North America, Eastern Canada
Greenland & Wild Labrador Expedition Cruise
Follow the route of Leif Erickson. From Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, NL, via coastal Labrador—stopping at incredible Canadian National Parks along the way!
Sailing south over the Arctic Circle, we are surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Greenland’s coast is sublime! Nuuk, one of the world’s northernmost capitals, offers shopping, dining, and handicrafts.
Crossing the Davis Strait to Canada, we visit Torngat Mountains National Park. This jewel in the Canadian park system is the first and only national park in Canada to be staffed completely by Inuit. We'll honour this monumental achievement while hiking and exploring the deep fjords with Inuit hosts. Our southerly journey will follow the rugged Labrador coast.
Across the Strait of Belle Isle in Newfoundland, we’ll roam North America’s only authenticated Norse site before sailing the picturesque coast of northeast Newfoundland.
Please Note: your voyage rates do not include commercial and charter flight costs
• Zodiac along the face of a Greenlandic glacier
• Cross the Arctic Circle by ship via glorious Sondre Stromfjord
• See and learn about the Qilakitsoq mummies at the Greenland National Museum in Nuuk
• Meet elders and share in a community event in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik
• Hike and Zodiac among the fall colours of Torngat Mountains National Park, a model of Inuit leadership
• Enjoy a warm welcome in Nain, the administrative capital of Nunatsiavut
• Visit the unesco World Heritage Site of L’Anse-aux-Meadows
• Sail into St. John’s historic harbour for a spectacular finale
Sailing south over the Arctic Circle, we are surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Greenland’s coast is sublime! Nuuk, one of the world’s northernmost capitals, offers shopping, dining, and handicrafts.
Crossing the Davis Strait to Canada, we visit Torngat Mountains National Park. This jewel in the Canadian park system is the first and only national park in Canada to be staffed completely by Inuit. We'll honour this monumental achievement while hiking and exploring the deep fjords with Inuit hosts. Our southerly journey will follow the rugged Labrador coast.
Across the Strait of Belle Isle in Newfoundland, we’ll roam North America’s only authenticated Norse site before sailing the picturesque coast of northeast Newfoundland.
Please Note: your voyage rates do not include commercial and charter flight costs
Highlights
• Zodiac along the face of a Greenlandic glacier
• Cross the Arctic Circle by ship via glorious Sondre Stromfjord
• See and learn about the Qilakitsoq mummies at the Greenland National Museum in Nuuk
• Meet elders and share in a community event in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik
• Hike and Zodiac among the fall colours of Torngat Mountains National Park, a model of Inuit leadership
• Enjoy a warm welcome in Nain, the administrative capital of Nunatsiavut
• Visit the unesco World Heritage Site of L’Anse-aux-Meadows
• Sail into St. John’s historic harbour for a spectacular finale
Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s primary flight hub. Here we will be transferred by Zodiac to the Ocean Endeavour.
With 168 kilometres of superb scenery, Søndre Strømfjord is one of the longest fjords in the world. We begin our adventure by sailing down this dramatic fjord, crossing the Arctic Circle southbound as we go spending time on deck watching for aurora borealis.
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways include glaciers, islands, and fjords against a towering mountain backdrop. The waters are relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland Current and the sub-Arctic location. We’ll explore this sublime landscape by ship and by Zodiac.
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, bridges old and new. The old harbour region of town includes many buildings dating from the Danish colonial days. Nuuk is known for great art, shopping, and cafes.
The Greenland National Museum is one of Nuuk’s many outstanding features; the world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies are housed here.
Our onboard presentation series will continue as we steam across Davis Strait towards Canada. This is an excellent time to enjoy workshops, watch a documentary, and get out on deck looking for whales, seabirds and marine wildlife.
Canada’s highest peaks east of the Rockies are found in Torngat Mountains National Park. Here, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut will be our guides in their spiritual homeland. Polar bears, black bears, caribou, falcons, and eagles are among the species we hope to spot. We’ll also be on the lookout for marine mammals.
We’ll spend our time hiking, searching for wildlife, visiting archaeological sites, and Zodiac cruising.
