After our departure from Pond Inlet we continued our journey North, first with a slight Eastern course through the Lancaster Sound, passing by Devon Island and then into the Jones Sound. On the way we also came across our first iceberg … nothing compared to what was ahead of us – but (not knowing better) not less exciting.

We knew, there was some ice waiting for us upon entering the Jones Sound, the ice charts we had reviewed during yesterday’s pre-cap had been clear on that. It was also clear, that the ice would pose a threat to neither the ship nor our plan to continue West through the Jones Sound.

Once we hit the ice field, the ship’s speed was reduced to allow us to pass through. When we were (relatively) clear, we were invited to a surprise zodiac cruise amidst the ice floes.