Charter a private helicopter from the ship and arc out over the Strait of Belle Isle and Resolution Island's fractured coastline — glacially carved fjords, open tundra plateaus and iceberg-studded waters laid out beneath you in panoramic silence. The perspective from above is simply incomparable.
What to expect
Lift-off delivers an immediate transformation of scale — cliffs that felt towering from the Zodiac become intricate geological ribbons below. The pilot narrates the landscape's formation as you bank over sea-ice remnants and spot the white flashes of beluga or the dark silhouettes of narwhal from altitude. On calm days the water surface becomes a perfect mirror, doubling the drama. Landing back aboard or on a nearby headland for a ground-level tundra moment can be arranged.
Good to know
Helicopter charters must be arranged well in advance and are subject to visibility and wind minimums (typically ceiling above 300 m and winds below 25 kt). Confirm logistics with the expedition team at least 24 hours prior. Weight limits per passenger apply — consult the operator directly.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Resolution Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Resolution Island
- Zodiac Expedition into Resolution Island's Fjords & Sea Caves
- Arctic Seabird Colony Observation: Murres, Fulmars & Kittiwakes
- Inuit Cultural Encounter: Land Reading & Traditional Skills Workshop
- Kayak the Arctic Shoreline: Sea-Kayak Expedition at the World's Edge
- Resolution Island History Walk: Frobisher, Whalers & the Distant Early Warning Line