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Voyage to northern polar reaches on board a state-of-the-art expedition vessel
Join an expert expedition crew as you traverse Canada’s Northwest Passage on a 12-day Arctic expedition. Scour the Arctic waters for narwhals, and spot polar bears, musk oxen and caribou among the icy tundra, floating icebergs and granite mountains of Canada’s northernmost inlets. Have the chance to embark on included helicopter experiences to areas once too remote to explore, and let your crew take you past tiny Inuit communities and historical sites. With a flexible itinerary to account for weather and ice conditions and a fully equipped vessel with fitness centre, spa, ocean view sauna and range of cabin options, take a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to an incredibly remote and stunningly serene section of the world.
- Start
- Toronto, Canada
- Finish
- Toronto, Canada
- Destination
- Canada
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Polar, Wildlife
- Code
- PPMRP
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 200
Why you'll love this trip
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Set sail on the Northwest Passage bound for some of the most remote reaches of the Arctic, including Axel Heiberg and Ellesmere islands, with no two expedition itineraries the same.
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Take advantage of your vessel’s twin-engine helicopter fleet with opportunities to see the rugged Arctic land and seascapes from above, and the potential to land in areas otherwise inaccessible.
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Gaze out of your ultra-modern stateroom as you cruise by mammoth floating icebergs, ancient glaciers, granite mountains and fields of tundra. This is the Arctic’s icy wilderness on full show.
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Join an expert expedition crew on board with a comprehensive lecture program, and venture on Zodiac cruises and immersive shore landings in search of polar bears, musk oxen and narwhals.
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Explore the Nanavut region with Inuit guides to learn about communities that have called these environments home for thousands of years.
Is this trip right for you?
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You will be supplied with an expedition parka and waterproof boots that are sturdy and warm. Please see the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for a detailed guide on what to bring with you.
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On this journey, you will climb in and out of small Zodiac boats quite regularly to explore and search for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac.
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Sturdy sea legs are needed for wet and dry landings by Zodiac as well as hiking on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces.
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The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and, although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially in such a remote area.
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Itinerary
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Embarkation today will depend on weather conditions and ship location.Meals Included
- Breakfast (8)
- Lunch (8)
- Dinner (8)
Special Information
Please speak to a booking agent when you confirm your expedition for more information on helicopter excursions.Potential excursions and landing sites are determined by weather, ice conditions and animal-spotting opportunities and cannot be guaranteed in advance. The destinations mentioned here should be used as a guide only.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinnersTransport
Ship, Zodiac, PlaneAccommodation
Expedition Voyage, Comfortable hotelDates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Canadian Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere & Axel Heiberg Islands trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Arctic and Antarctic bookings have an increased deposit requirement of 20% of the full voyage cost (before any discount). The balance is due 120 days before departure.
If a booking is cancelled 120 days or more before departure - the cancellation fee is the full loss of the deposit paid.
If a booking is cancelled between 119 days and departure - the cancellation fee is 100% of the total price of the voyage.
Other fees may apply for air tickets and other arrangements booked in conjunction with a Polar voyage.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
A full kayaking program and single session paddles are available to book on this voyage. They is must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in the full kayaking program, previous, recent experience is essential. In addition, the Ultramarine offers included activities using the 2 on board helicopters such as flight seeing and landings from the helicopter.
Your voyage is operated by our sister company, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representative

Essential trip information
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