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Expeditions
2019/20
Cover and this spread photography: Kristian Bogner
Hello, Adventurers! @Scott Forsyth In the summer of 1988, Adventure Canada ran its very first Arctic expedition—a camping trip to Baffin Island, Nunavut. It was a far cry from the way we travel now. But Adventure Canada’s founders established the key to our success: the where, the how, and the why of expedition travel. As I look forward to the next thirty years with my siblings Alana and MJ, we always keep the where, the how, and the why in mind. Where do we go? To the best of places. We pioneered expedition cruising in the Canadian Arctic; looking forward, we’re tracing the coastlines of Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, and Greenland before our signature trips to the high Arctic, the Northwest Passage, Newfoundland & Labrador—and beyond. How do we go? The Adventure Canada way: highlighting local knowledge; working with communities; partnering with like-minded organizations; combining education, entertainment, and fun. We travel with artists and musicians, scientists and scholars. Our top-notch expedition team and crew bring the personal touch—and travellers like you bring the energy, the curiosity, and the wonder. Why do we go? Why take a ship to a faraway kingdom or cruise a distant fjord? Why visit the belugas of Lancaster Sound or the bears of Churchill? Why wander among Scottish castles, Viking ruins, or Thule artifacts? Why gaze up at the northern lights, or spot rare birds, or do any of those wonderful things we do? Why? Because you do! You seek new horizons, new experiences, new ideas, and new friends. And we’re here to take you there. That’s the where, the how, and the why of it. After all—why not? Cedar Swan CEO, Adventure Canada 4
Contents
EUROPE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
18 Ireland Circumnavigation 64 Haida Gwaii
20 Scotland Slowly
22 Iceland Circumnavigation ANTARCTICA
24 In the Wake of the Vikings: SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
a Voyage from Iceland to Greenland 68 Antarctic Peninsula
70 Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands
THE ARCTIC 72 Costa Rica & the Panama Canal
28 High Arctic Explorer
30 Into the Northwest Passage AFRICA
32 Out of the Northwest Passage 76 Tanzania's Great Migration Safari
34 Heart of the Arctic
36 A Night at 89°N SHIPS
38 South Baffin Art 78 The Ocean Endeavour
40 Belugas, Bears, & Blooms 80 Life Aboard the Ocean Endeavour
42 Bears of Churchill 82 Program Enhancements
Town & Tundra Enthusiast Aboard the Ocean Endeavour
44 Birding the High Arctic 84 The M/S Panorama
& Northwest Territories 85 La Pinta
46 Keele River by Canoe 86 The Hebridean Sky
48 Baffin Island Floe Edge:
Narwhals & Polar Bears PRICING, INCENTIVES, & REGISTRATION
50 Baffin Island Walrus 88 League of Adventurers
& Bowhead Whales 90 2019/20 Expedition & Berth Prices
92 2019/20 Charter Flight Pricing
ATLANTIC CANADA 93 Incentives
54 Greenland & Wild Labrador 94 Important Information
56 Newfoundland Circumnavigation 97 Registration Form
58 Mighty Saint Lawrence
60 Atlantic Canada Explorer
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S a t taff
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opportunity for adventure
Go
into the
unknown
The world’s great wild places are calling
you. The best experiences happen when
you enter the unknown. Adventure
Canada will take you there!
@Kristian Bogner
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Expedition Travel
For more than thirty years, Adventure
Canada has brought travellers to the Earth’s
great wild spaces. We specialize in expedition
travel, voyaging in comfort aboard small
ships equipped with Zodiacs. We bring you
to communities, wildlife habitats, and natural
wonders in safety and comfort.
7
Onsite interpretation in
Nunavik, Québec with
botanist Dawn Bazely, PhD
Engage
with
the experts
Go deeper. Biologists,
geologists, historians, and
anthropologists turn your
time with us into a voyage
of discovery.
8
Renowned Experts
Our expedition team is there to enlighten,
inspire, and entertain you! Broaden your
horizons through Indigenous knowledge,
science, and the arts. Learn from the best,
everywhere we go.
Mark Mallory, PhD Cam Gillies, PhD
Ecologist & Canada Ornithologist
Research Chair
Pete Ewins, PhD Paul Dean
Naturalist & Geologist
Conservationist
Lisa Rankin, PhD Deanna
Archaeologist Leonard-Spitzer
Marine Biologist
Bill Fitzhugh, PhD Jane Sproull
Anthropologist Thompson
Anthropologist
9
Inuit artist Leonie Auluk
shares her techniques
with a visitor during
a community stop in
Gjøa Haven, Nunavut
Learn from
the
locals
We travel with local artists and
culturalists on every expedition.
After all, locals know best!
10Local Guides
Adventure Canada has a lifetime of connections
in the regions we visit; nothing beats being
welcomed as an honoured guest. Local artists,
Indigenous leaders, and experienced culturalists
will connect you to our destinations, their
people, and culture—personally!
Jason Edmunds Susie Evyagotailak
Inuit Expedition Culturalist
Leader
Derrick Pottle Marrianne
Culturalist Kliest, PhD
Archaeologist
Chief Misel Joe Tony Oxford
Miawpukek Musician & Culturalist
First Nation
Latonia Josh Qaumariaq
Hartery, PhD Musician
Archaeologist
@Kristian Bogner
11Sailing to the bottom
of the world in Antarctica
Explore
with
explorers
Exploration is a journey of the spirit.
Travel with intrepid explorers to widen
your perspective and deepen your
understanding as you go! @Dennis Minty
12Expedition Team
It’s not just where you go—it’s how and why
you go, and who you go with—from polar
expedition leaders, to renowned artists
and thought leaders! Travel with those who
have dedicated their lives to exploring the
world's wild places.
Catherine James Raffan, PhD
Hickson, PhD Explorer & Author
Explorer & Geologist
Jim Halfpenny, PhD Mike Beedell
Explorer & Naturalist Explorer &
Photographer
Ken McGoogan Lynn
Explorer & Historian Moorman, PhD
Explorer &
Geoscientist
Jerry Kobalenko Milbry Polk
Explorer & Author Explorer &
Photojournalist
13Hiking Canada's hidden
coast in Labrador
Wander
in your
own way
You’re not a tourist. You’re a
traveller. You know how to make the
most of your trip. We’re here to help
you do just that.
@Jason van Bruggen
14Craft Your
Experience
At Adventure Canada, we celebrate our
differences. We offer a range of options at
every stop. Your onboard schedule is flexible
and adaptable. Our expertise will help you
make the most of your expedition. Wander
in your own way!
