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. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Triple | Lower Deck Twin | Main Deck Twin Porthole | Main Deck Twin Window | Superior | Deluxe | Suite | Owner's Suite |
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| May 15, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | 4,995 | 6,195 | 6,695 | 7,695 | 8,195 | 8,195 | 10,195 | 11,295 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | 4,995 | 6,195 | 6,695 | 7,695 | 8,195 | 8,195 | 10,195 | 11,295 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Cost: USD 995 per person
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel night (Helsinki)
- Charter flight from Oslo/Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter flight from Longyearbyen to finishing city (Helsinki)
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 | (Mid-range)
Superior | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| May 15, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | 4,995 | 8,195 | 11,295 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | 4,995 | 8,195 | 11,295 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Cost: USD 995 per person
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel night (Helsinki)
- Charter flight from Oslo/Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter flight from Longyearbyen to finishing city (Helsinki)
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 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 endemic 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). If ice conditions permit reaching
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 Russia’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 the trip's end point
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 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
- Beginning Arctic 2025, Quark Expeditions will be offering Bar service and Wi-Fi for all guests
- 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
