HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
Svalbard’s legendary northwestern coast, home to dramatic
mountain scenery, tidewater glaciers, rich polar history, and some of
the Arctic’s best wildlife viewing
- Look
for polar bears, walrus, seals, musk ox, eider ducks, Arctic foxes,
whales, and towering cliffs with thousands of nesting seabirds
- Visit
the remote and rarely visited Northeast Greenland National Park which
offers some of the most majestic scenery in the world
- Extensive
fjord systems provide access to the mountainous interiors, where
tidewater glaciers create colossal icebergs
- Coastal
plains are home to prehistoric-looking musk oxen and other wildlife
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Triple Classic | Main Deck Suite | Classic Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Premium Suite | Owner's Suite |
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| Aug 08, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | 10,395 | 14,395 | 15,295 | 15,595 | 17,595 | 19,195 | 24,695 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple Classic | (Mid-range)
Superior Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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| Aug 08, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | 10,395 | 15,595 | 24,695 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrival in Oslo (hotel night)
Welcome
to Oslo, which in 2019 was awarded the prestigious title
“Green Capital of Europe”. We’ve arranged
a comfortable stay for you at an Oslo Airport hotel so that
you’re conveniently close for your flight to Longyearbyen on
Day 2.
If
you’re adventurous and have the time, take the handy airport
train into central Oslo – it’s a 20-minute ride and
trains depart and arrive frequently during the day. Near Oslo Central
Station are shops, cafes, the Botanical Garden, cultural attractions
and the attractive waterfront area.
Day
2: Embarkation in Longyearbyen
Today
you have a flight to Longyearbyen (regular airline flight), the
administrative center of Svalbard and starting point of our Arctic
expedition! At the Longyearbyen airport, you will be greeted by our
staff and transferred to the pier where we will warmly welcome you
aboard our expedition vessel, the M/V Sea Spirit. Get settled in your
spacious suite and explore the ship that will be your comfortable home
during the extraordinary adventure to come. Once underway, a full
schedule of events kicks off with informative briefings and
introductions from your expedition staff. After the first of many
delicious dinners on board, step out onto the open decks to admire the
gorgeous scenery in endless evening light as we pass through the
wildlife-rich waters of Isfjorden, one of the largest fjords in
Svalbard.
Day
3-5: Exploration of Svalbard
In
the High Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, our itinerary is flexible to
maximize your experience. Weather and sea ice conditions determine our
route and exploration opportunities. Our experienced captain and
expedition leader adapt plans accordingly. Majestic mountains, deep
fjords, and turquoise waters create a stunning backdrop. Spot grazing
reindeer, playful Arctic foxes, and diverse marine mammals. Keep an eye
out for polar bears throughout Svalbard. Visit Ny Ålesund, a
former mining town now occupied by Arctic researchers. Discover its
museum, gift shop, and post office. This area also played a role in
historic North Pole expeditions.
Day
6-7: Across the Greenland Sea
From
Svalbard we head southwest across the Greenland Sea toward East
Greenland. In these far northern latitudes, it is possible to encounter
sea ice any time of the year. All along the way, we remain vigilant for
sightings of marine mammals such as seals, and the majestic polar bear.
In previous eras, a large number of different species of whales,
especially bowhead whales, lived in the Greenland Sea. But due to
hunting which lasted into the 20th centur, the whales were on the verge
of extinction. Now, fortunately, the populations are recovering, and
sometimes we can see these majestic animals passing by.
Day
8-11: East Greenland Adventure
This
is expedition cruising at its most authentic and it brings us new
opportunities to explore. We will go on a true arctic adventure and
feel the real breath of the Arctic. Our itinerary and exploration
opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather and sea ice
conditions. Again, you can be sure that our experienced captain and
expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity so that you
can experience excellent wildlife viewing, discover incredible scenery
and go ashore wherever possible. The Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar
Fjord systems are part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the
world’s largest and perhaps most remote.
This whole area contains some of the Arctic’s most
magnificent scenery. Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by
ice-clad peaks up to 2000 meters high, reach far into the mountainous
heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create colossal icebergs that
float with wind and tide throughout the fjord system. On shore, fields
of multicolored tundra are home to musk oxen and Arctic hare. The
landscape — vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the
beginning of time—is a hiker’s paradise. Throughout
this area, we also find ancient Thule archeological sites, historical
trappers’ huts, and modern Inuit hunters’ cabins.
To provide you with the best experience possible, Days 3-5 and 8-11
might be reversed. This allows our captain and expedition team to
monitor the weather and sea conditions; remember: flexibility is the
key to polar expedition cruising!
Day
12-13: At sea
Following
our exploration of the Northeast Greenland coastline and fjords, we
head back across the Greenland Sea toward Svalbard. Presentations and
workshops by our expert staff ensure that these days at sea are not
idly spent; but that’s up to you! Seabird viewing and whale
sightings can be enjoyed from panoramic open decks as well as exterior
stateroom windows and balconies.
Day
14: Disembarkation in Longyearbyen
After
filling up with one last buffet breakfast on board, we bid you farewell
in Longyearbyen and provide transfer to the airport and a regular
flight to Oslo. By this time, you may already be making plans for your
next amazing trip with us into the polar worlds!
Sea Spirit (Luxury Expedition, 114-guests)
The ice-strengthened small all-suite expedition ship Sea Spirit (originally Renaissance V) was built in 1991 in Italy. From that time she has changed several operators and regions of navigation, cruising in Singapore, Alaska, Pacific Basin, Arctic and Antarctica. The vessel was modified in late 2010. Providing spacious suites for accommodation of maximum of 114 passengers (the smallest suite is 20 sq. meters) the Sea Spirit at the same time features maneuverability and friendly atmosphere of small ships. All suites have private facilities and exterior views. Some of the suites feature private balconies for enjoying fantastic landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctica.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1
pre-voyage night on Day 1 in Oslo;
- Round
trip Oslo - Longyearbyen (regular flight);
- Group
transfer to the ship for embarkation on Day 2;
- Shipboard
accommodation;
- All
meals on board throughout the voyage;
- Tea
and coffee station 24 hours daily;
- All
scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions);
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader &
Expedition Team;
- Branded
Poseidon Expeditions parka;
- Rubber
boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise;
- Welcome
and Farewell cocktails;
- All
port fees;
- Group
transfer to Longyearbyen airport;
- Pre-departure
materials;
- Digital
Voyage Log;
- Wi-Fi
on board.
RATES
DO NOT INCLUDE:
- International
Airfare;
- Visa
and passport fees (if applicable);
- Luggage
and trip cancellation insurance;
- Soft
drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and
celebrations;
- Personal
expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges;
- Fuel
surcharge may be applied for all bookings;
- Mandatory
Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per
person;
- Kayaking;
- The
cost of any applicable medical tests (such as COVID-19) or vaccinations
required either by a national government or Poseidon Expeditions
before, during or after the cruise;
- Staff
gratuities.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Sea
Kayaking: USD 655
- Photography
Workshop: Free