15Europe
Papa Stour SHETLAND
ISLANDS
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IRELAND ORKNEY
Dublin St. Kilda LEWIS Stornoway
REPUBLIC
OF IRELAND SKYE
ff SCOTLAND Aberdeen
Mingulay
Dingle Waterford
Staffa
Iona
Ring of Kerry Greenock
JURA
Islay Glasgow
Ireland Circumnavigation Scotland Slowly@Dennis Minty
GREENLAND
Grímsey
Akureyri Kangerlussuaq
ICELAND Seyðisfjörður
SNÆFELLSNES
Qeqqata Kommunia
PEINSULA
Nuuk ICELAND
Hvalsø Ruins, Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Brattahlid,
Qaqortoq Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar
Ikerasassuaq
(Prince Christian Sound)
Iceland Circumnavigation In the Wake of the VikingsEXPEDITION CRUISE
Ireland Circumnavigation
JUNE 9–20, 2019
Aboard From $5,995 to $15,595 USD Starts: Dublin, Ireland
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details p.90) Ends: Dublin, Ireland
(p.78)
No Charter Flights
for this itinerary
Everyone loves Ireland! Friendly folks, rolling countryside,
charming villages, and rugged seascapes. The Emerald Isle is
truly a treasure—best seen by ship.
This twelve-day voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour shows Ireland in its best light. This island
nation has always embraced the ocean. From cosmopolitan Dublin to coastal Ulster, there’s so
much to see by sea.
Irish culture is vibrant and welcoming. Visit quaint villages, harbour towns, and modern cities.
Meet the people, hear the stories—and tap your toes to the music!
Explore another side of Ireland aboard our Zodiacs. Cruise rugged coastlines. Find abundant
seabirds, and keep your eyes peeled for whales. Ireland is a photographer’s paradise, a traveller’s
dream; we will show you it all—by sea.
HIGHLIGHTS
• See the remarkable collection of Celtic • Sail past the picturesque Skellig Islands,
art and medieval architecture at the featured in The Last Jedi
Rock of Cashel • Explore rolling countryside, charming towns,
• Visit Irelands gems: Giant's Causeway, Cliffs and scenic islands
of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and more • Spot rare seabirds and marine mammals
• Tour the Dingle Peninsula, described by along Ireland’s rugged coasts
National Geographic as the most beautiful • Learn Irish history, archaeology, and culture
place on earth from enthusiastic experts
Extend your expedition and join us as we visit the Isle of Man, June 20–21, 2019
18The Cliffs of Moher
in all their grandeur
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Scotland Slowly
JUNE 21–JULY 1, 2019
Aboard From $5,495 to $15,095 USD Starts: Glasgow, Scotland
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details p.90) Ends: Aberdeen, Scotland
(p.78)
No Charter Flights
for this itinerary
In the isles of Scotland, the past is present. Music, dancing,
and stories. Rugged ruins. Ancient villages. Soaring
seabirds. Visit mystical, coastal Scotland by ship!
Scotland, like good whisky, is best savoured slowly. Nature and culture thrive on the isles. Hear
music and stories. Revel in wildlife. Absorb the scenery. Immerse yourself in history.
Explore in comfort aboard the Ocean Endeavour. Visit historic Glasgow, the Western Isles, Pentland
Firth, Orkney, the Shetland islands, and Aberdeen. Learn from Scottish experts as we go.
Scotland is spectacular in springtime. June is breeding season for birds. Search for whales on a Zodiac
outing. Meet the locals and get a glimpse of island life. Raise a dram at world-famous distilleries.
Wander among Neolithic ruins. Explore sea caves and bird cliffs. Savour Scotland—slowly.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Appreciate Scotland's picturesque shorelines • Experience island life on Foula in the
and fascinating maritime heritage Shetlands
• Wander among monuments at the heart of the • View the largest seabird colony in the United
Neolithic Orkey UNESCO World Heritage Site Kingdom at the cliffs of St. Kilda
• Climb Mousa Broch, the world's • Purchase world-famous Harris Tweed, hand
finest-preserved Iron Age fortification woven from pure virgin wool dyed and spun
• Marvel at the largest collection of prehistoric in the Outer Hebrides
megalithic structures in western Europe
Join us early as we explore the Outlander Trail, June 17–21, 2019
20The standing stones of Callanish
keep watch on the isle of Lewis
@Dennis Minty
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Iceland Circumnavigation
JULY 5–14, 2019
Aboard From $4,495 to $15,995 USD Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details p.90) Ends: Reykjavík, Iceland
(p.78)
No Charter Flights
for this itinerary
Viking stronghold. Land of fire and ice. Ever-changing and eternal.
Culture, wildlife, and wonders. A modern nation on an ancient
island. Iceland by ocean awaits.
Europe meets North America in Iceland. At the edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland is dominated by
geology—and defined by the sea.
While circling the island on the Ocean Endeavour, we’ll witness the Earth in action: active volcanoes,
emerging islands, lava fields, and glaciers.
Viking descendants live in fishing villages scattered around the coast. Local folk share songs and
stories, handed down through generations.
The landscape is otherworldly. Superb photography, birding, and hiking are a quick Zodiac
ride away. Whales ply the North Atlantic waters. Join us as we sail those same waters—around
Iceland, by ship!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit Grimsey on the Arctic Circle, home • Cruise Iceland’s extraordinary fjords
to over a million seabirds and sea cliffs
• Seek whales off the coast of Húsavík, • View spectacular volcanoes, waterfalls,
Iceland’s whale capital and glaciers!
• Visit Vestmannaeyjar islands, home to
Eldfell, the youngest volcano in the world
22Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
In the Wake of the Vikings:
a Voyage from Iceland to Greenland
JULY 14–25, 2019
Aboard From $4,995 to $16,495 USD Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details p.90) Ends: Toronto, ON
(p.78)
Charter Flight available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
Like the Vikings of old, we sail west from Reykjavík, into a
region of mountains, glaciers, fjords, and icebergs. The icy
realm of Greenland awaits.
Greenland’s east coast is just short voyage from Reykjavík. Breathtaking fjords define this
seldom-seen region. Whales and seabirds are abundant here. Photographers, birders, and
hikers will be in awe.
Villages around Greenland’s southern tip offer glimpses of the island's remarkable culture. Bask in the
Unartoq geothermal springs. Explore the ruins of Brattelid—a settlement founded by Erik the Red!
