HIGHLIGHTS
Our trips are aimed at
anyone with a passion for exploring the Arctic with a small group of
like minded individuals on a comfortable small ship cruise and include :
Amazing Wildlife
We will visit areas where walruses haul out, encounter reindeer and
Arctic foxes on land, observe whales and other marine life and explore
coasts where polar bears are known to roam.
Stunning Scenery
We will encounter mighty glaciers, cruise tranquil steep-sided fjords
and spend time outside exploring the beautiful untouched
wilderness.
Expedition Vessel With 12
Guests
We believe the best way to experience an environmentally sensitive
place such as the Arctic is with a small group of travellers. Newly
launched expedition cruise ships now take up to 350 passengers, we
believe smaller is better.
Expedition Leader and
Guide
An aspect of our journeys is to learn about the place you are visiting.
Our onboard guides are the core of what we do and will share their
passion and knowledge of Svalbard throughout the trip. We offer the
best guide to guest ratio available.
Zodiac landing craft for
shore landings
Shore landings are the essence of every expedition and your guides will
take you exploring on a daily basis. The vessel is equipped with
landing craft that can be used to reach remote beaches so you can
experience the wilderness firsthand.
Climate Compensated
Caring for the environment is what we do. For every trip we run we
plant trees in Greenland to offset the emissions. We are a member of
AECO and follow strict guidelines to ensure our trips don’t
cause any disturbance to the wildlife or natural sites.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Cabin D Single shared facility | Cabin C Twin shared facility | Cabin B Twin | Cabin A Dbl |
|---|
| Jul 11, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 | 10,000 | 13,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Cabin D Single shared facility | (Mid-range)
Cabin B Twin | (High-end)
Cabin A Dbl |
|---|
| Jul 11, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 | 10,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Depart Longyearbyen
Day 2 Prins Karls Foreland
Day 3-4 Ny-Alesund and Kongsfjord
Day 5 Sea Ice
Day 6-9 Nordaustlandet and Hinlopen Strait
Day 10-12 South-East Spitsbergen
Day 13 Hornsund
Day 14 Isfjord
Day 15 Arrive Longyearbyen
Days 1 and 2 :
Longyearbyen and Prins Karls Foreland
Our Svalbard circumnavigation cruise departs from the port of
Longyearbyen in the afternoon. The overall schedule is flexible to
allow us to see as much as possible and will be led by our highly
experienced leader. Taking advantage of the beautiful 24-hour sunlight
we will sail out of the Isfjord and towards Prins Karls Foreland where
we will do shore landings and visit a walrus colony on day 2. Our plan
is to sail north and attempt a clockwise circumnavigation of
Spitsbergen.
Days 3 to 5 : Ny-Alesund,
Kongsfjord and Ice Edge
As we head north our first port of call is the scientific community of
Ny-Alesund, the most northerly inhabited settlement on earth which is
home to an interesting historical site and museum. We will explore the
majestic Kongsfjord and the fjords that branch into it. We will sail
close to an impressive calving glacier face and there will also be an
opportunity for hikes ashore with our expedition leader. We will then
sail north and if we have calm conditions attempt to reach the edge of
the sea ice which extends all the way to the North Pole, a really
impressive sight.
Days 6 to 8 :
Nordaustlandet and Hinlopen Strait
We will sail along the north coast of Spitsbergen keeping a lookout for
wildlife including polar bears that inhabit the area. Depending on the
sea ice conditions, we aim to continue along the north coast to reach
the island of Nordaustlandet and cruise along the Austfonna Ice Cap, a
truly breathtaking sight. If the sea ice doesn’t allow us
access then the other option is to head south through the Hinlopen
Strait. We aim to make shore landings on a daily basis to explore the
majestic wilderness of this area.
Days 9 – 14 :
Southern Spitsbergen
We will follow the compass south and explore the region along the south
coast of Spitsbergen. We will visit rarely visited landing sites and
have lots of chances to take in the breathtaking nature, wildlife, and
scenery. As we round the southern tip of Spitsbergen, we will enter the
area around Hornsund where we will have a day to explore and do some
wilderness hikes. We will then set sail north along the coast towards
Longyearbyen.
Day 15 : Longyearbyen
Safely back in the port of Longyearbyen after our epic 15-day Svalbard
circumnavigation cruise, we will enjoy a final breakfast together. We
say our goodbyes and disembark in the morning after making new friends
and sharing an incredible adventure together.
The above itinerary is a
guide only. A part of any Arctic adventure is the flexibility to take
advantage of the weather and ice conditions. Our expedition leader will
make sure you see as much a possible.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Expedition Leader and Photography Guide
- Workshops and feedback sessions
- Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography
opportunities
- Polar Bear protection guides for shore landings
- Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Bedding and towels
- Highly experienced Captain and Cook
