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EXPEDITIONS 2018
HELLO, ADVENTURERS!
The past year has been a special Special places naturally include a mix of favourite haunts,
one for Adventure Canada. and exciting new destinations. For 2018, that means a return
Founded in 1987, we ran our first to Scotland and the North Atlantic—and an all-new expedition,
trips in 1988—so we’ve been Iceland Circumnavigation! Plus, our beloved stomping grounds
enjoying a bit of an extended in Newfoundland and Labrador, Greenland, the Canadian
thirty-year anniversary. And why Arctic, and our signature Northwest Passage trips.
not, when we have so much to Special people? That would be YOU, of course. And
celebrate? This year, my father our amazing staff! Local culturalists, recognized experts,
Matthew Swan—founder and bestselling authors, visionary artists, and inspiring musicians,
guiding light of Adventure all of them dedicated to making every trip an opportunity to
Canada—was inducted into fully engage with nature, culture, and one another.
Canada’s Tourism Hall of Fame! The special way we travel is really at the heart of Adventure
Recent highlights for AC include being named a finalist for Canada’s success. We believe travel is about engagement,
National Geographic’s Sense of Place World Legacy Award, to education, and enlightenment. Every moment is a learning
go with our recent Cruise Vision, Nature Inspiration, and Best moment; every destination, a chance to deepen our
Travel Company Awards. appreciation of the world around us—our fellow people and
The UN World Tourism Association has declared 2017 the the wild creatures that share our earthly home. Our hands-on
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. So approach to hiking, Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and
it’s a perfect time for us to reaffirm our ongoing practices and connecting with communities has inspired our passengers for
demonstrate anew our commitment to sustainable operations. three decades and counting.
For us, sustainability isn’t just about ecotourism—it’s That’s what thirty years of expedition cruising have taught
about ensuring that livelihood continues to flow into remote us. Go to the ends of the earth. Go with great people. And go
communities; it’s about ensuring responsible cultural there with open eyes, open hearts, and open minds.
exchange that benefits both sides of the table; it’s about This year, more than ever, that’s our recipe for success—and
educating a new generation of world citizens with broad we’re making magic happen.
appreciation for all aspects of human activity on our planet.
Above all, sustainability is about realizing our promise to the We’d love you to join us!
future—a promise to leave places better than we found them.
After three decades, we've come to realize that this promise
comes down to three things: visiting special places, with
special people, in a special way. Cedar Swan
ceo, Adventure Canada
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Adventure Canada Experience 4
Our Resource Specialists 5
Matthew Swan: A Lifetime of Achievement 6
Better Together: Our Partnerships 8
Expedition Map 12
Scotland Slowly 14
North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, & Iceland 18
Iceland Circumnavigation 22
Arctic Safari 26
Into the Northwest Passage 30
Out of the Northwest Passage 34
Greenland & Wild Labrador 38
Newfoundland Circumnavigation 42
Tanzania's Great Migration Safari 46
The Ocean Endeavour 48
Your Expedition Includes 49
Cabin Categories 50
Life on Board 52
Expeditions: Enhanced 53
Small Groups—Big Adventures 54
2018 Expedition & Berth Prices 56
Incentives 57
Important Information 58
Registration Form 61
Terms and Conditions 62
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THE ADVENTURE
CANADA EXPERIENCE
Travelling with Adventure Canada is an experience in their respective fields—are approachable, available on
unlike any other—and not just because of our incredible deck, and always on shore during excursions. Staff and
destinations. We are proud to provide an immersive cultural passengers dine together for lively, informative conversations;
experience both aboard and ashore. we believe laughter should be a part of every experience.
Our shipboard programming is fun, engaging, and Our close relationships with local people in the regions
educational. We host presentations, panel discussions, we visit set us apart. Adventure Canada has a proud history
and workshops in state-of-the-art lecture spaces to provide of working with communities, hiring locally, and ensuring
perspective and understanding. Our resource staff—experts our vision of tourism is a sustainable one. We are grateful
to work alongside so many talented individuals and have
them invite us into their home territories. We are honoured
to have them share their stories and experiences with us in
a meaningful and enduring cultural exchange.
A unique mix of learning, entertainment, and humour is
integral to the Adventure Canada ethos—evening concerts,
trivia nights, theme dinners, and dances are par for the course.
Hiking, wildlife viewing, historic sites, community visits, and
Zodiac cruising are regular fixtures. Engaging presentations
and hands-on activities are offered each day; these range from
photography and printmaking workshops to examinations
of archaeological sites and current events. You choose
programming that is best suited to your abilities and interests.
Fun and casual, rugged yet comfortable—Adventure
Canada’s expeditions are true voyages of discovery.
4 Photo credits—from left to right: Danny Catt, Janis Parker and Danny Catt
I have been on many Adventure Canada
trips and there has always been a hand OUR RESOURCE
to help me navigate a wet landing or
board a bouncing Zodiac. On every SPECIALISTS
voyage, there have been world-class
resource staff and adventures on land
and sea that have taken my breath away.
Travelling with AC feels like travelling
with a capable and caring family. In
addition, thanks to these journeys, I now
have new friends with whom I can share
my love of travel.
AC provides first-class opportunities
Our team travels to some of the world’s wildest,
that help me better understand Canada,
most remote destinations. Polar bear sightings,
and our world. Go! Go anywhere with
Zodiacs cruising between waves, and towering
them. You will be changed.
icebergs are all in a day’s work. Time and
time again, it is our intrepid team of resource
—Brenda Nutter
specialists that makes our expeditions so special.
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We fly the majority of our staff members in for
each voyage—this ensures that they are fresh and
ready for action; it also means that we have region-
My husband and I are longtime
specific experts aboard who are as excited to be
Adventure Canada travellers! For us,
there as you are!
it is more than just the wilderness and
We are authors and painters; we are
the wildlife—it is also the people that
archaeologists and filmmakers. We are musicians
travel with us. Adventure Canada’s
and geologists and anthropologists and marine
staff—their expertise, their skill, and
biologists. We are birdwatchers and songwriters,
their enthusiasm—brings the landscape
photographers and hunters, culturalists,
to life. The world from a Zodiac is not
philosophers, politicians, meteorologists, sculptors,
to be missed! This company provides
historians, explorers, and swimmers of sub-zero
exceptional travel opportunities.
water. We hail from far and wide, and we are
luminary minds in our respective fields. Above all,
—Janis Parker
we share in a deep love for discovery. For learning.
18 Adventure Canada expeditions
For exploration and growth. And we are family.
