A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to journey through the Arctic’s famed Northwest Passage, with its dramatic icebergs, fjords, glaciers and polar bears is now even more alluring thanks to new savings of more than US$10,000 per couple, a zero solo supplement, free hotel stays and an offer to book now and pay later, with no deposit required until this September.
The savings and bonuses are part of a new, exclusive 2024 cruise package from Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, and expedition cruise line, Adventure Canada, and are valid for bookings made by May 31, 2023.
Linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Northwest Passage is only navigable by ships for a few months a year after the peak of summer. Many 19th century European explorers tried to traverse the passage as a possible trade route to Asia, often with journeys ending in disaster. Today, the Northwest Passage is accessible by ice-strengthened expedition ships – but the icy waters still retain their mystic charm.
Guests will travel onboard Adventure Canada’s 198-passenger vessel, the Ocean Endeavour, and enjoy many Zodiac shore visits and excursions which will take them close to wildlife and provide an immersive insight into the traditional Inuit culture—including a visit to Canada’s northernmost community. During the journey, expedition staff from Adventure Canada will help spot polar bears, whales, seals and other wildlife while maintaining passenger safety at all times.
Cruise Traveller’s new 18-night ‘Into the Northwest Passage’ package begins in Toronto, Canada, during the northern summer on August 26, 2024, with a free night’s stay in a hotel followed by a charter flight to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland for the start of the 16-night voyage back to Canada’s northern shores and the famous Northwest Passage.
Highlights of the journey include crossing the Arctic Circle, cruising through the icebergs at Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, visiting the historic remnants of the Franklin Expedition in the Northwest Passage, seeing polar bears, walrus, muskox, seabirds, seals and whales in their natural habitats, and visiting Devon Island which, at over 50,000 square kilometres, is the largest uninhabited island on earth, and home to many geological and natural features.
The traverse of the Northwest Passage along the northern reaches of the North American continent ends in Kugluktuk in Arctic Canada where guests will fly to the town of Yellowknife for a free night’s stay before another flight next day to Vancouver where the package ends.
The exclusive 18-night package is available from US$18,995 per person, twin-share – a 15 per cent saving of US$5105 each – and also for solo travellers with no solo supplement (subject to availability and in selected cabin categories). A free night in Toronto pre-cruise and a night-post-cruise in Yellowknife are also included, with guests able to book now and not pay a deposit until September 22, 2023. Flights from Australia are additional. Fares include shore excursions, connecting charter flights and an expedition parka to keep. Flights from Australia are extra.
The savings, bonuses and book now/pay later offer are valid for bookings made with Cruise Traveller by May 31, 2023. Call 1800 507 777 or visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/
Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, representing 53 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world.
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