HIGHLIGHTS
This expedition cruisesails from Iceland to Greenland’s
southern coast before making an attempt to sail to the heart of the
Northwest Passage at Cambridge Bay.
Southern Greenland
We begin in Reykjavík, Iceland. From here, you’ll
sail the Denmark Strait to Prince Christian Sound, a spectacular maze
of channels chiseled out of granite rock and filled with ice floes and
glaciers. We’ll spend four days exploring southern
Greenland’s remarkable fjords and settlements, including the
capital, Nuuk, and the stunning UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.
Into the Northwest Passage
Then our adventure takes us across the Davis Strait, where we begin our
attempt to cross the Northwest Passage. Over seven days,
we’ll explore the islands that dot this famously challenging
sea route, which is only navigable a few weeks of the year.
You’ll discover a range of possible sites amid spectacular
nature, abundant wildlife, Thule and Inuit settlements, and historic
trading posts.
Our route and landings depend on sea and weather conditions. We also
plan to take you small boat (RIB) cruising to more closely admire the
ice floes and Arctic wildlife. The Captain and the Expedition Leader
will pick spots for escorted landings with the Expedition Team, which
may include Pond Inlet, Dundas Harbour, Radstock Bay, Fort Ross, and
Gjoa Haven.
If we’re successful in our transit of the Northwest Passage,
our great sea adventure will end in Cambridge Bay, where explorers once
sought shelter from the harsh winters. Then you’ll catch a
flight to Edmonton before returning home. Should sea ice prevent us
from completing our transit of the Northwest Passage, you’ll
still have experienced the rugged beauty of the High Arctic and have
many opportunities to seek rare wildlife such as polar bears.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Aug 23, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | |
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Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Aug 23, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | |
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ITINERARY
Day 1 - Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 2-3 - At Sea
Day 4 - Prins Christian Sound Region
Day 5 - Kvanefjord, Greenland
Day 6 - Nuuk, Greenland
Day 7 - Sisimiut, Greenland
Day 8 - Ilulissat, Greenland
Day 9-10 - Labrador Sea
Day 11-17 - The Northwest Passage
Day 18 - Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island
Day 19 - Montréal, Canada
MS Fram (Expedition, 200-guests)
MS Fram is purpose built as an expedition vessel with a higher ice-class, chart drawing tools, ship depth sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, autonomous tracking system, oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full 'expedition tools-deck' equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer you need an 'expedition base-camp' that is comfortable - something that combines 'all oceans capabilities' with safety, flexibility and environmental friendliness. That's Fram - simply the best expedition ship imaginable.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included in Your
Expedition
Hotels
- Overnight in Montréal after the expedition
cruise, including breakfast
Flights
- Economy flight from Cambridge Bay to Montréal
Transfers
- Transfer from the ship to the airport in Cambridge Bay
after the Expedition cruise. Transfer from the airport in
Montréal to the hotel after the expedition cruise
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house
beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and
Fredheim
- Fine-dining À la carte restaurant
Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in
remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard
water refill stations
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide
activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included excursions
Onboard activities
- Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures
on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an
extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to
current scientific research projects
- The onboard professional photographer will give tips and
tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- The ship has hot tubs, an infinity pool, a sauna, an
outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
- Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as
daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
Landing activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for
the activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers help configure your camera settings
Not Included In Your
Expedition
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice
conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding
requirements
- No gratuities are expected