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CREATING
MEANINGFUL
TRAVEL
EXPERIENCES
In 2016, Adventure Canada founder
Matthew Swan was honoured by the
Travel Industry Association of Canada
with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
© Andrew Stewart
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MATTHEW SWAN has dedicated his life to creating MATTHEW HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO TO
meaningful travel experiences. His trailblazing work in ADVANCE THESE PRINCIPLES—TO EDUCATE AND
Canada and the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring INSPIRE VISITORS ABOUT THE ARCTIC AND EAST
places has notably facilitated the growth of tourism in COAST’S WILDLIFE AND WILDERNESS, AS WELL AS
Nunavut, Greenland, Newfoundland, Labrador, and beyond. INUIT AND EAST COAST CULTURE.
It is our great pleasure and honour to announce that,
in 2016, Matthew was honoured by the Travel Industry His passion for humour, music, and art complemented the
Association of Canada with a Lifetime Achievement Award already high-quality scientific programming. Through this
in recognition of his work. appealing mix of art and science, Adventure Canada has been
After training as a young man at Strathcona Lodge and able to attract an extraordinary team of resource staff. One of
a stint as a river guide on the Ottawa River, Matthew— Matthew’s great gifts is bringing people together and fostering
along with his brother Bill Swan and friend Dave Freeze— a collective energy that is a force to be reckoned with.
incorporated Adventure Canada in 1987. They pulled out a Our dedication to the regions in which we travel sets us
map of Canada, pin-pointed opportunity on the road less apart. Matthew set the tone for genuine compassion in
travelled and, in 1988, operated their first trip: a hiking tour the early years of Adventure Canada and it remains a core
of Nunavut’s Auyuittuq National Park. Captivated by the component today. In 1996, Matthew introduced Adventure
harsh grandeur of the Arctic environment and the warmth Canada’s Discovery Fund to strengthen sustainable
of the Inuit people, Matthew and his team knew they had initiatives and projects in the regions the company travels.
found what they were looking for. Since that time, he has The Discovery Fund is supported by a $250 USD fee
sought out places rarely visited, and developed positive collected from every Adventure Canada traveller. This
working relationships that ensured benefit and goodwill directly assists local and national organizations involved
with host communities. with social and economic community development along
Connecting people with nature and providing the with environmental and wildlife preservation. Each year
right elements for cultural exchange is at the forefront the Discovery Fund support extends to both high-profile
of Adventure Canada’s guiding principles. Matthew has and grassroots ventures. Through the Discovery Fund,
worked tirelessly to advance these principles—to educate Matthew has fostered many prominent partnerships and
and inspire visitors about the Arctic, sub-Arctic, and supported important fundraising campaigns.
maritime wildlife and wilderness, as well as Inuit coastal On Adventure Canada’s thirtieth anniversary, Matthew
cultures. Matthew dedicated much of his time to positive says he feels extremely blessed to have found himself
relationship building and friend making to ensure he in the tourism industry, and couldn’t be more proud to
understood the needs of the communities and that the have dedicated his life to creating a small company set on
hosts are empowered participants. making a big difference. Please join us in congratulating our
A hands-on leader, Matthew personally led almost all of Rear Admiral on this incredible honour!
Adventure Canada’s programs for the first twenty years.
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BETTER STUDENTS ON ICE
TOGETHER
FOUNDATION
Adventure Canada is a
proud partner, sponsor, and
supporter of the Students
For the past thirty years, Adventure Canada on Ice Foundation (soi), an award-winning organization
offering transformative educational expeditions for youth
has worked to form strong partnerships
in the Arctic. Adventure Canada shares soi's pioneering
with like-minded organizations to help vision of the polar regions as the world’s greatest
further the knowledge, community classrooms. Adventure Canada works with soi to support
Inuit students through the scholarship program and by
infrastructure, and cultural development
providing vessels for Arctic expeditions.
in the regions that we visit. Here are some
of the organizations we sail with and are
proud to call friends. We look forward to
sharing their work with you.
2016 Young Explorers
aboard the Ocean
Endeavour
THE EXPLORERS CLUB
The Explorers Club is an international
multidisciplinary professional society
dedicated to the advancement of
field research and the preservation of
exploratory instinct. Adventure Canada is
proud to be the Explorers Club’s exclusive
polar provider, and delighted to welcome
notable explorers aboard each of our
expeditions, including the youths from
our joint Young Explorers program.
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© Michelle Valberg
PROJECT NORTH TRADITION & TRANSITION
Children are the future stewards of Tradition & Transition is a
their land. Project North equips them research partnership between
with the tools and resources needed the Nunatsiavut Government
to enjoy their youth, be active, and and Memorial University of
develop a strong sense of community Newfoundland. Conceived of and constructed as a dialogue
through play, sport, and education. between traditional knowledge and academic enquiry, the
Adventure Canada is proud to partner partnership seeks to understand the values that have shaped
with this not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving Labrador Inuit culture, in order to inform a progressive
the lives of children in the Canadian North. Through and grounded Indigenous society in twenty-first century
donations of sporting equipment and support for social Nunatsiavut. Adventure Canada is proud to assist in
initiatives, we work together to support bright futures for spreading this knowledge by providing logistical, monetary,
young people and their communities. Project North has and manpower support to the Tradition and Transition team.
delivered $800,000 of sporting equipment to twenty-two
Inuit communities to date and co-sponsored the Stanley
Cup’s polar tour in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Adventure Canada
has proudly participated in a number of deliveries: Nain,
Makkovik, and Kimmirut—to name a few.
THE WALRUS FOUNDATION THE INUIT HERITAGE TRUST
The Walrus Foundation—publisher of The The Inuit Heritage Trust (iht) is dedicated to the
Walrus magazine—has a long-standing preservation, enrichment, and protection of Inuit heritage
partnership with Adventure Canada and identity embodied in Nunavut's archaeological sites,
that presents award-winning Canadian ethnographic resources, and traditional place names.
journalism about some of Canada’s most Together, the iht and Adventure Canada have fostered
environmentally and culturally important a mentee program for Inuit youth who wish to pursue
regions, while also helping to fuel a vital archaeology as a profession. Our program aims to improve
conversation about the role of Canadians interpretation techniques, create better understanding and
in the natural world. Join members of the handling of the evolving Arctic tourism industry within
Walrus Foundation aboard our Greenland an archaeological-historical context, and expand cultural
& Wild Labrador expedition in 2018. sharing aboard select expeditions.
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PARKS CANADA
Adventure Canada is proud to partner with Parks Canada to embark
on unprecedented voyages of discovery to some of the nation’s
most remote national parks. Our partnership is guided by a mutual
respect and reverence for our nation’s wild places and dedicated
to shaping responsible travel practices for Canada’s national parks
system. Together, we aim to educate and inspire our travellers
about our country’s national treasures, and establish precedent for
future visitors’ conduct.
