In the light of the summer months, the disappointment of not seeing the aurora borealis was balanced out by moments of real beauty and memorable wildlife encounters with polar bears and orca whales. They fished along the way, set off on land adventures and the two crew even braved a Polar plunge. A naturalist who joined them on the journey further enriched the experience with his knowledge of sea birds and marine life.
Beothuk: Blazing an icy trail
In 2012, Beothuk became the third Doggersbank and the 163rd vessel to successfully navigate the hostile Northwest Passage. Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and less than 1,200 miles from the North Pole, the frigid body of water remains one of the greatest nautical encounters on the planet.
