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Itinerary: Fury & Hecla: Stories of Exploration
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| Days 1-2 : | Ottawa to Resolute |
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| Days 3-4 : | Lancaster Sound |
| Days 5-6 : | Gulf of Boothia |
| Days 7-8 : | Hecla and Fury Strait |
| Days 9-11 : | Foxe Basin |
| Day 11 : | Foxe Basin |
| Day 15 : | Iqaluit to Ottawa |
| Day 16 : | Ottawa / Return Home |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| Triple | Twin | Suite | Corner Suite | Single Twin | ||
| 16 | Aug 27, 2009 | $13,390 | $17,890 | $20,390 | $22,990 | -- |
| Destinations : Arctic, Baffin Island, Canada Activities : Cultural Activities, Helicopter Tour, Nature Viewing, Photography, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching |
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Between 1821 and 1823, His Majesty’s ships Fury and Hecla, under the expedition command of William Edward Perry sailed to the northern most limit of the Foxe Basin in the Canadian Arctic. Perry’s search for the Northwest Passage was thwarted by a narrow unnamed strait blocked by ice. Naming the strait for his pair of ships, he returned to England convinced that the elusive passage to Asia would not be found along the western shore of Baffin Island.
Days 1-2 : Ottawa to Resolute
Arrive in Ottawa and transfer independently for an overnight stay at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, with opportunities to explore Canada\'s historic capital. Next morning, fly above the Arctic Circle to Resolute and transfer to the Kapitan Khlebnikov, which sails in the evening.
Days 3-4 : Lancaster Sound
Our route follows the 19th-century explorers into Lancaster Sound, home to 26 bird species along with a dozen species of marine mammal. The first of the stories of exploration you will hear is that of Sir John Franklin’s expedition in search of the Northwest Passage. The tragic consequences will become all to real as you visit the graves of three of his crew members buried on Beechey Island.
Days 5-6 : Gulf of Boothia
During this journey, the Expedition Team will deliver presentations that cover 4,000 years of exploration in the Canadian Arctic. You will learn of the Dorset People, who arrived in 2000 BCE, their successful adaptation to the harsh environment and their mysterious disappearance about 1000 CE. Hear tales of Vikings exploration and the archaeological evidence that suggests fierce Norsemen traded with the indigenous peoples of the Arctic long before Columbus discovered the New World.
Days 7-8 : Hecla and Fury Strait
No expedition to the Canadian Arctic would be complete without mention of nearly 500 years of European exploration. You will sail through waters and visit islands named for those who led or financed expedition – Baffin – Foxe, Booth, Davis and their ships – Resolute, and, of course, Fury and Hecla.
Only a very few vessels have successfully navigated through the narrow waterway of Fury and Hecla Strait. Taking advantage of helicopter reconnaissance, your Captain will be able to constantly monitor conditions ahead as he plans the ideal route through the ice. As ever, our rate of progress and range of daily activities will vary according to the vagaries of the Arctic environment.
Days 9-11 : Foxe Basin
The water of the relatively Foxe Basin covers the ancient rock of the Canadian Shield. The limestone sediment that has built up over the centuries stains the Foxe Basin sea ice a distinct dark color. It was here that the last large landmasses of North America were mapped, just 60 years ago. Prince Charles Island, named during that aerial mapping exercise, was named after the British prince born in 1948, the same year that the island was identified.
Due to the ice that often impedes navigation through Foxe Basin, the biological richness and diversity of the area remained relatively unknown until recent years. Bearded seals and the largest population of walrus live in the northern part of the Basin. Ringed seals, the favorite food of polar bears, inhabit the Southhampton Island portion. Bowhead and beluga whales summer in the basin. Birders should be alert for Sabine’s Gulls, 10,000 pair nest in the region.
Day 11 : Foxe Basin
In this waterway between Baffin Island and the Melville Peninsula, plan time to watch the spectacle of the Kapitan Khlebnikov battling the Arctic ice pack. As we plow through huge ice floes, your Expedition Team will alert you to any marine mammals and seabirds drawn to these waters for a brief period - by rising temperatures, melting ice, perennial daylight and an explosion of food sources - before winter descends once again.
