Tanquary Fjord:
Western Ellesmere Island
Departure: August 3, 2009
Rate Range: $13,390 to $22,990
This 16-day icebreaker expedition sails from Resolute north to the high latitudes of the western shore of Ellesmere to Island. Landings are intended on Ellesmere Island, Devon Island and in Tanquary Fjord. Aerial-sightseeing is planned over Axel Heiberg Island and the Belcher Channel.
During the voyage, a BBC film crew will deliver presentations and show dailies – raw footage captured during each day’s filming. The dailies will be filmed with the technology that enables the BBC’s Natural History Unit to capture never-before-seen footage of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Expedition Summary
| Day 1 | Ottawa, Canada |
|---|---|
| Day 2 | Embarkation Day |
| Day 3 | Devon Island |
| Day 4-5 | Coburg Island |
| Day 6-9 | Tanquary Fjord |
| Day 10-11 | Axel Heiberg Island |
| Day 12 | Norwegian Bay |
| Day 13-14 | Beechey Island |
| Day 15-16 | Resolute to Ottawa |
Expedition Dates
| Ship | Start | End | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapitan Khlebnikov | August 3, 2009 | August 18, 2009 | 16 days | view pricing > |