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17 DAYS CRUISE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
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Explore the historic North-
west Passage on this arctic adventure cruise.
The quest for the Northwest Passage has occupied the minds of Western civilization for half a millennia.
The English called the hypothetical route the Northwest Passage, while the Spanish called it the Strait of Anián.
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to establish such a route motivated much of the European exploration of both coasts of North America. Starting in Kugluktuk (Coppermine River), you will head west, striking out to touch the waters of the Beaufort Sea. Historical highlights include a visit to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), where in 1771, after trying and failing to prevent a massacre at nearby Bloody Falls, Samuel Hearne became the first European to reach the Arctic coast of the continent. Conditions permitting, you sail through Prince of Wales Strait, where in 1850, while trapped in what was then impassable ice,
Robert McClure went sledging and claimed that he had discovered the Northwest Passage.
Sep. 02 - 18, 2012 quad starts $7,195.00 pp
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17 DAYS OUT OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE CRUISE |
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THE CRUISE SHIP CLIPPER |
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The 122-passenger Clipper Adventurer, among the very few vessels
in the world specifically constructed for expedition voyages to the far reaches of this remote
land. Her icestrengthened hull permits her to glide easily and safely through ice-strewn waters
that are not acces-
sible to conventional cruise vessels. She has advanced
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communications and navigation equipment, and newly
installed, state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers. The majority of shore
landings are undertaken using Zodiacs. Zodiac embarkations involve descending
gangway stairs with double handrails and stepping into the Zodiac from a small
platform at water level (assistance is provided). The travelling style is casual,
with open dining room seating and no formal dress requirements. Woolly sweaters,
rubber boots and a sense of adventure are the only necessities! The open-bridge
policy offers a superb view for birding or wildlife sighting and a chance to interact with the crew.
VIEW SHIP PLAN
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15 DAY CRUISE NORTHWEST PASSAGE |
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Explore the Northwest Passage on this 15 day arctic
adventure cruise. This voyage starts with a monu-
mental voyage along one of Greenland's longest
fjords, 168km out to Davis Strait as you cross into the Arctic Circle. Turning the corner,
you'll head north along the Sisimuit coast....MORE INFO |
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ARCTIC CRUISE CANADA GREENLAND
