The Northwest Passage - Reykjavik To Cambridge Bay

HIGHLIGHTS

This expedition cruisesails from Iceland to Greenland’s southern coast before making an attempt to sail to the heart of the Northwest Passage at Cambridge Bay.

Southern Greenland
We begin in Reykjavík, Iceland. From here, you’ll sail the Denmark Strait to Prince Christian Sound, a spectacular maze of channels chiseled out of granite rock and filled with ice floes and glaciers. We’ll spend four days exploring southern Greenland’s remarkable fjords and settlements, including the capital, Nuuk, and the stunning UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.

Into the Northwest Passage
Then our adventure takes us across the Davis Strait, where we begin our attempt to cross the Northwest Passage. Over seven days, we’ll explore the islands that dot this famously challenging sea route, which is only navigable a few weeks of the year. You’ll discover a range of possible sites amid spectacular nature, abundant wildlife, Thule and Inuit settlements, and historic trading posts.

Our route and landings depend on sea and weather conditions. We also plan to take you small boat (RIB) cruising to more closely admire the ice floes and Arctic wildlife. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will pick spots for escorted landings with the Expedition Team, which may include Pond Inlet, Dundas Harbour, Radstock Bay, Fort Ross, and Gjoa Haven.

If we’re successful in our transit of the Northwest Passage, our great sea adventure will end in Cambridge Bay, where explorers once sought shelter from the harsh winters. Then you’ll catch a flight to Edmonton before returning home. Should sea ice prevent us from completing our transit of the Northwest Passage, you’ll still have experienced the rugged beauty of the High Arctic and have many opportunities to seek rare wildlife such as polar bears.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 2-3 - At Sea
Day 4 - Prins Christian Sound Region
Day 5 - Kvanefjord, Greenland
Day 6 - Nuuk, Greenland
Day 7 - Sisimiut, Greenland
Day 8 - Ilulissat, Greenland
Day 9-10 - Labrador Sea
Day 11-17 - The Northwest Passage
Day 18 - Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island
Day 19 - Montréal, Canada

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Included in Your Expedition
Hotels

• Overnight in Montréal after the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Flights

• Economy flight from Cambridge Bay to Montréal

Transfers

• Transfer from the ship to the airport in Cambridge Bay after the Expedition cruise. Transfer from the airport in Montréal to the hotel after the expedition cruise

Expedition Cruise

• Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
• Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
• Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
• English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
• Range of included excursions

Onboard activities

• Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
• Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
• The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research projects
• The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
• The ship has hot tubs, an infinity pool, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
• Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations

Landing activities

• Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
• Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
• Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
• Expedition photographers help configure your camera settings

Not Included In Your Expedition

• International flights
• Travel protection
• Baggage handling
• Optional shore excursions with our local partners
• Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
• Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area

Notes

• All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
• Excursions and activities are subject to change
• Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding requirements
• No gratuities are expected