This haunting site preserves a Moravian Mission station dating from the 1830s. The mission was abandoned in 1959, forcing the relocation of the Inuit who resided there. In 2005, Newfoundland & Labrador issued an apology to people affected by the relocations.
Former Hebron residents and their kin continue to visit the site, and to hunt and fish nearby.
The administrative capital of Nunatsiavut, Nain is the most northerly community in Labrador. We’ll visit Illusuak, the stunning new cultural centre, and the beautiful Moravian Church among other community highlights.
We always enjoy a warm cultural welcome. Expect music, food, and handicrafts at this dynamic visit.
Along the Labrador coast we find coastal barrens, high subarctic tundra, high boreal forest, mid-boreal forest, and string bog. The area is dotted with islands and we'll select a landing based on the conditions of the day.
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only authenticated Norse settlement in North America—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic site. The archaeological remains found here in 1960 date to approximately 1,000 AD.
Today, a superb interpretive centre and several reconstructed Norse-style sod buildings evoke the spirit of the Viking voyages.
The east coast of Newfoundland is known for the dozens of picturesque villages that dot its rocky shores. We’ll find harbour in one of these unique communities. We look forward to a characteristically warm Newfoundland welcome upon our arrival. Photographers will have their work cut out for them capturing the special charm of classic island communities and picturesque coastlines.
Sailing into the port of St. John’s has to be experienced to be believed. Watch for locals waving from Signal Hill as we take on our pilot and enter the world-famous Narrows to North America's oldest city. The colourful houses of The Battery are always a hit with shutterbugs!
Today we disembark the Ocean Endeavour. We will say our farewells and the expedition team will be on hand to assist you with luggage and transportation arrangements.
The itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ship’s master.
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Cabin Category 1
$7,995 USD pp
Quad
Deck 4
Interior cabin
Four lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 240 square feet
Cabin Category 2
$8,995 USD pp
Triple
Deck 4
Interior cabin
Three lower berths
Two private baths
Approximately 200 square feet
Cabin Category 3
$10,295 USD pp
Main Twin
Deck 5
Interior cabin
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 120 square feet
Cabin Category 4
$11,595 USD pp
Main Twin
Deck 4
Porthole window, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 100 square feet
Cabin Category 5
$12,595 USD pp
Main Twin
Deck 5
Picture windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 115 square feet
Cabin Category 6
$13,695 USD pp
Comfort Twin
Deck 4
Two porthole windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 175 square feet
Deck 7
Picture windows, partial obstruction
Two lower berths
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 135 square feet
Deck 8
Picture windows, obstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 160 square feet
Cabin Category 7
$14,595 USD pp
Select Twin
Deck 5
Picture windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 190 square feet
Deck 8
Oversize windows, partial obstruction
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 145 square feet
Cabin Category 8
$15,595 USD pp
Superior Twin
Deck 5
Two picture windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Sitting area
Approximately 210 square feet
Deck 7 Forward-Facing
Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath with full tub
Approximately 180 square feet
Deck 7
Picture windows, partial obstruction
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 190 square feet
Cabin Category 9
$16,595 USD pp
Junior Suite
Deck 5
Picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Sitting area
Approximately 270 square feet
Deck 7 Forward-Facing
Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath with full tub
Sitting area
Refrigerator
Approximately 290 square feet
Cabin Category 10
$17,595 USD pp
Suite
Deck 7 Forward-Facing
Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath with full tub
Refrigerator
Approximately 310 square feet
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Book now |
Cabin Category 1
$8,995 USD pp
Quad
Deck 4
Interior cabin
Four lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 240 square feet
Cabin Category 2
$9,995 USD pp
Triple
Deck 4
Interior cabin
Three lower berths
Two private baths
Approximately 200 square feet
Cabin Category 3
$11,295 USD pp
Main Twin
Deck 5
Interior cabin
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 120 square feet
Cabin Category 4
$12,595 USD pp
Main Twin
Deck 4
Porthole window, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 100 square feet
Cabin Category 5
$13,595 USD pp
Main Twin
Deck 5
Picture windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 115 square feet
Cabin Category 6
$14,595 USD pp
Comfort Twin
Deck 4