Kangaamiut is a quaint fishing village. Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, offers shopping and dining. We’ll
sail mighty Sondre Stromfjord to our final destination, Kangerlussuaq.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Search for whales while following the Viking • Visit the Norse ruins at Hvalsey, abandoned
route across Denmark Strait to Greenland in the 1400s
• Experience east Greenland’s pristine, • Visit Erik the Red’s former estate at Brattelid
stunning fjords • Explore Greenland's newest UNESCO World
• Get close to glaciers, calving mighty icebergs Heritage Site, the fertile farmlands of Kujataa
• Experience village life in tiny Greenlandic • Wander the streets of Nuuk, Greenland’s
fishing hamlets dynamic capital
24@Dennis Minty
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hvalsey Church—in Kujataa,
Greenland—is the best-preserved
Norse ruin in Greenland.
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.The Arctic
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26Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
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Out of the Northwest Passage Heart of the Arctic
@Kristian BognerEXPEDITION CRUISE
High Arctic Explorer FORMERLY ARCTIC
SAFARI, AS SEEN ON
AUG. 6–17, 2019
JULY 31–AUG. 11, 2020
AUG. 11–22, 2020
Aboard From $6,995 to $19,295 USD
the Ocean Endeavour per person
(p.78) (details pp.90–91)
August 6–17, 2019 July 31–August 11, 2020 August 11–22, 2020
Charter Flights available for Charter Flights available for Charter Flights available for
this itinerary (details p.92) this itinerary (details p.92) this itinerary (details p.92)
Starts: Ottawa, ON Starts: Toronto, ON Starts: Ottawa, ON
Ends: Toronto, ON Ends: Ottawa, ON Ends: Toronto, ON
In the mythic far reaches of the Arctic lie Inuit
homelands. Visit the Arctic at the height of summer!
Explore Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), a newly designated marine protected area. Visit the
graves of Franklin’s men on Beechey Island. Enjoy an Inuit welcome in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet); try
your hand at Arctic games.
Across Baffin Bay lies the sublime Greenland coast. Illulissat offers cafes, hiking, and handicrafts.
Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the fastest-moving glacier in the world. Explore
the best of Greenland and Nunavut in summer!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the Franklin Expedition graves at • Enjoy an Inuit cultural welcome at
Beechey Island Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
• Seek wildlife in Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster • Marvel at the tundra in summer bloom
Sound), Canada’s largest and newest Marine • Watch icebergs calving from
Protected Area Greenland’s glaciers
• Hike on Devon Island, the largest uninhabited
island on Earth
28Sunset in the Davis Strait
@Scott Forsyth
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Into the Northwest
Passage
AUG. 17–SEPT. 2, 2019
AUG. 22–SEPT. 7, 2020
Aboard From $9,995 to $25,095 USD Starts: Toronto, ON
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details pp.90–91) Ends: Calgary, AB
(p.78)
Charter Flights available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
A journey from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Kugluktuk,
Nunavut. Our fleet of Zodiacs will take us where the action
is—into the heart of history.
Our voyage begins in Greenland, home to mighty icebergs, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers!
Colourful villages offer rich culture. Crossing the Davis Strait, we’ll explore the Baffin Island
coast. We’re on the watch for whales, birds, and bears. Visit Franklin expedition graves at
Beechey Island. Follow in the wakes of Franklin, Rae, Amundsen and many more polar explorers.
Meet the Inuit who call the Arctic home. Travel with scientists, artists, musicians, local
culturalists, and historians—all of whom are drawn magnetically north. Sail the great sea-route at
the top of the world. The Northwest Passage calls you, too!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cross the Arctic Circle as you sail the length • Watch for marine mammals and wildlife in
of Sondre Stromfjord—168 kilometres! Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) Marine
• Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, Protected Area
a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Explore Nunavut's rarely visited national parks
• Visit Queen Maud Gulf, home to the wrecks • Pass continental North America's
of the Franklin ships, HMS Erebus and Terror northernmost point at the Bellot Strait
• Enjoy an Inuit cultural welcome in • Seek polar bears, seabirds, and other Arctic
Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island) wildlife in pristine natural environments
30Walrus off Devon Island, Nunavut
@Michelle Valberg
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Out of the Northwest
Passage
SEPT. 2–18, 2019
SEPT. 7–23, 2020
Aboard From $9,995 to $25,095 USD Starts: Calgary, AB
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details pp.90–91) Ends: Toronto, ON
(p.78)
Charter Flights available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
The Northwest Passage is one of the world’s greatest voyages.
Our fleet of Zodiacs guarantees excitement with every excursion.
The Arctic is calling. Pristine fjords. Looming glaciers. Jagged icebergs. Grand vistas, historic sites,
graves, and abandoned outposts. Marine mammals, bears and birds… wonders await. You will
find a warm welcome in Nunavut’s communities, and Greenland offers geology, geography, and
culture with a European flair.
Every day is a new adventure when sailing the Northwest Passage; hiking, photography, birding.
Exploring archaeology and spotting bears. Visiting villages perched on mighty mountains. Learning
with our experts. Meeting the people who call the Arctic home. And sailing the passage at the top
of the world!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Seek polar bears, walrus, seabirds, and other • Visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada’s
Arctic wildlife in pristine natural environments northernmost community
• Experience the majesty of the Northern Lights • Seek your ‘furthest north’ in Smith Sound
• See the Franklin Expedition graves at • Zodiac cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat
Beechey Island Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Watch for marine mammals and wildlife in • Voyage the length of Sondre Stromfjord—168
Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) Marine kilometres long!
Protected Area
32The wonder and magic of the
aurora borealis above Sondre
Stromfjord, Greenland
@Kristian Bogner
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Heart of the Arctic
JULY 19–31, 2020
Aboard From $4,995 to $16,495 USD Starts: Ottawa, ON
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details p.91) Ends: Toronto, ON
(p.78)
Charter Flights available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
Greenland’s stunning coast. The communities of south Baffin.
The islands of Ungava Bay. People, wildlife, and landscape are
the true heart of the Arctic.
Visit three distinct Arctic regions on this voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour. Explore the
deep fjords and vibrant communities of Greenland, including the world's smallest capital city,
Nuuk. Cross the Davis Strait in the wake of the explorers, searching for marine life and seabirds.
South Baffin Island’s Inuit art-making communities are famous throughout the world. Meet
the artists. Pick up a carving, a print or a tapestry. Nunavik, the Arctic coast of Québec, offers
outstanding archaeology and wildlife.
