Cruise port Resolution Island (Nunavut)

Resolution Island in Nunavut, Canada, is an uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic and not a traditional cruise port with permanent terminals. Instead, the island is visited as part of expedition cruises, where travel to the actual embarkation port occurs, which is often located far to the south. Logistic planning for guests from the DACH region therefore focuses on air travel to a Canadian Arctic gateway and the organized transfer to the ship.

Airplane

Travel from the DACH region is primarily via long-haul flight to one of Canada's major international airports, such as Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). From there, onward travel with Canadian airlines such as Canadian North or Calm Air to Arctic hubs like Iqaluit (YFB) or Resolute Bay (YRB) is required. These flights are often part of the cruise package.

Domestic Flight & Transfer

The actual embarkation port for expedition cruises visiting Resolution Island is often a remote location in the Canadian Arctic, such as Resolute Bay (YRB) on Cornwallis Island. The transfer there usually takes place via flights specially chartered by the cruise lines from the aforementioned major Canadian cities. Upon arrival at Resolute Bay Airport (YRB), guests are often taken by Zodiac boats to their expedition ship anchored in the bay. The entire logistics of these domestic flights and ship transfers are usually organized by the cruise line and are part of the travel package.

Pre-Cruise Hotel

Due to long international flight times, complex connections to the Canadian Arctic, and possible weather-related delays, a pre-cruise overnight stay in one of the Canadian gateway cities such as Toronto or Montreal is strongly recommended. This allows for a relaxed start to the trip and provides a buffer for any flight delays to ensure the punctual connection to the charter flights to the Arctic, which often only operate once a week. Hotels near the airport offer a convenient option for this.

Check-in & Embarkation

Please note that your travel documents will usually provide you with a fixed time slot for check-in, which is mandatory for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for your journey to the port and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.

The following also applies during the journey: for shore excursions, you should be back on board at least one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements as well as the notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.