Meet local artists and buy one-of-a-kind artworks in the Canadian Arctic and Greenland. Spot polar bears, whales, and seabirds in pristine Arctic environments. Visit Nuuk, Greenland’s intriguing capital. Appreciate Inuit life and culture in three Arctic regions. Learn from local experts.
Duration: 13 days
Starts: Iqaluit, NU, Canada*
Ends: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland**
Language: English Speaking Voyage
Northbound Charter Flight*: Ottawa, ON, Canada to Iqaluit NU, Canada. Early-morning departure.
Price: $900 USD
Southbound Charter Flight**: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Toronto, ON, Canada. Evening arrival.
Price: $1,375 USD
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Day 1: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Begin Your Adventure
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
Witness Wildlife, Geology, and Ice
Sail through this beautiful bay named for bygone explorer Martin Frobisher and stay on the lookout for wildlife.
The geologists will have you raving about rocks! Expect compelling scenery and soak up the Arctic splendour.
Day 3: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Experience Inuit Culture
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)
Visit World-Famous Art Studios
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
Seek Whales, Seabirds, and Polar Bears
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 6–7: Ungava Peninsula, QC
Hike the Tundra
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 the expedition team, who give expert interpretation all along the way.
Day 8–9: Ungava Bay
Enjoy Fantastic Birdwatching
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
Learn Onboard
Deepen your understanding of the Arctic as we steam 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
Visit Museums, Shops, and Cafés
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
Take a Zodiac Cruise at the Foot of a Glacier
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
Cross the Arctic Circle
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.
Day 1: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Begin Your Adventure
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
Witness Wildlife, Geology, and Ice
Sail through this beautiful bay named for bygone explorer Martin Frobisher and stay on the lookout for wildlife.
The geologists will have you raving about rocks! Expect compelling scenery and soak up the Arctic splendour.
Day 3: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Experience Inuit Culture
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)
Visit World-Famous Art Studios
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
Seek Whales, Seabirds, and Polar Bears
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 6–7: Ungava Peninsula, QC
Hike the Tundra
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 the expedition team, who give expert interpretation all along the way.
Day 8–9: Ungava Bay
Enjoy Fantastic Birdwatching
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
Learn Onboard
Deepen your understanding of the Arctic as we steam 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
Visit Museums, Shops, and Cafés
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
Take a Zodiac Cruise at the Foot of a Glacier
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
Cross the Arctic Circle
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.
INCLUSIONS
Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour
Applicable taxes and credit card fees
Complimentary expedition jacket
Special access permits, entry, and park fees
Expert expedition team
Guided activities
Sightseeing and community visits
All Zodiac excursions
Port fees
Pre-departure materials
Educational program
Interactive workshops
Evening entertainment
All shipboard meals
EXCLUSIONS
Commercial and 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 and administrative fees
Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation
Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Single on Deck 5 is an interior cabin with a lower bed and a private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 225 sq. ft. (20 sq. m), a Triple on Deck 4 is an interior cabin with three lower beds, and two private bathrooms. Cabin 4100 has four lower single beds and one private bathroom with a separate shower room.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Twin on Deck 4 is an interior cabin with private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 76 to 110 ft² / 7 to 10m² on Deck 4 feature a
porthole, two lower berths and a private bathroom
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 110 ft² / 10m² on Decks 4 & 5 feature a porthole
or window, two lower berths and a private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 141 ft² / 13 m², our Twins & Doubles on Deck 7 &
8 feature one or two windows, two lower berths and a private
bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 155 to 174 ft² / 14 to 16 m², our Singles on Deck 8
feature two windows, a double bed and a private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 228 ft² / 21 m², a Comfort Twin on Deck 4 features two portholes, two single berths, a separate
sitting area with a pull out sofa bed and one or two private bathrooms.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 190 to 200 sq. ft. (18-20 sq. m), a Twin Window Suite on Deck 5 is twice the size of a Twin Window, with one bathroom. It features two single beds, a separate living area with a pull out sofa bed, two windows, and one private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 205 sq. ft. (19 sq. m), a Superior cabins features a large window, and a private bathroom. On Deck 5, Superior cabins have two lower beds and a pull out sofa bed. On Deck 7, Superiors feature one double bed and a sofa. Cabin 7018 has a bathtub; other Superiors have showers.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 320 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), a Junior Suite on Decks 5 and 7 features a window, one double bed, a pull out sofa bed and private bathroom. Cabins 7000 and 7002 have bathtubs; other Junior Suites have showers
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 320 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), the Owner’s Suite on Deck 7 features two large bow-facing windows, one double bed, separate living area and private bathroom with tub.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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