On this polar expedition we travel through a portion of the Northwest Passage, as we attempt to transit Simpson Strait. The shallow draft of the Adventure Ship may make it possible to recreate a portion of Amundsen's route that ships with deeper drafts cannot. But like all polar expeditions, itineraries are subject to change based on local conditions.
Itinerary: Day 1 Embarkation Resolute Day 2 Beechey Island Day 3 - 4 From Bellot Strait to King William Island Day 5 Gjoa Haven & Simpson Strait Days 6 - 8 Jenny Lind Island to Holman Day 9 Smoking Hills Days 10 - 11 Pearce Point to Bernard Harbour Days 12 - 13 Byron Bay to Cambridge Bay
Notes:
Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.These voyages offer optional kayaking for $395 per person.Please note that the itinerary of the second departure is somewhat different from that of the first. As space is limited, please reserve when you book your expedition.In conjunction with this expedition, you must purchase our charter air transportation (Ottawa to Resolute and from Cambridge Bay to Edmonton or Edmonton to Cambridge Bay and Resolute to Ottawa). The cost per person is approximately $1,650 per person. The final price will appear on your invoice at time of booking.Shipboard Accommodation: The Akademik Ioffe was Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science and designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.
Includes:
Shipboard accommodation from embarkation to disembarkationAll meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at seaZodiac cruising per the daily programShore landings per the daily program Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition TeamLeadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.Photographic Journal on DVDPort chargesGroup Size: Maximum 110 (Akademik Ioffe).
Trip Code: NPSS
Fuel Surcharge: Due to increased marine fuel costs a fuel surcharge of $264 per person will applied to the final invoice for passengers on this voyage
