Contact Admin. Sign up to be an Expeditions Online insider and receive info on exclusive deals, discounts and more! Does not start later than. Explores the remote Northwest Passage and the stunning fjords of the Baffin Island coastline before crossing to Greenland.
This is the home of the polar bear, the barren ground grizzly bear, musk ox, caribou and walrus. Wildlife is a major draw card of our expedition but there is plenty of historical interest. Wildlife is a major draw card, as we venture through the home of the polar bear, muskox, caribou and walrus.
There is also a strong historical element: Located on the southern shores of Victoria Island, today it is a centre for hunting, trapping and fishing. Enjoy a walking tour of the town and then board our expedition ship, the Akademik Ioffe. Excitement is in the air as we enjoy a welcome cocktail and cast off, bound for the fabled Northwest Passage.
Day 2 - Victory Point As we chart a course into the Northwest Passage, our onboard presentation series begins and we delve into the tale of the Franklin expedition. One Ocean Expeditions played a pivotal role in the search by carrying underwater search equipment on our ship as well as scientists, historians, researchers, dignitaries and sponsors.
We aim to visit Victory Point, travelling very near the actual location of the wreck of HMS Erebus, while learning about the quest for exploration that eventually opened up the Arctic. To end this remarkable find, the sister ship - HMS Terror was discovered nearby in the Summer of This is one of the most remarkable wildlife sites in the Arctic.
