By Paul Bryers, September 3, 2025

• Cruising Amundsen Gulf, Nunavut, Arctic Canada.

Having successfully navigated the North West Passage, I am now reflecting on the experience. It was wonderful….. and a picturesque sunset provided a fitting conclusion.

While the experience was great, it was somewhat disappointing wrt to ice coverage and wildlife.

However, our Captain has just informed us, in a rather assertive tone, that we will not be visiting Herschel Island or Smoking Hills due to being behind schedule and the presence of ice ahead.

This development has generated considerable excitement amongst the guests..

Ice maps would indicate that the Captain is accurate and there is ice ahead.