During this expedition cruise from Iqaluit to Resolute, via Greenland, we intend to position the ship on August 1, to afford a view of a total solar eclipse. En route, optional kayaking will be available. We`ll cruise in Zodiacs along the base of bird cliffs and hike tundra carpeted hills.

Itinerary: Day 1 Embarkation Iqaluit Day 2 Monumental Island Day 3 Pangnirtung, Baffin Island Day 4 Davis Strait Days 5 - 7 From Sisimiut to Uummannaq, Greenland Days 8 - 9 Baffin Bay Day 10 Devon Island and Somerset Island Day 11 Prince Leopold and Devon Islands Day 12 Beechey Island Day 13 Disembarkation Resolute

Note: Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions. These voyages offer optional kayaking for $395 per person. As space is limited, please reserve when you book your expedition. In conjunction with this expedition, you must purchase our charter air transportation from Ottawa to Iqaluit and from Resolute to Ottawa. The cost per person is approximately $1,350 per person. The final price will appear on your invoice at time of booking.

Shipboard Accommodation: The Akademik Ioffe was Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. Included: 1 night pre-expedition and 1 night post expedition lodging with breakfast,

Includes:

Shipboard accommodation from embarkation to disembarkation

All meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at sea

Zodiac cruising per the daily program

Shore landings per the daily program

Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition Team

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.

Solar eclipse viewing

Photographic Journal on DVD

Port charges

Group Size: Maximum 110 (Akademik Ioffe).

Trip Code: BGSE

Fuel Surcharge: Due to increased marine fuel costs a fuel surcharge of $264 per person will applied to the final invoice for passengers on this voyage.