HIGHLIGHTS
- View
iconic arctic wildlife, like polar bears, walrus and arctic fox
- Enjoy
continuous daylight, perfect for photography buffs
- Cruise
in a Zodiac for closer views of glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Hike
the colorful arctic tundra
- Learn
techniques and tips from onboard photographers
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 (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
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Explorer Triple | (Mid-range)
Deluxe Balcony Suite | (High-end)
Ultra Suite |
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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)
Day
1 - Arrival Day. Check into your included 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 your first view of the
island’s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically
from icy waters.
Days
3-13: Exploring Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen
is graced with an unspoiled beauty that’s just waiting to be
discovered. On this one-of-a-kind cruise, you’ll sail along
the west coast of this magical island, exploring the coastal fjords and
smaller, outlying islands. Each day will be a surprise, treating you to
spectacular new sightings and experiences.
Every
expedition is unique, depending on the weather and ice conditions, but
we do hope to visit a few of our favorite landing sites, which will be
chosen as much for their optimal wildlife-viewing opportunities as for
their stunning scenery, historical significance and hiking activities.
With no itinerary (unusual amongst polar cruises), our main goal will
be to sail in a constant search for polar bears on the prowl. This
means we may not move the ship every day as we do on regular voyages,
especially if we find abundant wildlife in one place. Like true
explorers, we’ll let the wildlife and pack ice—not
a set schedule—guide our route! Our small expedition ship
allows us to navigate shallower waters and tighter spaces, so we expect
to explore the more hard-to-reach areas frequented by the elusive polar
bear.
Presentations
by on-board experts will prepare you for the adventures that await, and
with continuous daylight during this time of year, photo ops abound.
You’ll have ample time to linger and photograph any bears we
find hunting on the ice edge, but they’re not the only
wildlife we hope to encounter. The food-rich waters attract walrus,
whales and seabirds, so you’ll want to keep your binoculars
nearby while cruising. Arctic fox and the indigenous Svalbard reindeer
may also be spotted on Zodiac excursions to shore.
A
haven for present-day explorers, Spitsbergen and the surrounding area
offer unforgettable polar experiences that will keep you and your
camera active for the duration of the expedition. Although 60 percent
of the landscape is covered in glaciers and much of the terrain is
mountainous, Spitsbergen (which means “pointed
mountains”) surprises visitors with stretches of colorful
tundra that burst with wildflowers in summer. Optional hiking
activities get you up close—though never
obtrusively—to the abundant wildlife. At day’s end,
you’ll have plenty of prized photographs and exciting stories
to share with your shipmates.
Day
14: Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to the trip's end point
Your
adventure ends 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.
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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
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 695
- Paddling: USD 195
