HIGHLIGHTS
- Encounter
iconic arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
- Take
advantage of continuous daylight
- Hike
the tundra and polar desert
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Immerse
yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic with optional kayaking
adventures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | Triple | Lower Deck Twin | Main Deck Twin Porthole | Main Deck Twin Window | Superior | Deluxe | Suite | Owners Suite |
|---|
| May 27, 2023 | Jun 05, 2023 | 6,995 | 8,495 | 9,495 | 9,995 | 10,995 | 10,995 | 13,995 | 14,995 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | 6,995 | 8,495 | 9,495 | 9,995 | 10,995 | 10,995 | 13,995 | 14,995 |
| May 20, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | 7,195 | 8,495 | 9,395 | 10,295 | 11,395 | 11,395 | 14,395 | 15,495 |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Jun 16, 2024 | 7,295 | 8,495 | 9,495 | 10,395 | 11,495 | 11,495 | 14,595 | 15,595 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 995 per person
- One
night’s pre-expedition hotel night (Oslo for 2022 and
Helsinki for 2023)
- Charter
flight from Oslo/Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to finishing city (Oslo for 2022 and Helsinki
for 2023)
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple | (Mid-range)
Superior | (High-end)
Owners Suite |
|---|
| May 27, 2023 | Jun 05, 2023 | 6,995 | 10,995 | 14,995 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | 6,995 | 10,995 | 14,995 |
| May 20, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | 7,195 | 11,395 | 15,495 |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Jun 16, 2024 | 7,295 | 11,495 | 15,595 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 995 per person
- One
night’s pre-expedition hotel night (Oslo for 2022 and
Helsinki for 2023)
- Charter
flight from Oslo/Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to finishing city (Oslo for 2022 and Helsinki
for 2023)
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Arrival Day. Check into your included hotel.
Note: for
2022 itineraries, the trip will start in Oslo. For 2023, the
trip will start in Helsinki.
Day
2 - Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
This
morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private
charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest
settlement, where you’ll have some time to explore before
embarkation. As your ship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the
island’s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically
from icy waters.
Days
3 to 9 - Exploring Spitsbergen
You’ll
cruise around this magical island on a constant search for wildlife.
Your expedition will cover western Spitsbergen as well as stunning
fjords and outlying islands to the north. From polar flora to immense
glaciers, the natural landscape here is just as varied as the wildlife.
Each expedition presents new opportunities and different weather and
ice, so there is no fixed itinerary; however, some of the places we may
visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Alkefjellet and
the Hinlopen Strait. The destinations visited will be selected for
optimum wildlife viewing with an appreciation of the history and
geology of Spitsbergen.
The
island offers multiple opportunities for wildlife photography. Spotting
polar bears is more likely here than almost anywhere else, as the
Svalbard archipelago is one of their preferred hunting areas. The
towering cliffs of Alkefjellet provide homes to thousands of
Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres).
Coming
across a walrus haul-out is a moment you won’t soon forget.
These giant pinnipeds of the Arctic create quite a noisy scene as each
walrus vies for a choice spot of coastline.
If
you’re itching to experience a more intimate view from the
water, you can book the sea kayaking or paddling excursion adventure
options.
In
Spitsbergen, there is no shortage of natural beauty. The tundra can be
surprisingly colorful in summer, with wildflowers bursting for a taste
of sunshine. Each day, you’ll see something interesting,
whether it is unique arctic wildlife a polar bear resting between
hunts, or abandoned sites from centuries ago.
Day
10 - Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to the trip's end point
The
time to say goodbye to your Expedition Team and shipmates has come.
Your adventure ends as it began, in the historic frontier-style
settlement of Longyearbyen. From here, we’ll transfer you to
the airport for your return group charter flight to Oslo or Helsinki.
Note: for
2022 itineraries, the trip will end in Oslo. For 2023, the
trip will end in Helsinki.
Ocean Adventurer (Expedition, 132-guests)
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years and underwent refurbishments in 1999 and 2002 with the most significant being in 2017. It is a recipient of the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for Overall Small Cruise Ship (500 passengers or under).
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Leadership
throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including
shore landings and other activities
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as
possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare
kosher meals.)
- Select
beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around
the clock
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as
scheduled
- A
photographic journal documenting the expedition
- A
pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac
cruising excursions
- An
official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency
Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD
$500,000 per person
- Transfers
between Longyearbyen town center and port on embarkation and
disembarkation day
Rates
do not include the following:
- Mandatory
Transfer Package*
- International
airfare
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Oslo
- Passport
and visa expenses
- Government
arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals
ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage,
cancellation, interruption and medical travel
insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage
fees on international flights
- Mandatory
waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry,
bar and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone
and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
- Voluntary
gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
- Additional
overnight accommodation
- Adventure
Options not listed in Included Activities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 695
- Paddling:
USD 195