© Mike Beedell
NIKON CANADA WWF-CANADA
Travellers aboard Ocean Endeavour expeditions will be able Since 1967, WWF-Canada has played a significant
to use precision, professional-quality photography equipment role in conserving vital land, freshwater, and coastal
courtesy of the onboard Nikon Camera Trial Program. Together, ecosystems. Adventure Canada is proud to work
we empower our passengers to create truly dynamic images and alongside WWF-Canada to help better educate the
tell vibrant stories. Select Adventure Canada expeditions feature public about the vital sustainability initiatives and
Nikon Canada Ambassadors, some of the most talented and practices necessary to proper wilderness conservation
influential visual artists working in the business today—gifted, efforts. WWF-Canada’s experts join our expeditions
spirited storytellers who go above and beyond, admired for their to add their expertise to our own, and share their vital
passion, energy, and commitment to their craft. What could be work, inspiring and educating our passengers.
better than learning from the best, in the best environments,
while using the best equipment?
10© Danny Catt
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SOUND
ISLAND
McCLURE
STRAIT Aujuittuq
(Grise Fiord)
EXPEDITIONS
Qausuittuq
PARRY CHANNEL (Resolute)
Beechey Devon
GREENLAND
Island Island
Somerset MELVILLE
PRINCE OF Island LANCASTER BAY
ADMUNDSEN WALES SOUND
GULF ISLAND Sirmilik
VICTORIA National BYLOT
ISLAND ISLAND BAFFIN BAY
M'CLINTOCK PRINCE Park
CHANNEL REGENT
INLET Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet)
CORONATION
GULF
Karrat
QUEEN MAUD Fjord
Kugluktuk GULF BAFFIN
(Coppermine) ISLAND
Usqsuqtuuq
(Gjøa Haven) Uummannaq
Fjord
NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES NUNAVUT
Qikiqtarjuaq Ilulissat
(Broughton Island)
FOXE BASIN Itilleq Fjord Sisimiut Coast
Kangerlussuaq
Qeqqata
Kommunia
DAVIS
STRAIT
Nuuk
HUDSON
STRAIT
Arctic Safari HUDSON
BAY UNGAVA
Into the Northwest Passage BAY
Kangiqsualujjuaq Torngat Mountains
(George River) National Park
Out of the Northwest Passage
NUNATSIAVUT Hebron LABRADOR
NUNAVIK
Greenland & Wild Labrador Nain SEA
LABRADOR
Newfoundland Circumnavigation
Akami-Uapishk-KakKasauk-
Mealy Mountains National
QUÉBEC Park Reserve
L’Anse aux
Red Bay Meadows
ONTARIO Woody Point
These are our proposed routes.
Weather, sea, and ice conditions will
determine our daily progress. Actual
CANADA
Gros Morne National Park
Miawpukek
(Conne River)
Terra Nova
National Park
itineraries may differ from those St. John’s
indicated. Saint-Pierre NEWFOUNDLAND
and MiquelonGrimsey
Isa rdur Siglu rdur
Húsavík
Akureyri
Seydis rdur
Stykkishólmur
ICELAND Djupivogur
Reykjavík NORWEGIAN
SEA
Vestmannaeyjar
(Westman Islands)
Heimaey
Surtsey Island
Western FAROE ISLANDS
Faroe Islands
Mykines Tórshavn
Sumba
SHETLAND
NORTH ATLANTIC ISLANDS
OCEAN Papa Stour
Foula Jarlshof
Mousa
ORKNEY Fair
Kirkwall Isle
Stromness
Scotland Slowly St. Kilda
LEWIS Stornoway
North Atlantic Saga: SKYE
Scotland, the Faroe Islands, & Iceland Aberdeen
Mingulay SCOTLAND
Iceland Circumnavigation Staffa
Oban
Iona
Islay JURA Glasgow
13SCOTLAND SLOWLY JUNE 11–21, 2018 14
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cotland’s western and northern isles are a dream destination—
and for many, a long-awaited return to ancestral homelands.
Culture, heritage, and natural history abound here, echoes of
Europe’s ancient past.
In Medieval times, an already-archaic society in the Hebrides evolved
into the Lordship of the Isles, a sea-kingdom blending Gael and Viking
under the powerful domination of Clan Donald. In the north, Orkney
and Shetland were wed into a formidable Scandinavian earldom. Both
island groups preserve some of the oldest monuments in Europe,
dating back to the Stone Age.
Kinship and community are two of the constants in this story; Gaelic-
speaking clans retained their independence despite acknowledging the
Lords of the Isles, while free Norse landholders battled the forces of
feudalism in the Northern Isles.
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour, we’ll enjoy contemporary comforts as
we explore our way out from Glasgow, through the western isles and
the Pentland Firth to Orkney and Shetland. Abundant ecology and
spectacular geology beckon adventurers for a closer look. June is an ideal
month to visit Scotland in search of birds, with breeding well underway,
and avian enthusiasts will be rewarded with excellent opportunities.
Photographers will be in their glory amid the gorgeous scenery; small-
group tutorials will help shutterbugs capture the experience at its finest.
Island folk have always been extremely conscious of the natural
environment, as its bounty has sustained them.
We’ll experience a bit of island life too—with
music and laughter in community halls and local
pubs. Though modern touches grace many homes,
the people who live here still remain close to their
roots, tracing traditions to the original settlers
who first made their homes here centuries ago.
© Andrew Stewart
15HIGHLIGHTS
• View the largest seabird colony in the UK • Climb Mousa Broch, an almost-perfectly
at the cliffs of St. Kilda intact Iron Age fortification
• Experience island life on Foula in the • Wander among monuments at the Heart
Shetlands of Neolithic Orkney unesco World
• Marvel at the largest collection of Heritage site
prehistoric megalithic structures in • Appreciate Scotland’s picturesque
western Europe shorelines and fascinating maritime
heritage
Photo credits: Andrew Stewart, and Mick Langan (bottom left)
Western Faroe Islands
INTENDED ITINERARY Papa Stour SHETLAND
ISLANDS
JUNE 11–21, 2018 Foula
Day 1: Glasgow & Oban Mousa
Day 2: Islay
Day 3: Iona & Staffa ORKNEY Kirkwall
Day 4: Isle of Skye
Day 5: Mingulay Stornoway
LEWIS
St. Kilda
Day 6: St. Kilda
Day 7: Isle of Lewis SKYE
Day 8: Kirkwall, Orkney Mingulay SCOTLAND
Aberdeen
Day 9: Foula & Papa Stour Staffa
Iona
Day 10: Mousa Oban
Islay JURA Glasgow
Day 11: Aberdeen
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.i For more information about this itinerary—including destinations and onboard resource staff—visit us online. 17
NORTH ATLANTIC SAGA: SCOTLAND, THE FAROE ISLANDS, & ICELAND JUNE 21–JULY 1, 2018 18
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merging from the mists of
legend, the north Atlantic
isles are wonders of geology,
ecology, and human history. From
the craggy coastline of Scotland,
past the staggering cliffs of the
Faroe Islands to the volcanic plains
of Iceland, this expedition charts a
course unlike any other on Earth.
