HIGHLIGHTS
- Stand
in awe of Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hike
on Devon Island, the world’s largest uninhabited island,
which features stunning geology, fjords and glacial valleys to explore
- On
Beechey Island, visit memorials and graves of explorers from John
Franklin’s expedition
- Keep
watch with the hope of spotting iconic Arctic wildlife including musk
ox, polar bears, beluga whales, walrus and perhaps narwhal
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
Start Date | End Date | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Superior Balcony Stateroom | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 09, 2025 | 24,795 | 25,495 | 27,695 | 29,195 | 31,395 | 34,295 | 42,995 | 50,995 |
Sep 07, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | 24,795 | 25,495 | 27,695 | 29,195 | 31,395 | 34,295 | 42,995 | 50,995 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
Start Date | End Date | (Starting from) Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range) Balcony Stateroom A | (High-end) Captain's Suite |
Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 09, 2025 | 24,795 | 31,395 | 50,995 |
Sep 07, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | 24,795 | 31,395 | 50,995 |
Day
1 Toronto
Arrive
in cosmopolitan Toronto and transfer to our group hotel. At this
evening’s voyage briefing, enjoy a welcome drink and meet
your fellow expeditioners.
Day
2 Kangerlussuaq
Transfer
to the airport to board our charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland,
to embark the Greg Mortimer. Enjoy a short tour before embarkation in
the afternoon. The sail out of Sondre Stromfjord, with its towering
mountains on both sides, is magnificent.
Day
3 Eternity Fjord
Evighedsfjorden,
or Eternity Fjord, is one of the more spectacular fjord complexes in
west Greenland due to its forested landscape. Hike through a forested
valley, witness hills become towering snow-capped mountains as
countless glaciers pour down from sheer cliff walls. Occasionally, the
thunderous sound of a calving glacier breaks the silence in a place
where you are unlikely to see another soul.
Day
4 Ilulissat
Known
as the ‘birthplace of icebergs’, this region
produces some of the most dazzling icebergs found anywhere on earth.
Hike to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord and stand in awe of
its immensity. Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as Jakobshavn Glacier, is
the most productive glacier – not only in Greenland but the
entire Northern Hemisphere. It produces 20 million tonnes of ice each
day, all floating into the Ilulissat Icefjord and Disko Bay. Conditions
permitting, enjoy a Zodiac cruise at the mouth of the fjord and kayak
through sea ice and icebergs. An optional 90-minute helicopter flight
over the icefjord is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Day
5 Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island)
This
compelling island seems to have more in common with Iceland than
Greenland. While most of the interior is mountainous and glaciated, its
beautiful shorelines boast black sandy beaches, unusual basalt columns,
hot springs and dramatic lava formations. On a guided hike, enjoy a
diversity of arctic flora. Zodiac cruise in Disko Bay, a hotspot for
marine life including humpback, fin, minke and bowhead whales.
Day
6 At sea, Qikiqtarjuaq, Baffin Island
Our
team of experts entertain us with informative talks about wildlife,
geology and epic tales of early explorers such as Franklin and
Amundsen. Reaching the coast of Baffin Island, we may encounter
Greenland’s famous icebergs. Keep watch for humpback, sei,
sperm and fin whales, as well as various species of seals such as ring
and harp seal.
Day
7 Isabella Bay, Sillem Island
Farther
north along the east coast of Baffin Island lies Isabella Bay, an
important summer and autumn feeding ground for a large population of
bowhead whales. Stacked side-by-side, numerous soaring cliffs of Sam
Ford Fjord make for a majestic site as you sail by. One of the most
isolated places on the planet, this big-wall playground attracts
climbers eager to scale the sheer rock faces that seem to shoot
straight out from the sea. In the afternoon, we sail around Sillem
Island, with glacial features on all sides. A slow cruise offers the
chance to see many glaciers as well as a variety of seals and other
arctic wildlife.
Day
8 Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik), Bylot Island
The
picturesque hamlet of Pond Inlet, overlooking Eclipse Sound, is
surrounded by scenic mountain ranges and numerous glaciers and fjords.
Travellers come to marvel at the abundant wildlife hoping to see
narwhals, beluga and orca whales, ringed and harp seals, caribou and
the occasional polar bear. Explore churches and visit the Natinnak
Center to see exhibits showcasing the culture and history of the local
Inuit people.
In
the afternoon, sail along coastline of nearby Bylot Island. Covered
with mountains, icefields, steep cliffs, snowfields and glaciers, Bylot
provides nesting habitat for large numbers of thick-billed murres and
black-legged kittiwakes. A total of 74 unique species of arctic bird
thrive on this island. Due to the richness of the wildlife and the
beauty and diversity of the landscapes in the area, a large portion of
the island was also included in the Sirmilik National Park, established
in 2001
Day
9 Lancaster Sound
At
a latitude almost 75° degrees north, we are now truly in the
High Arctic. Here, nutrient-rich waters support an abundance of
wildlife, giving the area the moniker ‘wildlife super
highway’ of the Arctic. Devon Island is the largest
uninhabited island on earth and features stunning geology, with
flat-topped mountains and glacial valleys giving Devon Island its
unique character. We may explore Croker Bay or Maxwell Bay, both
offering great opportunities for Zodiac cruising. Dundas Harbour offers
walks on undulating tundra and the area is great for birdwatching. A
dilapidated Royal Canadian Mounted Police outpost and remnants of a
Hudson’s Bay Company trading post can be found here. In the
bay, walruses are often present.
