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Spitsbergen Explorer Voyage– Spitsbergen, Arctic Ocean –8 days / 7 nights, Longyearbyen - Barentsburg - Hornsund - Bellsund - Kongsfjord - Monaco Glacier - Magdalenefjord - Isfjord - LongyearbyenExperience the breathtaking panoramas of some of Svalbard's most remote regions aboard the luxurious M/S Fram. On this voyage, aiming to circumnavigate Spitsbergen, you will discover incredible wildlife, natural beauty and fierce environment of the Arctic. Perhaps you will spot seals, whales, walruses and the "King of the Arctic" himself, the polar bear, in their natural habitat. Witness the unique Midnight Sun bathing Svalbard in an unearthly glow.
| MG | M | F | U | N | FJ | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,363 | $6,896 | $6,056 | $5403 | $4,936 | $4,936 | $4,469 |
Prices are 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 | July 26 - August 31, 2012 |
| Departure | July 26, 2012 August 2, 9, 16, 2012 |
| Price | From $4,469 per person in inside cabin I |
| Included | Voyage in cabin grade of your choice Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Suites include a selection of drinks with meals onboard Wind & water-resistant jacket Landings in Polarcirkel boats Lectures by Expedition Team Free Tea and Coffee CD Log |
| Not Included | International and domestic flights Travel insurance Transfers Luggage handling Optional excursions & gratuities $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | |
| Tour Options | Additional nights in Longyearbyen Flight Tromsø - Longyearbyen Flight Oslo - Longyearbyen International flights Additional nights in Oslo Ask about great air fare from NY to Longyearbyen via Oslo! |
| More Information | Essential Information m/s Fram cabin plan Spitsbergen facts Norwegian Polar Institute: Polar Bears in Svalbard |
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Day 1 LONGYEARBYEN - BARENTSBURG Longyearbyen is a Norwegian settlement often referred to as the capital of Svalbard. This is a lively small town, situated in a fantastic Arctic landscape. The history and heritage of coal mining can be seen everywhere. Barentsburg is a Russian settlement with an exotic collection of Russian artefacts and architecture. This "Company town" was built in 1935 around the entrance to the coal mine.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 2 HORNSUND (B, L, D) The landscape of Hornsund is largely alpine with the majestic Hornsundtinden mountain soaring highest of all. Let your imagination run wild while spending the day in these extraordinary surroundings.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 3 BELLSUND (B, L, D) In Bellsund we will attempt to land on either Ahlstrands peninsula or in Calypsobyen. Later we may sail towards the beautiful Vårsolbukta, named after the motor cutter "Vaarsol" that was used by the Norwegian Svalbard Expedition in 1914.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 4 KONGSFJORDEN (B, L, D) Kings Bay is the largest fjord on the North West coast of Spitsbergen. The landscape varies from large tundra plains to alpine peaks with dramatic glaciers calving into the ocean. At 78º 55' N, Ny Ålesund is the world’s northernmost permanently inhabited community, where a number of countries run their own national research stations. Activity here is particularly high in the summer. We hope to reach Moffen Island, a high latitude islet at 80°N with a walrus colony and bird sanctuary. The atoll-like shape of the island made it a perfect safe harbour for any early whalers caught in bad weather.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 5 WOODFJORDEN - LIEFDEFJORDEN (B, L, D) These large fjords in North Spitsbergen are striking in varied landscape. We will cruise towards the Monaco Glacier, passing a number of small islets where eider ducks nest during the summer. If we are lucky we might spot a polar bear searching for eggs.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 6 NORTH WEST SPITSBERGEN NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D) Known locally as the North West Corner, this area has a long history of exploration. When Dutchman Willem Barents first found Svalbard in 1596, the name he gave to this new land was 'Spitzbergen' ("Spitz" meaning sharp) reflecting the sharp and steep mountains in the area. Magdalenefjorden is home to a very important piece of cultural heritage; a whaling station from the 16th century, including a graveyard of whalers that died during the first "oil adventure".
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 7 ISFJORDEN (B, L, D) In central Spitsbergen, Isfjorden is the largest fjord system in Svalbard. One of the most prominent mountains here is Alkhornet, where thousands of Brünnich guillemots nest during the summer season.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 8 LONGYEARBYEN ( B, L, D) Sadly, every explorer voyage has to come to an end. Hopefully you will be recalling the memory of that polar bear, the calving glacier front or the buzzing birdlife - or simply enjoying the subtle, odd feeling of having spent time on top of the globe, just a few hundred kilometres from the Geographical North Pole.