GREENLAND TO. 14 days Departure September

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1 GREENLAND TO NUNAVUT Churchill 14 days Departure September

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3 GREENLAND TO NUNAVUT Churchill 14 days Departure September Navigating north from Kangerlussuaq along Greenland s old inter-coastal routes, we indulge in the multitude of natural wonders. We will experience many classic highlights during our voyage, including The Iceberg Capital of Ilulissat and the nearby UNESCO-protected Icefjord, the beautiful basalt mountains and the amazing calving glacier of Eqip Sermia in Disko Bay. The glacier is one of the most active in Greenland, with a high likelihood of seeing and hearing ice cascade into the ocean below. Leaving Greenland and the town of Uummannaq behind, we cross the Davis Strait to reach Iqaluit, the capital of the vast Inuit Nation of Nunavut ( Our Land ) in Northern Canada. As we slip between Baffin Island and Labrador into the mighty Hudson Bay, we will visit some of the picturesque Inuit settlements of this rugged tundra. We will stop in Cape Dorset on Baffin Island, known worldwide for its wealth of Inuit drawings, prints and soapstone carvings. Coats Island (Coral Harbour) seasonally hold 30,000 falcons, murres, and gulls in its vast nesting cliffs. We can also expect to see a concentration of walrus at the cliff base, as well as polar bears, seals and whales before arriving in our final port of call - Churchill. opposite humpback whale off the Greenland coast inset arctic walrus top colorful Sisimiut Greenland bottom northern lights over Greenland 3

4 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6-7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Itinerary * Arrival at Kangerlussuaq Airport. Embark on Ocean Atlantic and cruise out of the fjord. Town of Sisimiut. Town walk and lecture about colonial Greenland. Tasting of local dishes. (optional excursion package) Qeqertarsuaq. Cultural program. Eqip Sermia Glacier. Ilulissat. Walk to the Sermermiut plain and the Icefjord. (optional helicopter flight and boat tours) Town of Uummannaq and tiny Niaqornat settlement. At sea, crossing Davis Strait. Lectures on Arctic subjects. Iqaluit on Baffin Island. (optional helicopter tours to Grinell Glacier & Allen Ice field) Cruising into Hudson Strait. Cape Dorset, Inuit Art Centre. Coral Harbour on Southhampton Island. Through the mighty Hudson Bay. Churchill, Manitoba, Polar Bear capital of Canada. Disembark & get up close and personal with polar bears via tundra buggy Fly home via Winnipeg * Subject to change without notice depending on weather and other conditions that may make a departure necessary. This could include substitution of an alternative port from what is shown here. ** Optional tours and excursions are not included in price, please contact for details. Possible Stop: Akpatok Island, one of the largest migratory bird sanctuaries in North America. Thick-billed murres come here in vast numbers in summer for breeding, and raising their young. The island is also known to have a large number of walruses and polar bears. 4 GREENLAND TO NUNAVUT Churchill 14 days Departure September

5 Inclusions Highlights 14 days / 13 nights Cruise on board Ocean Atlantic in shared double cabin with private facilities. Full Board on the ship from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 14. Complimentary wine and beer with meals. Free Coffee, Tea and afternoon snacks during the voyage. Ship to Airport Shuttles in Churchill and Kangerlussuaq. Zodiac Transports landings and excursions (ship to shore). Souvenir Expedition Parka (Rubber boots avail. for loan). Onboard activities while at sea, lectures, workshops and wildlife spotting. Churchill accommodations, meals and tundra buggy tour. Inuit culture across two Arctic nations, Greenland and Nunavut in Canada. Visits to Inuit towns and settlements: walks guided by English speaking expedition team. Northern lights and the midnight sun. Calving Icebergs and famous Icefjord of Ilulissat. Kaffemik cultural program with coffee and biscuits in Qeqertarsuaq. left: cliffs of thick-billed murres on Coats Island inset: close up of a polar bear - Nunavut right: town of Ilulissat in Iceberg Alley inset: beluga whales in Hudson Bay 5

6 OUR VESSEL MV OCEAN ATLANTIC Her high maneuverability, shallow draft and strong engines allow for extended voyages into isolated fjords, creating exciting adventures for any polar traveller. Facilities On Board A bright, spacious restaurant provides 4-star international cuisine Two well-stocked, professionally staffed bars Comfortable lounge area The on-board clinic is run by a licensed doctor 15 arctic expedition leaders and lecturers highlighting local arts, craft & entertainment, well-stocked with polar books and DVDs Gym & Wellness Facilities Laundry service Lecture theatres Boutique Swimming & Ship Specifications Crew 140 Passengers 214 Length 140 m Breadth 21 m Draft 5.8 m Engines 4 x 3,600 kw Ice Class 1B Cruis. Speed 12 knots Max. Speed 15 knots s 2 Stabilizers 2 Zodiacs 20 Lifeboats, covered 4 6

