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Richard and Dawn Furlong have
organised tours since the mid-1980s
and have escorted many trips in
Arctic and Antarctic waters with the
Norwegian cruise company,
Hurtigruten. We know the
operation well, and work with the
crew and expedition teams to help
you get the most from your holiday.
Each tour includes everything you
need, and you should always
anticipate our meticulous planning,
warm hospitality and a great sense
of fun!
Welcome aboard.
For your financial security
the Northwest Passage 2020
tour is fully protected by the
Civil Aviation Authority ATOL scheme.
Northwest Passage Since the late 15th century, the search for the fabled Northwest Passage seaway was a holy grail for hardy adventurers. The first recorded attempt was the voyage of John Cabot in 1497. The most famous journeys were James Cook's failed attempt to sail the Passage in 1776, and of course the ill-fated Franklin expedition of 1845. The first to conquer the Northwest Passage by ship was Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen on an expedition that lasted from 1903 to 1906, aboard the converted herring boat Gjøa. In 2020, you have the opportunity to be among the few to sail in the wake of these great explorers. Join us aboard the world’s most advanced explorer ship, MS Roald Amundsen. A truly epic voyage awaits. Reservations 01892 785785 info@furlongs.co.uk
MS Roald Amundsen
Launching in 2019, Roald Amundsen The onboard Amundsen Science Safety and comfort is paramount for
will be the world’s most advanced Centre is the hub of the expedition every voyage. The ship is Ice Class 1A
exploration ship. Specially designed experience. Packed with state of the Super, the highest ice classification,
for voyages in polar waters, the ship art technology and high tech meaning it is designed to operate in
will serve as a comfortable base gadgets such as touch screens and difficult ice conditions without
camp at sea, bringing adventurers to science equipment, this area will be icebreaker assistance.
the most spectacular destinations in the place where guests and staff
the most sustainable way. The meet, mingle and form a deeper The ship’s gross tonnage is 20,889,
construction of the hull, combined understanding for the destinations overall length 140m and beam
with hybrid technology and electrical they’re exploring. The science centre 23.6m. The operating speed is 15
propulsion, will reduce fuel will feature lecture spaces, a small knots. There are 265 cabins.
consumption and CO2-emissions by library, and speciality areas for MS Roald Amundsen is an ideal
20 percent. That’s beneficial for the workshops in photography, biology, combination of size, comfort and
environment of course, but will also and more. The venue will also be the strength to transit the epic
greatly enhance your sailing onboard HQ for Hurtigruten’s hand Northwest Passage!
experience. picked Expedition Team.
One of the most eye-catching MS Roald Amundsen boasts three
exterior design features of the ship is restaurants inspired by Nordic
the two-level indoor/outdoor heritage: The Aune Main Dining
Observation Deck wrapped around Room, an informal and social
the top of the raked bow. meeting place called Fredheim, and a
speciality restaurant named
Inside you’ll find stylish cabins and Lindstrøm.
public areas, decorated with granite,
oak, birch and wool. All cabins have Your choice of wine, beer or soft
an outside view, 50% have private drinks will be included on a
balconies, and aft suites each feature complimentary basis at lunch and
a private outdoor Jacuzzi. dinner.
Point Barrow
Beechey Dundas
Island Harbour
Ulukhaktok
Nome
GREENLAND
Smoking Fort
Hills Pond
Ross Inlet
Cambridge
ALASKA Bay Gjøa Ilulissat
Haven
Sisimiut
Nuuk
CANADA
Saglek Fjord
Vancouver
Red Bay
USA
Halifax
Northwest Passage 2020 - Itinerary page 1 of 3
Provisional itinerary Thu 20 Aug Beaufort Sea Mon 24 Aug Cambridge Bay
Home to about 80 species of The community of Cambridge Bay is
Sat 15 Aug UK to Vancouver
zooplankton, and major fish species known as a “good fishing place”, and is
Join our daytime flight from Heathrow to
including polar cod and Arctic char, we close to the Ekalluk River, which is
Vancouver for a 2-night stay. Flights and
are on the look out for seabirds, bearded famous for giant char. Wildlife abounds in
connections from other UK airports will
seals, beluga whales and narwhals. this area with caribou, musk ox and seals.
be available. __________________________________
__________________________________ In August, the tundra is often covered in
Fri 21 Aug Smoking Hills wildflowers, and teeming with birds.
