Fury and Hecla: Stories of Exploration

Itinerary

Day 1: Ottawa, Canada

In 1821, His Majesty's Ships, Fury and Hecla, sailed from England to the northern most limit of Foxe Basin in the Canadian Arctic. Nearly 200 years later, this version of that historic voyage, begins with a night in Canada's capital city.

Day 2: Resolute / Embarkation

The original expedition was under the command of William Edward Parry. Your Expedition Leader will greet you on embarkation in Resolute, after a charter flight from Ottawa.

Day 3: Beechey Island

A shipboard presentation and a shore landing on Beechey Island recall the tragic consequences and the subsequent massive search for John Franklin and his missing men and ships. Parry's expedition in comparison was trouble-free, although also unsuccessful.

Day 4: Lancaster Sound

As Parry's officers would, watch for wildlife, noting the location of seabird colonies and areas of open water where marine mammals surface to breathe.

Day 5: Somerset Island

The icebreaker carries two helicopters for ice reconnaissance, as well as aerial sightseeing. You go aloft to watch the massive vessel crush its way southward.

Day 6: Peel Sound

Only 108 travelers may participate in this singular expedition that includes a transit of Peel Sound. This is the passage that most historians believe was taken by Sir John Franklin's expedition before being best in the ice off King William Island.

Day 7: Bellot Strait and Fort Ross

This narrow strait separates Somerset Island from mainland North America. The icebreaker will pass Zenith Point, the northernmost point of the North American continent, which lies on the south shore of the strait. You may land at Fort Ross, a former Hudson's Bay Company trading post to visit the buildings that still remain.

Day 8: Gulf of Boothia

More stories of exploration revolving around John Ross and his nephew James Clark Ross. Some contend that the nephew's reputation is greater than his uncle's. Both, however, played significant roles in Arctic exploration.

Day 9: Fury and Hecla Strait

During this voyage you sail through waters and visit islands named for those who led or financed expeditions--Baffin, Foxe, Booth, Davis and their ships--Resolute, and, of course, Fury and Hecla.

Days 10-11: Foxe Basin

Due to the ice that often impedes navigation through the Basin, the biological richness and diversity of the area remained unknown until recently. Bearded seals and a large population of walrus live in the northern part of the Basin. Ringed seals inhabit the region near Southampton Island. Bowhead end beluga whales summer here. Birders should be alert for Sabine's Gulls, 10,000 pairs nest in Foxe Basin.

Day 12: Cape Dorset, Baffin Island

Another aspect of contemporary Arctic history is the development of internationally renowned artists' cooperatives. The Cape Dorset Co-op was the first. Printmaking and soapstone carving from Cape Dorset are displayed in galleries around the world.

Day 13: Kimmirut

Arctic explorers Henry Hudson and Martin Frobisher left their names on the maps and charts of the Canadian Arctic. In the 21st century Canadian Arctic, maps and charts are reverting to the names the indigenous peoples gave to the waterways and communities centuries before the Europeans passed through on the way to Asia. You will hear stories of the impact of the Inuit on the Europeans as well as the impact of Europeans on the Inuit.

Day 14: Lady Franklin Island

The waters surrounding this island have not been completely charted, making a visit a rare occurrence.

Day 15: Iqaluit to Ottawa

You fly from Iqaluit to Ottawa, where you will spend the night.

Day 16: Ottawa

This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flights home.

Trip Details

Ship	Kapitan Khlebnikov
Highlights	Fascinating historical focus, helicopter excursions, travel aboard a powerful icebreaker, Beechey Island, Cape Dorset, Kimmirut
Trip Notes	Weather, ice, or political conditions may require that changes be made to this itinerary or certain shore excursions cancelled. Included: Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping; all breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage; all shore landings and excursions per the daily program; leadership throughout the voyage by an erienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities; formal and informal presentations by your Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled; photographic album on DVD; a pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings; hair dryer in every cabin; expedition parka; coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available around the clock; comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader; all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program; emergency evacuation insurance for each passenger with a maximum benefit of $100,000 USD; one night pre-and one post expedition hotel night with breakfast; all helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day's program; group transfers, hotel/airport and airport/ship, for embarkation; group transfers, ship/airport after disembarkation and airport/hotel after voyage--plus all baggage handling aboard the ship. Not Included: Any airfare (Charter Flights Ottawa/Resolute and Iqaluit/Ottawa: $1,650 per person); passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; any meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance; excess baggage charges; laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges; telecommunication charges; the customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personnel (guidelines will be provided); fuel surcharge may apply.
Payment Policy	Antarctica 2008/2009 Season:A deposit of $1000 per person (11-15 day Antarctica expeditions and Arctic Adventure ships); $1500 per person (20 day Antarctica expeditions); or $2000 per person (on board the Kapitan Khlebnikov and Arctic Icebreaker Adventures) is required to confirm your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.* Payment Methods: Deposit: credit cards are accepted (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover). Final payment: check or wire.WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR FINAL PAYMENT.* Final payment due 120 days prior to departure for the following sailings: 12/30/2008 (Ocean Nova), 1/5/2009, 1/14/2009 (Orlova), 1/24/2009 (Clipper Adventurer), 2/2/2009, (Ioffe).Antarctica 2009/2010 Season:A deposit of $1000 per person (11-15 day Antarctica expeditions and Arctic Adventure ships); $1500 per person (20 day Antarctica expeditions); or $2000 per person (on board the Kapitan Khlebnikov) is required to confirm your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Payment Methods: Deposit: credit cards are accepted (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover). Final payment: check or wire.WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR FINAL PAYMENT.Arctic 2009:A deposit of $2,000 per person is required to confirm a reservation on Kapitan Khlebnikov and 50 Years of Victory. To confirm reservations on Akademik Shokalskiy, Akademik Ioffe, and Akademik Sergey Vavilov, a deposit of $1,000 per person is required. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Payment Methods: Deposit: credit cards are accepted (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover). Final payment: check or wire.WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR FINAL PAYMENT.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2009-08-27	2009-09-11	+

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