Arctic

Traversing the Northwest Passage

Name: Traversing the Northwest Passage
Brand: Aurora Expeditions

Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Traversing the Northwest Passage expedition. On this epic voyage inspired by Roald Amundsen’s historic expedition, we attempt to sail the full length of the Northwest Passage, carving our way west through the labyrinthine maze of waterways that hug the fabled islands of Arctic Canada until we reach the Beaufort Sea. Building on our classic Northwest Passage voyage, we visit historical sites explored by heroic explorers, meet the incredible folk that call this region home, discover stunning geology, with flat-topped mountains and glacial valleys, and search for enigmatic wildlife found in this unique corner of the world. Pack ice may halt our voyage through the passage, so brace yourself for a genuine expedition where adventure awaits at every turn.

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Voyage Overview

Highlight

The sheer thrill and adventure of attempting a full transit of the Northwest Passage from West Greenland to Nome
Be greeted by the warm hospitality of the local Inuit, whose deep connection to the land is evident in their culture, traditions and lifestyle
Watch for iconic arctic wildlife, including musk oxen, polar bears, seals and perhaps narwhal
Adventure awaits on a genuine expedition where nature determines where you go and what you see
In Ilulissat, hike to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord and stand in awe of its immensity
Discover Disko Island’s breathtaking icebergs and stunning geological wonders

Destinations

Arctic Canada

Please Note

Aurora Expeditions operates in remote and challenging environments, and in the spirit of expedition travel, we encourage you to adopt a flexible and adventurous attitude when joining our voyages. This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state, local regulations and permitting, and other conditions beyond our control. On this voyage, we visit remote Inuit hamlets and settlements, where the local Inuit still practice traditional hunting methods including whaling that some people may find confronting. If you find yourself feeling upset and disturbed by what you see, please alert a member of the expedition team immediately, who will do their best to address your concerns and take action to mitigate the problem, wherever possible.

All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Toronto on Day 1.
Charter flight from Toronto to Nuuk on Day 2.
Charter flight from Nome to Anchorage on Day 28.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Anchorage on Day 28.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by our expedition team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Gratuities during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers, venues and local sites.
Wi-Fi. *Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.

Ship

Greg Mortimer

Aurora Expeditions

Ship Features Onboard Facilities Staterooms & Suites Deck Plan Trips on the Greg Mortimer Purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth. We drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer : purpose-built for expeditions to Antarctica and the wildest and most remote places on earth. The first passenger ship to feature the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® , this allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment, inviting communal areas and unsurpassed environmental credentials, the Greg Mortimer offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration. Accommodating a maximum of 130 expeditioners per voyage, it features 76 cosy, comfor

Passengers148

Tonnage8,035 GT

Built2019

Ice ClassPC6

Decks8

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Live Position

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Child: Guests aged 6 to 12 years at the time of embarkation. Teen: Guests aged 13 to 15 years at the time of embarkation. Guests aged 16 years and above pay the applicable adult fare. The minimum age for all Aurora Expeditions voyages is 6 years at the time of departure. All children and teens must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the voyage. The accompanying adult is fully responsible for supervision, conduct, and compliance with all onboard safety procedures and expedition staff instructions.Important Notes Eligible children and teens are accommodated on the sofabed within the cabin. Sofabed approximate dimensions for sleeping: Length: 200 cm (79 inches); Width: 140 cm (55 inches). Children: 6–12 years Child discount: 85%

Third Person Policy

We have triple cabins available – please refer to the pricing and cabin availability

Single Supplement

Aurora Expeditions' single occupancy policy varies across its three vessels. Douglas Mawson is the only ship that features dedicated single cabins, offering a total of 6 single cabins with single beds. In addition, the vessel provides 4 no-single-supplement cabins per sailing, which are marked with an asterisk in the system and are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle do not have purpose-built single cabins, but each sailing offers 10 no-single-supplement cabins, also marked with an asterisk. In total, only 10 no-single-supplement single-occupancy spaces are available per sailing across the fleet. Any additional solo bookings beyond this limit will be subject to a 150% single supplement (i.e., 1.5 times the double-occupancy fare).

