E-mail a friendShip: Kapitan Khlebnikov
Itinerary: Arctic Quest
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| Day 1 : | Ottawa, Canada |
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| Day 2 : | Embarkation Day |
| Days 3-4 : | Lancaster Sound |
| Days 5-6 : | Qaanaaq |
| Days 7-9 : | Eastern Ellesmere Island |
| Days 10-11 : | Coburg Island |
| Days 12-16 : | Baffin Island |
| Days 17-18 : | Iqaluit to Ottawa |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Destinations : Arctic, Greenland Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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Day 1 : Ottawa, Canada
Plan to arrive early enough to discover one of the world’s most beautiful capitals, Ottawa, Canada, home to over a dozen national museums and galleries.
Day 2 : Embarkation Day
From Ottawa, we fly you above the Arctic Circle to the tiny community of Resolute on Cornwallis Island, where you board our icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov.
Days 3-4 : Lancaster Sound
Sailing past Devon Island, we watch for beluga and bowhead whales into Lancaster Sound the habitat of narwhals, polar bears and Arctic seals and about two-dozen species of birds. At Dundas Harbour, we go ashore to visit the remains of millennia old Early Thule winter houses. The icebreaker negotiates iceberg dotted Melville Bay icebergs en route to Cape York, Greenland.
Days 5-6 : Qaanaaq
We continue along the western coast of Greenland, past steep fjords and gigantic blue-white icebergs. Narwhals may reside in this area at this time of year. We plan to sail Murchison Sound to Qaanaaq, the world’s northernmost municipality. We’ll push north into Smith Sound, then into Kane Basin. Our ultimate goal is the Lincoln Sea at the top of Greenland, often impassable due to pack ice. So as usual we must be flexible – and on the alert for wildlife.
Days 7-9 : Eastern Ellesmere Island
On the eastern shore of Ellesmere Island we plan to land at Fort Conger, before exploring Buchanan Bay and its massive twin glaciers. In Alexandra Fjord, we intend to visit Skraeling Island, where archeologists have unearthed artifacts of Small-Tool cultures dating to 4500 BCE. A landing (if conditions permit) is planned at Starvation Camp, Pim Island, where members of Adolphus Greeley’s 1881–84 expedition died.
Days 10-11 : Coburg Island
At Coburg Island, Zodiacs cruise the base of towering cliffs revealing fledged murres diving in fish-filled waters. Bylot Island is a vast migratory bird sanctuary with a diverse avian community, including Greater Snow Geese, Snowy Owls, Peregrine Falcons and Gyrfalcons. We hope to land on the southern shore then end our exploration of the region with a visit to the picturesque hamlet of Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik).
Days 12-16 : Baffin Island
We sail the steep-sided fjords of northeastern Baffin Island, where mountains tower above the sea. Narwhals and beluga are known to inhabit the nutrient-rich waters. Caribou roam the endless tundra. The ship continues southward, crossing the Arctic Circle, rounding the headland into Cumberland Sound. At Pangnirtung we meet local artists famed for the prints and beautifully woven tapestries they create. En route to Iqaluit we plan more landings, taking advantage of local conditions.
Days 17-18 : Iqaluit to Ottawa
We disembark Kapitan Khlebnikov at Iqaluit to fly back to Ottawa to spend our final night at the Fairmont Château Laurier.
- 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 |