Plentiful sea ice means great opportunities for wildlife viewing from the ship—or board a Zodiac
to seek whales, bears, and caribou. Keep your binoculars ready for thick-billed murres, guillemots,
dovekies, and more.
Journey with scientists, historians, Inuit artists, and culturalists to the heart of the Arctic!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cross the Arctic Circle by ship via glorious • Seek polar bears, marine mammals, and
Sondre Stromfjord seabirds in the rich waters of Hudson Strait
• Visit Nunavut’s greatest artists in their • Immerse yourself in the creative tradition,
workshops science, and culture of the Arctic
• Learn about Inuit art and culture from artists • View the spectacular Arctic coastal regions
and experts by Zodiac
34Inuit culturalist
Jennifer Kilabuk
@Michelle Valberg
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.LAND TOUR
A Night at 89°N
Helicopter Expedition to the North Pole
Departures in April 2019
$24,995 USD per person Duration: 4 days
Single Supplement Price: Call for details Starts & Ends: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Max Travellers: 16
Fitness Level: Easy
The North Pole: the final Arctic destination. Join the ranks of the
bold adventurers who have stood at the very top of the world!
The Barneo Ice Camp: a temporary tent village on drifting sea ice with, at 89°N. The Russian
Geographical Society assembles the barracks-style camp yearly by parachute drops. Here,
researchers study the polar region intensely, up close, and in depth.
Because it is set upon the ice, the camp is constantly moving, at times reaching speeds of up to 0.8
kilometres per hour! This is base camp for your helicopter flight to the North Pole—and it’s where
you’ll spend a night to remember: skiing, swimming, or simply soaking up the midnight sun!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Stand at the top of the world on the • Marvel at the polar ice cap during your
geographic North Pole helicopter flight to the Pole
• Take a polar plunge in the Arctic Ocean • Get a taste of an Arctic research station at
(very optional) Barneo Ice Camp
• Ski on the polar ice at 89°N • Visit picturesque Longyearbyen
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
36LAND TOUR
South Baffin Art
JULY 25–AUG. 2, 2018
JULY 24–AUG. 1, 2019
$6,995 CAD + 5% tax per person (based on double occupancy) Duration: 9 days
including flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit, Pangnirtung, Kinngait, return Starts & Ends: Ottawa, ON
Single Supplement Price: N/A Max Travellers: 8–12
Fitness Level: Easy
Visit the pioneering art communities of Kinngait (Cape
Dorset), Pangnirtung, and the capital of Nunavut—Iqaluit—
with art expert Carol Heppenstall.
Over the years, we have built an enduring bond with the families in South Baffin. Our team
provides great insight into natural history, culture, artworks, and their makers.
In Iqaluit we will explore the legislature, art and history museums, and the cathedral. In Pangnirtung,
we will travel the fjord to view the Penny Ice Cap. We’ll learn about whaling history, and visit
weavers and printmakers.
In Kinngait, we’ll visit the Mallikjuaq Thule ruins, and the spectacular facilities of the print shop.
Meet with artists, trying your hand at printmaking, and share stories over tea and bannock!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the newly-opened Kenojuak Cultural • Tour Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut
Centre and Print Shop • Enjoy tea and bannock with Inuit elders and
• Meet artists and see them at work hear their stories
• Enjoy exclusive opportunities to buy Inuit • Sail the magnificent Pangnirtung Fjord
prints and sculpture
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
38Kenojuak Ashevak, Vibrant Young Owl, 2010, Stonecut, 76.5 x 62 cm Reproduced with the permission of Dorset Fine Arts
LAND TOUR
Belugas, Bears, & Blooms
Departures from July until August 2019
$4,849 CAD + 9% tax per person Duration: 6 days
Single Supplement Price: $875 CAD + 9% tax Starts & Ends: Winnipeg, MB
including flight from Winnipeg to Churchill and return Max Travellers: 22
Fitness Level: Easy
The Churchill River teems with belugas, the tundra flowers are in
bloom, and the summer polar bears are migrating into the area.
Churchill is summer-spectacular!
During July and August, beluga whales migrate into the warm shallow waters of the Churchill River
to give birth. Viewing the belugas by the hundreds by boat is an experience you’ll never forget!
On land, you’ll explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy. Watch for many
species of northern wildlife—perhaps even an opportunity to see the first of the summer polar
bears as they migrate into the area.
Experience summer on the tundra as the landscape erupts in colourful blooms. This unique
interpretive-guided summer experience will leave you in awe of the beauty of Canada's
northern summer.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise the rich waters of the estuary by boat • Enjoy a boreal forest dog-cart excursion with
• View belugas at home in their natural an experienced local musher
environment • Enjoy the unique town of Churchill, at the
• Seek polar bears and other wildlife crossroads of Canadian history
by Tundra Buggy. • Begin and end your trip in Winnipeg, home
• See the tundra in peak bloom at the height of the Museum of Human Rights and the
of summer Winnipeg Art Gallery
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
40A pod of belugas, the "canaries
of the sea", Churchill River
41LAND TOUR
Bears of Churchill
Town & Tundra Enthusiast
Departures from late September until late
November 2019
From $6,599 CAD + 9% tax per person Duration: 6 days
Single Supplement Price: From $1,125 CAD + 9% tax Starts & Ends: Winnipeg, MB
including flight from Winnipeg to Churchill and return Max Travellers: 22
Fitness Level: Easy
Travel with experienced guides in safety and comfort—into the
heart of polar bear country!
This guided adventure allows you to experience the excitement of daily polar bear viewing,
combined with the comfort of a town stay—and includes full-day Tundra Buggy safaris in the
Churchill Wildlife Management Area. These custom vehicles were developed specifically to
view bears safely without damaging the fragile tundra environment.
You’ll also enjoy the eclectic charm of Churchill, a unique northern town at the crossroads
of Canadian history. Churchill boasts quirky shops, family-run restaurants boasting delicious
regional cuisine, and cultural museums that portray the historical importance of the area.
HIGHLIGHTS
• View polar bears up close from the comfort • Explore Churchill’s cultural history
of the Tundra Buggy and heritage
• Experience the thrill of a dogsledding • Travel to the edge of the Canadian Arctic
excursion with expert guides
• Photograph animals and landscapes at
their wildest
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
42Getting a closer look in Churchill
43LAND TOUR
Birding the High Arctic
& Northwest Territories
JUNE 29 – JULY 9, 2019
$6,675 CAD + 5% tax per person Duration: 11 days
Single Supplement Price: $750 CAD + 5% tax Starts & Ends: Edmonton, AB
including flight from Edmonton to Iqaluktuuttiaq Max Travellers: 8 with one guide,
(Cambridge Bay) and return 12 with two guides
Fitness Level: Easy
This tour takes in three incredible regions: tundra above the Arctic
Circle; boreal forest and lakes around Yellowknife, Northwest
Territories, and the aspen parkland of Central Alberta.
