HIGH ARCTIC EXPLORER
The Canadian Arctic
Adventure for Active Travelers |
| Start: |
Ottawa, Canada |
Finish: |
Ottawa, Canada |
| Embarkation: |
Resolute, Nunavut, Canada |
Disembarkation: |
Resolute, Nunavut, Canada |
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During this 12-day active adventure from Resolute to Resolute, we intend to explore in the Canadian Arctic: Lancaster Sound, Grise Fjord, Beechey Island, Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and Pond Inlet. In Greenland we plan to visit Qaanaaq and Cape York. When the conditions are right, optional kayaking will occur. Optional kayaking is available. |
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| Ice-strengthened Ship Akademik Ioffe |
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| Staff & Crew: |
60 |
| Guests: |
110 |
| Length: |
117.04 m |
| Breadth: |
18.28 m |
| Draft: |
6.09 m |
| Propulsion: |
5,000 KW diesel twin engine |
| Ice Class: |
KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B |
| Cruising Speed: |
14.5 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Russia |
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| The ice-strengthened adventure ship Akademik Ioffe is manueuverable, with internal stabilizers and a trimming system that provide exceptional stability. |
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| Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
| Ice-strengthened Ship Akademik Ioffe |
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| Date |
Days |
| Aug 3 - Aug 14, 2008 |
12 |
| Aug 14 - Aug 25, 2008 |
12 |
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| Triple Shared Facilities |
Twin
Shared Facilities |
Twin
Semi-private Facilities |
Superior |
Superior Plus |
Suite |
Cook Suite |
| $4,300 |
$5,700 |
$6,000 |
$6,500 |
$6,900 |
$7,300 |
$7,900 |
| $4,300 |
$5,700 |
$6,000 |
$6,500 |
$6,900 |
$7,300 |
$7,900 |
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| Note: These voyages offer optional kayaking for US$395 per person, please book in advance. |
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| Day 6 Qaanaaq, Greenland |
The heroine of the novel Smilla’s Sense of Snow was said to be born in a small village in the northern portion of the municipal region of Qaanaaq. The tiny village of 600, which we will visit, is the municipality’s commercial center.
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| Day 7 Cape York |
The ice and weather conditions associated with Cape York (Kap York in Greenlandic) combine to create a friendly environment for narwhal and seals. The presence of seals and pack ice may draw hungry polar bears. Have your binoculars at the ready.
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| Day 8 Baffin Bay and Pond Inlet |
Our heading will be south and west on the journey across Baffin Bay. Our destination will be Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) on Baffin Island. While there we will attend a cultural demonstration that will include drumming, throat singing and dancing. The local artisans carve sculptures in stone that are collected around the world.
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| Day 9 Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary |
The majestic cliffs of Cape Hay, Bylot Island, are breeding grounds for murres, guillemots and kittiwakes. We’ll cruise in Zodiacs along the base of the remarkable seabird colony.
Bylot Island is situated where the waters of Baffin Bay mix with the water of the Arctic archipelago, creating a rich feeding ground for seals, whales and seabirds.
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| Day 10 Devon Island |
Our return to Devon Island may include a hike across an apparently barren landscape. We’ll encourage you to look more closely. A rich variety of wildflowers grow clost to the ground on the tundra, an adaptation that allows even the most fragile flowers to survive.
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| Day 11 Beechey Island |
A proper High Arctic expedition must include mention of Sir John Franklin’s fatal attempt to find the Northwest Passage. The first to die were buried on Beechey Island in 1845. Their grave markers still stand. The fate of their crew mates, who continued westward remains a mystery, although it is assumed all hands were lost.
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| Day 12 Resolute |
Disembarkation is in Resolute on Cornwallis Island in the territory of Nunavut.
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| Important Reminder |
| Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy - and excitement - of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. Due to local ice and weather condition, the planned itinerary, schedule and activities are subject to change. |
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