Sun 16 Aug Vancouver
Smoke billows from the cliffs on the east
An included half-day walking tour of
coast of Cape Bathurst, due to Lignite, a
Downtown Vancouver, plus some free
combination of shale and pyrite, which
time and a special dinner venue!
__________________________________ spontaneously ignites when exposed to
air.
Mon 17 Aug Nome Alaska __________________________________
We fly from Vancouver to Alaska, to start
Sat 22 Aug Ulukhaktok
our voyage from Nome, the settlement
We visit Ulukhaktok, a settlement on
where explorer Roald Amundsen
Victoria Island, in the Canadian Arctic
completed his crossing of the Northwest
Archipelago. The locals are internationally
Passage in 1906.
__________________________________ famed for traditional Inuit art and print
making, and Ulukhaktok is also famous
Tue 18 Aug At Sea for having the world’s most northerly golf
We sail the Bering Strait and cross the course. Tue 25 Aug Victoria Strait
Arctic Circle at 66° 33′ North. __________________________________
__________________________________ This southern arm of the Arctic Ocean lies
Sun 23 Aug Amundsen Gulf between Victoria Island and King William
Wed 19 Aug Point Barrow We sail through our ship’s namesake, the Island. In 1845, Sir John Franklin’s
We pass Point Barrow, the northernmost Amundsen Gulf, and should keep a look expedition aboard HMS Erebus and HMS
part of the United States. Keep a sharp out for polar bears on route to Cambridge Terror became icebound in Victoria Strait
eye open here for bowhead and grey Bay. and all 129 crew lives were lost.
whales.
Northwest Passage 2020 - Itinerary page 2 of 3
Wed 26, Thu 27 and Fri 28 Aug Mon 31 Aug Beechey Island
James Ross Strait and Gjøa Haven We land at Beechey Island, where the
Depending on weather and tide Franklin Expedition over-wintered.
conditions we’ll attempt to transit the Another historic site, Caswell Tower at
James Ross Strait, a 110-mile long channel Radstock Bay, is nearby.
situated between King William Island and __________________________________
the Boothia Peninsula in the Canadian Tue 01 Sep Dundas Harbor / Croker Bay
territory of Nunavut. The strait is named Devon Island is the largest uninhabited
after British polar explorer James Clark island on Earth. On its southern coast lies
Ross. We plan some expedition landings Dundas Harbour, an abandoned
in the area and a visit to the settlement of settlement with an old Royal Canadian
Gjøa. The town name honours Roald Mounted Police camp and several
Amundsen, who wintered here on the archeological sites. Further west is Croker
Gjøa Expedition. The local tribe, the Bay, a large fjord with two tidewater geological hoodoos and drifting icebergs
Netsilik Inuit, are direct descendants of glaciers. The area is rich in wildlife and we nearby. The area is also a great place to
the ancient Thule people and have lived in hope to see walrus, belugas or even see large pods of narwhal.
the area for over a thousand years. Gjøa __________________________________
narwhal. Polar bears are frequently
boasts an excellent Heritage Centre. sighted in the area and the tundra around Fri 04 Sep Crossing the Davis Strait
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the shore supports small populations of The Davis Strait was named for the
Sat 29 and Sun 30 Aug Arctic hare and musk ox. The perfect English explorer John Davis, who led
Prince Wales Island and Fort Ross place for small boat excursions to get three expeditions in the area between
We explore Coningham Bay, a hotspot for close to the rich marine life and beautiful 1585 and 1587. He was looking for a route
polar bears and belugas. We also plan to glaciers! through the Northwest Passage, and
attempt a transit through the narrows of __________________________________ discovered the Hudson Strait in the
Bellot Strait. This is where the waters of Wed 02 and Thu 03 Sep process.
