Specialist expedition cruise operator, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), is travelling to the Canadian Arctic and making it more accessible than ever by including complimentary charter flights between the gateway cities of Edmonton and Ottawa and Northern community where the expeditions start and finish – during peak season (August) starting now until April 1st. Yes, don’t be a fool, you must take advantage of this special offer!
Spring is an exciting time to plan your visit to the mid-high Arctic region as the sun gradually returns and communities experience between two and three hours of daylight. During the month of August this landscape is bathed in twenty-four (24) hours of sunlight. Travellers can choose from six departures throughout the month of August, which focuses on wildlife encounters, the great maritime history of the Northwest Passage, remote Inuit communities and spectacular landscapes, as well as the chance to get active by trekking, kayaking, and getting close to nature on board zodiac boats.
Wildlife is the biggest attraction to this region and OOE has knowledge of the best places in which to find it. Travelling through nutrient-rich waters, Arctic seals, beluga whale and narwhal may be seen feeding. Myriad seabirds, such as thick-billed murres, black guillemots, northern fulmars and black-legged kittiwakes, also make an impressive sight, inhabiting the area as they do in the thousands. The highlight of a Canadian Arctic expedition cruise has to be the magnificent sight of the iconic polar bear in its natural habitat. Ideal viewing locations include Baffin and Lower Savage Islands, as well as Monumental Island where polar bears have been known to chase walrus off their haul out into the water.
Each itinerary is different but many include a transit through the iconic Northwest Passage, following in the wake of early explorers such as Franklin, Amundsen and Larsen. Passengers discover more about the region’s history and truly begin to appreciate the utter bravery of those forerunners and the enormity of what they were able to achieve with equipment far inferior to that available today.
OOE’s Canadian Arctic cruise prices start from US $5195 per person for a seven-night, ranging up to US $8895pp for a 12-night voyage, based on triple share. Alternatives to the local charter flight offer are a package for adventure seekers with sea kayaking, or a wellness option of pre-voyage hotel, private airport transfer airport, onboard massage and custom welcome basket with wine. Both options include an OOE branded fleece and limited edition polar bear merino wool beanie hat.
For further information please contact One Ocean Expeditions voyage@oneoceanexpeditions.com or visit :www.oneoceanexpeditions.com
SOURCE: One Ocean Expeditions