The Northwest Passage - In the Wake of the Great Explorers (Westbound)
The Northwest Passage - In the Wake of the Great Explorers (Westbound)
27-day Northwest Passage expedition cruise, attempting to follow this epic route from Iceland and Greenland to Nome, Alaska, and onto Vancouver
From Iceland to Greenland
Your adventure begins in Reykjavík, before sailing the Denmark Strait to Prince Christian Sound, a spectacular granite maze of channels. You'll then reach the remarkable fjords and settlements of southern Greenland and the capital, Nuuk.
Into the Northwest Passage
We'll sail across the Davis Strait, exploring the islands that dot this fabled route. Continuing west through the Amundsen Gulf and Beaufort Sea, we'll head for the Pacific Ocean through the Bering Strait. Our final port of call is gold-rich Nome, where Roald Amundsen completed three of his great expeditions.
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Day 1Reykjavik
Cosmopolitan Reykjavík
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Day 2-3At sea: Denmark Strait
Across the Denmark Strait
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Day 4Prince Christian Sound
Prince Christian Sound
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Day 5Ivittuut
Ivittuut: forgotten town
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Day 6Nuuk
Nuuk, Greenland's capital
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Day 7-8At sea: Davis Strait
Crossing the Labrador Sea
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Day 9-21The Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage
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Day 22-25At sea: Bering Sea
Along the Alaskan coast
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Day 26Nome
No place like Nome
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Day 27Vancouver
Vibrant Vancouver
Departures
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What’s included
Flights
- Economy class flight from Nome to Vancouver
Transfers
- Transfer from the ship to the airport in Nome
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Vancouver
Hotel
- Overnight in Vancouver after the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported.
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Citizen Science Programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
- Use of ship's hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Year built | 2020 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards, Norway |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
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