The Magic of Islands & Fjords 2010
15 days / 14 nights, Leith/Scotland – Norway – Longyearbyen/Svalbard aboard M/V Polar Star | Experience significant variety during this expedition cruise as the ship follows spring northward. From the warm spring days off the coast of Scotland and fjords of Norway to the midnight sun of Svalbard – the light will astound. This time of year there is significant bird activity, both migrating and nesting. Reaching farther north, it is possible to see reindeer, the majestic Polar bear and other Arctic wildlife. This program is also a human story with archaeological sites and charming coastal northern communities.
| K1-T | K1-D | K2-D | K3-D | K4-T | K4-D | K6-D | K7-D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,995 | $6,095 | $7,160 | $7,515 | $6,455 | $8,220 | $8,645 | $9,425 |
Prices in USD per person
| Departure | PS910-13, May 28th - June 11th, 2010 |
| Price | From $4,995 per person in K1 triple |
| Included | Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as per itinerary Cabin category of choice All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship incl. snacks, coffee and tea All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff Expedition guide service All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program Access to medical services when available onboard at posted prices Pre-departure information and briefing |
| Not Included | Airfare to and from M/V Polar Star Airport taxes Visa, passports and vaccination charges Hotels and Meals ashore Personal items such as laundry, postage, telecommunication charges, medical expenses, alcoholic beverages Optional tours and excursions Baggage, cancellation and personal trip insurance (strongly recommended) Emergency evacuation charges Gratuity for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided) $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | Fuel surcharge for all new bookings for Arctic Expeditions 2009 has been cancelled! Detailed Terms and Conditions are available upon request and are automatically include with booking correspondence. We highly recommend that passengers purchase cancellation, trip disruption, baggage and personal property, medical and emergency evacuation insurance. Please note that this is our planned itinerary – actual execution is subject to weather and scheduling limitations. PSE reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as needed without recourse. |
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Day 1 SCOTLAND Friday, May 28th
Embark in Dundee where Scott's ship, Discovery was built and is now a museum.
Day 2 ORKNEYS Saturday, May 29th
The ancient mysteries are not fully explained which perhaps makes the Ring of Brodgar, standing stones of Stennes and Skara Brae even more intriguing.
Day 3 SHETLAND ISLANDS Sunday, May 30th
An early morning visit to Mousa Broch provides heightened bird activity and interesting light. Then from Lerwick set off to explore the archaeological sites of Jarlshoff and Scatness. Before
returning to the ship in Lerwick, visit Sumburgh Head to see seabirds and the Stevenson Lighthouse.
Day 4 NORWAY Monday, May 31st
The ship's first landfall in Norway is the culturally rich city of Bergen. Of particular note are the Hanseatic Houses and the home of composer, Edvard Grieg.
Day 5 RUNDE - ALESUND / NORWAY Tuesday, June 1st
Join the early morning Zodiac cruise to experience the din of half a million birds around Runde Island. Then it is on to Ålesund to learn about the local sea life at the aquarium and wander amongst the Art Nouveau architecture of the town.
Day 6 TRONDHEIM / NORWAY Wednesday, June 2nd
From Trondheim, take a very short ferry ride to Monk Island for an early morning visit. Exploration of the city includes the Folk Museum (collection of traditional Norwegian buildings), 11th
Century Nidaros Cathedral, and also some free time to wander the city.
Day 7 ARCTIC CIRCLE Thursday, June 3rd
Hear the legend of the "hole in the mountain" and enjoy the countryside with a leisurely stroll or make a more active hike through the "hole" of Torghatten Mountain. In the evening, celebrate crossing the Arctic Polar Circle at the island of Vikingen where the Polar globe serves as a marker for the Arctic Polar Circle position.
Day 8 SVATISSEN GLACIER / NORWAY Friday, June 4th
The ship cruises into Holandfjorden. From the shore it is a short walk through a birch and willow woodland to the edge of a lake from where the Svatissen Glacier can be seen. For the more energetic a four mile walk reaches the base of the glacier for a closer view.
Day 9 LOFOTEN ISLANDS / NORWAY Saturday, June 5th
The Lofotens are unbelievably picturesque with dramatic mountain peaks, charming sheltered coastal communities and tranquil sheep pastures. An evening cruise in Trollfjord is a dramatic end to a lovely day.
Day 10 TROMSØ / NORWAY Sunday, June 6th
Tromsø is considered the "Gateway to the Arctic" and is home to interesting Polar Museums and the Arctic Cathedral. A ride up in the cable car to the tundra high above provides an excellent view and a chance to walk the tundra.
Day 11 NORTH CAPE Monday, June 7th
Zodiac cruising around Gjeasværstappen is a fantastic way to see kittiwakes and guillemots overhead or puffins in rafts on the water or nesting on the shore. Later the ship rounds Nordkapp (North Cape) at 70°N, considered the northernmost point of mainland Europe.
Day 12 BJØRNØYA Tuesday, June 8th
En route in the Norwegian and Barents Seas the ship reaches Bear Island. Weather permitting there will be a Zodiac cruise along the bird filled cliffs and caves and a visit to meteorological station if conditions allow.
Day 13 - 14 SVALBARD / SPITSBERGEN Wednesday – Thursday, June 9th & 10th
The last two full days of the cruise are spent exploring Spitsbergen in the fantastic Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. It is early spring here and time to keep a constant watch for wildlife – walrus, whale, seal, reindeer, Arctic fox, Little auk, kittiwake, Ivory gulls and of course, the mighty Polar Bear.
Day 15 DISEMBARKATION LONGYEARBYEN Friday, June 11th
Disembark in the charming Arctic town of Longyearbyen.