DATES / RATES
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| Jul 08, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | 14,310 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Starting from |
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| Jul 08, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | 14,310 |
ITINERARY
Day
01: Tromsø, Norway
Feel
your heart flutter, as you catch your first glimpse of that famous
emerald haze dancing across the stars, during your visit to this
wonderful Arctic gateway. Located in the far north of Norway, a visit
to Tromso beckons you to the extremes of this magical country, to
explore a fairytale land of jagged mountains, glistening glaciers and
husky-pulled sledges. Despite its remote location, you'll discover a
perhaps surprisingly cosmopolitan city, with a healthy student
population injecting plenty of energy. Sat 250 miles above the Arctic
Circle - at 69° north - you can bathe in the midnight sun's
glow during summer, before winter brings the thick blackness and starry
skies of endless polar nights. The darkness doesn't stop the fun - with
a polar night half-marathon taking place in January - but the return of
the sun is always a reason for a celebration here. To get the best view
over the city, take the cable car to Storsteinen's amazing viewpoint.
Magnificent views down over the city, fjord and Tromso's arching bridge
will unravel before you. Learn more about northerly traditions, polar
expeditions and arctic hunting at the Polar Museum. The Science Centre,
meanwhile, explains how humans have harnessed and survived these epic
landscapes over the years, and explores Tromso's breathtaking natural
spectacle - the northern lights. The city is famed for its
extraordinary viewing opportunities, which are often said to be the
best in the world. The Alpine Botanic Garden is the most northern such
garden on the planet, showcasing some of Norway's hardiest plantlife,
which survives and thrives at this nose-bleeding altitude.
Days
02: Cruise & Explore Bear Island, Svalbard
Bear
Island is considered Svalbard's southernmost island, roughly half way
between Spitsbergen and Norway's North Cape. Although the last polar
bears were seen in 2004, the name goes back to Dutch explorer Willem
Barentsz and his visit in 1596. The island has been used to hunt
walrus, for whaling, and even coal mining has taken place. The
strategic location on the border of the Norwegian Sea and the Barents
Sea has led to a meteorological station being set up by Norway near
Gravodden on Bear Island's north coast. Some two thirds of the island
is a relatively flat plain with shallow freshwater lakes and Ramsar
Wetland, while the entire island and the surrounding waters are a
Nature Reserve. Bear Island has also been designated an Import Bird
Area as it is a staging area for Pink-footed and Barnacle Geese and the
steep cliffs south of Sørhamna are home to thousands of
breeding seabirds. This is a specially protected area where Zodiacs are
allowed to cruise along the cliffs around Kapp Kolthoff. In smaller
amounts Atlantic Puffins, Northern Gannets, Glaucous Gulls and Great
Skuas are found in between the large Black-legged Kittiwake, Little
Auk, Common Guillemot and Brünnich's Guillemot colonies. The
constant battering of the sea has not only created impressive sea caves
and tunnels, but unfortunately the Russian vessel Petrozavodsk
shipwrecked near Revdalen at the base of the limestone cliffs and the
waves are causing a continuous disintegration of the remains of the
ship.
Days
03-04: Svalbard Southern Region
Svalbard's
Southern Region and specifically Spitsbergen's west coast is less
ice-clogged than the rest of Svalbard due to the moderating influenced
of the Gulf Stream. Several fjords cut into the western coast of
Spitsbergen and have been used by trappers and hunters, as well as the
different mining companies that tried to exploit the riches of the
archipelago's largest island of Spitsbergen. Remains of huts and mines,
as well as active commercial and scientific settlements can be found
and visited. Depending on the time of the season, glaciers can be
visited on foot or by sea. Hornsund will reveal fascinating views of
geological formations, craggy mountains, spectacular glaciers and a
variety of seabirds and seals.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Days
05-07: Svalbard Northern Region
Svalbard's
northern region is less influenced by the Norwegian Current coming
through the Greenland Sea than the southern region and shows more ice.
The northern part of the island of Spitsbergen shows quite a number of
impressive fjords, bays and glaciers. The Nordaust Svalbard Nature
Reserve includes Spitsbergen's east coast, the Hinlopen Strait,
Nordaustlandet and some islands further east like Kvitoya and Storoya.
