HIGHLIGHTS
- View
iconic arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
- Enjoy
all the adventure of an arctic expedition in a week
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Hike
the colorful tundra
- Immerse
yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic with optional kayaking
adventures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Explorer Triple | Solo Panorama | Explorer Suite | Balcony Suite | Deluxe Balcony Suite | Terrace Suite | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite | Ultra Suite |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Cost:
USD 995 per
person
- One
night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Oslo airport hotel
- Charter
flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Explorer Triple | (Mid-range)
Deluxe Balcony Suite | (High-end)
Ultra Suite |
|---|
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Cost:
USD 995 per
person
- One
night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Oslo airport hotel
- Charter
flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrive in Oslo, Norway
Your
arctic voyage begins in Oslo, Norway’s vibrant capital city.
If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and green
spaces to keep you busy before retiring at your included airport hotel.
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 great vistas of the
mountainous landscape that serves as a backdrop for this historic town.
Days
3-6: Exploring Spitsbergen
You’ll
sail around the shores of this magical island, constantly searching for
polar bears and other natural wonders. Covering western Spitsbergen,
your expedition will afford ample opportunities to view immense
glaciers, deep fjords, soaring mountains and unique flora and fauna.
Sailing north into Krossfjord, have your camera handy, ready to capture
some of the best glacier calving in Spitsbergen. Deep in the fjord, the
highly active Lilliehöök Glacier awaits. Listen in
awe to the growling as big chunks break off into the icy waters below.
A Zodiac excursion to nearby Ny London, an abandoned mining settlement,
provides an ideal place for a guided walk. Encounters with wildlife,
such as the indigenous Svalbard reindeer, are possible here. After
cruising overnight, wake up to the stunning sight of the magnificent
Monaco Glacier, another prolific iceberg producer. To make this even
more thrilling, help your Expedition Team to scan the shorelines and
ice edge for marine mammals. Possible landing sites include Texas Bar,
Worsleyneset and the Andoyane Islands (where polar bears have been
known to roam). At 80°N, you’ll reach a walrus
sanctuary on the tiny, crescent-shaped Moffen Island. Watching from the
water as large groups of these lumbering giants jockey for space is an
unforgettable experience, so be ready with your binoculars. At
Smeerenburg you can see the remains of an abandoned settlement that was
established by Dutch whalers nearly 400 years ago. Here, at one of
Europe’s most northerly outposts, you’ll have time
to explore ashore and learn about Spitsbergen’s whaling
history. Afterwards, cruising to Magdalenafjord rewards you with
panoramic vistas of snow-capped mountains and massive glaciers
reflected in the crystal-clear waters. During your last full day of
your arctic adventure, you may visit the Russian mining town of
Barentsburg, home of the world’s northernmost brewery. We
hope to round out the day in Alkehornet, taking in the towering cliffs
teeming with nesting seabirds, such as fulmars and
Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres).
Encounters with reindeer might be possible here too. Later, in the
evening, swap stories with your shipmates and crew one last time, at
the captain’s dinner.
Day
7: Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to Oslo
The
time to say goodbye has come. Your adventure ends as it began, in the
frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen. From here, we’ll
transfer you to the airport for your return group charter flight to
Oslo.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
- Beer
and house wine during dinner
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as
scheduled
- Photographic
journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof
expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- Expedition
parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Complimentary
reusable water bottle
- Hair
dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
- Comprehensive
onboard materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard the ship
- Transfers
between Longyearbyen town center and port on embarkation and
disembarkation day
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 695
- Paddling:
USD 195