Birders know the power of diversity! This tour offers opportunities to seek a diverse array of birds
and mammals. Possible sightings include species ranging from king eiders to Pacific loons, snowy
owls to northern saw-whet and great gray owls, long-tailed and parasitic jaegers, to Sabine's and
Thayer’s gull. We may even spot muskoxen and Arctic foxes.
By visiting distinct eco-regions at each stop on the tour, from aspen parkland and potholes to
boreal forest and high Arctic tundra, we will maximize our opportunities to see incredible bird and
mammal species of Canada’s north.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore high Arctic, boreal forest, aspen • Appreciate unique tundra and taiga habitats
parkland, and plains and prairie potholes • Make the most of breeding bird and
• Experience diverse wildlife, from muskox to flowering tundra photographic opportunities
jaegers and king eiders to yellow-billed loons
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
4445
LAND TOUR
Keele River by Canoe
JULY 11–22, 2019
$7,095 CAD + 5% tax per person Duration: 13 days
Single Supplement Price: based on accommodation / tents Starts & Ends: Norman Wells, NT
Max Travellers: 8–14
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience a canoe trip in iconic Canadian wilderness,
voyaging through the rugged Mackenzie Mountains of the
Northwest Territories.
Turquoise waters flow from high in the divide between the Yukon and Northwest Territories
through towering mountains and broad valleys of boreal spruce. Although fast and boisterous,
the Keele River has clear lines and the choice to paddle smooth water or bouncy water.
An ancient Mountain Dene hunting route, the Keele River remains pristine wilderness. Experience
dramatic Shezal Canyon; the plunging slopes of the Ekwi River confluence; sparkling Nainlin Brook;
the superb fishing of Toochingkla; the lively Twitya; Red Dog Creek with its quiet current; and the
Talking Cliffs that announce the mighty Mackenzie River lying around the next few bends!
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Keele River is excellent for paddlers • Possible wildlife: caribou, moose, eagles,
with limited, or dated experience grizzly, and black bears
• Enjoy delicious meals prepared for • Very few bugs
you at camp • Superb fishing opportunities
• No portages required! • An intimate experience with a small group
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
46Dip-dip, and swing her back,
flashing with silver
47LAND TOUR Baffin Island Floe Edge: Narwhals & Polar Bears JUNE 14–21, 2019 $6,950 CAD + 5% tax per person Duration: 8 days Single Supplement: single tents available; Starts & Ends: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), NU single rooms in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) cannot Max Travellers: 8–11 be guaranteed Fitness Level: Easy Rugged mountains, stunning glaciers, northern seabirds, narwhals, and Inuit culture await us on a truly amazing Baffin Island Arctic tour. Wildlife returns to this rich area of the Arctic as summer dawns. There are northern birds in abundance, and the mixing of ocean currents makes for rich marine life. We hope to see several species of seals, and the spiral-tusked narwhal. With luck, we may see polar bears or the endangered bowhead whale. Remote wilderness, Arctic landscapes, northern wildlife, and and fascinating culture promise to make this the trip of a lifetime. HIGHLIGHTS • Camp on the floe edge to view rich • Enjoy cultural experiences in fascinating marine life Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) • Search for and photograph the • Visit the extraordinary nesting cliffs elusive narwhal of Arctic seabirds • Seek polar bear and other wildlife with • Enjoy High Arctic summer beneath the Inuit guides midnight sun Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions. 48
The elusive narwhal, unicorn of the sea
@Michelle Valberg
49LAND TOUR
Baffin Island Walrus
& Bowhead Whales
JUNE 21–27, 2019
$6,250 CAD + 5% tax per person Duration: 7 days
Starts & Ends: Igloolik, NU
Max Travellers: 8
Iconic wildlife in unforgettable wilderness. Travel to the land
of midnight sun with local guides in search of the ultimate
in photography and wilderness travel.
Far north lies the domain of two truly awesome mammals—the walrus and the bowhead whale.
Our search for these remarkable Arctic residents takes us to Igloolik and the shores of the Foxe
Basin in Nunavut, Canada.
The Foxe Basin and adjacent Baffin Island are areas rich in wildlife, where Inuit have lived for
centuries. At this time of year, bowhead whales feed along the edge of the sea ice, and groups of
walrus can be found basking in the sun.
We travel with Inuit guides in search of these massive creatures and more. We will also find a
variety of northern birds, including red phalarope, common eider, Sabine’s gulls, and Arctic tern.
Photography should be superb with twenty-four-hour warm Arctic light, calm waters, and a
backdrop of gleaming ice.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Watch walrus basking • View enormous bowhead whales moving
• Travel with Inuit through a beautiful along and under the sea ice
environment of water and ice • Travel with experienced and friendly guide,
• Experience the Arctic under the naturalist Cam Gillies
midnight sun
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
50The endangered bowhead whale lives
entirely in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters and
has the largest mouth of any animal
@Scott Forsyth
51Atlantic
Canada
GREENLAND
Kangerlussuaq
Qeqqata Red Bay
DAVIS Kommunia L’Anse
STRAIT
Nuuk aux
Meadows
HUDSON
STRAIT
UNGAVA
Gros Morne
BAY Torngat Mountains National Park
National Park
Kangiqsualujjuaq
(George River) Hebron
Nain LABRADOR
NEWFOUNDLAND
SEA
LABRADOR Miawpukek
(Conne River)
L’Anse aux
Meadows St. John’s
NEWFOUNDLAND Terra Nova Saint-Pierre
St. John’s and Miquelon
Greenland & Wild Labrador Newfoundland Circumnavigation
52QUEBEC
NEWFOUNDLAND
Saguenay St. John’s
NEWFOUNDLAND NEW BRUNSWICK Saint-Pierre
/ Tadoussac Gaspe
GULF OF and Miquelon
ST. LAWRENCE Cheticamp
Bonaventure Campabello
Quebec City Island NOVA SCOTIA Louisbourg
Magdalen
Islands Lunenburg
PEI Saint-Pierre
and Miquelon
Sable Island
Mighty Saint Lawrence Atlantic Canada Explorer
@Dennis MintyEXPEDITION CRUISE
Greenland
& Wild Labrador
SEPT. 18–OCT. 2, 2019
SEPT. 23–OCT. 7, 2020
Aboard From $5,995 to $18,495 USD Starts: Toronto, ON
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details pp.90–91) Ends: St. John’s, NL
(p.78)
Charter Flight available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
Follow the route of Leif Erikson from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
to St. John’s, NL, via coastal Labrador—stopping at incredible
Canadian National Parks along the way!