the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans meet. Pond Inlet and Sam Ford Fjord
Historic Fort Ross, a trading post Pond Inlet is a traditional Inuit
established by the Hudson's Bay community, located on the northern tip
Company, is nearby. of Baffin Island. It is surrounded by
mountain ranges, with several glaciers,
scenic fjords and inlets, ice caves,
Northwest Passage 2020 - Itinerary page 3 of 3
Sat 05 Sep Ilulissat, Greenland Tue 08 Sep At Sea Fri 11 Sep Red Bay, Labrador
Ilulissat is set in the stunning scenery of We sail from Greenland to the Canadian Now a sleepy fishing village, Red Bay was
the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, originally home to a vast whaling fleet
Heritage Site. Just outside the town, at passing from the Arctic Ocean to the from the Basque regions of Spain and
the mouth of the fjord, you can often see Labrador Sea in the North Atlantic. France. Several whaling ships sunk here,
enormous icebergs from the Jakobshavn __________________________________ and their discovery led to the designation
Glacier, one of the most productive Wed 09 Sep Saglek Fjord of the Red Bay National Historic Site.
glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere. We visit Saglek Fjord, the southern limit __________________________________
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of Torngat Mountains National Park, Sat 12 Sep Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Sun 06 Sep Sisimiut, Greenland which is Atlantic Canada’s largest We set sail south, passing the southern
Sisimiut is situated 40 km north of the protected area. The park contains tip of Newfoundland, and alongside
Arctic Circle, and is a modern settlement caribou, black bears, wolf packs, two beautiful Cape Breton Island towards our
that maintains ancient traditions. We’ll species of fox, polar bears, peregrine final destination.
explore the town, and you can visit the falcon, and golden eagle. __________________________________
small museum and shop for local __________________________________
Sun 13 Sep Halifax, Nova Scotia
handicrafts. Just across the bay is Disko Thu 10 Sep Atlantic Canada Our epic voyage comes to an end. We
Island and the settlement of Sailing south from the east coast of disembark MS Roald Amundsen in Halifax,
Qeqertarsuaq. This is where the Gjøa Newfoundland and Labrador, we enter Nova Scotia, and transfer to Halifax
Expedition and the second Fram the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Airport for our flight home.
expedition stopped to get supplies on __________________________________
their way to the Northwest Passage.
__________________________________ Mon 14 Sep Arrive UK
We land back in the UK this morning, no
Mon 07 Sep Nuuk, Greenland
doubt taking home a lifetime of
Nuuk is Greenland's capital. Brightly
memories.
coloured houses along the waterfront
contrast with the backdrop of Sermitsiaq
mountain. The adjacent fjord is known for
waterfalls, humpback and fin whales, and
icebergs.
RR Polar Outside RR Category are larger cabins on decks 4 and 5. Most are 20 square MS Roald Amundsen Deck Plans
metres, with choice of twin or double bed, and TV.
XT Arctic Superior XT Category are higher deck cabins with a balcony, 15-19 square
metres, with twin or double bed, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
ME Suite ME Category are 20-28 square metre suites with private balcony, on decks 8
and 9. Facilities include TV, minibar, tea/coffee facilities and espresso maker.
Other cabin descriptions on request.
Northwest Passage 2020 Tour Prices What’s included?
Prices are per person sharing a twin room and cabin, in
categories RR, XT and ME. Additional cabin and suite TWIN SINGLE >> Economy class scheduled flight from London to Vancouver.
£ per person £ per person
categories, and sole occupancy pricing on request.
>> Economy class charter flight from Vancouver to Nome.