Two porthole windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 175 square feet
Deck 7
Picture windows, partial obstruction
Two lower berths
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 135 square feet
Deck 8
Picture windows, obstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 160 square feet
Cabin Category 7
$15,595 USD pp
Select Twin
Deck 5
Picture windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Approximately 190 square feet
Deck 8
Oversize windows, partial obstruction
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 145 square feet
Cabin Category 8
$16,595 USD pp
Superior Twin
Deck 5
Two picture windows, unobstructed view
Two lower berths
Private bath
Sitting area
Approximately 210 square feet
Deck 7 Forward-Facing
Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath with full tub
Approximately 180 square feet
Deck 7
Picture windows, partial obstruction
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Refrigerator
Approximately 190 square feet
Cabin Category 9
$17,595 USD pp
Junior Suite
Deck 5
Picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath
Sitting area
Approximately 270 square feet
Deck 7 Forward-Facing
Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath with full tub
Sitting area
Refrigerator
Approximately 290 square feet
Cabin Category 10
$18,595 USD pp
Suite
Deck 7 Forward-Facing
Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
Private bath with full tub
Refrigerator
Approximately 310 square feet
Vessel Type: Expedition
Length: 137m
Passenger Capacity: 199
Built: 1982 - refurbished 2001, 2004, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018
Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. The ship has an ice-strengthened hull, Zodiacs for exploration and remote landings, and advanced navigation equipment. The newly-refurbished vessel offers a superb guest experience with an expansive choice of cabin categories, large cabins and common areas, a sundeck and observation area, plenty of deck space for polar landscape viewing, and lounges for learning and reflection. The ship’s interiors have a contemporary aesthetic that provides a bright and spacious feel throughout.
Endeavour is also the only polar adventure ship in Antarctica focused on health and wellness , and offers a contemporary approach to cuisine and newly-designed health and fitness features. Facilities include a spa serviced by organic spa provider VOYA, His & Hers saunas, a salt water pool, a gym, and a juice and smoothie bar. Complimentary activities include yoga and stretching classes, an exclusive Polar Photography program, the Scientists in Residence program, and more adventure activities than any other Quark vessel. The ship also has a polar library, and a Polar Boutique for gifts and any needed gear.
Features of the Ocean Endeavour
VOYA spa treatments and beauty products, Choice of 13 cabin categories, Bright, spacious cabins and common areas, Plenty of deck space for observation, Lounge with expansive views, Quiet zone for contemplation, Newly-refurbished restaurant, Contemporary dining with complimentary wine with dinner, Juice and smoothie bar, Lecture theater, Polar library, Polar boutique, Health and Wellness, Spa treatments and beauty products by spa provider VOYA - Organic Beauty From The Sea, Spa menu for face, body, hair and nails, including the exclusive Quark Explorer’s treatment, and signature VOYA hand and foot rituals, Yoga and stretching classes, His & Hers saunas, gym, and heated salt water pool
Full range of adventure activities including: kayaking, camping, mountaineering, cross-country skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, Zodiac cruising, shore landings and hiking/ walking.
Deck plan varies for the trips to Antarctica
Inclusions
• Voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour
• Port Fees and any applicable taxes
• All meals on board
• Expedition jacket to keep
• Rubber boots to borrow for the voyage
• On board facilities including fully stocked library, gym, hot tub and sauna
• Contribution to Adventure Canada's Discovery Fund
• Applicable access permits, entry, and park fees
• Knowledgeable Expedition team
• Guided activities while ashore
• Sightseeing and community visits
• All Zodiac excursions
• Comprehensive Pre-departure materials
• On board education program, lectures and interactive workshops
• Nikon Camera Trial Program
• Evening entertainment
Exclusions
• Commercial & charter flights (where applicable)
• Travel Insurance including mandatory Medical Evacuation insurance
• Passport and visa costs if applicable
• Program enhancements/optional excursions (Eg Kayaking where available)
• Gratuities (Recommended USD$15.00 per passenger per day)
• Personal expenses including any medical expenses incurred on board
• Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
• Possible fuel surcharges
• Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation
• Northbound Charter Flight: Toronto, ON, Canada to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Early-morning departure. Price: $1,375 USD
• 2023 Fuel Surcharge per person per day 48.00
Expedition
15 Days from
$7,995 USD pp
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