Join us as we explore ancient
Neolithic ruins on rugged Celtic
islands, and sail into the sagas of Norse explorers bound for far-flung Arctic
shores. Hikers and bird-watchers alike will delight in the puffins and skuas that
wheel over wave-battered headlands. You’ll experience local culture in villages
that have been occupied since ancient times, and meet modern-day fishermen
working the same waters that fed their forebears.
Find seabird populations abounding in their vast nesting grounds. Photo-
graph exquisite wildflowers in early summer bloom. Visit newborn islands,
picturesque communities, and sprawling glaciers. Join the lucky few who have
travelled in the wake of the Vikings from Aberdeen to Reykjavík—charting an an-
cient course between modern ports, amid the mythic islands of the north Atlan-
tic!
Photo credits—clockwise top to bottom: Mike Beedell, Mike Beedell, and Larry Frank 19HIGHLIGHTS
• Stand amidst the Neolithic standing stones of • See one of the world’s newest islands, the volcanic
Stenness and Brodgar Surtsey in Iceland
• Wander the prehistoric villages of Skara Brae and • Discover Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes, with its
Jarlshof, c. 3180 BC! superb walking opportunities
• See the teeming fulmar, puffin, and gannet colonies • Be among the few to sail the dramatic seascapes and
along the cliffs of Fair Isle cliffs of western Faroes
• Shop for exquisite handicrafts unique to the North • Experience Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost
Atlantic islands capital city—and one of its greenest and cleanest
• Follow the Viking explorers on sea-routes recorded in
the Norse sagas Photo credits—clockwise left to bottom: Michelle Valberg, Larry Frank, Larry Frank, and Mike Beedell
INTENDED ITINERARY
JUNE 21–JULY 1, 2018
Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland ICELAND
Reykjavík
Day 2: Stromness, Orkney Islands
Heimaey
Day 3: Fair Isle & Grutness, Shetland Islands FAROE
Surtsey
ISLANDS
Day 4: Suðuroy Island and Sumba, Faroe Islands Island
Mykines
Day 5: Tórshavn Tórshavn
Sumba
Day 6: Western Faroe Islands SHETLAND
ISLANDS
FAROE ISLANDS
Day 7: Mykines Island Jarlshof
Western
Faroe Islands
Day 8: At Sea Surtsey Island, Iceland Stromness Fair
Isle
Day 9: Heimaey, Westman Islands
Mykines Tórshavn
Day 10: Southwest Iceland SCOTLAND
Aberdeen
Day 11: Reykjavík, Iceland
Sumba
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.i For more information about this itinerary—including destinations and onboard resource staff—visit us online. 21
ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION JUNE 30–JULY 10, & JULY 9–19, 2018 22
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xplore a mystical land shaped
by fire and ice on this excur-
sion to the ancient Viking
stronghold of Iceland. Voyaging
aboard the Ocean Endeavour, you’ll
see Iceland at its best and most di-
verse. Marvel at the geological won-
ders of this island at the edge of the
Arctic Circle, exploring its unforget-
table culture, history, and people—
from small fishing communities, to the ancient and modern capital, Reykjavík.
First settled in 874 AD, Iceland today is the most sparsely populated country
in Europe—yet it may also be the most dramatic. Volcanically and geologically
active, Iceland is famed for its awe-inspiring lava fields, mountains, glaciers,
and glacial rivers. Natural wonders and a stirring history await on Iceland’s rug-
ged shores. Join us as we set sail in the wake of the sagas of old.
Photo credits: Michelle Valberg
23HIGHLIGHTS
• Trace the routes of the Icelandic sagas' heroes
• Soak up the culture in Reykjavík, one of the cleanest and greenest
cities in the world
• Marvel at bird colonies up to a million strong
• Explore pristine fjords and volcanic landscapes unlike any on Earth
• Visit traditional fishing villages dating back more than eight
hundred years
• Search for whales in the rich, productive waters of Húsavík
Photo credits: Michelle Valberg, and Dennis Minty (right page bottom left)
INTENDED ITINERARY
JUNE 30–JULY 10, 2018 OR
JULY 9–19, 2018 Grimsey
Day 1: Reykjavík
Day 2: Reykjavík Isa rdur Siglu rdur
Húsavík
Day 3: Stykkishólmur Akureyri
Seydis rdur
Day 4: Isafjördur
Stykkishólmur
Day 5: Siglufjördur/Grimsey
Day 6: Akureyri ICELAND Djupivogur
Reykjavík
Day 7: Húsavík
Day 8: Seydisfjördur
Day 9: Djupivogur Vestmannaeyjar
(Westman Islands)
Day 10: Vestmannaeyjar
(Westman Islands)
Day 11: Reykjavík
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day. Please note that this
expedition includes a first night spent at a Reykjavík hotel.i For more information about this itinerary—including destinations and onboard resource staff—visit us online. 25
ARCTIC SAFARI AUGUST 6–17, 2018 Expedition team member Sarah Wong 26
AS SEEN ON
O
n this trip, we seek the wilds and the wonders of
the Arctic, in the welcoming company of those
who call it home! Beginning in Qausuittuq (Res-
olute Bay), we’ll enter expedition mode as we seek polar
bears, whales, birds, and muskoxen throughout Lancaster
Sound. At Beechey Island, we’ll pay our respects at the
graves of three of Sir John Franklin’s men; at Dundas Har-
bour, we’ll explore the abandoned hbc and rcmp post that
once guarded the gateway to the Northwest Passage.
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) with its stunning views of Bylot
Island is a dynamic contemporary Inuit community; we’ll
spend the day getting to know the place before striking
out across Baffin Bay for Greenland. Towering mountains,
pristine fjords, and colourful communities are among
the attractions of this mighty Arctic island. The modern
Greenlandic center of Illulissat offers museums, shopping,
and cafés with a European flair. The Jakobshavn Icefjord,
a unesco World Heritage Site and source of the majority
of the icebergs in the North Atlantic, provides a dramatic
climax to a northern journey unlike any other.
