Itinerary Map
Itinerary Map
Trip Summary
Date: Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
Duration: 15 Days
Ship: Ocean Albatros
1-time KayakingStarts in Nuuk & Ends in Halifax
Starting at: $ 12995
The Canadian Arctic offers a blend of rich indigenous cultures, historic exploration routes, and diverse ecosystems. Itineraries often include visits to Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, and other remote areas accessible only by expedition ships. Travelers can expect to encounter a variety of wildlife, including polar bears, narwhals, and seabird colonies, as well as opportunities to learn about Inuit traditions and history. These voyages provide a deep dive into the Arctic's cultural and natural heritage, set against a backdrop of stunning, icy landscapes.
Fly from a major city (like Toronto or Reykjavík) to Kangerlussuaq. After embarkation, cruise out through the fjord system into Baffin Bay.
Journey through the historic and remote Northwest Passage. Depending on ice and weather, visit sites such as:
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Pond Inlet and its dramatic mountains and friendly Inuit community.
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Beechey Island, the haunting Franklin Expedition gravesite.
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Lancaster Sound, rich with marine life like narwhals and belugas.
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Zodiac cruises past towering icebergs and tundra landings with local guides.
The itinerary may include cultural visits, wildlife encounters, and historical exploration. Flexibility is key due to shifting Arctic conditions.
Disembark in one of the remote Arctic communities. Charter flight back to a gateway city is typically included (please consult our team).
The Ocean Albatros explores a large selection of expedition cruise destinations, Antarctica, the Arctic, any various exciting new destinations in between.
With a total of 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, all with unobstructed sea view, most with their own balcony, the Ocean Albatros will definitely become one of the most popular expedition cruise vessels in the world. Like it’s sistership the Ocean Victory it offers two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other state-of-the-art amenities. The vessel will have more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels and be one of the most environmentally friendly, implementing the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests. Unlike the Ocean Victory, the Ocean Albatros will also offer a unique panorama sauna, and a total of 12 dedicated solo travel cabins without a single-supplement.
Technical Specs
Cabins & Amenities
Dinner always starts with delicious hot soups, cold cuts and crisp, fresh salads. Several choices of entrees are offered each evening, to accommodate different tastes and dietary requirements; always including a meat choice, fish choice and vegetarian choice.
After dinner, freshly prepared desserts, including ship-made ice cream or cakes are a great way to end a meal and satisfy any sweet tooth.
A selection of wines and beers is available to perfectly compliment your visit to our restaurant… and if you’re interested in relaxing during your time off from activities and landings, delight onboard Ocean Atlantic by raising your glass to the experience of a lifetime!
Our bar is fully equipped with a variety of cocktails, beers, non-alcoholic beverages and more, to quench your thirst and reward the explorer in you.
Ocean Albatros is the perfect addition to our fleet, due to its nautical technology and innovative low-energy usage. He’s been designed and is currently undergoing additional preparations to satisfy our Nordic standards of service.
Our objective for safe and transformational experiences, distinguished lectures and programs, and superior-quality stays on our vessels, can now also manifest through more gentle sea crossings and a luxurious experience onboard.
Her X-BOW™ – Infinity class provides high stability in rough weather and high waves, and the spacious cabins allow for comfort and leisure between locations. Several restaurants, a wellness center and all the commodities to complete a dream voyage to the Antarctic region.
There are private balconies in approx. 90% of the staterooms, allowing you to behold the magnitude of the open ocean all around you.
Notes
INCLUDED in all voyages for the Arctic 2025 and Antarctica 2025-26 Season:
- Accommodation in shared outside rooms
- English-speaking expedition team
- Shore landings by Zodiac, ship cruises and Zodiac cruises, morning and afternoon, weather conditions permitting.
- Information briefings and lectures by expedition team
- Full board on the ship
- Free coffee and tea on the ship
- Complimentary house wine, beer and soda at dinner
- Boots in assorted sizes, suitable for shore landings
- Port fees, IAATO fees, taxes and tariffs
- Parkas for all guests (excluding South American voyages)
- Yoga/Stretching: free of charge
Adventure activities:
Kayaking ;
Snowshoeing (Subject to Snow conditions Nov – Dec);
Camping (Subject to conditions, selected voyages Oct – Dec);
Photography Program .
*Consult our sales team for specific inclusions/exclusions per departure*
2026-27 NEW INCLUSIONS
- Pre voyage hotel night in Ushuaia
- 500 MB wifi package
Extra adventures activities: Immersive Kayaking $1,195; Kayaking $350/trip; Snowshoeing $150/trip; Photography Program $495, except for South Georgia Voyages $995