Polar Outside Decks 4 & 5 RR £17,995 On request >> Economy class scheduled flight from Halifax to London.
Arctic Superior Decks 7 & 8 XT £21,995 On request
>> Two nights Vancouver hotel stay.
>> Two breakfasts and two main meals in Vancouver.
Suite Decks 8 & 9 ME £25,995 On request
>> Escorted half-day walking tour of Vancouver.
>> 27-night Northwest Passage cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen.
>> Ship cabin of your choice, assigned on booking.
>> Full board (breakfasts, lunches and dinners) on board ship.
>> Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunches and dinners on board ship.
>> Tea/coffee on board ship, complimentary 24-hours a day.
Flights
Airline schedules for 2020 are not currently confirmed, however we plan to >> Landings with Polar Cirkel, Zodiac-style boats.
request direct, non-stop flights, outbound from Heathrow to Vancouver, and >> English-speaking Expedition team.
homebound from Halifax to Heathrow. Independent flights and connections from
other UK airports may also be available. Business class and enhanced economy >> Onboard lectures and presentations.
class may be available at a supplement. The flight from Vancouver to Nome will
be a charter service, available in economy only.
>> Furlongs Exclusive meet the crew and Expedition Team events.
Terms and conditions >> Hurtigruten Explorer wind and water-resistant jacket.
This is an expedition where the elements rule, and the weather, wind and ice >> Airport transfers, air taxes and port charges.
conditions will determine our final schedule. Safety is paramount and the ship
>> All standard tips including hotel, ship, guides and drivers.
captain will decide the sailing itinerary during the voyage. The itinerary detailed in
this brochure is just an indication. Bookings are subject to terms and conditions >> Comprehensive ticket pack.
online at www.furlongs.co.uk. To confirm a booking, the first deposit is £2,500
per person. A second deposit £2,500 per person is due 12 months before >> Personally escorted by Richard and Dawn Furlong.
departure, and the balance is due 90 days before the tour starts. If you have to
cancel at any stage you will be liable for 20% of your basic tour costs plus any
Reservations 01892 785785
cancellation fees for flight upgrades and extras, so please have appropriate travel
insurance in place.NORTHWEST PASSAGE 2020 PRIORITY BOOKING FORM
Please request your booking via telephone, email or our website contact form. All reservations are subject to availability and to Hurtigruten’s
flexible pricing policy. Your tour price will be confirmed before you commit. A first deposit of £2,500 per person is payable upon
confirmation, with a further stage deposit of £2,500 per person payable 12 months before departure. The final balance is payable 90 days
before the tour starts. If you have to cancel at any stage you will be liable for 20% of your basic tour costs plus potential cancellation fees for
any flight upgrades and extras, so be sure to have appropriate travel insurance in place. All monies paid are 100% protected at all times by
our package holiday ATOL licence.
SHIP CABIN CATEGORY AND DECK _____________________________________ HOTEL BED TYPE q Double q Twin q Sole Occupancy
SPECIAL REQUESTS (We will try our best, but these are not guaranteed) ____________________________________________________________________
YOUR ADDRESS & POSTCODE ____________________________________________________________________________________________
HOME TELEPHONE _________________________________________ MOBILE TELEPHONE ________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have read, understand and
MR/MRS CHRISTIAN NAME(S) SURNAME
DATE of BIRTH accept for myself and all others
MISS/MS ExACTLY AS PASSPORT ExACTLY AS PASSPORT named, the terms and conditions
of this booking.
SIGNED ______________
DATED _______________
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BACS preferred. Our bank details: “Furlongs Travel”, sort code 20-76-55, account number 83673219.
Or by cheque, payable to “Furlongs Travel”, to Furlongs Travel, Newhouse Farm, Tidebrook, TN5 6PA.
3710Furlongs Travel, Newhouse Farm, Tidebrook, TN5 6PA. info@furlongs.co.uk Telephone 01892 785 785
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