Day
10 Lancaster Sound, Beechey Island
At
the western end of Devon Island lies Beechey Island. Named after
Frederick William Beechey, the island is one of Canada’s most
important arctic sites and is a designated Canadian National Historic
Site. During the Franklin expedition of 1845–46, Franklin
attempted to sail through the Northwest Passage with HMS Erebus and HMS
Terror, with perilous results – three of his men died here.
Roald Amundsen landed at Beechey Island in 1903, during the first
successful voyage by ship to fully transit the Northwest Passage from
the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Days
11–15 Expedition cruising
Note:
In true expeditionary style, our itinerary for the following days is
heavily dependent on unpredictable sea ice. The following places are
where we hope to visit.
Prince
Leopold Island
On
the southern side of Lancaster Sound from Beechey Island lie the
towering bird cliffs of Prince Leopold Island, a historic site where in
1848, English explorer James Clark Ross overwintered during the search
for the missing Franklin expedition. Prince Leopold Island is the most
important bird sanctuary in the Canadian Arctic, with approximately
500,000 birds nesting here in summer. Ringed seals are often spotted on
the sea ice around the island and polar bear often lurk nearby. The
shallow gravel beds attract beluga whales, who come to moult in this
part of the Arctic each summer.
Cunningham
Inlet
On
the north coast of Somerset Island, when factors such as weather and
whale behaviour align, you might see the amazing spectacle of hundreds
of beluga whales shedding their skin on shallow sandy banks. The local
scenery makes for excellent guided walks, where waterway trails lead to
waterfalls and higher ground.
Prince
Regent Inlet, Fort Ross
Sailing
down the east coast of Somerset Island, you might spot beluga whales
and narwhals as they feed on the large numbers of arctic char that
enter Creswell Bay in late summer. An important bird area, the bay also
attracts such species as black-bellied plovers, king eiders and
white-rumped sandpipers. At Fort Ross, see an abandoned
Hudson’s Bay Company trading outpost founded in 1937, which
closed in 1949 because supply ships could not get through the thick sea
ice. Enjoy guided walks on the tundra.
Bellot
Strait
A
deep and windy waterway bordered by steep slopes, Bellot Strait is
characterised by strong, swirling, tidal currents that require
navigation to be undertaken close to times of slack water (four times a
day). Point Zenith, the most northern continental point of the Americas
is located in the strait.
Note:
Due to swirling currents up to 10 knots, Bellot Strait is better
transited during eastbound voyages because if it is blocked, there is
the alternative to continue north through Peel Sound. On a westbound
voyage, it would be necessary to make a long detour back north through
Prince Regent Inlet.
Coningham
Bay
Across
from Victoria Strait, Coningham Bay lies on the shores of Prince of
Wales Island. This is a polar bear hotspot where the majestic creatures
come to feast on beluga whales often trapped in the rocky shallows at
the entrance to the bay. It is not unusual to find the shoreline
littered with whale skeletons – and very healthy-looking
polar bears!
King
William Island
In
1859, a Franklin expedition tent camp was discovered at Cape Felix.
Remains attributed to the Franklin expedition have been found at 35
locations on King William Island and on nearby Adelaide Peninsula.
South of Cape Felix, in Victoria Strait, we hope to visit Victory Point
and get close to where the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were abandoned in
1848.
Day
16 Cambridge Bay, Calgary
In
Cambridge Bay, farewell the crew, expedition team and fellow travellers
before a Zodiac shuttle whisks you ashore. Transfer to the airport for
a charter flight to Calgary, where you will stay overnight at the Delta
Hotel Calgary Airport.
Day
17 Depart Calgary
Check
out of your room and continue your journey.
The
above itinerary is based on NWP001G. NWP002G operates in the reverse
direction.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- One
night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Toronto on day
1
- Charter
flights: Toronto-Kangerlussuaq // Cambridge Bay-Calgary
- Sightseeing
in Kangerlussuaq (time permitting) and transfer to the pier for
embarkation on day 2
- Transfer
from harbour to airport in Cambridge Bay
- One
night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Calgary on day
16
- On-board
accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
- All
meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Beer,
house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Captain’s
Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house
cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All
shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational
lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary
access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial
consult)
- Complimentary
3-in-1 polar jacket
- Comprehensive
pre-departure information
- Port
surcharges, permits and landing fees
- Gratuities
for ship crew
Not
Included
- International
or domestic flights, unless specified
- Transfers
not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport
arrival or departure taxes
- Passport,
visa, reciprocity fees and vaccination charges
- Travel
insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels
and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional
excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional
activity surcharges
- All
items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic
beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry
services, personal clothing, medical expenses, Wi-Fi, email or phone
charges
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Sea
Kayaking: USD 1,160
- Bird
watching: Free
- Lectures
on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations: Free
- Photography:
Free
- Polar
plunge: Free
- Trips
ashore: Free
- Walking:
Free
- Whale
and mammal spotting: Free
- Zodiac
cruises: Free