Sailing south over the Arctic Circle, we are surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Greenland’s coast
is sublime! Nuuk, one of the world’s northernmost capitals, offers shopping, dining, and handicrafts.
Crossing the Davis Strait to Canada, we visit Torngat Mountains National Park. This jewel in the
Canadian park system is the first and only national park in Canada to be staffed completely by
Inuit. We'll honour this monumental achievement while hiking and exploring the deep fjords with
Inuit hosts. Our southerly journey will follow the rugged Labrador coast.
Across the Strait of Belle Isle in Newfoundland, we’ll roam North America’s only authenticated
Norse site before sailing the picturesque coast of northeast Newfoundland.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cross the Arctic Circle by ship via glorious • Hike among the peaks and fjords of Torngat
Sondre Stromfjord Mountains National Park
• Enjoy shopping, dining and sightseeing in • Enjoy a warm Inuit welcome in Nain,
Nuuk, Greenland’s capital administrative capital of Nunatsiavut
• Cross the Davis Strait to Ungava Bay, watching • Visit the restored Viking habitation
for whales at L’Anse-aux-Meadows
• Visit Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, on Québec’s • Sail into St. John’s historic harbour for a
Arctic coast spectacular finale
54Torngat Mountains National Park,
"place of spirits"
@Barrett & MacKay
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Newfoundland Circumnavigation
OCT. 2–12, 2019
JUNE 26–JULY 6, 2020
Aboard From $3,995 to $16,095 USD Starts: St. John's, NL
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details pp.90–91) Ends: St. John's, NL
(p.78)
No Charter Flights
for this itinerary
Explore Newfoundland at its most authentic—by sea! Daily
excursions explore the island’s hidden treasures. Our engaging
local guides will have you wanting to stay.
Canada’s youngest province is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Hiking is excellent. Photography,
superb. Wildlife and scenery, striking. And the hospitality, sublime.
Newfoundland & Labrador is full of unexpected sights: Gros Morne, where the Earth’s mantle
protrudes through the crust; Red Bay, where Basque whalers once plied their trade; L’Anse
aux Meadows, where Vikings established a base. Miawpukek First Nation, where a thriving
community offers a warm welcome. The French island of Saint-Pierre provides a taste of Europe.
Join our expedition team of enthusiastic local musicians, artists, naturalists, scientists, and
scholars. Every day is an adventure ashore, and every night is a potential kitchen party aboard
the Ocean Endeavour!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Revel in Newfoundland’s world-famous • Hike the spectacular Tablelands at Gros
culture and hospitality Morne National Park
• Experience life in remote outports and • Get a taste of Europe on the French island of
fishing villages Saint-Pierre
• Visit North America's only authenticated • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Red
Norse site at L’Anse-aux-Meadows Bay, L'Anse aux Meadows, and Gros Morne
• Enjoy a warm Mi’kmaq welcome in National Park)
Miawpukek First Nation
56Humpback whale jumping
for joy off Newfoundland's
south coast
@Barrett & MacKay
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Mighty Saint Lawrence
JUNE 5–15, 2020
Aboard From $3,595 to $14,895 USD Starts: Québec City, QC
the Ocean Endeavour per person (detail pricing p.91) Ends: St. John's, NL
(p.78)
Charter Flight available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is Canada’s historic gateway. Here,
nature and culture are outstanding. We’ll tour four provinces
and the French island of Saint-Pierre!
Springtime in the Gulf is brilliant. Birders will love the northern gannets, common murres,
razorbills, puffins, and more. And we’ll all be on the watch for whales—there are thirteen species
of cetaceans in the Gulf.
Geological wonders. World-famous Percé Rock. Saguenay Fjord. Newfoundland’s south coast.
Layers of culture. Mi’kmaq, Algonquin, Québecois, Acadian, English, and Scottish influences. Our
multilingual guides love to share—immerse yourself in music, dance, arts, and crafts.
Tour the Gulf of St. Lawrence aboard the Ocean Endeavour. Enjoy the sea breeze from a Zodiac.
Feel the beating heart of Canada’s history!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the unique history of New France • Visit four provinces and the French island
• See hundreds of thousands of seabirds of Saint-Pierre
nesting at Bonaventure Island • Enjoy music, dance, and stories with our
• Cruise Percé Rock by Zodiac for bilingual cultural guides
unbeatable views • Discover the rich cultural heritage
• Seek the thirteen species of cetaceans and stunning red sandstone cliffs of the
found in the Gulf Magdalen Islands
58Percé Rock at sunrise
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.EXPEDITION CRUISE
Atlantic Canada Explorer
JUNE 15–26, 2020
Aboard From $3,995 to $15,295 USD Starts: St. John's, NL
the Ocean Endeavour per person (details p.91) Ends: St. John's, NL
(p.78)
Charter Flight available for
this itinerary (details p.92)
Springtime on Canada’s east coast is a time of bloom and
bounty. Explore highlights of Sable Island, Newfoundland, Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, and Saint-Pierre—expedition style!
Warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream, Canada’s east coast comes alive in springtime. Trees and
flowers burst into bloom, marine mammals are on the move, and seabirds flock in the thousands.
Centuries of overlapping culture—Mi’kmaq, Acadian, English, Scottish, Irish, and French—have left
their mark on the landscapes here. Rugged forts, quaint towns, rustic villages, and remote islands
dot the coastlines.
