HIGHLIGHTS
- Encounter
iconic arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
- Take
advantage of continuous daylight
- Hike
the tundra and explore the polar desert
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Immerse
yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic with optional kayaking
adventures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| May 28, 2024 | Jun 08, 2024 | 8,895 |
9,479 |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | 9,395 |
10,011 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | 9,695 |
10,331 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 | 9,695 |
10,331 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| May 28, 2024 | Jun 08, 2024 | 8,895 |
9,479 |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | 9,395 |
10,011 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | 9,695 |
10,331 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 | 9,695 |
10,331 |
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 your first view of the
island’s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically
from icy waters.
Days
3-11: Exploring Spitsbergen
Explore
western Spitsbergen as well as stunning fjords and outlying islands to
the north. From polar deserts to immense glaciers, the natural
landscape here is just as varied as the wildlife. As you cruise around
this magical island located above the Arctic Circle, your Expedition
Team will constantly be searching for wildlife.
Each expedition
presents new opportunities and different weather and ice, so we have no
fixed itinerary; however, some of the places we may visit include the
14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Phippsøya, Alkhornet and
the Hinlopen Strait. The destinations visited will be selected for
optimum wildlife viewing with an appreciation of the history and
geology of Spitsbergen.
The island offers multiple opportunities for wildlife photography.
Since Svalbard’s legendary wildlife habitat is well-protected
and almost entirely uninhabited, it’s one of the
world’s best places to spot polar bears in their natural
landscapes of ice, Arctic deserts and mountain scenery.
The towering cliffs of Alkefjellet provide homes to thousands of
Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres). Coming
across a walrus haul-out is a moment you won’t soon forget.
These giant pinnipeds of the Arctic create quite a noisy scene as each
walrus vies for a choice spot of coastline.
Day
12: Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to the trip's end point
The
time to say goodbye has come. Your arctic 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
- 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
