13D Arctic Northwest Passage,
Cambridge Bay to Resolute
This is our third year offering a voyage through the Northwest Passage. Our first attempt was a successful transit and occurred during the centenary of the first successful voyage through the Northwest Passage, paying tribute to the world’s most successful polar explorer, Roald Amundsen. Navigating a course through the Arctic that few people have achieved, this year’s expedition promises to be an exciting journey of discovery.
We will start this voyage in the middle of the Northwest Passage and head west to the Beaufort Sea. Upon reaching the Beaufort, we will turn east and navigate the channels between the Arctic archipelago and the coast of mainland Canada, looking for a way to Lancaster Sound. These waterways are renowned for tricky navigation, rapidly changing ice conditions and for supporting a diverse population of wildlife, from ducks to whales. Here we’ll find evidence of the European legends of discovery, including the most notorious of all, the ill-fated Franklin expedition of 1845.
The journey begins in the small community of Cambridge Bay and from there our route takes us west along the coast of Victoria Island up into Amundsen Gulf. We will try to visit the community of Holman, located on the west coast of Victoria Island before heading south to land on the mainland Northwest Territories. We will turn our ship eastward and retrace our steps though Amundsen Gulf, stopping to land at some abandoned outposts along the way. As we pass Cambridge Bay, we will be back into new territory. Approaching King William Island, we will make the decisions on our route based on ice and weather conditions. Our hope is to sail along the south coast of King William Island, visit the community of Gjoa Haven and then head to the northern end of King William Island. Continuing north, we plan to pass through Bellot Strait and into Prince Regent Inlet. Our final few landings will see us through the Northwest Passage and visiting the last known wintering site of the Franklin Expedition, at Beechey Island. We will end our journey at Resolute, paying tribute to all of the Arctic explorers that have shared the spirit of adventure before us.
Trip Dates
- Sep 06 - 18, 2008
Trip Prices
- US$ 4,200 Main Triple
- US$ 5,600 Main Deck
- US$ 5,950 Upper Deck
- US$ 6,400 Superior
- US$ 6,800 Superior Plus
- US$ 7,200 Peregrine Suite
- US$ 7,600 Cook Suite
Charter Flight
- US$ 1,650
SPECIAL NOTES
• Fuel prices have been a particular issue over the last two years and it may become necessary to initiate a fuel surcharge if prices continue to increase.
Due to the remote nature of our voyages it is not possible to ‘hedge’ our fuel and as a result It is impossible to predict what the price will be when the fuel is finally purchased and taken on-board. This being the case we do not include any significant allowance to cover increased fuel costs.
• Camping on the ice is a free optional activity arranged when on the ship and subject to weather conditions.
Itinerary
Day 01 / Charter flight to Cambridge Bay and board ship by Zodiac
Day 02 / Johansen Bay, Victoria Island
Day 03 / Holman
Day 04 / Smoking Hills
Day 05 / Pearce Point
Day 06 / Bernard Harbour
Day 07 / Jenny Lind Island
Day 08 / Simpson Strait and Gjoa Haven
Day 09 / Victory Point, King William Island
Day 10 / Bellot Strait and Fort Ross
Day 11 / Port Leopold and Prince Leopold Island
Day 12 / Beechey Island
Day 13 / Resolute – disembark ship by Zodiac and charter flight out
Note Weather, ice, or other conditions may necessitate changes to our itinerary and alteration to certain shore excursions.
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Included
- Transfers from Peregrine meeting point in Ottawa to airport on Day 01 & v/v on last day of the voyage
- Airport to port transfer in Cambridge Bay & v/v in Resolute
- Ship-board accommodation
- Highly experienced expedition leader, crew and lecturers
- All meals, afternoon teas most days if not on shore
- Access to public viewing areas
- Shore excursions by zodiac boat
- Overnight camping (subject to suitable weather)
- On-board lectures, videos, slide and film shows
- On-board medical officer
- Port taxes
- Comprehensive pre-departure booklet and expedition manual
Meals
- 12 Breakfasts
- 11 Lunches
- 12 Dinners
Not Included
- All international flights
- Charter flights from Ottawa at start of expedition or to Ottawa on conclusion
- Visa and passport fees, airport departure taxes
- Arrival & departure airport transfers in Ottawa
- Pre-cruise or post-cruise hotel accommodation
- Laundry, postage, telephone calls, drinks, medical expenses
- Travel insurance, emergency evacuation charges
- Gratuities to staff and crew
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