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Traditional Inuit weaving<br />

Caribou<br />

Cruise North Expeditions<br />

Cruise North Expeditions are owned wholly by<br />

the Inuit and all their cruises are designed to<br />

maximize time spent ashore taking in Inuit villages,<br />

the region’s wildlife colonies and the breathtaking<br />

landscapes. Expeditions are hosted by a mixture<br />

of Inuit and Canadian guides with expertise on<br />

topics such as natural history, anthropology,<br />

zoology and ornithology. Cruise North<br />

Expeditions pride themselves on providing<br />

excellent value while maintaining exceptional<br />

quality, making them the price leaders in Arctic<br />

expedition cruising.<br />

Arctic ice cap<br />

Baffin Adventure<br />

The 8 day Baffin Adventure in July and August has<br />

a particular focus on spending time at uninhabited<br />

landing sites known for their extraordinary wildlife,<br />

and visits national and territorial parks around the<br />

southern part of Baffin Island by zodiac speed<br />

boats. A flight from Montréal reaches Kuujjuaq<br />

but the exact itinerary remains flexible and is<br />

governed by the state of the weather and the<br />

movements of the ice. Natural highlights of the<br />

cruise include finding polar bears summering on<br />

Akpatok Island and tracking herds of musk oxen<br />

across the islands of Quaqtaq and Diana. Cultural<br />

experiences include the scrimshaw bone carving<br />

of Cape Dorset, known as the world centre for<br />

Inuit art, and Iqaluit, the capital of the territory of<br />

Nunavut, while geological wonders include the<br />

Penny Ice Cap, dating back to the Ice Age.<br />

LYUBOV ORLOVA<br />

This 100 metre ship, renovated in 2006, has a<br />

crew of 63 and can carry up to 122 passengers.<br />

The atmosphere is casual on board, typified by<br />

the ‘open bridge’ policy which means that unless<br />

otherwise advised guests are welcome to visit the<br />

captain’s bridge, day or night to learn about the ship<br />

and talk to the officers. All cabins feature two beds,<br />

private washroom facilities and an external window.<br />

Meals are served three times a day in the restaurant<br />

and refreshments are available at any time. The<br />

well-stocked library offers you a place of relaxation<br />

and a chance to brush up on what to expect at<br />

your next destination, talks on the culture, flora and<br />

fauna of the region are given in the lecture theatre<br />

and there is also a friendly and relaxing bar.<br />

Putting the kettle on<br />

Arctic Expedition Cruising<br />

Telephone: 01993 838 700<br />

At the Arctic Circle<br />

Lyubov Orlova<br />

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