Photo credits: Danny Catt (left), and Andre Gallant (above) 27HIGHLIGHTS INTENDED ITINERARY
AUGUST 6–17, 2018
• Search for bears, whales, and walrus in their
Arctic feeding grounds Day 1: Qausuittuq Day 7: At Sea
(Resolute), NU Day 8: Karrat Fjord
• View the magnificent fjords of Greenland’s coast
Day 2: Beechey Island Day 9: Uummannaq Fjord
• Photograph exquisite Arctic flowers at the
height of summer bloom Day 3: Devon Island Day 10: Ilulissat
• Visit the Franklin Expedition gravesites at Day 4: Lancaster Sound Day 11: Sisimiut Coast
Beechey Island Day 5: North Baffin Island Day 12: Kangerlussuaq,
• Cross the Arctic Circle by sea—twice! Day 6: Mittimatalik (Pond Greenland
• Zodiac cruise the Disko Bay at the mouth of the Inlet) ELLESMERE
SMITH
ISLAND SOUND
Ilulissat Icefjord—unesco World Heritage Site
and home to the world’s fastest-moving glacier
Qausuittuq
• Meet the Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre Group of
PARRY CHANNEL (Resolute)
Beechey Devon
Mittimatalik during a cultural exchange Island Island
GREENLAND
• Seek belugas and narwhals in Lancaster Sound,
PRINCE OF
SOMERSET MELVILLE
BAY
ISLAND LANCASTER
WALES
a proposed National Marine Conservation Area
ISLAND Sirmilik
SOUND
National BYLOT
ISLAND BAFFIN BAY
M'CLINTOCK PRINCE Park
CHANNEL REGENT
Northbound Charter Flight: Ottawa, ON to Res- INLET Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet)
olute, NU Early-morning departure $978 usd per
Karrat
person including all taxes and fees Fjord
BAFFIN
ISLAND
Uummannaq
Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Fjord
Greenland to Toronto, ON Evening arrival $1,317
usd per person including all taxes and fees Ilulissat
FOXE BASIN Sisimiut Coast
DAVIS Kangerlussuaq
STRAIT
Photo credits—clockwise: Andrew Stewart, Andre Gallant, Andrew Stewart, and Andre Gallant
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.i or ore in or ation a out this itinerary—including destinations and on oard resource staff—visit us online. 29
INTO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AUGUST 17–SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 30
T
he Northwest Passage represents the pinnacle of Arctic explo-
ration. On this trip, like the explorers before us, we’ll experi-
ence the quaint villages, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers
of Greenland. Then, crossing Davis Strait, we’ll visit Qikiqtarjuaq,
the iceberg capital of Nunavut, and pay respects at the Franklin
Expedition graves at Beechey Island. Somerset and Devon Islands
offer opportunities to spot Peary caribou, polar bear, walrus, and
muskoxen—and for visits to ghostly rcmp and Hudson’s Bay
Company posts. Parry Channel and Peel Sound afford a passage to
Queen Maude Gulf and onward to our destination: Kugluktuk (Cop-
permine), the end of our epic journey above the Arctic Circle.
To sail the Northwest Passage is to sail living history. Meet the Inu-
it who have called this remarkable place home for generations, and
join the ranks of the adventurers who have been lured by its legend.
Photo credits: Michelle Valberg (left), and Scott Forsyth (above) 31HIGHLIGHTS INTENDED ITINERARY
AUGUST 17–SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
• Sail the heart of the Northwest Passage in comfort
aboard our ice-strengthened expedition ship Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Day 11: Beechey Island
• Visit ancient sites of the Thule and Dorset Greenland Day 12-13: Parry Channel
people with our onboard archaeologist Day 2: Sisimiut and Peel Sound
• Photograph rare birds and Arctic wildlife in Day 3-4: Ilulissat Day 14: Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa
their stunning natural habitat Day 5-6: Western Haven)
• Marvel at the Ilulissat Icefjord, where 90% of Greenland Day 15: Queen Maud Gulf
the North Atlantic’s icebergs calve Day 7: Qikiqtarjuaq Day 16: Coronation Gulf
• Enjoy Greenland’s unique European approach Day 8: Eastern Baffin Island Day 17: Kugluktuk
to Arctic life (Coppermine), NU
Day 9: Northeast Baffin
• Experience Inuit communities, culture and Island
worldview first hand
Day 10: Devon Island
• See haunting artifacts of the northern
explorers, hbc, and rcmp SMITH
ELLESMERE SOUND
• Sail the waters where Franklin’s ships, hms McCLURE
STRAIT
ISLAND
Beechey GREENLAND
Erebus and Terror, were recently discovered PARRY CHANNEL Island
Devon
Island
PRINCE OF
Northbound Charter Flight: Toronto, ON
MELVILLE
WALES LANCASTER
ADMUNDSEN BAY
ISLAND SOUND
GULF VICTORIA Sirmilik BYLOT
to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Early-morning ISLAND M'CLINTOCK
CHANNEL
PRINCE
REGENT
National
Park
ISLAND
BAFFIN BAY
departure $1,450 usd per person including all
INLET
CORONATION
GULF QUEEN MAUD
taxes and fees
GULF
BAFFIN
Kugluktuk Usqsuqtuuq ISLAND
(Coppermine) (Gjøa Haven)
Southbound Charter Flight: Kugluktuk NUNAVUT
Ilulissat
Qikiqtarjuaq
(Coppermine), NU to Edmonton, AB Evening CANADA FOXE (Broughton Sisimiut Coast
BASIN Island)
arrival $1,045 usd per person including all taxes Kangerlussuaq
NORTHWEST
and fees TERRITORIES
HUDSON
DAVIS
STRAIT
BAY HUDSON
Photo credits: Michelle Valberg, and Dennis Minty (bottm left) NUNAVIK STRAIT
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.i or ore in or ation a out this itinerary—including destinations and on oard resource staff—visit us online. 33
OUT OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE SEPTEMBER 2–18, 2018 34
T
he Northwest Passage remains one of the
world’s last true frontiers, and this expedi-
tion takes you to its heart. In Canada’s vast
northern wilderness, wildlife roams free and the
great geological forces shaping our planet reveal
themselves to the wondering eye. The recent
finding of Franklin’s ships, hms Erebus and hms
Terror reminds us that we sail into history, leg-
end, and myth that continues today!
Nunavut’s communities offer a warm welcome,
blending the traditional and the contemporary
in unique and compelling ways. Making our way
north to Smith Sound, we enter the realm still
defined by ice: towering icebergs, vast glaciers,
and the last redoubt of the great northern pack.
Greenland offers geology, geography, and culture
with a European flair.
