Fury and Hecla Strait is a narrow and remote waterway in the Canadian Arctic, separating Baffin Island from the Melville Peninsula. It connects two significant bodies of water: Foxe Basin to the east and the Gulf of Boothia to the west, forming a vital link in the geography of Nunavut’s northern coastline. The strait was named after the ships HMS Fury and HMS Hecla, which were part of an early 19th-century British expedition led by William Edward Parry in search of the Northwest Passage. Though the expedition was ultimately blocked by ice, the naming commemorates their efforts to chart this challenging region. Navigationally, Fury and Hecla Strait is notable for its narrowness and shifting ice conditions, making it a fascinating passage for expedition vessels. From the deck, guests can take in sweeping views of the stark Arctic landscape and scan the horizon for wildlife — polar bears, walruses, and belugas are known to frequent the area, while seabirds soar overhead in search of open water.