. Learn more at AdventureCanada.com
