nwtmarine

NWT MARINE GROUP
Northwest Territory of Canada

NORWETA
Passenger Capacity: 20
Built: 1971, refitted 1991
Length: 103 ft.
Beam: 25 ft.
Draft: 5 ft.
Officers: Canadian
Staff and Crew: Canadian

Itinerary: There are 10 and 12-day cruises of the Mackenzie River between Yellowknife and Inuvik and five-day cruises from Yellowknife cruising the East Arm of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territory of Canada. On the Great Slave Lake itinerary passengers take a float plane to and from Goulet Bay, then cruise to Francoise Bay and Christie Bay and to the town of Snowdrift, a Chipewyan Dene community, where they can experience native culture and arts and crafts.
Cabins: 10. Cabins are all outside with a private bath. Some have lower bunks and some have upper and lower.

Dining: There is an open-seating dining room with one seating. Captain and crew dine with guests.

Dress: Strictly casual. Bring non-slip footwear since you will be on and off the vessel into smaller boats several times per day. Long sleeves, long pants and insect repellent are suggested to discourage mosquitoes on shore visits.
Facilities and Activities: The vessel explores remote channels and bays whenever possible. A canoe and an open boat are available for shore excursions, fishing and picnic lunches. No smoking is allowed except on deck. On the Mackenzie River trip, the cruise includes stops at communities such as Ft. Simpson, Wrigley, Ft. Norman, Norman Wells, Ft. Good Hope, Arctic Red River and other historic sites along the river as it flows northward to the Arctic Ocean. It was formerly A main route for the fur trade. A ceremony is held at the crossing of the Arctic Circle, and from Inuvik, passengers are flown to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea to dip their toes in the Arctic Ocean. On the Great Slave Lake cruise, the vessel anchors in remote bays and the engines are turned off for the evening so passengers can experience the tranquility of the nights. In the summer there are approximately 20 hours of daylight. Days are structured for three to four hours of cruising plus anchored sightseeing and shore time to hike and view wildlife such as moose, wolves, bear, bald eagles, peregrine falcons and other raptors.
Recent Fares Reported to Us: Per person double occupancy rate on the Mackenzie River cruise $3,995 to $5,395, Canadian. Great Slave Lake cruise $1,995 to $3,395. Hotel accommodations in Yellowknife and Inuvik not included, nor are fishing license fees and fishing gear. Discount for group.
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