HIGHLIGHTS
- Encounter
iconic Arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
- View
numerous Arctic bird species, like puffins, Arctic terns and purple
sandpipers
- Anticipate
a full circumnavigation of Spitsbergen
- Explore
glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more with included Zodiac cruising
- Immerse
yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic with optional kayaking
adventures
- Hike
the tundra and polar desert
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 08, 2025 | 15,295 |
16,057 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | 16,195 |
17,002 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Price: USD 1,195 (Arctic 2025)
Package
Price: USD 1,495 (Arctic 2026)
Includes
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with
breakfast
- Charter
flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 08, 2025 | 15,295 |
16,057 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | 16,195 |
17,002 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Price: USD 1,195 (Arctic 2025)
Package
Price: USD 1,495 (Arctic 2026)
Includes
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with
breakfast
- Charter
flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrive in Helsinki, Finland
Your
Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary
architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If
you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries and restaurants,
relax at a Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant Design District before
retiring at your included hotel.
Day
2: Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Embark
This
morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private
charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest
settlement. As your ship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the
island’s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically
from frigid waters.
Days
3 to 13: Exploring Spitsbergen
Expect
a new adventure every day as we begin our journey by heading north and
around the island of Spitsbergen, exploring smaller, outlying islands.
We plan to circumnavigate Spitsbergen, but if conditions are favorable,
we will also attempt a larger circumnavigation of the archipelago,
including many of the outer islands in the Svalbard archipelago. Every
expedition will be different, depending on the weather and ice, but
some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier,
Ny-London, Phippsøya, Alkefjellet and the seldom-visited
Kvitøya.
These
names may seem strange to you, but each site has its own unique appeal.
There is no shortage of natural beauty in Spitsbergen, where colorful
tundra meadows are complemented by immense glaciers. For birders, 14th
of July Bay is home to puffins, purple sandpipers, black-legged
kittiwakes, pink-footed geese, and barnacle geese, while
Alkefjellet’s cliffs are teeming with nesting Brunnich's
guillemots (thick-billed murres).
Always
on the lookout for wildlife, be sure to have your camera ready to
capture reindeer when we visit sites like Ny-London, Sundneset and
Alkhornet. Searching for the iconic polar bear is a constant activity
for your Expedition Team. Phippsøya and Isbukta are often
home to sea ice, the bears’ preferred habitat for hunting,
which translates into great potential for you to view and capture them
in action.
A
big part of appreciating Spitsbergen comes from understanding the
history—not just how people live today, but also how this
land was first explored. Whaling was a key industry, and you will see
remains of outposts from the 16th century, plus other evidence of
whaling at landing sites such as Smeerenburg.
Day
14: Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to Helsinki
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 Helsinki, included in the transfer package.
Ultramarine (Luxury Expedition, 199-guests)
Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features a best-in-class 70-day operational range and an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Complimentary
bar service
- Included
Wi-Fi
- Leadership
throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including
shore landings and other activities
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
- All
shore landings as 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:
- International
airfare
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Helsinki
- 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
Included Activities
- Zodiac
Cruising
- Hiking
- Polar
Plunge
Optional
Activities
