Where is Boreal?

[Wendai]

Le Boreal was stuck in Svalbard for the longest time.  It now seems to be sporadically showing that it's in western Russia.  Is this right.  How did it get there?  Did it go through the northwest passage?  I can't see an AIS track through Panama or anywhere near Canada?

 

[directionfinder]

The Boreal went through the North East Passage, along Russia. She arrived in Anadyr on September 18 th. 

On cruise ship tracker you can still see part o the route. I followed the display through the North East Passage, and it went relatively fast so I suppose there was not much ice. 

I wonder if there have been passenger on board? This trip was announced on the Ponant internet page, but then disappeard.

[Wendai]

Wow, thanks.  I didn't realise that route was possible unless you're an icebreaker.

[Wendai]

Boreal now shows as heading for Papeete.  Mmmm!  Keep company with Le Soleal and Paul Gaugin?  Or is it ultimately heading to Antarctica?  If so, that's a very long way around from Svalbard.