Out of the Northwest Passage
The pinnacle of Arctic exploration for the seasoned traveller | 21 Days
This expedition takes you to the heart of one of the world’s last true frontiers, the Northwest Passage. In Canada’s vast northern wilderness, wildlife roams free and the great geological forces shaping our planet reveal themselves. The recent findings of Franklin’s ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror remind us that we sail into history, legend, and myth that continue today.
Nunavut’s communities offer a warm welcome, blending the traditional and the contemporary in unique and compelling ways. Making our way north to Smith Sound, we enter the realm still defined by ice – towering icebergs, vast glaciers, and the last redoubt of the great northern pack. Greenland offers geology, geography, and culture with a European flair.
The earlier August (Into the Northwest Passage) voyage sails from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Kugluktuk, Canada via Pond Inlet, Baffin while this September trip operates in reverse but heads further north to Grisefjord and Smith Sound.
Ship: Ocean Endeavour
When: 10 – 30 September 2024
Guide price: £18,995 per person based on twin cabin (private facilities) with early booking offer
Options: Ultramarine’s Arctic Express Canada, The Heart of the Northwest Passage for those interested in the region but short of time. Spend five days covering Resolute, Beechey Island, Port Leopold and NW Baffin and making good use of Ultramarine’s onboard helicopters. 2 – 11 September 2024. Guide prices start at £10,195 per person based on twin cabin (private facilities) with early booking offer.
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Clients’ comments
“A few photos from our trip as promised. The fox was amazing it came really close to us and stayed for half an hour to watch the party. The Polar bear on an ice flow eating a seal was a really lucky break. The Belugas were just astonishing, there must have been hundreds of them, as the whole sea was churned up by them as they raced up and down the shore line. Never seen anything like it. As we got to Cambridge Bay they had just raised the Maud ready to take her back to Norway.”
Malcolm and Pam Mundy, Northwest Passage Franklin’s legend
“Your service was truly exceptional! We have traveled a lot and tried the services of several companies (both in the UK and the US) and you rank right up there at the top (and we have used some good ones). Your responsiveness was very much appreciated, particularly when the 2014 trip was cancelled. This level of personal service really makes a difference. This was one of the best trips we have taken – one of those that was a revelation and will always be remembered (like our first trip to see the wildlife in Southern Africa, for example). And your service was first rate – we are so glad that we chose you to organize our trip. We would be happy to be a reference/resource for you with any future travelers (particularly from North America) if you would ever want us to.”
Richard and Christine Holdrup, Arctic Explorer
“Thank you for your welcome home. The holiday was absolutely brilliant. I have been expedition cruising since 1992 and this was the BEST of them all. The staff were so careful, watchful and caring. They were always available and collectively so funny. It was just great. Now, so was all your organising – thank you for all your help.”
Margaret Dykes, Into the Northwest Passage