Day 15 : Iqaluit to Ottawa
We fly from Iqaluit, the capital of the territory of Nunavut to the Canadian federal capital, Ottawa, where you spend the night, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
Day 16 : Ottawa / Return Home
Book your homeward flight from Ottawa after breakfast on this the final day of the expedition.
Price Includes:
* Air transportation from the staging point to the port of embarkation, as well as your return flight from the port of disembarkation.
* Hotel accommodations: 1 night pre-expedition and 1 night post-expedition lodging with breakfast at the hotel named in the itinerary. The number of guests per hotel room is the same as the cabin occupancy you have booked on board the ship. Travelers who reserve a suite on board the ship are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.
* All meals onboard the ship, including a complimentary glass of house wine with every dinner.
* All shore landings and excursions by Zodiac according to the daily onboard program.
* All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day's onboard program.
* Formal and informal educational presentations by our Expedition Team and guest lecturers as scheduled during the voyage.
* An onboard multimedia artist who, in the tradition of early expeditions, will chronicle the voyage and produce for each traveler a remarkable memento of the experience - a digital work on CD combining narrative, photography and video in the artist's individual style.
* A specially designed expedition parka that is yours to keep. Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic book.
* Round-trip transfers between the host hotel and the airport for your flights out of and back to the staging point, and between the ship and the local airport at the port(s) of embarkation and disembarkation - plus all baggage handling aboard ship.
* All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
Not Included:
Airfares to or from the gateway city, whether on scheduled or charter flights; passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel; baggage, cancellation and travel insurance (please note that emergency medical insurance is mandatory); excess baggage charges; laundry, bar, beverage and other charges of a personal nature; telecommunications charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personnel aboard. Any possible helicopter flying time in excess of that offered for the group will be charged at an hourly rate to be announced on board.
-Additional fuel surcharge of $22/night on ship, per person, for Arctic departures between Jun - Sep 2008.
- Additional fuel surcharge of $58/night on ship, per person, for Antarctic departures between Oct 2008 - Mar 2009.
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy.
-Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
-Single supplement of 1.7 times the twin rate for travelers who want to guarantee single room.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person is required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Kapitan Khlebnikov
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Kapitan Khlebnikov breaking ice
The KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV was built in Finland in 1981 and is a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1992. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters. It was the first ship ever to circumnavigate Antarctica with passengers in 1996-97.
The ship\'s interior provides passenger facilities necessary for excellent comfort, with accommodations in 54 first class outside cabin and suites. The vessel carries a maximum of 112 passengers.
All cabins are outside, with windows that can be opened for fresh or cooler air. In addition, passengers may control the flow of air into the cabin by adjusting the vent. Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wash-basin. Cabin floors are carpeted. The cabins have ample cupboard and drawer space, and a large desk. The second bed in each cabin is a convertible sofa bed, which is made up each night by the stewardess and converted back into a sofa during the day. Triple cabins have two lower berths and one upper berth. Each cabin is equipped with an \'in-cabin\' music system. All cabins have robes for use while on board, which will be collected on the last day of the voyage. These are available for purchase if passengers wish to take one home.
There is ample storage space under the beds to store most luggage. If not, passengers should alert the cabin stewardess who can store it for the duration of the voyage. Hair dryers, quality soap and shower gel are available in each cabin.
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Triple 135 sq. ft. Cabins include twin bunk beds and a convertible sofa, writing desk, chair, bookshelves, storage box, telephone, and porthole or window |
Twin135 sq. ft. Cabins include one twin bed and a convertible sofa, writing desk, chair, bookshelves, 2 wardrobes, storage box, telephone, and porthole or window |
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Suite 193 sq. ft. Cabin includes separate living area, TV/VCR, refrigerator, convertible sofa, double bed 2 desks, 2 chairs, bookshelves, storage box, telephone, 2 wardrobes, and picture window |
Corner Suite 285 sq. ft. Cabin includes separate living area, TV/VCR, refrigerator, convertible sofa, double bed 2 desks, 2 chairs, bookshelves, storage box, telephone, 2 wardrobes, and picture window |
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Single Twin 135 sq. ft. Cabins include one twin bed and a convertible sofa, writing desk, chair, bookshelves, 2 wardrobes, storage box, telephone, and porthole or window |