Several walrus haul-outs, spectacular glaciers, bird cliffs and bird
islands, as well as surprising flora in Arctic deserts and the
possibility to see polar bears and to visit historically important
sites make this an area prone for exploration. Ice conditions will
dictate which sites can be seen.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
08: Day at sea (International waters)
Days
at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with
what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym,
visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply
topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to
busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day
09: Jan Mayen Island, Norway
Humpback
and minke whales cavort and feed in the waters around the impressive
volcanic island of Jan Mayen with its towering ebony peaks and broad
black lava beaches. The primordial landscape is dominated to the north
by the 7,500 feet high (2,300 meters) Mt Beerenberg, an active volcano
covered in glacial ice that last erupted in 1985. With permission from
the Norwegian authorities, a landing is possible at this rarely visited
outpost. Visitors may walk to the research and weather station, or
beyond, for birds-eye views of the meteorological station and the long
black sandy eastern shore of the island. Birds to be seen here may
include Atlantic Puffins, Northern Fulmars, and Snow Buntings.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
10: Day at sea
Day
11: Husavik, Iceland
There's
simply nowhere better than Husavilk - the European capital of whale
watching - for getting up close and personal with the majestic giants
of the ocean. Feel the awe as whales breach the waves around you,
before gulping in air and plunging away with almighty tale flicks.
Pretty Husavik is framed by the majestic
Húsavíkurfjall mountain, which swells up behind,
creating a stunning backdrop for the town's tiny wooden warehouses,
cherry red houses and undulating fishing ships. The little wooden
church has been a beacon of light, guiding tired fishermen back to the
shores of Iceland's oldest settlement, since 1907. Let the wind rip
through your hair and the sea speckle your face, as you ride waves out
among the region's almighty marine creatures, who throw their weight
around so spectacularly. Sail among gentle giants in Shaky Bay,
spotting humpbacks, minke whales and the world's biggest –
blue whales. You may also see teams of smaller white-beaked dolphins
skipping across the waves, displaying the full range of acrobatic
skills. The town's whale museum is an interesting journey through
Iceland's relationship with the sea giants, while its restaurants serve
up local specialities – taste juicy reindeer burger and
plokkfiskur, a buttery mash of local fish. Hikes and horseback rides
into the surrounding countryside can take you up around Lake Botnsvatn,
to views down from the slopes of the
Húsavíkurfjall - where purple spired lupin
flowers spill down amongst the emerald slopes. From the summit, look
out over views of the bay, reaching out to the crumpled snowy peaks
beyond. Or feel the full force of this land of natural power, at
Dettifloss Waterfall, one of Europe's most powerful, thrashing flumes.
10
Included Shore Excursions
Bird
Watching at Lake Mývatn
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Cave
Exploration – Lofthellir
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Physically fit
Diamond
Circle
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Húsavík
Walking tour – Discover the Whale Capital of Iceland
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Húsavík
Hike – Lake Botnsvatn
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Physically fit
Viking
Horse Riding at Saltvík
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Whale
Watching & the Whale museum
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Lake
Myvatn
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Ásbyrgi
Canyon – Walking Tour
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Day
12: Siglufjordur, Iceland
A
tiny town in the scenic north of Iceland, cosseted away by a jagged
wall of mountain peaks, Siglufjordur is an isolated gem. With just over
a thousand residents, Siglufjordur takes its name from the glassy fjord
that stretches out nearby. Iceland's northernmost town, only a
single-lane road tunnel, bored through the snow-capped mountains,
provides a land link with the rest of the country. This evocative
remoteness appealed to dark Nordic Noir writers - and the town has
found recent fame as the star of the TV show Trapped. A much warmer
welcome awaits you in real life than in fiction - fortunately.
Siglufjordur is a historic Atlantic capital of herring fishing, and you
can learn of the industry that gave the town its raison d'etre, and
powered Iceland's economy at the award-winning Herring Era Museum. The
biggest maritime-themed museum in Iceland, it spreads across three
buildings and covers every element of the town's relationship with its
fishing waters - from expedition to preparation and preservation. While
the industry has dried up since its heyday, wander to the harbour for
views of the pretty town's cherry and lemon coloured former warehouses.
