HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience
highlights of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland
- Visit
traditional Inuit and Greenlandic communities
- View
arctic wildlife, such as whales, walrus and muskoxen
- Explore
the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to get up close to the spectacular scenery
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Solo Panorama | Explorer Triple | Explorer Suite | Balcony Suite | Deluxe Balcony Suite | Terrace Suite | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite |
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| Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | 18,395 | 34,295 | 24,495 | 26,895 | 31,895 | 33,095 | 34,295 | 44,095 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
cost: USD 2,695
- One
night’s pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation in
Ottawa with breakfast
- Charter
flight from Ottawa to Resolute
- Transfers
to and from the ship
- Charter
flight from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa
- Transfers
between the airport and hotel in Ottawa
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Solo Panorama | (Mid-range)
Deluxe Balcony Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | 18,395 | 31,895 | 44,095 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
cost: USD 2,695
- One
night’s pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation in
Ottawa with breakfast
- Charter
flight from Ottawa to Resolute
- Transfers
to and from the ship
- Charter
flight from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa
- Transfers
between the airport and hotel in Ottawa
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Arrive in Ottawa, Canada
Your
arctic expedition begins in Ottawa. Explore Canada’s capital
city on your own before spending the night at your well-appointed hotel.
Day
2 - Fly to Resolute
This
morning, board your charter flight to Resolute. Upon arrival,
you’ll have a chance to walk around this small arctic town
before enjoying your first of many Zodiac cruises as you’re
transferred to your ship.
Days
3 to 6 - Exploring Canada’s High Arctic
Remote
and rich in history, the Canadian High Arctic is as awe inspiring as it
is informative.
Named
after explorer Frederick William Beechey, of the Royal Navy, Beechey
Island is a Canadian National Historic Site. It’s an
important stop on our voyage, as this is the final resting place of
three members of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated
1845–46 expedition to find the Northwest Passage. The graves,
on a remote windswept beach, were discovered in 1851 by the crew of
British and American vessels searching for signs of
Franklin’s lost expedition.
Radstock
Bay is a popular research location for observing polar bears, which are
often seen here in summer. An impressive Thule archaeological site
provides insight into how these pre- Inuit people lived in the Far
North.
For
almost 5,000 years, the hamlet of Arctic Bay and its surrounding area
has been occupied by Inuit nomads migrating from the west. Surrounded
by soaring cliffs teeming with seabirds, this is a great spot to go
ashore and learn about the Inuit community’s traditional way
of life. The eastern end of Lancaster Sound affords numerous hiking
opportunities on Devon Island. We’ll anchor at Croker Bay,
where we’ll Zodiac cruise along the face of an active
glacier. We’ll try to keep a safe distance, but still hope to
get close enough to appreciate the splendor of calving ice. Walrus
frequent the waters here, so be sure to have your camera handy. A hike
to a nearby archaeological site is another possible excursion. At
Dundas Harbour, trek along a beach to a former Royal Canadian Mounted
Police outpost. Encounters with muskoxen are possible here.
Canada’s
most northern settlement, Grise Fjord will be your final shore visit in
the Canadian High Arctic. Now home to about 150 residents, the
traditional, mostly Inuit community was created in 1953, when the
federal government resettled eight Inuit families from northern Quebec.
Hunting and fishing are a significant part of their way of life. Visit
the monument to the first Inuit settlers, as well as the remnants of
the “old camp” where they lived.
Days
7 and 8 - Exploring Smith Sound
Before
saying goodbye to Canada, we’ll try to cruise as far north as
possible, exploring both sides of Smith Sound, the uninhabited passage
between Ellesmere Island and Greenland.
Day
9 - Qaanaaq, Greenland
Your
first stop in Greenland is Qaanaaq, formerly known as Thule, one of the
northernmost towns in the world (there’s a reason ancient
philosophers called it Ultima Thule, or “edge of known
territory”). Here, local Inuit share their culture and
traditions, and the museum sheds more light on what it’s like
living near the top of the world.
Day
10 - At Sea
As
we sail south along the west coast of Greenland, presentations by our
on-board experts will prepare you for the adventures that lie ahead.
Days
11 to 15 - Exploring West Greenland
With
spectacular glaciers, soaring fjords and vibrant communities, the west
coast of Greenland will leave you breathless.
Nuussuaq
(formerly known as Kraulshavn) is the only mainland community in the
Upernavik Archipelago. Founded in 1923 as a trading station,
it’s one of the most traditional hunting and fishing villages
in Greenland .
It’s
not surprising that the red-hued, heart-shaped mountain that rises up
behind Uummannaq gave the traditional community its name (Uummannaq
means “heart-like” in Greenlandic). As your ship
approaches the shore, you’ll want to be on deck to take in
the incredible view of the twin peaks towering over the vibrantly
painted wooden houses dotting the rocky terrain below. The settlement
was established as a Danish colony in 1758 on the mainland, but it
relocated five years later because seal hunting was more plentiful here.
In
the nearby archaeological site of Qilaqitsoq (also known as
Qilakitsoq), you’ll visit the ruins of an ancient settlement,
where the remains of eight fully dressed mummies were discovered under
a rock outcrop in 1972 by a pair of hunters. The famous Greenlandic
mummies, which date back to 1475 AD, are on view at the Greenland
National Museum in Nuuk.
Cruising
farther south rewards with spectacular views of Eqip Sermia. The
jagged, blue-tinged glacier soaring out of the crystal-clear water is
one of the most beautiful sights in Greenland, and we hope to Zodiac
cruise along its massive front from a safe distance. We may also go
ashore to explore nearby.
Just
south of Ilulissat, which means “iceberg” in
Greenlandic, is the impressive Ilulissat Icefjord. The UNESCO World
Heritage Site is home to Sermeq Kujalleq, the most productive glacier
in the northern hemisphere. As we Zodiac cruise at the mouth of the
fjord, you may be lucky to witness the wonders of calving ice (listen
to the loud roars as the ice breaks off ). Founded in 1741, the
traditional town, which boasts more sled dogs than people, is famous in
its own right: it was the birthplace of explorer Knud Rasmussen, the
first to traverse the Northwest Passage by dogsled, in the early 1920s.
Hikes here lead out to stunning views of the young icebergs as float
out the fjord to Disko Bay.
In
Sisimiut, you’ll be treated to a traditional kayaking
demonstration. The kayak (an Inuit word that the English borrowed) is
Greenland’s national symbol and can be traced back to the
country’s first immigrants, who used vessels that resemble
the narrow one- or two-person boats. The town has several 18th-century
colonial buildings, including the oldest surviving church in Greenland,
so take time to wander through the historic area. You’ll also
have a chance to hike amongst the area’s surrounding
mountains.
Situated
in a scenic hollow on a small island with no freshwater, the colorful
community of Itilleq, which has about 130 inhabitants, is surrounded by
sea, mountains and fjords. The final excursion of your arctic adventure
may be a hike around Itilleq Fjord.
Day
16 - Disembark in Kangerlussuaq
Enjoy
one more Zodiac ride to shore, where you’ll board your
charter flight back to Ottawa, Canada. Upon arrival in Ottawa, we will
transfer you to your included hotel.
Day
17 - Depart Ottawa, Canada
Today,
you can make your way home at your leisure or spend some time exploring
this historic city.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as
scheduled
- Photographic
journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof
expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- An
expedition parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Hair
dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
- Comprehensive
predeparture materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard the ship
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking:
USD 695
Hiking:
Included
Paddling
Excursion: USD 225 (2019 Season only)