7 - bathroom and a window. VERANDA Located on the Marco Polo Deck. EXPLORE LOUNGE VERANDA VERANDA VIKING MAIN THEATER NORDIC COFFEE BAR & LIBRARY DECK VINLAND RESTAURANT DISCOVERY BISTRO DISCOVERY BISTRO DECK 8 EXPLORE LOUNGE VERANDA DECK 8 Magellan Deck Deck 8 DECK 7 Hudson Deck Deck DECK DECK 5 Marco Polo Deck Deck DECK 5 DECK 4 Columbus Deck Deck DECK Cabins & Deck plan Restaurant Theatre Fitness DECK 6 DECK 3 VIKING MAIN THEATER NORDIC COFFEE BAR & LIBRARY DECK 6 Common Deck Deck 6 VINLAND RESTAURANT Category G, Outside Single Cabin Category D, Porthole Cabin Category C, Window Cabin Category F, Inside Trible Cabin DECK 3 Zodiac Category Deck E, Indside Deck Cabin 3 Category A, Panorama Window Suite Category B, Panorama Window Suite Gift Shop DECK 5 This Standard Cabin has a double bed or DECK 3 : Two Bedroom Suite These 2-room suites are designed with a large double Category bed G, Outside or two Single Cabin twin beds, Category an F, elegant Inside Trible Cabinliving DECK 3 room, large Category D, private Porthole Cabin bathroom Category and E, Indside window. Cabin Category C, Window Cabin 3 Avail. Size 35 m 2 Category G, Outside Single Cabin Category F, Inside Trible Cabin Located Restaurant on the Marco Theater Polo Deck (5). Fitness Category D, Porthole Cabin Category C, Window Cabin DECK 5 2. Category C: (Deck 4 & 5) Size m 2. two single beds, private bathroom, and DECK 4 a window. Located on the Columbus and Marco DECK 4 Polo Deck Category E, Indside Cabin Category A: Panorama Window Suite Featuring a double bed or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, private bathroom and Category A, Panorama Window Suite a window. 4 Avail. Size m 2 Located on the Marco Polo Deck (5). Category B, Panorama Window Suite Category A, Panorama Window Suite Category B, Panorama Window Suite Category Restaurant G, Outside Single Cabin Category D, Porthole Cabin Category C, Window Cabin Restaurant Inside Triple Cabin 3 Cabins Category A Panorama Window Suite 4 Cabins Theater Theater Category F, Inside Fitness Trible Cabin Category E, Indside Cabin Fitness Category A, Panorama Window Suite Category B, Panorama Window Suite Category D Porthole Cabin 45 Cabins Category B: Panorama Window Suite Featuring a double bed or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, private bathroom and a window. Partly obstructed view. Category E 5/4 Avail. Size Inside m 2 Cabin Located on the Magellan Deck (7) and Hudson Deck (8). 2 Cabins Category C: Window Cabin This Standard Cabin has a double bed or two single beds, private bathroom, and a window. 29 Avail. Size m 2 Located on the Columbus Deck (4) and Marco Polo Deck (5). Restaurant Theater Fitness Category B Panorama Window Suite 5 / 4 Cabins Category F Inside Triple Cabin 4 Cabins Category E: (Deck 5) Size m 2. Large Inside Cabin, featuring a double or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, and a bathroom with a bathtub. Category D: Porthole Cabin Featuring a double bed or two single beds, private bathroom, and a porthole. 45 Avail. Size m 2 Located Located on the on Columbus Marco Deck Polo (4). Deck. Category E: Inside Cabin Featuring a double or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, and a bathroom with a bathtub. 2 Avail. Size m 2 Located on Marco Polo Deck (5). Category C Window Cabin 29 Cabins Facilities on board Category G Outside single Category F: Inside Triple Cabin Featuring a double or two single beds, and Cabin a fold-out single bed, a relaxing sitting area, and a bathroom with 7 Cabins a bathtub. 4 Avail. Size m 2 Located on Marco Polo Deck (5). Category G: Outside Single Cabin Cabins feature a single bed, private bathroom, and a porthole. 7 Avail. Size 9-10 m 2 Located on Columbus Deck (4). 7

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