The Mythical Northwest Passage
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- Day 1 Embark in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- Day 2 Sisimiut, Greenland
- Day 3 Ilulissat - Disko Bay, Greenland
- Day 4 Uppernavik's Fjord, Greenland
- Day 5 Melville Bay, Greenland
- Day 6 Savissivik, Greenland
- Day 7 Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
- Day 8 Leopold Cliff & Beechey, Nunavut, Canada
- Day 9 Navigating Detroit / Ross Fort, Nunavut, Canada
- Day 10 Gjoa Haven, Nunavut / Navigating Queen Maud Detroit
- Day 11 Navigation of Coronation Gulf / Duke of York Archipelago
- Day 12 Jesse Harbour, Northwest Territory, Canada
- Day 13 Franklin Bay, Northwest Territory, Canada
- Day 14 Navigation through Beaufort Sea
- Day 15 Sailing along the coast of Yukon
- Day 16 Navigation through the Arctic Ocean
- Days 17-18 Crossing the International Date Line
- Day 19 Crossing the Bering Strait
- Day 20 Navigation in the Bering Sea
- Day 21 Disembark in Anadyr, Russia
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||||
| Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 | Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 | Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite Deck 5 | Prestige Suite Deck 6 | Owner Suite | |
| Aug 26 '13 |
$16,091 | $17,893 | $19,418 | $20,249 | $21,081 | $24,962 | $28,288 | $29,674 | $43,811 |
| Please note: Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice. |
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Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Discounts are available for children sharing a cabin with two adults and third adult passengers in select cabin categories. Please contact us for details.
Single travelers can opt for a solo cabin, supplements start at 50%.
Not included in rates:
- Optional shore excursions (booked onboard)
- Personal expenses onboard
- Personal insurance
Deposit & Payment Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Discounts are available for children sharing a cabin with two adults and third adult passengers in select cabin categories. Please contact us for details.
Single travelers can opt for a solo cabin, supplements start at 50%.
Not included in rates:
- Optional shore excursions (booked onboard)
- Personal expenses onboard
- Personal insurance
Day 1 Embark in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Embarkation this afternoon.
Day 2 Sisimiut, Greenland
Port details pending
Day 3 Ilulissat - Disko Bay, Greenland
At the heart of Disko Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Ilulissat Icefjord provides an extraordinary spectacle of almost surreal beauty. The sculptural icebergs continue their on timeless journey, shimmering with their eternal light. Vast pieces of ice break off from the bergs and rejoin the inexorable movement of the sea. Close by lies the town of Ilulissat, the region’s principal destination. Encircled by icebergs, it has retained a unique mix of traditional Arctic life, with multicoloured wooden houses, huskies and the leather tanners who still work today using the ancient methods of their ancestors.
Day 4 Uppernavik's Fjord, Greenland
Port details pending
Day 5 Melville Bay, Greenland
Port details pending
Day 6 Savissivik, Greenland
Port details pending
Day 7 Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Placed like a custodian on the northern edge of Baffin Island, Pond Inlet appears to guard over the entrance to the legendary North West Passage. Formerly called Tununiq by the Inuit, this region was long ago inhabited by their ancestors, the Thule, who left behind numerous archaeological artifacts, little vestiges of the past. No matter where you look, your eyes will alight upon a unique landscape of snow-capped mountain ranges, each more beautiful than the last, standing opposite ice-blue glaciers whose vertiginous flows descend into the ocean. In the summertime, when the sun doesn’t set below the horizon, the light is truly magical, a palette of opaline blues, dusky pinks and pure white. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the bird colonies of Bylot Island; Le Soleal's route will sail you close to this uninhabited "Garden of Eden" so that you may wonder at its natural marvels.
Day 8 Leopold Cliff & Beechey, Nunavut, Canada
Beechey Island, looking across at the huge silhouette of Cape Riley, at the eastern end of Resolute Bay, will call to mind some of the most important moments of Franklin’s expedition. Sir John set off in 1845 in search of the mythical North West Passage and was forced to take shelter in Erebus Harbor for two long years, while he waited for the ice floes to recede and allow him a way through. It is a spectacular location; seeing the three wooden grave markers, bleached by the sun (indicating the burial places of at least three of Captain Franklin’s men) and visiting the memorial that has been erected in memory of Franklin and his men can only reinforce the hushed sense of reverence. If the surrounding wilderness impresses you, the ochres and yellows of the rocky desert soften the striking landscape.
Day 9 Navigating Detroit / Ross Fort, Nunavut, Canada
Port details pending
Day 10 Gjoa Haven, Nunavut / Navigating Queen Maud Detroit
Port details pending
Day 11 Navigation of Coronation Gulf / Duke of York Archipelago
Port details pending
Day 12 Jesse Harbour, Northwest Territory, Canada
Port details pending
Day 13 Franklin Bay, Northwest Territory, Canada
Port details pending
Day 14 Navigation through Beaufort Sea
Port details pending
Day 15 Sailing along the coast of Yukon
Port details pending
Day 16 Navigation through the Arctic Ocean
Port details pending
Days 17-18 Crossing the International Date Line
Port details pending
Day 19 Crossing the Bering Strait
Port details pending
Day 20 Navigation in the Bering Sea
Port details pending
Day 21 Disembark in Anadyr, Russia
Disembarkation this morning.
Itinerary Notes
Please note:- An individual Russian visa must be obtained prior to cruise departure.
- Canadian National Park fee's (approximately $50, subject to change) will be charged to your shipboard account.
- A Russian disembarkation fee (approximately $40, subject to change) will be charged to your shipboard account.
- A charter air package is available from/to Paris. Please contact us for details.
These voyages include activities such as Zodiac landings (sometimes with "wet landing"), zodiac outings, moderate walks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by an expedition team of naturalist guides. Certain zodiac outings will not allow for landings just cruising. Landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time.
Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of this itinerary, the calls shown are an indication only. The final route will be confirmed by the Captain of the ship, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in the Arctic zone.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Antarctic & Arctic Cruises | |
| 91 days or more | $450 |
| 90-61 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 60-46 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 45-31 days | 80% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
| All other Cruises | |
| 45 days or more | $450 |
| 44-31 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Le Soleal
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 224
- Luxury Expedition Ship
A sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, discover aboard the ship Le Soleal the philosophy that has made her sister ships such a success: the spirit of yacht cruises.
Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 132 staterooms and suites with balconies will join her sister ships in 2013. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the luxury yachting world, with fluid lines and a modern color scheme combining natural wood with shades of grey and white.
A refined ambiance is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat’s hull, while the central sculpture of enameled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea. In the lounge/bar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolizing a certain idea of cruising, one synonymous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Superior Stateroom | |
| Deluxe Stateroom | |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 | |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 | |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | |
| Deluxe Suite | |
| Prestige Suite Deck 5 | |
| Prestige Suite Deck 6 | |
| Owner Suite |