Cancellation Policy

121+ days before departure: 25% penalty 0–120 days before departure: 100% penalty Name change fee: $500 USD

Gratuities

A gratuity of USD $20 per person, per day for the crew and Expedition Team will be automatically added to your onboard account. You may remove or adjust this amount when settling your account. For suite guests, this gratuity is included as part of the Suite Benefits.

Insurance Requirements

1.Due to the adventurous style of travel offered by Aurora Expeditions and the remoteness of the areas in which we travel, it is a condition of travel with Aurora Expeditions that all passengers are covered by comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure, and that they maintain such insurance for the duration of the expedition. 2.Passengers travelling with Aurora Expeditions are required to be covered by a reputable travel insurance policy that includes baggage loss, cancellation & curtailment of holiday, medical, accident and repatriation/emergency evacuation coverage worth at least $250,000 USD and otherwise on terms that are sufficient to indemnify you. We travel to remote regions of the world and we recommend that the insurance policy’s repatriation/emergency evacuation benefit be higher than minimum and cover you for remote or Polar Evacuation should it be required. In the case of a medical issue arising during the expedition, either on board or on shore, which results in costs for medical treatment, repatriation, evacuation, use of aircraft, etc, the responsibility for payment of these costs and expenses belongs solely to the passenger. Please ensure that such eventualities are covered by your travel insurance policy. In any case, if you are not covered by a travel insurance policy, the responsibility remains with the passenger and Aurora Expeditions specifically declines any responsibility whatsoever, including in circumstances where Aurora Expeditions or a related body corporate of Aurora Expeditions arranges a travel insurance policy on your behalf. 3.Your insurance details must be supplied to us prior to final payment and if you fail to provide the requested insurance information at the time requested, we reserve the right to cancel your booking. 4.In that event that you do not produce confirmation of travel insurance to Aurora Expeditions pursuant to clause 3 and your booking is subsequently cancelled by Aurora Expeditions, you will remain liable to pay any amounts that are due and payable in accordance with these Terms & Conditions.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Route Map

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Voyage Overview

Destinations

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Arrive in Toronto

Fly to Nuuk, embarkation

Sisimiut

Ilulissat

Northwest Greenland expedition cruising

Northwest Greenland expedition cruising

Northwest Greenland expedition cruising

At Sea

Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik), Nunavut, Canada

Devon Island (Tallurutit), Lancaster Sound

Devon Island (Tallurutit), Lancaster Sound

Devon Island (Tallurutit), Lancaster Sound

Expedition Cruising

Expedition Cruising

Expedition Cruising

Expedition Cruising

Expedition Cruising

Coronation and Amundsen Gulfs

Coronation and Amundsen Gulfs

Coronation and Amundsen Gulfs

Coronation and Amundsen Gulfs

Coronation and Amundsen Gulfs

Beaufort Sea

Beaufort Sea

Beaufort Sea

Chukchi Sea and Bering Strait

Chukchi Sea and Bering Strait

Disembark in Nome, fly to Anchorage

Depart Anchorage

International flights

Please Note

Ship

Greg Mortimer

Deck Plans

Onboard Facilities

Live Position

Included Activities

Key Persons

Alex Chavanne

Christophe Bouchoux

Pia Harboure

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Third Person Policy

Single Supplement

Cancellation Policy

Gratuities

Insurance Requirements

Cabin Categories

Aurora Stateroom Twin

Aurora Stateroom Triple Share

Balcony Stateroom Category C

Balcony Stateroom Category B

Balcony Stateroom Category A

Balcony Stateroom Superior

Junior Suite

Captain's Suite

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Alex Chavanne

Christophe Bouchoux

Pia Harboure

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Alex Chavanne

Christophe Bouchoux

Pia Harboure