One Ocean Expeditions is offering an exciting opportunity to travel through Canada's fabled Northwest Passage on a special cruise to mark the 70th anniversary of the first ever single season transit of the legendary route.

Travelling in comfort on board the ice-strengthened Akademik Ioffe between Cambridge Bay and Iqaluit, the celebratory 12-night voyage departs 25th August 2014 to retrace the deep-sea route followed by the RCMP St Roch in 1944 under the command of Staff Sergeant Henry Larsen.

On board for the occasion will be Larsen's daughter, Doreen Larsen Riedel who, together with passengers and crew, will have the opportunity to enjoy anniversary celebrations, interact with remote communities, visit historic locations such as atmospheric Beechey Island, where the Franklin expedition over-wintered before disappearing forever, and witness spectacular scenery and wildlife.

The first ever transit of Canada's Northwest Passage took several years, between 1903-1906 – under the command of Norway's legendary polar explorer Roald Amundsen. This remarkable feat of navigation was not repeated until 1940-42 when the St Roch completed a full West to East transit of the passage in a single season. Today, the St Roch is a Canadian National Historic Site and she lies at the Vancouver Maritime Musuem in Vancouver (BC).

Following in the wake of those courageous men, today's travellers will enjoy a far more comfortable experience. All One Ocean Expeditions' voyages include on board accommodation, superb meals with comprehensive wine list, complimentary use of onboard expedition rubber boots and Arctic outer gear. Shore excursions and landings, guided walks, educational presentations, expedition guides, naturalist staff, hospitality staff, an ER trained doctor are all included. A popular inclusion is the multi-media 'club house, with four computer workstations for guests to download and back up their photographic memories.

During the voyage, there will be a real chance of seeing pods of beluga or bowhead whales, rafts of ringed, harp or bearded seals and herds of walrus, all against a fabulous backdrop of stunning Arctic fjords, cliffs and glaciers.

Stopping off at remote local communities, rich in culture and tradition, such as Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, will allow passengers to see both the modern and ancient aspects of the Inuit culture, and perhaps to purchase carvings, jewellery and other crafts available from skilled Inuit artisans.

Prices start from US$9095 per person sharing a twin cabin on a full board basis including excursions. www.oneoceanexpeditions.com