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pathways
to franklin
9 days voyage 9 nights aboard Akademik Ioffe
TRIP CODE: PTF
This voyage is an ideal introduction to small ship expedition cruising in the remote Canadian Arctic
This journey following in the footsteps of British explorer Sir John Franklin will appeal to anyone with an interest in Arctic wildlife and the dramatic history of early polar exploration. We will trace the routes of the early explorers who sailed, and perished, in these waters as they sought a way through the fabled Northwest Passage. Our itinerary includes a visit to one of the largest migratory bird sanctuaries in the world, and we hope to enjoy frequent sightings of seals as well as beluga whales. The legendary narwhal inhabits these waters, and we also hope to encounter polar bears at special locations that we have discovered over the years.
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Fly Edmonton to Resolute, commence cruise 2 | Beechey Island and Radstock Bay 3 | Cape Charles Yorke and Elwin Inlet 4 | Prine Leopold Island 5 | Fort Ross and Bellot Strait 6 | Conningham Bay, Prince of Wales Island 7/8 | Victory Point, King William Island 9 | Royal Geographic Society Islands 10 | Disembark Cambridge Bay, fly to Edmonton
INCLUSIONS: All meals while on board specialist expedition staff comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise gear kit which includes a quality waterproof/windproof jacket and bib-pants plus insulated rubber boots. A waterproof day pack plus a set of binoculars and a trekking pole all for use while on the cruise all shore excursions from the ship using Zodiacs guide services use of all ship facilities and public areas
DATES | 2019
11 Aug- 20 AugK
medical services Canadian GST
port taxes, port charges, entry and landing fees
compulsory 5%
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Cambridge Bay
Baffin Island
high arctic explorer
10 day voyage aboard the Akademik Ioffe
Greenland
A unique voyage that combines the history
of Canadian exploration while hitting some
of the High Arctic wildlife super‐spots
Commencing in Resolute, the second most northerly settlement in the Canadian Arctic, this stunning 10‐day voyage is the perfect blend of history, culture, wildlife and scenery, with immediate immersion into the dramatic Arctic wilderness. Long daylight hours give us maximum time to explore known wildlife hot spots including one of the world’s largest migratory bird sanctuaries at Prince Leopold Island. History is a key focus on our journey and we plan to visit numerous Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) outposts such as Grise Fjord, Craig Harbour and Dundas Harbour. A highlight for many will be a visit to remote Beechey Island, the final resting place of several men from Sir John Franklin’s ill‐fated expedition in the 1840s. Along the ice floe edge we hope to encounter beluga and bowhead whales as well as the legendary narwhal. Possible sightings of polar bear can also be expected at numerous locations throughout the voyage.
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Fly Edmonton to Resolute, commence cruise 2 | Maxwell Bay, Devon Island 3 | Croker Bay and Dundas Harbour 4 | Coburg Island National Wildlife Area 5 | Grise Fiord and Craig Harbour 6 | Cape Hay, Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary 7 | Elwin Inlet and Cape Charles Yorke 8 | Port Leopold and Prince Leopold Island 9 | Beechey Island 10 | Disembark in Resolute, fly to Edmonton
INCLUSIONS: All meals while on board specialist expedition staff comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise all shore excursions from the ship using Zodiacs guide services use of all ship facilities and public areas medical services port taxes, port charges, entry and landing fees compulsory 5% Canadian GST
DATES | 2019
02 Sep - 11 Sep K
Resolute Bay
Canada
Woman in traditional Inuit dress
Baffin Island
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TRIP CODE: HAE
The grave sites at Beechey island | Rachel Imber Greenland
Resolute Bay
Devon Island
Fort Ross
Canada
Devon Baffin Island Bay
Grise Fjord
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