Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route on Ocean Explorer
Winding your way through the icy channels of the legendary Northwest Passage is history brought to life during this expedition in the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland. On this compelling 17-day journey, passengers retrace the steps of the intrepid Franklin Expedition, which left the shores of England in 1845 in search of the last unexplored section of the Northwest Passage—only to become permanently icebound. Its discovery more than a century and a half later by Norwegian Roald Amundsen was a much-celebrated moment in polar history. Explore colorful Inuit villages, and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts. Hike the endless Arctic backdrop and marvel at the vast, colorful tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and majestic creatures that make their home in this wilderness, such as whales, walrus, muskoxen and polar bears. Come aboard for this immersive journey along the legendary Arctic sea route, and return home with memories permanently etched in your heart.
- Experience highlights of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic
- Explore colorful Greenlandic villages and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts
- View iconic Arctic wildlife, such as whales, walrus and muskoxen
- Hike the colorful tundra
- Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Enjoy flightseeing on one of Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters (Ultramarine departures only).
- Expedition Cruises
Quark Expeditions is the Leader in Polar Adventures. Founded in 1991, Quark has been pioneering small-ship, explorer voyages to the Arctic and Antarctica for over three decades. Each voyage sails on a purpose-built, ice class vessel with an unparalleled team of expedition specialists, naturalists and guides. Quark Expeditions’ newest vessel Ultramarine, is a state-of-the-art ship with incredible features such as two twin-engine helicopters, water-level Zodiac embarkation, spa and sauna, and beautiful balcony suites. Quark Expeditions introduces you to unforgettable encounters with wildlife – like coming face to face with half a million penguins, witnessing elephant seals bathe in the sun, or gasping in delight as pods of orcas pass by. Choose from one of Quark’s incredible adventure options to heighten your experience like kayaking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, photography courses, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the observation lounge.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland | ||
| 2 | Fly to Nuuk, Greenland and Embark | ||
| 3 and 4 | Exploring West Greenland | ||
| 5 | Cruising | ||
| 6 to 15 | Exploring Canada's High Arctic | ||
| 16 | Disembark in Resolute, Canada and fly to Calgary | ||
| 17 | Depart Calgary |
