HIGHLIGHTS
- Encounter
unique arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer
- Take
advantage of continuous daylight
- Hike
the tundra
- Cruise
in a Zodiac
- Enjoy
optional kayak adventure opportunities
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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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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Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple | (Mid-range)
Superior | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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ITINERARY
Day
1: Embarkation day in Longyearbyen
Your
Spitsbergen adventure begins when you board your ship in Longyearbyen,
the island’s largest settlement. As you embark,
you’ll enjoy great views of the mountainous landscape that
serves as a backdrop for this seaside village.
Days
2-8: 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, we do have some favorite
destinations, including the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg,
Alkefjellet and the Hinlopen Strait. The destinations visited will be
selected for optimum wildlife viewing and appreciation of the history
and geology of Spitsbergen. Polar bear viewing is more likely here than
almost anywhere else, with Hornsund being one of their preferred
hunting areas and the towering cliffs of Alkefjellet providing many
free bird egg meals for both them and the arctic fox.
Coming
across a walrus haul-out is a moment you won’t forget. These
lumbering giants of the Arctic create quite a noisy scene as each
walrus vies for a choice spot of coastline.
If
you’re itching for a more personal and intimate view of the
arctic scenery, then taking an optional kayaking excursion to some of
the more isolated pockets of Spitsbergen is highly recommended. At
Smeerenburg, you can also visit a memorial erected in 1906. This
historical site honors the whalers who lost their lives in the 17th and
18th centuries while working in extreme arctic conditions.
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 new, whether it
is a rare bird species, a polar bear resting between hunts, or a
century-old abandoned hut.
Day
9: Depart Longyearbyen
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 flight home.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
- Beer
and 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
- Official
Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- 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
- All
gratuities
- Arrival
transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive one day
prior to embarkation
- Transfer
from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group
transfer from the ship to Longyearbyen airport or a designated drop-off
location downtown on disembarkation day
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking:
USD 695
Paddling
Excursion: USD 225
