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Sisimiut village in West Greenland | Dennis Minty
northwest passage west to east
17 day vovage 16 nights aboard Ocean Endeavour
Cruise this magnificent Passage in search of history, culture and wildlife
Commencing our cruise in Kugluktuk (Coppermine), we journey west to east through the spectacular Northwest Passage. This voyage offers abundant wildlife viewing interspersed with rich cultural experiences. We visit Taloyoak, where the famed John Ross expeditions pinpointed the Magnetic North Pole. Along the coast of Somerset Island, we’ll cruise the opposing tides of Bellot Strait, seeking whale and polar bear in the nutrient rich waters. We continue our journey west in search of the elusive Narwhal, before reaching Devon Island and the Dundas Harbour RCMP historical site. We will visit Beechey Island, and pay our respects at the graves of sailors from the lost Franklin expedition. Continuing west, we visit areas of significant geological, historical and biological importance. Daily expeditions will allow us to stretch our legs and enjoy the landscape. Sailing down the beautiful Greenlandic coast, we stop to explore the rugged coastline of Kap York and the natural beauty of Karrat Fjord. Our final visit brings us to Ilulissat, the largest town in Disko Bay and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before concluding our journey in Kangerlussuaq.
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Embark ship in Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Canada 2 | Coronation Gulf 3 | Queen Maud Gulf 4 | Usqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven) 5/7 | Peel Sound and Parry Channel 8 | Beechey Island 9 | Lancaster Sound 10 | Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord) 11 | Smith Sound 12/14 | Northwest Greenland 15 | Ilulissat 16 | Itilleq Fjord 16 | Disembark ship in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 dinners specialist expedition staff cabin accommodation on cruise all activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, lectures and guide services use of all ship facilities and public areas complimentary expedition jacket USD250 Discovery Fund Fee
TRIP CODE: CPN
Melville Island
Victoria Island
Kugluktuk Canada
DATES | 2019
02 Sep - 18 Sep 1,2
Greenland Kap York
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Devon Baffin
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Bay Island
Karrat Fjord Ilulissat
Kangerlussuaq
Baffin
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