In line with a worldwide spike in pent-up bookings for travel in 2021, space is filling fast for Adventure Canada’s new 2021 expedition cruises to the Canadian Arctic, Greenland and Newfoundland. The adventure voyages showcase the region’s icebergs, dramatic fjords, stunning glaciers, polar bears, seabirds and whales. On some cruises, the single supplement has been waived in selected cabin categories, saving solo travellers thousands of dollars.
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 season (due to Covid 19 restrictions), these new 2021 departures are being met with much excitement by expedition cruise lovers around the world. A 15 per cent saving is available for bookings made by October 31, 2020. Here is what you can expect on five new itineraries in 2021.
High Arctic Explorer: Beginning with a free night’s accommodation, pre-cruise, in Ottawa, Canada, guests will fly to Resolute in the high Arctic to begin their 11-night cruise to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Highlights of the cruise include Lancaster Sound and its abundance of marine wildlife including migrating whales and the majestic polar bear as well as hiking on Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island on Earth. Departing on August 4, 2021, the 12-night stay and cruise package starts from US$14,475 per person – a saving of US$4230 per couple – and from US$16,210 for solo travellers in a category six stateroom. This cruise is booking quickly.
Into/Out of the Northwest Passage: Cruising between Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, and Coppermine River, Canada, and including complimentary pre and post-cruise accommodation, these two Northwest Passage cruises showcase the beauty of the Arctic region; cruise amongst the icebergs of Ilulissat Icefjord, retrace the historic route of European explorers and learn about the importance of the Northwest Passage and journey through the narrow and notorious Bellot Strait, admiring the dramatic views that surround it.
The ‘Into the Northwest Passage 18-night stay and cruise package begins in Toronto, Canada, on August 15, 2021, and the ‘Out of the Northwest Passage’ 18-night stay and cruise package begins in Yellowknife, Canada, on August 31, 2021. Both cruises start from US$15,455 per person – a saving of US$4470 per couple – and from US$17,130 for solo travellers. The packages also include connecting charter flights to/from Vancouver/Toronto. The ‘Out of the Northwest Passage’ cruise is over half filled already.
Greenland and Wild Labrador: Beginning with a free night’s accommodation in Toronto, Canada, guests will fly to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, and start their 14-night cruise to St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Highlights of the cruise include seeing and learning about the Qilakitsoq mummies at the Greenland National Museum in Nuuk, hiking in the Inuit-run, Torngat Mountains National Park and visiting L`Anse aux Meadows, where guests can see the remains of an 11th century Viking settlement – evidence of the first European presence in North America.
Beginning on September 16, 2021, the 15-night stay and cruise package starts from US$9620 per person – a saving of US$2940 per couple – and from US$11,256 for solo travellers.
Newfoundland Circumnavigation: Beginning with a free night’s accommodation in St. John’s, guests will board the Ocean Endeavour for a 10-night circumnavigation of Newfoundland, Canada. Highlights of the cruise include a traditional welcome from the Mi’kmaq people of Miawpukek, hiking the spectacular tablelands of Gros Morne National Park and getting a taste of Europe on the French island, Saint-Pierre. Beginning on September 30, 2021, the 11-night stay and cruise package starts from US$5945 per person – a saving of US$2100 per couple – and from US$8045 for solo travellers.
All packages include Canadian domestic flights as per the itinerary, zodiac excursions, all shipboard meals and the onboard expertise of a team of local experts in the region. The early bird offer is available until October 31, 2020. Flights from Australia are extra. The no-single-supplement offer is valid for categories 3-7 only and subject to availability.
New relaxed booking conditions until June 30, 2020
New bookings made until June 30, 2020, can be made with a special, half-priced deposit of US$500 per person (was US$1000 pp). Until June 30, 2020, a flexible transfer policy also allows travellers to transfer their booking up to 121 days prior to departure to another Adventure Canada departure, or select a future travel credit, with an alternative departure available within 30 months of the original expedition date. Conditions apply.
For more on Adventure Canada’s European expeditions in 2021, call 1800 507 777 or visit www.cruisetraveller.com.au/
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