With expedition stops in Newfoundland, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s south coast, the Fundy Isles,
and more, this tour includes lesser-known and hard-to-reach gems of Canada’s glorious east
coast—and every stop is a highlight!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit New Brunswick’s historic and beautiful • Hike the Skyline trail in Cape Breton
Fundy Isles Highlands National Park
• Cruise Nova Scotia’s Digby Neck and Brier • Visit three provinces and the French island
Island for wildlife of Saint-Pierre
• Immerse yourself in history at • Set foot on remote Sable Island, home of
Fortress Louisburg the world's largest colony of grey seals and a
• Visit beautiful Lunenburg, a UNESCO World legendary herd of wild horses
Heritage Site
60Lunenburg, NS—a UNESCO World
Heritage Site—is the home port
of the iconic Bluenose II
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without
notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions.Pacific Northwest 62
Giants of history,
Gwaii Haanas
63EXPEDITION CRUISE
Haida Gwaii
JULY 8–17, 2018
JUNE 30–JULY 9 & JULY 7–16, 2019
Aboard the
SV Island Solitude
2018 2019
$7,695 CAD + 5% tax per $8,195 CAD + 5% tax per Starts: Vancouver, BC
person (based on double person (based on double Ends: Sandspit, BC
occupancy) occupancy) Max Travellers: 12
Single Supplement: N/A Single Supplement: N/A Age Limitation: 16 and over
Group Flight Available for Group Flight Available for Fitness Level: Moderate
this itinerary (contact us for details) this itinerary (contact us for details)
Join us on an exclusive expedition aboard a small sailing vessel.
Meet Haida interpreters who share their artistic heritage, and be
awed by the beauty of Haida Gwaii!
Signs of the ancient and living Haida culture remain throughout Haida Gwaii. Longhouses and
totem poles tell a story of rich human history. We’ll visit these ancient sites, including the UNESCO
World Heritage Site at Tour SGang Gwaay Linagaay. Haida interpreters will be our guides to this
incredible cultural legacy.
We’ll travel creeks threading through old-growth forests and navigate the waterways between the
communities of the islands. We’ll view incredible landscapes as we search for an rich array of wildlife.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the Gwaii Haanas National • Explore villages in old-growth forests and
Park Reserve and the National Marine destinations inaccessible by land
Conservation area • Tour SGang Gwaay Linagaay, UNESCO World
• Enjoy a traditional Haida meal hosted at the Heritage Site
home of a Haida elder • Seek out multitudes of seabirds and marine
• Visit Haida Gwaii Museum and the mammals in their coastal habitats
Qay’llnagaay Heritage Centre • Get down to water levels in sea kayaks for
intimate exploration of the natural habitat
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
64Old growth forests standing
the test of time
65Antarctica,
South
& Central
America
ARGENTINA
Ushuaia
Punta
Vicente Roca
North
Tagus
Cove Seymour Island,
SANTIAGO
Baltra Island
Punta
Espinoza Cerro
Urbina Rabida Dragon
Bay Glant
FERNANDINA Tortolse
Reserve
ISABELA
ELEPHANT ISLAND
ISLAND Puerto
Ayora SANTA
CRUZ
LIVINGSTON
ISLAND
SOUTH ISLAND
SHETLAND Punta ECUADOR
ISLANDS Cormorant
GALÁPAGOS
ISLANDS
Guayaquil
PETERMANN
ISLANDS
ANTARCTIC
SOUTHERN PENNINSULA
OCEAN
Antarctic Peninsula Ecuador & Galápagos Islands
66ATLANTIC OCEAN
Isla COSTA
Negritos RICA
San Jose Colon 2000 Terminal
Puerto
Caldera Quepos Lake Gatun
Panama Canal Panama City
Drake Bay
Puerto Jimenz PANAMA Pearl Islands
Coiba Island Playa
Muerto
PACIFIC OCEAN
Costa Rica & the Panama Canal
67EXPEDITION CRUISE
Antarctic Peninsula
JANUARY 18-29, 2019
Aboard the 108-passenger From $12,495 to $16,495 USD Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Hebridean Sky per person (details p.90) Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
(p.86)
No Charter Flights
for this itinerary
The great southern continent is the world’s most remote.
Antarctica remains an unspoiled wilderness.
Antarctica is the ultimate destination for the true adventurer. Our twelve-day Antarctic Peninsula
voyage offers unparalleled wildlife viewing, plus unique opportunities to engage with science and
exploration history.
Long protected by distance, and difficulty, Antarctica has only known human visitation for two
centuries. The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration ended just a century ago, leaving many historic
relics for the visitor to marvel over.
While human presence is minimal, Antarctica’s wildlife is famously abundant. Seabirds, seals, and
whales are the true rulers of the Earth’s wildest realm!
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime journey to the great southern continent!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience the teeming wildlife of the islands • Approach Antarctic ice up close with
of the Southern Ocean our expert Zodiac drivers
• Sail in the wake of legendary explorer • Visit tabular icebergs of epic scale
Ernest Shackleton • Cruise for orca, minke, and humpback
• See scientists at work at an Antarctic whales by Zodiac
research base • Photograph penguins by the thousands
• Cross the mighty southern continent off your
bucket list
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
68Gentoo penguins march
by the thousands
69EXPEDITION CRUISE
Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands
FEB. 21–MAR. 1, 2019
Aboard the 46-passenger From $6,495 to $8,995 USD Starts: Guayaquil, Ecuador
La Pinta per person (details p.90) Ends: Guayaquil, Ecuador
(p.85)
Group Flight Available
for this itinerary (contact us
for details)
Explore the environments and animals that inspired Darwin.
The islands of the Galápagos are breathtakingly beautiful,
fragile, and diverse. Celebrate life itself in Galápagos!
Galápagos: an earthly paradise! The archipelago that inspired the insights of Charles Darwin
remains a peerless glimpse of life in all its wonder. Here we’ll experience an abundance and
diversity of life—at breathtaking proximity.
This island world in the Pacific Ocean was only recently created by the titanic tectonic upheavals
of our Earth’s crust. Yet Galápagos teems with life. From plodding tortoises, to diving boobies;
from land iguanas to sea lions. Travel in comfort with noted experts, learning as you go. Daily
expedition stops by Zodiac bring you closer than you ever imagined to nature at its most splendid.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Snorkel and swim with sea lions, sea turtles, • Enjoy first-class accommodations and meals
penguins—and even sharks aboard the La Pinta
• Watch the mating dance of the • Enjoy interpretive hikes on the islands with
blue-footed booby expert guides, educated in the Galápagos
• Explore Isabella Island in the west of the
archipelago, with its famous volcanos
• Visit the Charles Darwin Foundation and learn
about their tortoise breeding centre
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
70Blue-footed boobies are known for
their elaborate mating dances
@Dennis Minty
71EXPEDITION CRUISE
Costa Rica & the Panama Canal
MARCH 15–26, 2019
Aboard the 49-passenger From $4,995 to $7,495 USD Starts: Puerto Caldera,
MS Panorama per person (details p.90) Costa Rica
(p.84) Ends: Colón, Panama
No Charter Flights
for this itinerary
Embrace the exotic beauty of coastal Costa Rica and
Panama. Experience tropical landscapes and seascapes by
yacht. Transit the Panama Canal in style!
