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Itinerary: Baffin & Greenland and Solar Eclipse
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Camping in the Arctic
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| Day 1 : | Embarkation: Iqaluit |
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| Day 2 : | Monumental Island |
| Day 3 : | Pangnirtung, Baffin Island |
| Day 4 : | Davis Strait |
| Days 5-7 : | From Sisimiut to Uummannaq, Greenland |
| Days 8-9 : | Baffin Bay |
| Days 10-11 : | Devon Island and Solar Eclipse |
| Day 12 : | Beechey Island |
| Day 13 : | Disembarkation: Resolute |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Main Deck Triple | Main Deck Twin | Upper Deck Twin | Superior Twin | Superior Plus | Peregrine Suite | Cook Suite | ||
| 13 | Jul 22, 2008 | $4,500 | $5,990 | $6,500 | $6,900 | $7,500 | $7,900 | $8,500 |
| Add $395 per person for kayaking option. | ||||||||
| Destinations : Arctic, Baffin Island, Greenland Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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During this 13-day active adventure from Iqaluit to Resolute, via Greenland, we intend to position the ship on August 1, to afford a view of a total solar eclipse. En route, optional kayaking will be available. We`ll cruise in Zodiacs along the base of bird cliffs and hike tundra carpeted hills.
Day 1 : Embarkation: Iqaluit
You can add charter air transportation from Ottawa to Iqaluit to your package. If you do so, a transfer from a pre-arranged location in Ottawa to the airport is included.
Day 2 : Monumental Island
f there is pack ice near the island, then we’ll be on the alert for walrus and polar bear. The survival of both marine mammals depends on the presence of pack ice.
Day 3 : Pangnirtung, Baffin Island
nuit art is coveted by art collectors around the world. Our exploration of “Pang” includes a visit to the Artists’ Co-op to learn the importance of print-making and weaving to the local economy.
Pangnirtung is the only community on the shores of Cumberland Sound, which is about 250 km (155 miles) long and 80 km (49 miles) wide. Belugas and orcas frequent the massive sound, so we’ll be keeping watch.
Day 4 : Davis Strait
Our Adventure Ship will sail across Davis Strait to Greenland. En route, we will cross the Arctic Circle to enter a world of virtually continuous daylight.
Some of the deepest waters in the Eastern Arctic are in southern Davis Strait, which is name for John Davis, who explored the area nearly 425 years ago.
Days 5-7 : From Sisimiut to Uummannaq, Greenland
Perhaps the most significant difference between the Canadian Arctic and Greenland is the production of icebergs. More are produced in Greenland than any other area in the Arctic.
Ilulissat – Greenlandic for iceberg – one of the island’s most productive icefjords has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We plan to explore the town at the head of the fjord as well as cruise among the icebergs.
Days 8-9 : Baffin Bay
While we sail to Greenland via Baffin Bay our Expedition Team will deliver illustrated presentations about Arctic wildlife, its indigenous peoples, and the life cycle of ice.
Days 10-11 : Devon Island and Solar Eclipse
At Dundas Harbour, we will explore an abandoned Royal Canadian Mounted Police outpost, nestled among tundra covered hills.
The Expedition Leader will be reviewing charts and weather reports to identify the best location to view the solar eclipse. According to NASA, the event should occur August 1, 2008 at 04:20. Our goal will be to go ashore on the northeastern tip of Somerset Island, near Port Leopold. From there we hope to get an excellent northerly view of the eclipse. The event should occur just above the horizon, northwest of Port Leopold
Following the eclipse and a morning nap, we will visit Prince Leopold Island’s towering limestone cliffs. They are renowned as a breeding ground for many species of Arctic seabirds. If the conditions are right, we’ll see thousands of birds in flight or at rest on the cliffs.
Day 12 : Beechey Island
In 1845, three members of Sir John Franklin’s expedition in search of the Northwest Passage died on Beechey Island. Their grave markers are silent reminders of the sacrifice explorers made to find the northern sea route to the Orient.
Day 13 : Disembarkation: Resolute
We offer optional charter air transportation between Ottawa and Resolute. If you include the optional airfare in your package price, we’ll transfer you to the airport from a pre-determined departure point.
-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, Oct 2008 - Mar 2009.
- All of the Akademik Ioffe's departures include optional sea kayaking. Sea Kayaking Supplement is $695 per person for Antarctic voyages and $395 per person for Arctic voyages during the 2007/08 season.
- Camping Option: There is no supplementary charge for this option. Participation will be confirmed at booking on a first come, first served basis.
- 3 day/2 night overnight sea kayaking and camping trip on select departures. Supplement is $300 per person in addition to the sea kayaking fee
- 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 costs are 1.7 times the twin rate for most cabins (2 times the twin rate for suites).
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: MV Akademik Ioffe
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Cruising through the Polar waters
Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Ioffe offers a high level of comfort - in her appointment, stability and strength.
As a working scientific research vessel, the Akademik Ioffe forms the ideal platform from which to travel Antarctica and the Arctic. Including all the equipments needed for exploring, from Zodiac landing craft to kayaks and camping gear, even snowshoes.
The Akademik Ioffe is a well-equipped, ice-rated ship capable of carrying 110 passengers. In terms of stability and speed, she is 'state of the art' and, while not luxurious, she's very comfortable and kept in top condition.
All cabins have an outside view, with portholes or a window, and are comfortably furnished. Most of them have semi-private (one bathroom between two cabins) or private facilities. On-board facilities include a spacious top deck, where you can enjoy spectacular views, and a refreshing sauna and plunge pool - a great place to relax after your shore excursions during your travels. There is also a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge and a friendly bar. Other facilities include an exercise room, gift shop and laundry.
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Main Deck Triple Bunk beds and a sofa bed. Facilities are shared and there are 2 Portholes. There are 2 cabins in this category. |
Main Deck Twin Bunk beds and shared facilities. Portholes. There are 18 cabins in this category. |
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Upper Deck Twin One lower berth and one sofa bed and semi-private facilities (one bathroom between two cabins). Windows. There are 12 cabins in this category. |
Superior Twin A typical superior twin cabin arrangement. One lower berth, one sofa bed, and private facilities. Windows. There are 18 cabins in this category. |
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Superior Plus 2 lower berths, sofa and private facilities. Windows. There are 10 cabins in this category. |
Peregrine Suite The Peregrine Suite is one of our fine premium cabins. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There are 5 cabins in this category. |
Cook SuiteThe Cooke Suite is our finest premium cabin. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There is 1 cabin in this category. |
