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Overview
What better way to see a place so shaped by sea than by ship?
You’ll encounter rich colours, imposing skies and majestic cliffs aboard the Ocean Endeavour, a 198-passenger expedition vessel. Experience a monumental voyage along one of Greenland’s longest fjords, encounter colourful houses set on the treeless tundra, meet the friendly Greenlanders and share in their culture, marvel at the vast icefields, cruise among the icebergs in the shadow of a glacier and visit the vibrant fishing community there, hike through the tundra and reach the farthest north the Vikings are known to have travelled. All in all an amazing adventure!
The Ocean Endeavour
The 198-passenger Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition voyages; with 20 zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, multiple lounges and a top deck observation room. She was launched in 1982, with numerous upgrades, most recently in 2016 and is 450ft in length. With a swimming pool, two saunas and hot tub, as well as cabins with private bathrooms and plenty of exterior and interior space, she is a very comfortable ship.
The Ocean Endeavour’s crew is experienced and friendly and she offers the comfort and class of a boutique hotel. Her shallow draft and manoeuvrability allow her to access isolated fjords, bays and secluded communities, perfect for exploring one of the world’s last great frontiers.
Mr S Sheard - Travelled Alberta & BC"All in all I would give it 10/10"
Thank you for sorting out our holiday. We had a fantastic time across the whole trip, and did lots of things that we have never done before. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was nothing short of sensational, and the Hilton Whistler was also superb. I wished we had had more time in Whistler. Stopping at the Sundance Guest Ranch was a real experience and the heli-hiking and Bear viewing tours were also excellent. I have come back feeling like I have had 5 or 6 different holidays. All in all I would give it 10/10.
Itinerary (18 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Toronto
Fly from the UK to Toronto for an overnight before your charter flight to Greenland...
Day 1
Toronto
Fly from the UK to Toronto for an overnight before your charter flight to Greenland on day one of the cruise.
Kangerlussuaq
Today you will fly on an early morning charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, which means ‘The...
Day 2
Kangerlussuaq
Today you will fly on an early morning charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, which means ‘The Big Fjord’ in Greenlandic, where your journey will begin. Kangerlussuaq has one of the most stable climates in the region though temperatures can range from -50C in the winter to as high as 28C in summer.
Sisimuit Coast
The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture of fishing communities, myriad islands and complex...
Day 3
Sisimuit Coast
The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture of fishing communities, myriad islands and complex coastal waterways. You will be making an expedition stop here to explore the Greenlandic landscape.
Ilulissat
Venturing 250km north of the Arctic Circle you will find the stunning coastal community of...
Day 4
Ilulissat
Venturing 250km north of the Arctic Circle you will find the stunning coastal community of Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates literally into “iceberg”, and there couldn’t be a more fitting name. Your visit will include time in the colourful town and a chance to hike out to an elevated viewpoint where you can observe the great fields of ice. You will also cruise in the fleet of zodiacs in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat Icefjord. The Icefjord is where you will find the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active and fastest moving in the world at 19m per day and calving more than 35 square kilometers of ice annually. The glacier has been the object of scientific attention for 250 years and, because of its relative ease of accessibility, has significantly added to the understanding of ice-cap glaciology, climate change and related geomorphic processes.
Western Greenland
The adventure builds as you explore by ship and Zodiac along the west coast of...
Day 5-6
Western Greenland
The adventure builds as you explore by ship and Zodiac along the west coast of Greenland. Find spectacular fjords, where we will be watching for marine life in majestic and inspiring landscapes dotted with icebergs.
There are numerous options for expedition stops, to make the most of weather and wildlife conditions. Departing Greenland, cross Baffin Bay toward Nunavut.
Day 7
Day 7
Davis Strait
Today you will spend the day at sea, travelling through the Davis Strait, towards Nunavut,...
Day 7
Day 7
Davis Strait
Today you will spend the day at sea, travelling through the Davis Strait, towards Nunavut, where you may see minke or humpback whales, as well as a variety of seabirds.
Mittimatalik
Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a beautiful setting, a fascinating place to wander....
Day 8
Day 8
Mittimatalik
Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a beautiful setting, a fascinating place to wander. The cultural presentation at the Community Hall is not to be missed—arts and crafts may be available here too.
Tallurutiup Imanga
You will spend three days exploring Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of the newest National...
Day 9-11
Day 9-11
Tallurutiup Imanga
You will spend three days exploring Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of the newest National Marine Conservation Areas in Nunavut. Narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales transit and feed in this area. We’ll cruise by ship and Zodiac in search of wildlife.
On the northern border of Tallurutiup
Imanga lies Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island on Earth at over fifty thousand square kilometres. Flat topped mountains, glacial valleys, and a substantial ice cap give Devon Island its unique character. You can hike the tundra, cruise a glacier face, and seek wildlife from ship and by shore. Archaeological sites with expert interpretation will allow you to learn about the Inuit history of this now-abandoned island and you’ll visit the remains of a RCMP and Hudson’s Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.
Beechey Island
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror,...
Day 12
Day 12
Beechey Island
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting to sail through the Northwest Passage. His crew overwintered at Beechey Island—where three of his men died.
Numerous search parties later used Beechey as a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen, Bernier, and Larsen visited Beechey. Thomas Morgan of the HMS Investigator was buried there in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men. The graves and the ruins of Northumberland House are a haunting memorial.
Prince Regent Inlet
This passage marks an area rich in marine and avian life. Thick-billed Murres, Ivory Gulls,...
Day 13-14
Day 13-14
Prince Regent Inlet
This passage marks an area rich in marine and avian life. Thick-billed Murres, Ivory Gulls, beluga, narwhal and bowhead whales reside in the ice-strewn waters. In addition to abundant wildlife, you’ll delve deeper into the exploration of the Northwest Passage and mercantile efforts of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Kitikmeot Region
The Kitikmeot Region consists of parts of Victoria Island, the adjacent part of the mainland...
Day 15-17
Day 15-17
Kitikmeot Region
The Kitikmeot Region consists of parts of Victoria Island, the adjacent part of the mainland as far as the Boothia Peninsula, King William Island, and the southern portion of Prince of Wales Island. Its regional seat is Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), though it also contains five other hamlets. Recently, the Kitikmeot Region has been in the news since the finding of the lost ships of the Franklin Expedition in its waters. It is Nunavut’s least-populated region, though wildlife abounds here both in the sea and on land.
Kugluktuk
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine River, Kugluktuk is the westernmost community in Nunavut....
Day 18
Day 18
Kugluktuk
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine River, Kugluktuk is the westernmost community in Nunavut. Known for many years as Coppermine, the community reverted to its original Inuinnaqtun name—meaning “place of moving waters”—on January 1st, 1996.
The Coppermine River is designated a Canadian Heritage River for the important role it played as an exploration and fur trade route. Today you will disembark the Ocean Endeavour and make your way to the airport to meet the charter flights to Yellowknife.
1 night Yellowknife.
Yellowknife
Fly home to the UK today or collect a car rental and extend your holiday...
Day 19
Day 19
Yellowknife
Fly home to the UK today or collect a car rental and extend your holiday in Canada.
