Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Pangnirtung, Nunavut rises as a rare Arctic shoreline rendezvous where a cruise call becomes a gateway to Inuit culture and dramatic landscapes far from the bustle of larger ports. Unlike port towns that rely on shopping anchors, Pangnirtung offers an intimate, hands on encounter with community life, art, and the natural world. Signature experiences include a visit to the Pangnirtung Inuit Art Cooperative to watch masters at work, from bold stone carvings to vibrant prints, followed by a stroll through the town hillside lanes where hunters, weavers, and guides share stories of daily life in the Arctic. The excursions extend to the edge of Auyuittuq National Park via specially designed zodiac transfers, offering guided walks along glacial fjords, panoramic lookouts over the Cumberland Sound, and opportunities to spot Arctic wildlife such as seals and beluga whales in season. Shipboard guests enjoy a front row seat to Arctic storytelling, with Inuit hosts and naturalists delivering short talks on sea ice dynamics, bird life, and local geology. The fleet serving Pangnirtung embraces purpose built expedition vessels with ice strengthened hulls, panoramic observation decks, and multiple landing craft that bring guests ashore in small, low impact groups. Onboard services combine warm hospitality with Arctic expertise: culturally informed dining that features locally caught fish and berries, craft workshops, library style lounges, and expert guides available for private Q A on demand.