Heart of the Arctic
13 Days - Ocean Endeavour
This journey reveals the spirit and beauty of the Arctic. From Canada's Inuit regions of Nunavik and Nunavut to Greenland, the chances of seeing wildlife are excellent. Polar bears, walrus and muskox will be among the many highlights of this fantastic Arctic adventure.
from AUD $9367pp
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Itinerary Highlights
- Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of a spectacular Greenlandic fjord
- Spot polar bears, walrus, marine mammals, and bird colonies during our cruise of the Hudson Strait
- Mingle with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kinngait
- Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers
- Learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Inuit
- Visit a colourful Greenlandic settlement and the Qilakitsoq mummies at Nuuk
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
- Day 2: Frobisher Bay
- Day 3: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
- Day 4: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
- Day 5: Hudson Strait
- Day 6 and 7: Ungava Peninsula, QC
- Day 8 and 9: Ungava Bay
- Day 10: At Sea — Davis Strait
- Day 11: Nuuk, Greenland
- Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
- Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Day 1: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
After your charter flight from Ottawa, ON, transfer to the Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac through Iqaluit harbour. Iqaluit, at the head of Frobisher Bay, is Nunavut’s capital. A population of nearly 8,000 calls the city home. Local attractions include the territorial Legislature, igloo-inspired St. Jude’s Cathedral, art shops, and more.
Day 2: Frobisher Bay
Sail through this beautiful bay named for bygone explorer Martin Frobisher and stay on the lookout for wildlife. Our geologists will have you raving about rocks! Expect compelling scenery and soak up the Arctic splendour.
Day 3: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Try your hand at athletic feats during an interactive cultural performance of Inuit games. If you’re a hiker, you’ll enjoy walking through Kimmirut’s blooming tundra on the Itijjagiaq Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail. The community’s name means “the heel” in Inuktitut, referring to an outcrop of marble across the bay, but you may also know this hamlet as Lake Harbour, home to one of the first Hudson's Bay Company outposts on Baffin Island.
Day 4: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Meet the artists and visit the studios that make Kinngait proud—plus, have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of art! Have a chance to talk with the old and new generations of outstanding artists, carvers, and printmakers who continue to make Kinngait a proud centre for fine art. Kinngait was ground zero for the Inuit art market when, in 1959, the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative was established—the oldest professional Inuit printmaking studio in Canada.
Day 5: Hudson Strait
Join the expedition team out on deck while navigating the icy, fast-moving waters of Hudson Strait. Search for breathtaking Arctic wildlife—polar bears, walrus, whales, seals, and seabirds—to capture the perfect photograph.
Day 6 and 7: Ungava Peninsula, QC
Explore an area of treeless tundra along the Ungava Peninsula of Nunavik, rich in geology, fauna, and flora. Enjoy great hiking and a Zodiac cruise with our expedition team, who give expert interpretation all along the way.
Day 8 and 9: Ungava Bay
Pay a visit to uninhabited Akpatok Island, the biggest island in Ungava Bay at over nine hundred square kilometres. It’s named for the akpait (thick-billed murres) that nest on ledges of the lofty cliffs and is home to Canada’s largest colony of breeding pairs. Take a Zodiac cruise to scout the shorelines and any outlying ice, keeping your eyes peeled for polar bears, walrus, and other marine life. Large and shallow, Ungava Bay is a rich ecosystem and home to a variety of wildlife, including an endangered beluga population.
Day 10: At Sea — Davis Strait
Deepen your understanding of the Arctic as we travel across the Davis Strait towards Greenland. Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck! Keep your binoculars ready for minke and humpback whales, as well as the seabirds that are sure to accompany our ship.
Day 11: Nuuk, Greenland
Stop in at vibrant Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Visit the Greenland National Museum, one of the city’s many outstanding features, where the world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies rest. The old harbour includes many buildings dating from Danish colonial days, while contemporary Nuuk is known for art, shopping, pubs, and cafés.
Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
See why Kangerlussuatsiaq lives up to its Danish name, Evighedsfjorden, which means “the fjord of eternity.” Marvel at this complex coastal waterway that includes calving glaciers, sheer bird cliffs, and streams cascading against a towering mountain backdrop. Explore this sublime glacial landscape by ship and by Zodiac. The waters here are relatively warm, due to the West Greenland Current and the subarctic location.
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Complete your journey overnight up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle on your way. Kangerlussuaq, the settlement at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s primary flight hub. Transfer by Zodiac to shore, then travel to the airport by bus for your charter flight to Toronto, ON.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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22 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024 | AUD $9367pp | ||
Category 1 - Quad | AUD $9367pp | Contact us | |
Category 2 - Triple | AUD $10930pp | Contact us | |
Category 3 - Main Twin | AUD $12961pp | Contact us | |
Category 4 - Main Twin | AUD $14992pp | Contact us | |
Category 5 - Main Twin | AUD $16086pp | Contact us | |
Category 6 - Comfort Twin | AUD $17180pp | Contact us | |
Category 7 - Select Twin | AUD $18430pp | Contact us | |
Category 8 - Superior Twin | AUD $19211pp | Contact us | |
Category 9 - Junior Suite | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Category 10 - Suite | AUD $22336pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Category 1 - Quad
240 sq. ft, located on deck 4, interior cabin, 4 lower single beds, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, (separate shower room and powder room), TV, telephone.
Category 2 - Triple
200 sq. ft, located on deck 4, interior cabin, 3 lower single beds, 2 private bathrooms, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities., TV, telephone.
Category 3 - Main Twin
120 sq. ft., located on deck 5, 2 single beds, interior cabin, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone.
Category 4 - Main Twin
100 sq. ft., located on deck 4, 2 single beds, exterior cabin, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone, porthole window, unobstructed view.
Category 5 - Main Twin
115 sq. ft., located on deck 5, 2 single beds, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone, picture window, unobstructed view.
Category 6 - Comfort Twin
135-175 sq. ft, 2 single beds or 1 matrimonial bed, 2 porthole windows or picture window, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone.
Category 7 - Select Twin
145-190 sq. ft., 2 single beds or 1 matrimonial bed, window, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone.
Category 8 - Superior Twin
180-210 sq. ft., 2 lower single beds or 1 matrimonial bed, picture windows, unobstructed view, sitting area, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone.
Category 9 - Junior Suite
270-290 sq. ft, picture windows, unobstructed, matrimonial bed, private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone, sitting area.
Category 10 - Suite
310 sq. ft., located on deck 7, forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view, matrimonial bed & private bathroom, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobe, towels, bathroom amenities, TV, telephone.
Ocean Endeavour Deckplan
Specifications
- Type of vessel: Passenger Cruise Ship
- Capacity: 198 passengers
- Year built: 1982, Settin - Poland
- Refurbished: 2001, 2004, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018
- Registry: Bahamas
- Length: 450 ft
- Breadth: 69 ft
- Draft: 19 ft
- Ice Class: 1B
- Main Engines: 4x Skoda Sulzer
- Propellers: 2x variable pitch propellers
- Stabilisers: Girofin stablizers
- Bow-thruster: 600 kW / 800 hP
Whats included?
- Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour
- Applicable taxes and Credit card fees
- Complimentary Expedition jacket
- Contribution to Discovery Fund
- Special access permits, entry and park fees
- Team of expedition staff
- Guided activities
- Sightseeing and community visits
- All Zodiac excursions
- Port fees
- Pre-departure materials
- Educational program
- Nikon Camera Trial Program
- Interactive workshops
- Evening entertainment
- All shipboard meals
What’s not included?
- Commercial & charter flights
- Program Enhancements/optional excursions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
- Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
- Possible fuel surcharges
- Pre- & post-trip hotel accommodation
Notes
- Commercial and charter flights (not included):
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Northbound Charter Flight:: Ottawa, ON, Canada to Iqaluit NU, Canada. Early-morning departure. Price: $900 USD
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Southbound Charter Flight:: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Toronto, ON, Canada. Evening arrival. Price: $1,375 USD
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