HIGHLIGHTS
- Marvel
at one of National Geographic Travelers’ 50 Tours of a
Lifetime
- Experience
the glaciers and wildlife of Spitsbergen
- Explore
a remote fjord-strewn coast of Greenland
- Cruise
in a Zodiac
- Hike
the tundra
- Take
advantage of 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, Norway
Your
voyage will embark in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen.
Days
2 to 5: Spitsbergen, Norway
Exploring
Spitsbergen, the largest of the Norwegian-ruled Svalbard islands,
rewards you with abundant wildlife and austere beauty. Here,
you’ll visit spectacular glacier fronts and steep-walled
fjords with walrus, polar bears and Spitsbergen reindeer among your
possible wildlife sightings.
Days
6 and 7: Greenland Sea
While
sailing south through the historic Greenland Sea, you’ll
learn about the wildlife and history of Greenland, your next stop. On
deck, you’ll learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in
a lecture, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a
movie—there are many things to do during your time at sea.
Days
8 to 11: East Greenland
During
your tour of Greenland’s remote eastern coast,
you’ll enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several
locations. Visit the remains of ancient Thule settlements, and keep an
eye out for grazing muskoxen; 40% of the world’s population
lives here. Finally, you will sail through spectacular Scoresbysund,
the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord
system in the world.
Day
12: Denmark Strait
At
sea, the Denmark Strait is your pathway toward Iceland. Your Expedition
Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations about
the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds
you’ll inevitably see soaring above your ship.
Day
13: Depart Reykjavik
You’ll
disembark in Akureyri, and transfer to your waiting charter flight to
Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, at the end of your journey. If
you have booked post-expedition accommodation, we provide a transfer to
a central downtown location.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- 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
- A
parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Hair
dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
- Comprehensive
predeparture 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
- Greenland
voyages cruise passenger tax
- Arrival
transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive one day
prior to embarkation day
- Transfer
from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Charter
flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik
- Group
transfer to downtown Reykjavik on disembarkation day
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking:
USD 695
Hiking:
FREE
Paddling
Excursion: USD 225 (2019 season only)
