A full navigation day shows why the schedule is expedition-led: wind and ice continually reshape the safe route.
Day06
Geographic North Pole Expedition
A full navigation day shows why the schedule is expedition-led: wind and ice continually reshape the safe route.
The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.
01Morning
Northward through shifting ice
The day begins with a current operating brief, weather review and the practical preparation needed for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. A full navigation day shows why the schedule is expedition-led: wind and ice continually reshape the safe route.
02Afternoon
Arctic Ocean
The main activity window is used for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.
03Evening
What can change
Back at the hotel or vessel, the team reviews the day, answers questions and prepares you for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.
Available choices
Available choices
Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.
+ Ice-navigation lecture+ Open-deck observation
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What can change
The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.