Ship: Kapitan Khlebnikov
Itinerary: Northwest Passage: West to East
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Kapitan Khlebnikov breaking ice
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| Day 1 : | Embarkation Day |
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| Days 2-4 : | Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula |
| Days 5-7 : | Beaufort Sea |
| Days 8-9 : | Canadian Arctic |
| Days 10-12 : | Amundsen Gulf |
| Days 13-15 : | Victoria Strait to Lancaster Sound |
| Day 16 : | Resolute |
| Day 17 : | Ottawa, Canada |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||
| Triple | Twin | Suite | Corner Suite | ||
| 17 | Jul 18, 2010 | $16,490 | $21,990 | $24,990 | $28,290 |
| Additional $1,650 per person for Charter Flights | |||||
| Destinations : Alaska, Arctic, Canada, North America, Russia |
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-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.
Sail the most legendary route in Arctic lore, the Northwest Passage from Anadyr, Russia to Resolute, Canada. Travel from East to West, losing a day in the process, and cruise through passages only a handful of passenger vessels ever have.
Day 1 : Embarkation Day
People boarding our charter flight to Anadyr, Russia, have one thing in common – a compelling desire to become one of an exclusive group that has transited the Northwest Passage. By day’s end you will embark on the dream- fulfilling journey, having lost a day when you crossed the International Date Line.
Days 2-4 : Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula
The transit begins at the eastern edge of the Asian continent. There, you’ll explore remote villages and Ittygran – aka Whalebone Alley. Gigantic bones, weathered by wind and snow, stand erect along the shore, a timeless reminder of 2,000 years of whaling by the indigenous peoples of the region.
Days 5-7 : Beaufort Sea
As Kapitan Khlebnikov steams eastward across the Beaufort Sea watch for marine mammals in the water and seabirds swirling about the ship. Should the vessel encounter pack ice, the onboard helicopters will take you aloft to watch as the powerful ship crushes through to open water.
Days 8-9 : Canadian Arctic
At the heart of the Northwest Passage lie the islands of Canada’s Arctic archipelago. Early explorers encountered an uncharted maze of impassable ice-choked straits between the islands. Now, a century after Amundsen’s first successful transit, only a handful of passenger vessels have negotiated the entire route. Our icebreaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov has completed more full transits than any other passenger vessel in this or any other century.
Days 10-12 : Amundsen Gulf
At the eastern end of the gulf is Dolphin and Union Strait, crossed in 1851 by Dr. John Rae, two companions, two sledges and five dogs. At the completion of that expedition, Rae and his companions were only 80 km (50 miles) west of the beset ships of Sir John Franklin. Had Rae known, perhaps Franklin’s expedition would have had an entirely different ending. Our in - depth education program will provide the basis for on - going discussions over dinner or in the bar.
Days 13-15 : Victoria Strait to Lancaster Sound
Throughout this fabled transit, you’ll visit many historic sites – often going ashore to explore, either by Zodiac or helicopter. Heading north, along the Boothia Peninsula via Larsen Sound and into Lancaster Sound, we will mount a polar bear watch. Should we sight a polar bear all planned activities will be cancelled. Polar bear sightings take precedence over all.
Day 16 : Resolute
After two weeks above the Arctic Circle in continual daylight, there is a final night at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa to re -adjust to a world where night and day are distinct.
Day 17 : Ottawa, Canada
After breakfast, depart for home.
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.
Triple135 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 |
Suite193 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 Suite285 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 |
