Finding a 'Northwest Passage' through Canada's icy seas was once the ultimate challenge for explorers. Kari Herbert sails the thrilling route on a new 11-day 'cruise'
"Remember, this is an expedition, not a cruise," declares our leader Boris Wise.
Projected on the wall behind him are a series of maps of the maze of islands of the Canadian Far North. These aren't just any maps though; these are real-time satellite charts, specifically detailing the extent and density of sea ice in the area. For the past five days they have been the focus of intense scrutiny.
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