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Itinerary: The High Arctic
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| Day 1 : | Kuujjuaq |
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| Days 2-9 : | Exploring the Arctic Land- and Seascape |
| Day 10 : | Resolute Bay |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Triple | Lower Deck Twin | Main Deck Twin | Captain | Superior | Amundsen Suite | ||
| 10 | Aug 18, 2009 | $5,695 | $6,595 | $6,995 | $7,295 | $7,995 | $9,095 |
| Add 5% GST tax per person. Add $1535 for charter flight from Montreal. |
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| 10 | Sep 5, 2009 * | $5,295 | $6,195 | $6,595 | $6,895 | $7,495 | $8,595 |
| Add 5% GST tax per person. Add $1515 for charter flight from Montreal. * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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| Destinations : Arctic, Baffin Island Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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Traveling ever northward past the Arctic Circle and into the polar desert, we explore the length of Baffin Island to the fabled Northwest Passage. Simply put, our High Arctic expedition features some of the most breathtaking scenery the Arctic has to offer. Towering mountains, fiords, glaciers and ice caps seem to appear at every turn. Share what is truly a magnificent opportunity to view this untouched and unspoiled wilderness. Learn about the colorful history of whalers and explorers who, for more than 200 years, embarked on an ultimately unsuccessful quest to find a shorter and easier path to the riches of the Orient. Weather and wildlife encounters are less predictable than elsewhere in the north, but sightings of polar bears and walrus are not unusual. This is also the best time of year to see the night sky bathed in the eerie green glow of the Aurora Borealis dancing above your head.
Day 1 : Kuujjuaq
We depart from Montreal to Kuujjuaq, a name that means “Great River” in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit. After a brief tour of the town and buffet lunch, we transfer to the ship and prepare for our expedition.
Days 2-9 : Exploring the Arctic Land- and Seascape
Among the places we may visit are:
Akpatok Island
An important sanctuary for nesting migratory seabirds, a favorite summer haul-out for herds of giant walrus and a traditional hunting ground for the Inuit. We’ll scout the beaches where polar bears are commonly seen as they hunt for seal.
Qikiqtarjuaq
The island sits off the coast in the path of icebergs drifting southward and the landscape is mountainous, creating a truly picturesque scene. The local bay is home to a wide variety of sea mammals including seals, narwhals and walruses.
Auyuittuq National Park
A breathtaking wilderness of jagged mountain peaks, treeless valleys, and swift glacial rivers. The park is crowned by the massive Penny Ice Cap, a remnant of the last Ice Age. We walk on shore with naturalist guides who will be pleased to answer questions about life in the Arctic.
Baffin Island
Some of the most incredible examples of glacial landforms in Canada are found here, where several glaciers reach the sea. We plan a remote landing in one of the narrow fiords.
Pond Inlet
The many Thule and Dorset archaeological sites attest to the long history of Pond Inlet. We may hike to the Thule historic site at Salmon River.
Bylot Island
The island is a designated Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and favored nesting place for rare peregrine falcons, ivory gulls, murres, kittiwakes and snow goose.
Milne Inlet
Milne Inlet is a well-known breeding ground for the Narwhal, a whale with a long, twisted tooth normally found in pods of a dozen or so, usually close to floating ice.
Lancaster Sound
One of the richest wildlife areas in the Arctic, and the summer home to a myriad of Arctic species: the thick-billed murre, bearded and harp seals, walrus, beluga whales and narwhal. If you notice a ‘feed slick’, a greasy-looking concentration of plankton floating on the water, watch for whales!
Day 10 : Resolute Bay
Following breakfast on board, we disembark and prepare for the flight south, enriched by many wonderful memories of our northern adventure.
- 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 cabinmate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
-Standard Twin Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the shared price
-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 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 |
