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The Northwest Passage

Example 14 Day Cruise aboard MS Fram
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Sail in the spirit of the great explorers of the past on a journey among glaciers under the midnight sun. Discover the rugged beauty of nature far above the Arctic Circle and get to know the colorful Inuit culture. Witness the birth of icebergs, marvel at how the ice changes color under the midnight sun and hear the ice crack and rumble.
Brightly colored houses decorate the pier.Sail past bird colonies on your Arctic cruiseLooking for wildlife in the ArcticA sunny day over Illulisat A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
Highlights
  • Watch for whales en route to the beautiful Sisimiut
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island on Earth
  • See walrus, belugas, narwhals, and polar bears
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Copenhagen | Fly to Kangerlussuaq | Embark

Fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, where you board MS Fram.

Day 2: Sisimiut

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Watch for whales en route to Sisimiut, a modern settlement with ancient traditions, and where the Gjoa Expedition obtained dogs and gear on their way to the Northwest Passage.

Day 3: Ilulissat

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Ilulissat is in the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Witness the birth of icebergs, marvel at how the ice changes color under the midnight sun and hear the ice crack and rumble.

Day 4-5: Davis Strait

  • Ship
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Cross Davis Strait, named for English explorer John Davis, who led three expeditions in the late 1500s searching for the Northwest Passage.

Day 6: Pond Inlet

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Explorer Sir John Ross named Pond Inlet in 1818 after John Pond, a renowned British astronomer. Today this picturesque hamlet is a traditional Inuit community near the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage.

Day 7: Devon Island

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Devon Island is the largest uninhabited island on Earth and rich in wildlife. See walrus, belugas, narwhals, and polar bears.

Day 8: Beechey Island

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Stop at Beechey Island, which is closely linked to the exploration history of the Northwest Passage.

Day 9: Bellot Strait

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The Bellot Strait is a narrow passage with fierce currents and the added navigational challenge of ice in the water.

Day 10: Victoria Strait | Conningham Bay

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cross Victoria Strait and arrive at Conningham Bay, a hotspot for belugas and polar bears.

Day 11: James Ross Strait

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Sail through James Ross Strait, named after British explorer James Clark Ross. Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen also sailed here on the Gjoa Expedition.

Day 12: Gjoa Haven

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Gjoa Haven is popular with Arctic history fans. Amundsen and his men spent two years at Gjoa Haven collecting scientific data, hunting caribou, and exploring the area.

Day 13: Cambridge Bay | Disembark

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cambridge Bay means a 'good fishing place' in Inuinnaqtun, and this is where the expedition ends. Fly to Montreal.

Day 14: Montreal

  • 1 Breakfast
Fly from Montreal. End of services

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MS Fram

Explore quiet coves by zodiac as you sail on the MS Fram

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Size: 10-13 m2. Upper-deck cabin, No window, Double bed (optional twin)
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172-226 square feet. Outside cabin: Double bed, seating area, TV, refrigerator, shower/wc, limited or no view. (FJ 503 with twin beds).
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113-140 square feet. Outside cabin: One bed, one sofa bed, table, TV, refrigerator, shower/wc. (N-352 with upper/lower berths).
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118-252 square feet. Outside cabin: One bed, one sofa bed, table, TV, refrigerator, kettle, shower/wc. (U-526 with upper/lower berths).
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Arctic Superior - F
183-248 square feet. Double bed, seating area, TV, refrigerator, kettle, shower/wc.
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Expedition Suite - Q
172-215 square feet. One room with seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, double bed, shower/wc.
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Expedition Suite - MG
260-420 square feet. One room with private balcony, seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, double bed, shower/wc.
Included
  • 13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 13 Dinners
  • 13 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Photography Guide on Expedition Team
     
  • Complimentary Expedition Jacket
  • Loan of Boots, Trekking Poles, & All Equipment for Activities
  • Photos & Film/Video Footage from the Voyage Shared in The Expedition Logbook
  • Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship
  • Coffee and tea are included throughout the day. Beverages (beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water in all ship restaurants)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with very limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
  • À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Luggage Handling 
  • Mandatory medical evacuation insurance

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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