High Arctic Franklin and Wildlife Special
High Arctic Franklin and Wildlife Special 10 days
High Arctic Franklin and Wildlife Special 10 days
Aboard: Akademik Sergey Vavilov
This special expedition follows in the footsteps of Franklin and the other 19th century explorers who sought the fabled North West Passage to the treasures of the East. On the way, you will encounter spectacular wildlife including myriad birds and hopefully, polar bears, beluga whales and even narwhals. A truly unique voyage.
Note: All bookings on voyages that operate domestically within Canada, are subject to a compulsory 5% goods and services tax (GST). This will be added to the cruise price on the confirmation invoice.
Highlights
- Footsteps of Franklin and other explorers
- Polar
bears and other animals
- Myriad
birdlife
- Beluga
and other whales and maybe narwhal
- Historical
sites and associations
What's Included
- Full
board accommodation on board ship
- Programme
of expert lectures
- Zodiac
excursions and landings
- Loan
of rubber boots
So much to experience
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A view from Above
All Aboard
Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Built in Finland in 1988 as a Russian polar research vessel, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, was operating as One Ocean Voyager until recently, is a comfortable, stable, ice-strengthened ship with all the facilities for modern expedition cruising. There is a mixture of suites and cabins, all with windows or portholes and some with private facilities. Public areas include dining room, lounge, bar, library with forward facing windows, multi-media room with Apple Mac computers and photo management software, presentation room, mud room, passenger lift and gift shop. There is also a wellness centre, sauna, spa, salt-water plunge pool, fitness room and infirmary. Along with plenty of open deck space, there is a top deck with 360degrees views and a small observatory with spotting scope. The ship has an open-bridge policy.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Having amassed a host of extraordinary adventures in destinations all over the world, Amy’s experience, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients plan their ideal itinerary will help make your holiday unforgettable, action packed and life-changing.
Mike lives and breathes adventure travel and has a wealth of experience in some of the most exciting and inspirational destinations in the world. His expertise and first-hand experience afford him the skills to help build holidays to remember.
With a lifetime of unforgettable nature and adventure based travel under his belt, Simon shares his passion, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to help create the perfect itinerary for every client.
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Ready to start planning youronce in a lifetime trip?
Call us - 0800 195 3385
Outside the uk? + 44 1625 5811 43
+ 44 1625 5811 43
Call us - 0800 195 3385
Chat Now
Request a
callback
Fill in our
Enquiry form
Book a
Consultation