Many travelers dream of visiting the Canadian Arctic. However once that summer heat rolls in, it seems foreign to pack your woollies and toques to head above the Arctic Circle. One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), Canadian polar cruise specialist offers many reasons to explore the wilderness, wildlife, culture and history of the great white North. So many in fact, inspiration may strike to pull out a duffel bag and pack it with cozy clothes to keep the body warm and eyes at the ready to spot polar bears on ice pack, while transiting the Arctic on an ice strengthened expedition cruise ship, built to explore.
Expedition cruising in the Canadian Arctic provides a great escape from the heat of the southern Canadian summer. With temperatures ranging from 4 °C up to 15 °C (40°F to 50°F), walking and hiking across the Arctic tundra and zodiac cruising alongside glacial walls is comfortable and refreshing. Accessing the Arctic is much easier these days, offering wilderness experiences different from typical holiday destinations. People and families looking for a different point of view and exceptional vacation, can access OOE’s cruises by getting themselves to Edmonton, AB and Ottawa,ON. From there OOE takes care of the rest by providing chartered Northern flights from these two southern gateway cities. This makes flight travel across the Arctic streamlined and easy.
Historically, travelling north and exploring the Arctic has been achieved by a select few, namely scientists, government officials and governing bodies at great expense. By offering entry level cabins starting at $5195US, and family pricing of 25% off children and youth, both adventurous travellers and families looking for their ‘next destination’ can head north above the Arctic Circle.
By choosing to travel to remote polar destinations, people gain unparalleled experiences and important education and understanding of these special destinations. Each guest onboard with One Ocean Expeditions broadens their understanding of the marine environment, as well as the unique ecosystems found above and below 66 degrees 33 minutes. Specialists in their field, OOE provides thoughtful and respectful cultural experiences through relationship building in Northern communities, a wide range of outdoor activities and interesting educational opportunities. All activities and excursions are led by trained and experienced OOE guides offering guests the possibility to become ambassadors to the region, the wildlife, and the unique Inuit communities housed there. “Each passenger that has discovered the Arctic with One Ocean Expeditions came back transformed by its beauty, the experience and knowledge they acquired. It’s simple really. They are now part of our family”, says Andrew Prossin, Managing Director at One Ocean Expeditions.
As the temperatures heat up and the mercury rises, take to the Arctic and explore the North! Included in the voyage fare is onboard accommodation, daily meals/afternoon tea, zodiac and land excursions as per itinerary, a complimentary package of top-notch ‘Gill’ foul weather gear, educational seminars and all port fees and permits. Chartered air travel is required, however OOE has flight incentives and packages to choose from to meet traveller needs and budgets.
For more information visit One Ocean Expeditions’ new website: www.oneoceanexpeditions.com
SOURCE: One Ocean Expeditions