About The Port Of Qikiqtarjuaq
Set on the eastern edge of Baffin Island, Qikiqtarjuaq is a small Inuit hamlet framed by jagged mountains and iceberg-strewn waters. Its name, meaning "big island" in Inuktitut, reflects a landscape shaped by sea ice that grips the coast for much of the year and recedes only briefly in late summer, opening a narrow window for ships to reach this remote community. Visitors find a place where traditional Inuit life continues close to the land, with hunting, fishing, and craftwork still central to daily rhythms.
The surrounding waters rank among the Arctic's richest wildlife habitats, drawing bowhead whales and narwhals into the bays near town. Polar bears, seals, and seabirds are also part of the region's ecosystem, making this a prime setting for wildlife-focused exploration. Because the hamlet has no deep-water harbor, arrivals typically come ashore by small craft, a fitting introduction to a community defined by its far-flung, ice-bound geography.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Qikiqtarjuaq.
Scan the Bay for Narwhals
Zodiac cruises or shoreline vantage points along Qikiqtarjuaq's iceberg-dotted waters offer a chance to spot narwhals and bowhead whales in one of the Arctic's richest marine habitats.
Meet Local Inuit Artisans
Browse carvings and sewn goods crafted by hamlet residents, and take the opportunity to talk with locals about hunting, fishing, and life on this remote edge of Baffin Island.
Walk Among Mountains and Icebergs
A short walk from the landing point reveals jagged peaks framing a bay thick with drifting ice, best explored soon after coming ashore by small craft given the brief docking window.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Qikiqtarjuaq
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 20 | $29,900 | ||
| Apr 24, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 82 | $85,398 | ||
| Apr 24, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 68 | $68,797 | ||
| May 6, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 56 | $57,597 | ||
| May 6, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 70 | $74,198 | ||
| May 17, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 59 | $63,898 | ||
| May 17, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 45 | $47,297 | ||
| May 31, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 45 | $48,998 | ||
| May 31, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 31 | $32,397 | ||
| Jun 15, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 30 | $32,798 | ||
| Jun 15, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 16 | $17,997 | ||
| Jul 16, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 14 | $20,000 | ||
| Jul 29, 2028 | Atlas Ocean Voyages | World Navigator | 16 | $18,095 | ||
| Jul 30, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 14 | $20,000 | ||
| Aug 21, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 20 | $26,900 |
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