Swirling seagulls look for offcuts, while fishermen sandpaper and
varnish tiny vessels. Take a boat out around the scenic fjord, or
embark on lengthy hikes out and above this romantically isolated
outpost. The sounds of beautiful duo vocal harmonies and accordions are
often heard echoing along the streets, and the Folk Music Museum is an
enchanting look into quaint, rural Icelandic culture. The Folk Music
Festival causes the town's population to swell dramatically, as
visitors make for these picturesque shores to play and perform each
year.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Herring
Hayday
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Hike
in Siglufjörður area
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Héðinsfjörður
Hike
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Physically fit
Local
Chocolate & Beer – Walking tour around
Seyðisfjordur – walking
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
13: Bolungarvik, Iceland
Although
the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is further north across the
Isarfjardardjup, Bolungarvik is Westfjords' and Iceland's northernmost
town. Despite its relative isolation, Bolungarvik has been settled for
hundreds of years and is already mentioned in the settlement period of
Iceland. Located next to rich fishing grounds and the cove of the same
name, Bolungarvik has always been a place for fishermen and one of the
town's attractions is a replica of an old fishing station. Just to the
northwest is Bolafjall Mountain which blocks off the wind and swell
from the Atlantic Ocean. The view from the top (at 638 meters above sea
level) not only covers Bolungarvik and the surrounding valleys and
mountains, but several fjords and the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.
Although only 950 residents call Bolungarvik their home, this is the
Westfjords' second largest town. There even is a nine hole golf course
(par 71) with 18 sets of tees.
Day
13: Sudureyri, Iceland
Sudureyri
is a typical small fishing village in Iceland's Westfjords at the
entrance of Sugandafjord. Unlike most other fishing villages that date
back hundreds of years, Sudureyri was only started in the early 20th
century and has some 270 inhabitants. As the Sugandafjord is surrounded
by high mountains, the only way to safely reach Sudureyri used to be by
boat. Since the village has been connected to the outside world by
tunnel (opened only in 1996) it has been visited by those interested in
angling and fishing for cod and halibut in the fjord and open water.
Just east of the village is the Lagoon, an area that has been dammed
off. Cod has been released into the lagoon and visitors are encouraged
to feed the fish -this actually is considered the village's main
attraction. The cod can easily return to open waters via a pipe place
under the dyke's road, but many seem to like being fed.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Seafood
trail
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Secluded
Valley
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Walking
between valleys – Staðardalur valley to Vatnadalur
Valley (MODERATE)
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Day
14: Reykjavik, Iceland
The
capital of Iceland's land of ice, fire and natural wonder, Reykjavik is
a city like no other - blossoming among some of the world's most
vibrant and violent scenery. Home to two-thirds of Iceland's
population, Reykjavik is the island's only real city, and a welcoming
and walkable place - full of bicycles gliding along boulevards or
battling the wind when it rears up. Fresh licks of paint brighten the
streets, and an artistic and creative atmosphere embraces studios and
galleries - as well as the kitchens where an exciting culinary scene is
burgeoning. Plot your adventures in the city's hip bars and cosy cafes,
or waste no time in venturing out to Iceland's outdoor adventures.
Reykjavik's buildings stand together in a low huddle - below the whip
of winter's winds - but the magnificent Hallgrímskirkja
church is a solid exception, with its bell tower rising resolutely over
the city. Iceland's largest church's design echoes the lava flows that
have shaped this remote land and boasts a clean and elegant interior.
The Harpa Concert Hall's sheer glass facade helps it to assimilate into
the landscape, mirroring back the city and harbour. Its LED lights
shimmer in honour of Iceland's greatest illuminated performance
– the northern lights. Walk in the crusts between continents,
feel the spray from bursts of geysers and witness the enduring power of
Iceland's massive waterfalls. Whether you want to sizzle away in the
earth-heated geothermal pools, or hike to your heart's content, you can
do it all from Reykjavik - the colourful capital of this astonishing
outdoor country.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfers
(between airport, hotel and ship)
- 1
night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise (on 2021 voyages)
- In-country
flights when required by itinerary
- Guided
Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the
Expeditions Team
- Parka
- Enrichment
lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
- Spacious
suites
- Butler
service in every suite
- Unlimited
Free Wifi
- Personalised
service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Choice
of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages
in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and
spirits
- In-suite
dining and room service
- Onboard
entertainment
- Onboard
gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
- Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
- Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
- Bird
Watching at Lake Mývatn
- Cave
Exploration – Lofthellir
- Húsavík
Walking tour – Discover the Whale Capital of Iceland
- Húsavík
Hike – Lake Botnsvatn
- Viking
Horse Riding at Saltvík
- Whale
Watching & the Whale museum
- Ásbyrgi
Canyon – Walking Tour
- Hike
in Siglufjörður area
- Héðinsfjörður
Hike
- Local
Chocolate & Beer – Walking tour around
Seyðisfjordur
