Northwest Passage

This morning, board your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, from where you will make your way to the ship. Your voyage begins with a cruise down one of the world’s longest fjords, Sondre Stromfjord, crossing the Arctic Circle as you go.

Follow the coast past the spectacular glaciers, deep fjords and remote communities of West Greenland. Highlights may include the capital Nuuk, a haven for history and culture lovers, or Maniitsoq, known as the Venice of Greenland by the locals due to its location in an archipelago intersected by natural canals.

Follow the coast past the spectacular glaciers, deep fjords and remote communities of West Greenland. Highlights may include the capital Nuuk, a haven for history and culture lovers, or Maniitsoq, known as the Venice of Greenland by the locals due to its location in an archipelago intersected by natural canals.

In pictures

Explore the highlights of the Canadian Arctic as you navigate the Northwest Passage. Many factors play a role in shaping the expedition’s itinerary, including sea, ice and weather conditions, but your Expedition Team will ensure you see as much as possible with regular shore landings and Zodiac cruises. Travellers on board the Ultramarine may also take an included sightseeing flight by helicopter. Possible highlights may include the picturesque Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung, nicknamed the Switzerland of the Arctic, which is nestled beneath the jagged peaks of Mount Duval. Spot for icebergs in the Davis Strait, which are naturally trapped at Qikiqtarjuak, the iceberg capital of the world. The dozens of soaring cliffs of the Sam Ford Fjord make for a majestic sight as you sail by. There could be the chance to spot narwhal, beluga and bowhead whales as you cruise through the protected waters of Lancaster Sound, designated a National Marine Conservation Area in 2017. Radstock Bay is a popular research location for observing polar bears, which are often seen here in summer. An impressive Thule archaeological site provides insight into how these pre-Inuit people lived in the Far North. You may also get the opportunity to go ashore on Beechey Island, home to the lonely graves of three members of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated 1845 expedition team. Along the way enjoy dramatic landscapes, wildlife sightings and informative presentations from your knowledgeable Expedition Team.

Explore the highlights of the Canadian Arctic as you navigate the Northwest Passage. Many factors play a role in shaping the expedition’s itinerary, including sea, ice and weather conditions, but your Expedition Team will ensure you see as much as possible with regular shore landings and Zodiac cruises. Travellers on board the Ultramarine may also take an included sightseeing flight by helicopter.

Possible highlights may include the picturesque Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung, nicknamed the Switzerland of the Arctic, which is nestled beneath the jagged peaks of Mount Duval. Spot for icebergs in the Davis Strait, which are naturally trapped at Qikiqtarjuak, the iceberg capital of the world. The dozens of soaring cliffs of the Sam Ford Fjord make for a majestic sight as you sail by. There could be the chance to spot narwhal, beluga and bowhead whales as you cruise through the protected waters of Lancaster Sound, designated a National Marine Conservation Area in 2017. Radstock Bay is a popular research location for observing polar bears, which are often seen here in summer. An impressive Thule archaeological site provides insight into how these pre-Inuit people lived in the Far North. You may also get the opportunity to go ashore on Beechey Island, home to the lonely graves of three members of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated 1845 expedition team.

Along the way enjoy dramatic landscapes, wildlife sightings and informative presentations from your knowledgeable Expedition Team.

In pictures

Disembark your ship this morning and transfer to Resolute airport for your flight back to Toronto. Enjoy a final night’s stay in Toronto.

Bid farewell to your fellow travellers as your Arctic expedition comes to an end.