We begin by exploring Costa Rica’s west coast. We’ll call at remote national parks and tropical
islands. And we’ll conclude by transiting the Panama Canal!
The Pacific coasts of Costa Rica and Panama are an explorer’s paradise. Each day offers a new
discovery: a port of call, a crystal cove, a cultural experience, a glimpse of history. Teeming jungles,
charming towns, islands abuzz with life: discover the cultures, flora, and fauna of Central America!
HIGHLIGHTS
• See white- and black-faced capuchin indigenous groups living in Panama
and howler monkeys in Manuel Antonio • Visit the nesting beaches of sea turtles
National Park • Explore Coiba Island Marine Park, considered
• Visit Drake Bay, the winter home and one of the ten top diving spots in the world
breeding ground for many humpback whales • See exotic Central American wildlife in
• Transit the iconic Panama Canal diverse habitats
• Visit the Embera Indians, one of the seven • Transit the Panama Canal from coast to coast
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
72Rush hour on the Panama Canal
73Africa Wildebeest on the move, Tanzania
Central Eastern Serengeti KENYA
Serengeti Ecosystem
Nyumba Camp
SERENGETI LOLIONDO
NATIONAL
PARK
NGORONGORO
CONSERVATION
Southern AREA
Serengeti Olduvai Ngorongoro MOUNT
Nyumba Camp Gorge Nyumba Camp KILIMANJARO
Gibb’s
Farm Arusha
TANZANIA Ngorongoro
Crater
Kilimanjaro
International
Airport
Tanzania's Great Migration Safari
75LAND TOUR
Tanzania's Great Migration Safari
JAN. 30–FEB. 9, 2019
$9,395 USD based on double occupancy Duration: 11 days
Single Supplement Price: $600 USD Starts & Ends: Arusha, Tanzania
Optional Serengeti Balloon Safari: $550 USD Max Travellers: 16
Fitness Level: Easy
Africa: Culture and tradition, song and story. Wildlife beyond
your wildest dreams. The sights, sounds, and smells of the
Serengeti. An African adventure awaits…
An African safari is a globetrotter’s fantasy. The great migration on the Serengeti plain is among
the planet’s most incredible phenomena. Travel in small numbers, with experienced local guides.
Stay in rustic luxury as you visit Tanzania’s wildest national parks and nature reserves.
Seize your chance to try to spot the Big Five: lion, rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, and leopard. See
hippos bathing at Ngorongoro, and hear the hoof beats of wildebeest on the march!
Meet the Maasai people and learn about their fascinating culture. Connect with people and
projects dedicated to preserving African wilderness, culture, and wildlife.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Camp in safety and comfort amidst • Visit spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
plentiful wildlife and Conservation Area
• Seek the Big Five African animals with a • Photograph the phenomenon of migration
knowledgeable local guides on the Serengeti
• Enjoy exclusive access to private reserves, for • Appreciate Maasai culture and local
our use only conservation efforts
Please contact us for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
76Lazy Serengeti afternoons
@Michelle Valberg
77SHIPS
The Ocean Endeavour
@Scott Forsyth
Capacity: 198 passengers
Length: 137 metres (450 ft.)
Registry: Bahamas
The Ocean Endeavour is the perfect
vessel for expedition cruising.
Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs,
advanced navigation equipment,
multiple lounges, and a top deck DECK 9
observation room, she is purpose-built
for passenger experiences in remote
environments. The Ocean Endeavour
boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to DECK 8
explore throughout the Arctic summer.
Launched in 1982, she has had numerous
upgrades, most recently in 2016.
DECK 7
At 137 metres in length, the Ocean
Endeavour has plenty of interior and
exterior space. Ample deck space offers
comfortable lounge chairs, a swimming
DECK 6
pool, two saunas, and a hot tub. The
spacious interior allows for varied
workshops and presentations to occur
simultaneously. The three lounges
DECK 5
aboard the Ocean Endeavour are optimal
locations for seminars, events, parties,
and conversation.
DECK 4
78CATEGORY 10 SUITE CATEGORY 9 JUNIOR SUITE
Deck seven: forward-facing pic- Deck five: (picture windows, unobstructed view; matrimonial bed, sitting
ture windows, unobstructed view; area — approx. 270 sq. ft.), deck seven forward: (forward-facing picture
matrimonial bed, private bath with windows, unobstructed; matrimonial bed, private bath with full tub, sitting
full tub, refrigerator — approx. area — approx. 290 sq. ft.), refrigerator
310 sq. ft.
CATEGORY 8 SUPERIOR TWIN
Deck five: (two picture windows, unobstructed view; two lower berths,
sitting area — approx. 210 sq. ft.), deck seven forward: (forward-facing
picture windows, unobstructed; matrimonial bed, private bath with full
tub — approx. 180 sq. ft.), deck seven midship: (picture windows, partial
obstruction; matrimonial bed — approx. 190 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator
CATEGORY 7 SELECT TWIN CATEGORY 6 COMFORT TWIN
Deck five: (picture windows, unobstructed Deck four: (two porthole windows, unobstructed view; two
view; two lower berths, approx. 190 sq. ft.) lower berths — approx. 175 sq. ft.), deck seven: (picture window,
and deck eight: (oversize windows, partial partial obstruction; two lower berths — approx. 135 sq. ft.), and
obstruction matrimonial bed — approx. 145 deck eight: (picture windows, obstructed view; matrimonial bed
sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator — approx. 160 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator
CATEGORY 5 MAIN TWIN CATEGORY 4 EXTERIOR TWIN
Deck five: Picture window, unobstructed view; two Deck four: Porthole window, unobstructed view;
lower berths, private bath — approx. 115 sq. ft. two lower berths, private bath — approx. 100 sq. ft.
(Twin) / 90 sq. ft. (Single)
CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1 | QUAD
INTERIOR TWIN TRIPLE
Deck four: Interior cabin, four
Deck five: Interior cabin, two lower Deck four: Interior cabin, three lower berths, private bath (sep-
berths, private bath — approx. 125 lower berths, two private baths — arate shower room and powder
sq. ft. (twin) / 110 sq. ft. (single) approx. 200 sq. ft room) — approx. 240 sq. ft.You can also read