Photo credits: Scott Forsyth and Carlos Santos (above) 35HIGHLIGHTS INTENDED ITINERARY
SEPTEMBER 2–18, 2018
• Travel the route that has enchanted explorers
for centuries Day 1: Kugluktuk Day 10: Aujuittuq
(Coppermine), NU (Grise Fiord)
• Enjoy visits to vibrant Inuit communities
Day 2: Coronation Gulf Day 11: Smith Sound
• Make the most of excellent opportunities to
encounter whales and polar bears Day 3: Queen Maud Gulf Day 12-14: Northwest
Day 4: Usqsuqtuuq Greenland
• Visit the historic graves of the ill-fated Franklin
(Gjøa Haven) Day 15: Ilulissat
Expedition
Day 16: Itilleq Fjord
• Cruise the Ilulissat Icefjord, a unesco World Day 5–7: Peel Sound and
Heritage Site—home to the world's fastest- Parry Channel Day 17: Kangerlussuaq,
moving glacier Day 8: Beechey Island Greenland
• Experience the northern lights in all their Day 9: Lancaster Sound
majesty
Northbound Charter Flight: Edmonton, AB ELLESMERE
ISLAND SMITH
to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU Early-morning
SOUND
McCLURE Aujuittuq
(Grise Fiord)
flight $1,045 usd per person including all
STRAIT
Beechey GREENLAND
PARRY CHANNEL Island
taxes and fees
PRINCE OF MELVILLE
WALES LANCASTER
Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, ADMUNDSEN
GULF VICTORIA
ISLAND
BYLOT
SOUND
BAY
ISLAND M'CLINTOCK PRINCE
Greenland to Toronto, ON Evening arrival
ISLAND
CHANNEL REGENT BAFFIN BAY
INLET
$1,450 usd per person including all taxes
CORONATION
GULF QUEEN MAUD
GULF
BAFFIN
and fees Kugluktuk Usqsuqtuuq ISLAND
(Coppermine) (Gjøa Haven)
Ilulissat
NUNAVUT
FOXE
Kangerlussuaq
CANADA BASIN
Itilleq Fjord
NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES DAVIS
STRAIT
HUDSON HUDSON
BAY STRAIT
Photo credits—clockwise: Scott Fordyth, Michelle Valberg, Dennis Minty, and Bert Jenkins NUNAVIK
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.i For more information about this itinerary—including destinations and onboard resource staff—visit us online. 37
GREENLAND & WILD LABRADOR SEPTEMBER 18–OCTOBER 2, 2018 38
T
his extraordinary sailing show-
cases staggering geographic
diversity, covering over 2,200
nautical miles from the head of Sondre
Stromfjord in Greenland all the way to
St. John’s, NL— stopping at four Canadi-
an National Parks along the way.
We set out along the western coast
of Greenland, calling at Nuuk, one
of the world’s northernmost capital cities, and exploring one of
the many fjords for which the area is famed. Across Davis Strait in
Canada, we visit stunning Torngat Mountains National Park—the
first and only National Park in Canada to be staffed completely by
Inuit. Here, at the edge of the Canadian shield, massive mountains
slope down to the Labrador Sea, forming one of the most dramatic
coastlines in Canada. Northern Labrador has to be seen to be be-
lieved—and we will do just that, via daily Zodiac expeditions and
organized excursions.
As we move further south, we'll visit the newly created Aka-
mi-Uapishk-KakKasuak—Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve,
Canada's 46th National Park; encompassing 10,700 square kilome-
tres, it is the largest in eastern Canada. Crossing the Strait of Belle
Isle to Newfoundland, we'll pay our respects to North America’s
Viking visitors at L’Anse aux Meadows. While in Newfoundland,
we'll explore Terra Nova National Park before ending our voyage
in historic St. John’s.
Photo credits: Michelle Valberg (left), and Dennis Minty (above) 39HIGHLIGHTS INTENDED ITINERARY
SEPTEMBER 18–OCTOBER 2, GREENLAND
• Cross the Arctic circle while sailing
2018 Kangerlussuaq
a spectacular Greenlandic fjord
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq,
• Hike the pristine wilds of the Qeqqata
Greenland DAVIS
Kommunia
Torngat Mountains National Park STRAIT Nuuk
Day 2: Qeqqata Kommunia
• Search for polar bear and black bear HUDSON
Day 3: Nuuk STRAIT
along the rugged Labrador coast
Day 4: At Sea—Davis Strait
• Enjoy a community welcome at the UNGAVA
BAY
Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain Day 5: Kangiqsualujjuaq Torngat Mountains
National Park
Kangiqsualujjuaq
(George River), QC (George River)
• Follow in the wake of the Vikings Hebron LABRADOR
NUNATSIAVUT SEA
at L'Anse aux Meadows and the Day 6–8: Torngat Mountains
NUNAVIK Nain
Wonderstrands National Park, NL LABRADOR
• Search for marine life in the rich Day 9: Hebron Akami-Uapishk-KakKasauk-
Mealy Mountains National
waters of Newman Sound and Terra Day 10: Nain Park Reserve L’Anse aux
Meadows
Nova National Park QUÉBEC
Day 11–12: Labrador Coast
Charter Flight: Day 13: L'Anse aux Meadows NEWFOUNDLAND
Terra Nova
National Park
Toronto to Kangerlussuaq Early- Day 14: Terra Nova
morning departure $1,195 usd per
St. John’s
National Park CANADA
person including all taxes and fees
Day 15: St. John's, NL
Photo credits: Dennis Minty
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.© Michelle Valberg
i For more information about this itinerary—including destinations and onboard resource staff—visit us online. 41NEWFOUNDLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION OCTOBER 2–12, 2018 42
S
tarting and ending in histor-
ic St. John’s, this trip offers
an intimate experience of
Newfoundland’s lively culture and
dramatic scenery via daily expedi-
tion stops and community visits. A
visit to the French island of Saint-
Pierre completes the adventure.
Famed for its music and stories,
Newfoundland is also incredibly
picturesque, with a rugged coast-
line rendered spectacular by autumn foliage and light.
Newfoundland’s rich natural history, including the remarkable geology of
Gros Morne, is second only to its incredible cultural offerings. We will visit Red
Bay's Basque Whaling Station (a unesco World Heritage Site), learn about the
Viking history in North America at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site,
and enjoy a taste of the Mi’kmaq culture in Miawpukek First Nation (Conne Riv-
er). And we will do it all in the company of a lively resource staff of local musi-
cians, artists, and naturalists.
This sailing is ideally timed for viewing spectacular fall colours and taking
advantage of excellent hiking opportunities. Experience legendary music,
food, and hospitality in true Newfoundland fashion: by sea!
Photo credits—clockwise left to right: Andrew Stewart, Michelle Valberg, Daniel Bailey, and Michelle Valberg 43Red Bay
HIGHLIGHTS L’Anse aux
Meadows
• Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland &
Labrador with fall colours in full show
• Visit the reconstructed Viking settlement at L’Anse Woody Point
aux Meadows, unesco World Heritage Site Gros Morne
National Park
• Travel with widely respected naturalists,
musicians, and culturalists
• Explore and hike the phenomenal landscapes of NEWFOUNDLAND
Gros Morne National Park
Miawpukek
• Share the warmth of a classic Newfoundland (Conne River)
kitchen party St. John’s
• Visit Miawpukek, Newfoundland's Mi'kmaq First
Saint-Pierre
Nation community and Miquelon
• Explore Red Bay’s Basque Whaling Station—
Canada’s 17th unesco World Heritage site
INTENDED ITINERARY
OCTOBER 2–12, 2018
Day 1: St. John’s, NL Day 7–8: South Coast
Day 2–3: Northeast Coast Day 9: Miawpukek
Day 4: L’Anse aux (Conne River)
Meadows Day 10: Saint-Pierre,
Day 5: Red Bay France
Day 6:Woody Point and Day 11: St. John’s, NL
Gros Morne National Park
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to
travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.Photo credits—clockwise left to right: Michelle Valberg, Michelle Valberg, Scott Forsyth, Andrew Stewart, and Dennis Minty i For more information about this itinerary—including destinations and onboard resource staff—visit us online. 45
TANZANIA'S GREAT
MIGRATION SAFARI
JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 9, & FEBRUARY 11–21, 2018
E
xperience the magnificent Great Migration of Tan-
zania in comfort and style on this one-of-a-kind
adventure opportunity. Travel with expert regional
guides and enjoy luxurious, rustic camps as you seek out
the region's spectacular wildlife in daily safari excursions.
