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Polar Encounters– Spitsbergen, Arctic Ocean –6 days / 5 nights, Oslo - Longyearbyen - Barentsburg - Liefdefjord - Monaco Glacier - Moffen Island - Krossfjord - Kongsfjord - Ny Ålesund
Sail along the northwest coast of Spitsbergen, journey through a landscape of breathtaking fjords and gigantic glaciers, all set before a magical backdrop of jagged mountain peaks. This coastline is surprisingly rich in wildlife and historical remains, offering a fascinating insight into the heroic efforts of the early polar explorers. Choose from two itineraries: Thursday to Tuesday, and Monday to Saturday, both starting and ending in Longyearbyen.
| N | A | J | I | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,045 | $2,760 | $2,715 | $2,610 | $2,160 | $1,545 |
Early booking discount. Must be booked before January 31, 2012. Subject to availability.
| N | A | J | I | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,383 | $3,067 | $3,017 | $2,900 | $2,400 | $1,717 |
Regular prices, in USD per person, double occupancy, subject to withdrawal, valid for North, South and Central American residents only and subject to change without notice.
| Operation | June 7 - August 16, 2012 |
| Departure | Thursday - Tuesday & Monday - Saturday June 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 July 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 August 2, 6, 9, 13, 16 |
| Price | From $1,545 per person, E inside cabin Early booking discount |
| Included | Voyage in cabin grade of your choice Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Transfers as applicable Roundtrip economy class flights, Olso - Longyearbyen Current taxes and surcharges Suites include a selection of drinks with meals on board Wind and water proof jacket |
| Not Included | International flights Travel insurance Luggage handling Optional excursions & gratuities $25 Service fee |
| Tour Options | International flights, please request Additional nights in Oslo or Longyearbyen |
| More Information | Essential Information Norwegian Polar Institute: Polar Bears in Svalbard |
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Day 1 LONGYEARBYEN (Thursday to Tuesday Itinerary) Thursday
Our adventure starts in Longyearbyen, with an overnight stay at the Spitsbergen Hotel.
Day 2 LONGYEARBYEN - BARENTSBURG (B, L, D) Friday
We start the day with a guided sightseeing trip including a visit to Svalbard Museum. This tour ends at the pier, where M/S Nordstjernen will be ready for embarkation. Once underway, we set a course for the Russian settlement of Barentsburg, where there will be opportunities to visit the Pomor Museum (optional) and enjoy a lively folklore show. After this visit we will continue out of Isfjord and head north along the Prins Karls Forland.
Onboard
Day 3 MAGDALENEFJORD - NORTH WEST CORNER (B, L, D) Saturday
The North West Corner is scattered with islands, fjords and beaches and has a long history of exploration. Magdalenefjord is one of the fjords that we aim to visit. Here you'll experience a high density of cultural heritage; a whaling station from the 16th century and a graveyard of whalers that died during the first "oil goldrush". We arrive in Magdalenefjord in the morning, and hope to make our first Polarcirkel boat landing here.
Onboard
Day 4 WOODFJORD - LIEFDEFJORD (B, L, D) Sunday
North Spitsbergen offers a strikingly varied landscape - from the largest flat plain on Svalbard; Reinsdyrflya (the reindeer plain), to the red stone of Devonian geology, remnants of volcanoes and even the northernmost hot spring on Earth. The day will be spent sailing towards the Monaco Glacier, passing a number of small islets where eider ducks nest during the summer. If we are lucky we may spot a polar bear searching for eggs here. If the ice conditions are favorable we will sail past 80° North and towards Moffen, an island which is often host to walrus.
Onboard
Day 5 KONGSFJORD (B, D) Monday
This is the largest fjord on the North West coast of Spitsbergen. A large side fjord called Krossfjord may also be visited during this day. The landscape varies from large tundra plains to alpine peaks, with dramatic glaciers tumbling into the ocean. At 78o 55' N, Ny-Ålesund is the world's northernmost year-round community. Previously a coal mining community, Ny-Ålesund is now an advanced high Arctic research station. In the age of early polar exploration Ny-Ålesund was the starting point for numerous expeditions towards the North Pole. A number of countries run their own national research stations here, and there is a lot of activity here in the Summer.
Onboard
Day 6 LONGYEARBYEN (B) Tuesday
Your Spitsbergen Adventure Voyage is over and it is time to say goodbye. Your dream has become reality, and you will have fantastic memories to take with you.
Day 1 LONGYEARBYEN (Monday - Saturday itinerary) Monday
Our adventure starts in Longyearbyen, with an overnight stay at The Spitsbergen Hotel.
Day 2 LONGYEARBYEN - BARENTSBURG (B, L, D) Tuesday
Our voyage starts in the Norwegian settlement often referred to as the capital of Svalbard. In the Russian settlement of Barentsburg, there will be opportunities to visit the Pomor Museum (optional) and a lively folklore show. After this visit we will continue out of the Isfjord and head north along the Prins Karls Forland.
Onboard
Day 3 WOODFJORD - LEFDEFJORD (B, L, D) Wednesday
These large fjords in North Spitsbergen offer a strikingly varied landscape. The day will be spent sailing towards the Monaco glacier, passing a number of small islets where eider ducks nest during the summer. If we are lucky we may spot a polar bear searching for eggs here.
Onboard
Day 4 KONGSFJORD (B, L, D) Thursday
This is the largest fjord on the North West coast of Spitsbergen.The landscape varies from large tundra plains to alpine peaks with dramatic glaciers tumbling into the ocean. At 78o 55' N, the previous coal mining community, Ny-Ålesund is now an advanced high Arctic research station. In the age of early polar exploration Ny-Ålesund was the starting point for numerous expeditions towards the North Pole. A number of countries run their own national research stations and there is a lot of activity here in the summer.
Onboard
Day 5 ISFJORD - LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Friday
The Isfjord is the most prominent fjord system on Svalbard. As we sail into the inner parts of this fjord the landscape changes. Marvel at the large U-shaped valleys, carved out of the mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the area some ten thousand years ago. On arrival in Longyearbyen there is a guided sightseeing including Svalbard Museum. The rest of the day is at your leisure and you will be served both lunch and dinner at the Spitsbergen Hotel.
DAy 6 LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Saturday
The Spitsbergen Adventure Voyage is over and it is time to say goodbye.