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Northwest
Beaufort Sea Holman
Passage
Resolute Beechey Island baffin island victoria island boothia Cambridge Bay peninsula Coronation Gulf king william island Hudson Bay
Photo: Ernie Andrews
Northwest Passage 12-night voyage A scant century after Roald Amundsens first successful voyage through the Northwest Passage, well make our own bid to traverse one of the worlds most elusive sea routes
Following our success in 2006 and 2007, the 2008 Arctic summer sees our third attempt to sail through the Northwest Passage, the long-sought sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Canadas far north. Over 13 days, well forge a westerly route as far as the ice will allow. Wildlife is abundant and were likely to meet polar bear, walrus, musk ox and Arctic fox, as well as astonishing birdlife and possibly even narwhals, the legendary tusked whale. Starting at the eastern end of the Passage, well push into Larsen Sound, where permanent polar pack ice bottlenecks its been the nemesis of many past explorers. We sail southward through the Arctic Archipelago, through Bellot Strait to Point Zenith. These waters are renowned for challenging navigation and rapidly changing conditions, as well as diverse wildlife. Well attempt a landing at Victory Point on King William Island where a cairn provides the only written clue to the fate of explorer, John Franklin and his men, who disappeared here in 1845. We head west through Simpson Strait to Coronation Gulf. Many of the waterways in this part of the Arctic are shallow and poorly charted. Coupled with moving sea ice, our sailing route is often determined at the last minute, contributing to the sense of adventure. Well sail west between Victoria Island and the mainland and up into the Beaufort Sea, hoping to visit a community on the west coast of Victoria Island before heading south to land on the mainland Northwest Territories. Well hike up onto the shale slopes of the Smoking Hills, which have been spontaneously burning for centuries before heading back towards Cambridge Bay. Our last excursion is likely to be on Victoria Island, a great place to hike and possibly see musk ox. We finally arrive in Cambridge Bay, having completed one of the worlds great ocean voyages.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Charter ight from Ottawa to Resolute and board ship by Zodiac. Beechey Island and Prince Leopold Island. Fort Ross and Bellot Strait. Victory Point, King William Island. Gjoa Haven and Simpson Strait. Jenny Lind Island. Johansen Bay, Victoria Island. Holman. Smoking Hills. Pearce Point. Bernard Harbour. Byron Bay/Lachlan River, Victoria Island. Cambridge Bay disembark ship by Zodiac and transfer to your charter ight to Edmonton.
Queen Maud Gulf
arctic circle
canada
Northwest Passage
TRIP DETAILS
GRADE EXPEDITION VOYAGE Inclusions Arrival and departure transfers, all voyage activities and excursions, education program and meals. Other For 25 August departure, flights should be booked into Ottawa and out of Edmonton. For 6 September departure, flights should be booked into Edmonton and out of Ottawa. Note Weather or other conditions may require changes to our itinerary and shore excursions. Group size up to 110 passengers. Trip code PPNP.
SEA KAYAKING IS AVAILABLE ON THIS VOYAGE ASK US FOR DETAILS
Voyage dates 2008
Start Finish 25 Aug 06 Sep *ex Resolute 06 Sep 18 Sep *ex Cambridge Bay
Prices per person, twin share, in £ Cabin type 25 Aug 06 Sep Main Deck Triple 2370 2165 Main Deck Double 3195 2885 Upper Deck 3350 3065 Superior 3580 3295 Superior Plus 3840 3505 Peregrine Suite 4070 3710 Cook Suite 4330 3920 Air Charter 850 850 Kayaking 205 205 Optional carbon offset payment: £74
*Charter flight cost subject to change
*Note: The September 06, 2008 departure will follow this route in reverse, beginning in Cambridge Bay and ending in Resolute.
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/ppnp or ask your Peregrine representative.
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