This far-reaching adventure hits the highlights of Serengeti
National Park, Olduvai Gorge, and the Ngorongoro region,
celebrating Tanzania's legendary culture and wildlife. See
unique and spectacular landscapes, and experience the
incredible culture of Tanzania—join us as we explore the
heart of Africa!
PRICED AT $8,995 USD PER PERSON
$600 USD SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
LIMIT 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE
Please see page 58 for credit card pricing
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, wildlife, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this
exact route. Our route will be determined day by day. This expedition requires a separate registration form—please call for details.HIGHLIGHTS
INTENDED ITINERARY
• Safely camp right in the middle of
JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 9 AND FEBRUARY 11–21, 2018
the wildlife
Day 1: Arrival into Arusha Day 4–7: Serengeti National Park
• Enjoy authentic interactions with
the local Maasai Day 2: Arusha to Eastern Serengeti Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation
Ecosystem Area
• Experience the rustic luxury of
Nyumba camps and more Day 3: Eastern Serengeti Day 9–10: Ngorongoro Highlands
Ecosystem Day 11: Departure
• See more animals than you
ever thought possible during
migration
• Access a private nature reserve
Central Eastern Serengeti KENYA
exclusive to our guests Serengeti Ecosystem
Nyumba Camp
• Visit National Parks, nature
SERENGETI LOLIONDO
reserves, the Olduvai Gorge, NATIONAL
PARK
the Ngorongoro Crater, and the NGORONGORO
CONSERVATION
AREA
Ngorongoro Highlands Kenya Southern
Serengeti Ngorongoro
Olduvai MOUNT
Nyumba Camp Gorge Nyumba Camp KILIMANJARO
Photo credits: Clayton Anderson
Gibb’s
Farm Arusha
TANZANIA Ngorongoro Kilimanjaro
Crater International
For more information about this
i itinerary—including destinations and
resource staff—visit us online.
Airport
47THE
OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
© Jerry Kobalenko
The Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedi- two saunas, and even a hot tub! The spacious interior
tion cruising. Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced allows for varied workshops and presentations to occur
navigation equipment, multiple lounges, and a top deck simultaneously. The three lounges aboard the Ocean
observation room, she is purpose-built for passenger ex- Endeavour are optimal locations for seminars, events,
periences in remote environments. The Ocean Endeav- parties, and conversation.
our boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to freely explore The Ocean Endeavour’s crew is experienced and
throughout the Arctic summer. Launched in 1982, she friendly. The ship’s shallow draft and manoeuvrability
has had numerous upgrades, most recently in 2016. allow her to access isolated fjords, bays, and secluded
At 137 metres in length, the Ocean Endeavour has communities. Enjoy the class and comfort of a boutique
plenty of interior and exterior space. Ample deck space hotel while venturing to some of the world’s last great
offers comfortable lounge chairs, a swimming pool, frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour!
48POOL DECK
COMPASS CLUB POLARIS RESTAURANT
YOUR EXPEDITION INCLUDES ABOARD:
• Educational presentations
ASHORE:
• Interactive workshops
• Introductions to local people and customs
• Nikon Canada lender program
• Sightseeing
• Evening entertainment
• Museum entry, park access, and port taxes
• All shipboard meals, including on-deck barbeques and
• Access to pristine wilderness areas
afternoon tea
• Zodiac tours and transfers
• 24-hour coffee, tea, and snacks
• Educational on-site interpretation
• Hors d’oeuvres and snacks during daily recaps
• Community programming—local performances, pre-
• 24-hour film and documentary programming in cabins
sentations, and demonstrations
• Fully stocked library
• Instructional photography walks
• Access to all ship's amenities, including saunas, gym,
• Rubber boots for expedition landings
pool, and hot tub
49DETAILS
CABIN CATEGORIES
Type of Passenger Cruise Ship
vessel:
Year built: 1982: Szczecin,
Poland (keel laid 1980)
Refurbished: 2001 / 2004 / 2010 / 2015
/ 2016
Registry: Bahamas
Length: 137 metres / 450 feet
Breadth: 21 metres / 69 feet
Draft: 5.8 metres / 19 feet
Ice Class: 1B polaris
restaurant
Main Engines: 4 x Skoda Sulzer
6ZL40/48
meridian
Club
Propellers: 2 x variable pitch
propellers compass
gym
day Spa
Club
Stabilizers: Gyrofin stabilizers
mud
room
Bow-thruster: 600 kW / 800 hp
sauna
GIFT
SHOP
Deck 9
nautilus Aurora
Lounge Lounge
POOL
Deck 8
Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7
* Photos are a guide only; actual cabins may differ from those shown.
50DECK 5 PICTURED DECK 7 PICTURED DECK 8 PICTURED
CATEGORY 10 | SUITE CATEGORY 9 | JUNIOR SUITE CATEGORY 8 | SUPERIOR TWIN CATEGORY 7 | SELECT TWIN
Deck seven: forward- Deck five: (picture windows, Deck five: (two picture windows, Deck five: (picture windows,
facing picture windows, unobstructed view; queen unobstructed view; two lower berths, unobstructed view; two low-
unobstructed view; queen bed, sitting area — approx. 270 sitting area — approx. 210 sq. ft.), deck er berths, approx. 190 sq. ft.)
bed, private bath with full sq. ft.), deck seven forward: seven forward: (forward-facing picture and deck eight: (oversize win-
tub, refrigerator — approx. (forward-facing picture windows, windows, unobstructed; queen bed, dows, partial obstruction queen
310 sq. ft. unobstructed; queen bed, private private bath with full tub — approx. 180 bed — approx. 145 sq. ft.) private
bath with full tub, sitting area — sq. ft.), deck seven midship: (picture bath, refrigerator
approx. 290 sq. ft.) private bath, windows, partial obstruction; queen
refrigerator bed — approx. 190 sq. ft.) private bath,
refrigerator
DECK 4 PICTURED
CATEGORY 6 | COMFORT TWIN CATEGORY 6 | SITTING AREA CATEGORY 5 | MAIN TWIN
Deck four: (two porthole windows, unobstructed view; two lower berths — Deck five: Picture window,
approx. 175 sq. ft.), deck seven: (picture window, partial obstruction; two unobstructed view; two lower
lower berths — approx. 135 sq. ft.), and deck eight: (picture windows, ob- berths, private bath — ap-
structed view; queen bed — approx. 160 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator prox. 115 sq. ft.
