Canada - Northwest Passage 2025

26 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 (17 days)

USD14,411 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Expedition Leader

Tour price (Per person): USD20,390 * GBP16,253 * EUR19,593 * AUD32,689USD14,411 * GBP11,487 * EUR13,848 * AUD23,104

Winding your way through the icy channels of the legendary Northwest Passage is history brought to life. On this compelling 17-day journey aboard our game-changing new vessel Ultramarine, passengers retrace the steps of the intrepid Franklin Expedition, which left the shores of England in 1845 in search of the last unexplored section of the Northwest Passage—only to become permanently icebound. Its discovery more than a century and a half later was a much-celebrated moment in polar history.

On Ultramarine, guests benefit from two twin-engine helicopters that will provide spectacular aerial views of the Arctic landscape, the most extensive portfolio of adventure options in the industry, more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than any other expedition ship its size, and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs to get you closer to ancient glaciers, dramatic fjords and towering icebergs. Explore colorful Greenlandic villages, and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts. Hike the endless Arctic backdrop and marvel at the vast, colorful tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and majestic creatures that make their home in this wilderness, such as whales, walrus, muskoxen and polar bears. Come aboard Ultramarine, follow in the footsteps of Franklin’s legendary Arctic voyage, and return home with memories to last a lifetime.

A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum of 12 participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.

Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Top Birds

Gyrfalcon; Snow Goose; Snowy Owl; Brunnich's & Black Guillemots; Ivory, Ross's, Glaucous & Thayer's Gulls; King Eider; Willow Ptarmigan

Top Mammals

Polar Bear; Walrus; Ringed, Harp & Bearded Seals; Killer, Bowhead, Beluga & Humpback Whales; Musk Ox; Caribou; Arctic Fox; Narwhal (very rare); Arctic Hare

Habitats Covered

open sea, pack ice, sea shore, islands, rocky cliffs

Expected Climate

cool to cold

Max Group Size

dependent on ship capacity

Tour Pace & Walking

very relaxed

Accommodation

comfortable ship cabins

Ease of Birding

easy

Other Attractions

glaciers, icebergs, Inuit people & villages

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

Lev Frid
DL, Canada 2023

The accommodations, locations and especially both guides were excellent. Both Amanda and Lev are great birders and have totally complementary skills and managed the group outings in such a competent and enthusiastic manner.

Lev Frid
YB, Canada 2022

Lev and Amanda were exceptional guides. Very knowledgeable.

Lev Frid
MW, Canada 2022

Our guides, Lev and Amanda, are great and I hope to go on another trip with them in the future.

Lev Frid
SH - Canada 2021

The fall colors were spectacular. Lev allowed photo stops to take in the scenery. We had perfect weather for touring, but migration wasn't at a peak on the windless days. I appreciated Lev's eBird talents. We e-birders received all the lists promptly. Despite Lev's characterization of himself as being hindered by his age (!), we found he had boundless energy and was hyper-alert to all bird activity. His enthusiasm for every sighting, new and ""old"", was passed on to all of us. He geared the descriptions of each species to the level of expertise of our amicable group and when I had a taxonomic question, he had detailed answers. He had the birding knowledge of an older leader, but the energy of an almost-30-year-old. I hope to join another Rockjumper trip with him and watch the grey hairs come in.

Amanda Guercio
YB, Canada 2022

Lev and Amanda were exceptional guides. Very knowledgeable.

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