Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights. Because most of our expeditions to the Arctic unfold where the sun never sets, our travelers seldom watch an aurora dance in the night sky. The exception is this voyage where a portion occurs well below the Arctic Circle at the southern tip of Greenland. As polar auroras are natural phenomenon that most frequently occur in the north from September through October, we cannot guarantee that you will see the Northern Lights. However if you dream of seeing first hand icebergs, polar bears and the aurora borealis, this is the voyage to choose, because it affords the greatest possibility.
Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight in Reykjavik, Iceland Day 2 Embarkation Day Day 3 At sea Days 4 - 5 Tasiilaq, Bernstorfs Isfjord Day 6 Southern tip of Greenland Day 7 At sea Days 8 - 9 Sisimiut, Ilulissat Day 10 Uummannaq, Qilaqitsoq Days 11 - 12 Baffin Bay Days 13 - 14 Clyde Inlet, Isabella Bay Day 15 Pangnirtung, Kerkerton Day 16 Monumental Island Day 17 Iqaluit Day 18 Depart for home from Ottawa.
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Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions. All cabins are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas, as outlined by the Expedition Leader Shipboard Accommodation: The Akademik Ioffe was Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science and designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. 109 guests.
Arctic 2010 Polar Adventure Ship Expedition Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic includes:
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage. Unfortunately, the ships' galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.) All shore landings per the daily program. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities. All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled. Photographic Album on DVD, documenting the voyage. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings. A Quark Expeditions parka - yours to keep. Coffee, tea ,cocoa available around the clock. Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin. Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader. All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program. All luggage handling aboard ship. Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person. 1 night pre- and 1 night post-expedition hotel accommodation. On the day of embarkation, group transfer from Reykjavik host hotel to the ship. On the day of disembarkation, group transfer from the ship to the airport and from the airport to the Ottawa host hotel.Trip Code: IGCA