CATEGORY 4 | EXTERIOR TWIN CATEGORY 3 | INTERIOR TWIN CATEGORY 2 | TRIPLE CATEGORY 1 | QUAD
Deck four: Porthole window, unob- Deck five: Interior cabin, two lower Deck four: Interior cabin, three Deck four: Interior cabin, four
structed view; two lower berths, berths, private bath — approx. 125 sq. lower berths, two private baths lower berths, private bath (sep-
private bath — approx. 100 sq. ft. ft. (twin) / 110 sq. ft. (single) — approx. 200 sq. ft arate shower room and powder
(Twin) / 90 sq. ft. (Single) room) — approx. 240 sq. ft.LIFE ON BOARD
The Ocean Endeavour is designed for passen-
ger comfort, and ice-strengthened for safety in
Arctic waters.
The hardworking crew greatly enriches our on-
board experience and understands the unique
needs of expedition travel; they give their all to
make your adventure perfect.
Life aboard an expedition vessel is engaging and
exciting. We pride ourselves on an unparalleled mix
of discovery, learning, and fun. Above all, our expe-
ditions are adaptable. That means that you choose
the programming that most appeals to you. With
lively talks and presentations, trivia nights, evening
concerts, sing-alongs, theme dinners, and dances,
there’s certainly no shortage of things to do!
Enjoy the onboard spa, pool, and hot tub; get the
© Dennis Minty
blood flowing in the health club and gym; enjoy a
therapeutic massage or a quiet sauna after a day
out in the Zodiacs. Top it all off with unbeatable
gourmet food, sourced locally where possible.
Stay up to date with the expedition through
daily multimedia recaps, and take a trip to the
well-stocked shipboard library for some informal
discussion and personal reflection.
Travelling aboard the Ocean Endeavour is an
experience like no other: all the comforts of a
boutique hotel, at sea in some of the world's most
remote environments!
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© Julian BuchwaldEXPEDITIONS: ENHANCED ADVENTURE CANADA'S PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS At Adventure Canada, we’ve been offering our pas- ence them in the way that means the most to them. sengers trips-of-a-lifetime for thirty years. Along the We work with local operators to provide authentic way, we’ve discovered that the very best way to see the experiences, bringing added value to your voyage and world’s most remote places is by ship. Expedition land- economic benefit to local communities. From helicopter ings, hikes on the land, and Zodiac cruises allow guests tours and private fishing excursions to bicycle rentals to experience wilderness, wildlife, and culture in a way and volcano excursions, we want to ensure that you are unlike any other. Now, get even closer to our storied able to take advantage of every experience the incred- destinations with these paid Program Enhancements: ible regions we visit have to offer. By popular demand, customized excursions for those who want them! This our Program Enhancements take the core AC ethos— allows you full control of your expedition. Because our and put it in overdrive! trips are for everyone, and we want everyone to experi- © Dennis Minty 53
SMALL GROUPS—BIG ADVENTURES
ADVENTURE CANADA'S SMALL-TRIP COLLECTION
THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN TRAIN
JUNE 8–11, 2018 — $4,295 USD
For those seeking an unforgettable train holiday, Scotland is sure to ignite your
imagination. Explore the wild wonders and unique heritage of the highlands.
Departing from Edinburgh, set off in luxury to discover ancient castles, glorious
gardens, and exclusive formal dinners. Take a ride on the country's wild side on this
inspiring three-night journey, visiting iconic sites: Loch Lomond, Ben Nevis, the Isle of
Bute, and Mount Stuart—a stunning Gothic Revival country house.
BAFFIN ISLAND FLOE EDGE: NARWHALS & POLAR BEARS
JUNE 14, 2018–JUNE 21, 2018 — $6,475 CAD + TAX
Camp in the Arctic summer at the edge of the Baffin sea ice for a wildlife-
viewing experience unlike any other. Search for the enigmatic narwhal, the
mighty polar bear, flocks of northern seabirds, and more amidst stunning
landscapes while soaking up local Inuit culture.
THE OUTLANDER TRAIL
THREE DEPARTURES: JUNE 7–10, 17–20 AND 21–23, 2018 — $1,395 USD
Travel through time and follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire on our Outlander
tour from Edinburgh. Relive the tragic battles, death-defying escapes, and sentimental
moments of Outlander! You’ll visit towns that are virtually unchanged since the
sixteenth century, wander through ancient battlefields, and visit some of Scotland’s most
sequestered castles. Enjoy the gorgeous landscapes of the highlands and follow the epic
journey of the time-travelling love affair!
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Itineraries are priced per person, based on double occupancy. Contact us if you have any questions regarding any of
these programs, and visit our website for more information.BIRDING THE HIGH ARCTIC
JUNE 28–JULY 8, 2018 — $6,675 CAD + TAX
Visit three wonderfully unique and diverse ecoregions—the high Arctic, boreal
forest, and aspen parkland and potholes. Seek out amazing wildlife, from
shorebirds in superb breeding plumages to jaegers and king eiders to yellow-billed
loons, amidst fascinating tundra and taiga habitats.
HAIDA GWAII – QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS
JULY 1–10, 2018 — $7,695 CAD + TAX
Discover the remote archipelago making up British Columbia’s
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve on this unique eight-day
cruise. This picturesque journey takes us to the remains of
ancient Haida villages along the protected east coast of Moresby
Island. Along the way, we hope to see humpback whales, sea
lions, puffins, and black bears foraging on the shore.
CANOEING THE KEELE RIVER, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
JULY 2018 — $8,300 CAD + TAX
The Keele River offers an iconic Canadian wilderness canoeing experience through
the rugged Mackenzie Mountains in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Turquoise waters
flow from through towering mountain scenery and broad valleys of rugged black
spruce with inviting vistas on every curve. Awaiting you there are spacious campsites,
big-mountain vistas, tremendous fly-fishing, excellent hiking—with no portages, and
very few bugs to worry about. Suitable for novice to intermediate paddlers.
BEARS OF CHURCHILL: TUNDRA BUGGY ADVENTURE
OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2017 & 2018 — FROM $5,799 CAD + TAX
Home to the King of the Arctic—Manitoba’s polar bears—Churchill is also a hub
of history and culture for the area. This unique adventure puts you up close and
personal with the word’s largest land predator in its element and includes two days
of Tundra Buggy excursions.You can also read
