Ship: MV Orlova
Itinerary: Spirit Mountains
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Itinerary of Spirit Mountains
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| Day 1 : | St. John's |
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| Days 2-10 : | Cruising |
| Day 11 : | Kuujjuaq |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Triple | Lower Deck Twin | Main Deck Twin | Captain | Superior | Amundsen Suite | ||
| 12 | Jul 2, 2010 | $3,795 | $4,395 | $4,795 | $5,095 | $5,495 | $6,995 |
| Optional Activities: Sea Kayaking ($795 per person) Add 5% GST and Charter flights - $570 |
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| Destinations : Labrador, Newfoundland, North America Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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- 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.
A unique voyage to the spectacular, rugged beauty of one of Canada's least-visited regions, the coast of northern Labrador. Along the way we visit important historical and archaeological sites, tame the time for a leisurely exploration of the uncharted fiords and narrow channels formed where the Torngat Mountain Range falls into the deep North Atlantic waters. The views are breathtaking as our voyage takes us steadily deeper into the southward-drifting masses of sea and icebergs.
Day 1 : St. John's
Come early and enjoy the parks, historical sites, music, and food before we depart. Watch for breaching humpback whales as we cruise past the Baccalieu Island Ecological Reserve, home to some of the world's largest colonies of puffins, storm petrels, and gannets.
Days 2-10 : Cruising
L'Anse aux Meadows
The UNESCO World Heritage Site where Norsman Leif Ericson is thought to have founded "Vinland" in 100 AD. As we explore reconstructed sod huts and Norse ruins, we'll see evidence that the Vikings discovered North American 500 years before Columbus.
Red Bay
An ideal natural harbor and the site of 5 Basque whaling stations that operated between 1540 and 1610. Red Bay National Historic Site has the world's only wooden chalupa, a preserved early Basque whaling boat.
Battle Harbor
One of the oldest and most picturesque communities along Labrador's south coast. Once a bustling fishery, it is now abandoned and silent. Beautifully restored, it provides a marvelous place to wander and reflect on how life has changed in such a short period of time.
The Wonderstrands
The endless miles of sandy beach are described as the Viking Sagas. The remotes islands and islets around Man of War Point are a favored spot for wildlife, and the sheltered waters provide numerous opportunities for zodiac cruises and hikes onshore.
Rigolet
The town has a long history of fur trapping, which continues to this day, and is well known for traditional craft items made from a special grass that grows in the area.
Nain
Set on the shore of a scenic islet, Nain is the most northerly inhabited community in Labrador.
Hebron
We sail past the dramatic towering rock at Mugford Tickle on our way to Hebron. Inhabited by indigenous people at least 6,000 years ago, Hebron is the site of a Moravian mission station first constructed in 1833.
Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve
The north coast of Labrador, where the Torngat Mountain Range rises to almost 6,000 feet, is among the wildest and most magnificent coastlines in North America.
Killiniq
Killiniq and the Button Islands mark the entrance to the Hudson Strait. The ocean here is rich with nutrients, attracting marine mammals including polar bears, seals, and whales.
Day 11 : Kuujjuaq
Catch the excitement this morning as we carefully maneuver up the Koksoak River to our anchorage just outside Kuujjuaq. After a brief tour of town and buffet lunch, we transfer to the airport.
Ship Description: MV Orlova
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Voyage on expedition cruise ship MV Orlova for a fantastic polar adventure
Built in Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 2006, the M/V Orlova is a 90 meter ice-strengthened passenger ship. 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.
Triple7 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 Twin14 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 |
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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 |
CaptainEight 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 |
SuperiorThree 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 SuiteTwo 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 |
