Lancaster Sound

Lancaster Sound lies between Baffin Island and Devon Island and provides passage to the Parry Channel and Northwest Passage.

Map of Lancaster Sound

Nearby landmarks

Trips that visit Lancaster Sound

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Heart of the Northwest Passage

Set sail on this in-depth, luxury 20-day cruise of west Greenland and the legendary Northwest Passage. Travelling deep into the icy labyrinth of the Northwest Passage, encounter Inuit culture, retrace Franklin’s footsteps and witness Arctic wildlife – musk ox, polar…

  • 20 Days
  • $23,867
Ultimate Baffin Bay Circumnavigation

For an extraordinary Arctic introduction, join this unique full circumnavigation of Baffin Bay’s icy waters aboard a comfortable, state-of-the-art expedition ship. Travelling clockwise, you will navigate deep fjords, witness towering icebergs and explore remote sites. Venturing further north than almost…

  • 21 Days
  • $18,273
Ellesmere Island & North Greenland: Into the Far North

Embark on an extraordinary High Arctic expedition to some of the world's most remote reaches. Flying from Ottawa to Resolute, you’ll sail historic waterways, encounter thriving marine sanctuaries, and explore polar deserts and glacier-carved islands. From the northernmost communities of…

  • 13 Days
  • $11,995
Northwest Passage In Depth: Greenland to Alaska

Embark on one of the world’s most iconic journeys – a full transit through the fabled Northwest Passage from Greenland to Alaska, following in the footsteps of the intrepid early explorers. What makes this particular voyage even more special is…

  • 23 Days
  • $57,728
Northwest Passage, Ellesmere & West Greenland

Traversing west to east this voyage takes you to iconic sites such as Cambridge Bay, Lancaster and Smith Sounds and Ellesmere Island, before exploring the fjords and towns of West Greenland. Bears, narwhal, musk ox, beluga and northern lights are…

  • 17 Days
  • $18,495
The Complete Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers on a magnificent voyage from Greenland, attempting to transit the fabled Northwest Passage toward Alaska. Alongside your expert Expedition Team, you will discover UNESCO-listed sites, abundant wildlife, and vibrant Inuit settlements. This journey…

  • 26 Days
  • $26,611
​Ultima Thule: Northwest Passage & West Greenland

Spending time exploring Canada’s historic Northwest Passage and West Greenland, we like this voyage’s balance and variety as much as exploring little visited spots such as Thule, one of the northernmost towns in the world, and Smith Sound. Big ice,…

  • 17 Days
  • $23,790
Greenland, Baffin & Northwest Passage In-Depth

This comprehensive westbound voyage stands out for its compelling combination of West Greenland, the east coast of Baffin Island and the historic Northwest Passage. Jaw-dropping scenery, towering icebergs, thrilling wildlife encounters, Inuit community visits and fascinating history pervade this epic…

  • 17 Days
  • $23,790