Northwest Passage Cruise
Why join this Voyage?
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One of the world's great historical sea journeys, tread in the footsteps of early explorers as you traverse the mythical Northwest Passage, a land of ice-choked channels and spectacular scenery
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Visit many of the significant locations associated with Franklin's tragic search for the Northwest Passage, as well as those associated with Amundsen's successful first transit
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Travel aboard the comfortable 96 passenger Akademik Ioffe, with an emphasis on experiencing the region up close with opportunities for long hikes on the tundra, zodiac cruises and kayaking
Trip Overview
The Northwest Passage, a route almost across the roof of the world linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, was long sought by the traders, explorers and military strategists of Europe, Russian Asia and America. It's now possible to undertake a similar journey to that first completed by Roald Amundsen, navigating a course through the Arctic that very few people manage to achieve. These waterways are renowned for tricky navigation, rapidly changing ice conditions and for supporting a diverse population of wildlife, as well as vestiges of former expeditions, including the most notorious of all, the ill-fated Franklin expedition of 1845.
This voyage begins in Kugluktuk at the head of Coronation Gulf heading east, stopping at Victory Point before navigating the treacherous Bellot, Fury & Hecla Straits. Steeped in history the region also offers the opportunity to visit many small and isolated communities along with a good chance of wildlife sightings.
Itineraries (download our suggested itinerary below)