The High Arctic
« MV Orlova
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Triple | Lower Deck Twin | Main Deck Twin | Captain | Superior | Amundsen Suite | ||
| 11 | Sep 6 '10 |
$4,895 | $5,895 | $6,195 | $6,545 | $7,295 | $8,695 |
| Optional Activities: Sea Kayaking ($795 per person) Add 5% GST and Charter flights - $1720 |
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| Destinations : Arctic, Baffin Island |
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Day 1 Kuujjuaq
Depart from Montreal to Kuujjuaq, a name that means “Great River” in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit. After a brief tour of the town and buffet lunch, transfer to the ship and prepare for your expedition.
Days 2-10 Exploring the Arctic Land- and Seascape
Among the places you may visit are:
Akpatok Island
An important sanctuary for nesting migratory seabirds, a favorite summer haul-out for herds of giant walrus and a traditional hunting ground for the Inuit. Scout the beaches where polar bears are commonly seen as they hunt for seal.
Qikiqtarjuaq
The island sits off the coast in the path of icebergs drifting southward and the landscape is mountainous, creating a truly picturesque scene. The local bay is home to a wide variety of sea mammals including seals, narwhals and walruses.
Auyuittuq National Park
A breathtaking wilderness of jagged mountain peaks, treeless valleys, and swift glacial rivers. The park is crowned by the massive Penny Ice Cap, a remnant of the last Ice Age. Walk on shore with naturalist guides who will be pleased to answer questions about life in the Arctic.
Baffin Island
Some of the most incredible examples of glacial landforms in Canada are found here, where several glaciers reach the sea. Plan a remote landing in one of the narrow fiords.
North Arm Fiord
North Arm Fiord is a breathtaking wilderness of jagged mountain peaks, treeless valleys, and cascading glaciers, remnants of the last Ice Age.
Pond Inlet
The many Thule and Dorset archaeological sites attest to the long history of Pond Inlet. You may hike to the Thule historic site at Salmon River.
Bylot Island
The island is a designated Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and favored nesting place for rare peregrine falcons, ivory gulls, murres, kittiwakes and snow goose.
Lancaster Sound
One of the richest wildlife areas in the Arctic, and the summer home to a myriad of Arctic species: the thick-billed murre, bearded and harp seals, walrus, beluga whales and narwhal. If you notice a ‘feed slick’, a greasy-looking concentration of plankton floating on the water, watch for whales!
Beechey Island
Sir John Franklin spent two long years (1845-47) on Beechey Island waiting for the ice to clear. Walk along the remnants of his camp and the headstones marking the graves of those who did not survive the ordeal.
Day 11 Resolute Bay
Following breakfast on board, disembark and prepare for the flight south, enriched by many wonderful memories of your northern adventure.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1500 for Arctic cruises and 16+ day Antarctic, $1000 for Antarctic cruises with less than 16 day itineraries, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 120 days | $350 |
| 119 days or less | 100% trip cost |
MV Orlova
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 110
Built in Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 2006, the M/V Orlova is a 90 meter ice-strengthened passenger ship for Antarctica & Arctic cruises. Ship features include a fully equipped lecture hall and theatre, attractive bar and lounge, and also a well stocked Antarctic library. There is an excercise room, and there is a medical infirmary and physician on board.
Accommodation onboard ranges from triple and twin cabins to superiors and suites. All cabins have two lower berths and private facilities with either a porthole or window. They also feature a writing desk, sitting space and ample storage.
Our European chefs serve delicious international cuisine and the comfortable bar is stocked with a good selection of wine and spirits. The ship is crewed by Russian officers and crew, all highly experienced in polar navigation. Our team of naturalists and lecturers from all over the world will offer a unique educational program for passengers during their Antarctica travel, covering subjects such as natural history, ornithology, marine biology, geography, geology, history and the environment.
We maintain an 'open bridge' policy which means that you are almost always welcome to visit the Bridge with its sophisticated communication and navigation equipment at any time (subject to weather conditions). Passengers can use the ship's sophisticated communication equipment for satellite phone and email service.
- Single Supplement: 1.7 for Antarctic programs, 1.25-1.75 for Arctic programs. Room share available with no single supplement.
- Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required.
- Fuel surcharge: rates are based on current market rates. Any surcharge, if applicable, will be calculated and added at time of final payment.
- Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required.
- Fuel surcharge: rates are based on current market rates. Any surcharge, if applicable, will be calculated and added at time of final payment.
| Cabins | |
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 | Triple 7 cabins (400-405, 416) with private baths with shower. 180 sq ft. Each has 2 chairs, 3 wardrobes, cupboard, telephone, window (doesn't open), two lower twin beds, and one upper bed |
 | Lower Deck Twin 14 cabins (300-312, 315) with private baths with shower. 159 sq ft. Each has 2 chairs, 2 wardrobes, cupboard, telephone, 2 storage boxes, window (doesn't open), and two lower twin beds |
| Main Deck Twin 23 cabins (407-412, 414,415, 417-429, 431) with private baths with shower. 127 sq ft. Each has a chair, 2 wardrobes, cupboard, telephone, window (can be opened), and two lower twin beds |
 | Captain Eight cabins (600-607) with private baths with shower. 110 sq ft. Each has a TV, safe, chair, wardrobe, cupboard, telephone, two windows (one window can be opened), and two lower twin beds |
 | Superior Three cabins (503, 505, 506) with private baths with shower. 128 sq ft. Each has a TV, safe, two chairs, locker, telephone, two windows (one window can be opened), and two lower full beds |
 | Amundsen Suite Two cabins (501 and 502) with private baths with shower. 334 sq ft. Each has a TV, sofa, safe, refrigerator, table/desk, 2 armchairs, wardrobe, locker, cupboard, telephone, 4 windows (some windows can be opened), and two full beds |
