Northwest Passage East to West
Northwest Passage East to West 13 Days
Northwest Passage East to West 13 Days
Aboard: Akademik Sergey Vavilov
This iconic voyage explores the stunning fjords of the Greenland and Baffin Island coastlines and remote Northwest Passage. Here, we follow in the footsteps of the early Arctic explorers such as Franklin, Amundsen and Larsen, exploring the archipelago of islands and channels that create Canada's High Arctic region. This is the home of the polar bear, the grizzly bear, musk ox, caribou and walrus and we journey through the wild Canadian north.
Highlights
- 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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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable
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Conningham Bay
Victory Point, King William Island
Cambridge Bay to Edmonton
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.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
As Senior Travel Expert, Simon has an absolute wealth of experience in adventure travel in some of the most fascinating places in the world. With in-depth knowledge and fantastic organizational skills, Simon’s first-hand experience and genuine passion drive him to work to create your perfect itinerary.
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 countless travel experiences and an enduring hunger for adventure, Amy knows exactly what’s needed to craft a holiday of a lifetime. Her experience and generosity of spirit are legendary and she’ll help you build an itinerary that will make all your dreams come true.
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