2024:
Ocean Adventurer: August 25; September 7
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
DELUXE | CRUISE: This two week cruise through the Arctic region takes you to see the austere and breathtaking beauty of a little known world full of natural wonders. Fjords, glaciers, ancient settlements, on board lectures – all these add to the incredible allure of the Arctic.
Start your Arctic exploration with a day in Reykjavik, enjoying just enough time for a taste of Iceland's capital before you embark. Then set out for Eastern Greenland, across the Denmark Strait. While on board, you will have the opportunity to attend presentations on the history of Greenland and to learn more about its local wildlife.
You will explore the remote East Greenland coast including taking Zodiac cruises for shore visits. You will visit ancient Thule settlements, forefathers of the modern Inuit. It is here that 40% of the world’s musk oxen exist. If conditions permit, you might visit Ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland's most remote commnity. In any case, you'll have the chance to enjoy what each new day brings in one of the few corners of the world that feel genuinely untouched.
Sail on to Spitsbergen, across the Greenland Sea. Sail around this unique island to see the abundant wildlife and to take in the austere beauty of the region. You will see glacier fronts and steep walled fjords as well as walrus, polar bears, Spitsbergen reindeer, and much birdlife. Disembark in Longyearbyen for your flight to Oslo.
Your Arctic expedition begins in Reykjavik. Arrive in the Icelandic capital in the morning and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the day to explore the city on your own.
Duration | 1 Night |
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While sailing north through the Denmark Strait, your Expedition Team will teach you about the wildlife and history of Greenland, your next stop. You'll learn about the history of exploration in the Arctic, as well as polar politics, glaciology and climate science. You'll also learn about the incredible sights, geology and ecology you will soon explore.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day at Sea.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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During your tour of Greenland's remote eastern coast, you'll enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen - 40 percent of the world's muskoxen population lives here. If conditions allow, you may also visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the most remote community in East Greenland.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day to explore East Greenland.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day to explore East Greenland.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day to explore East Greenland.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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As you continue to cruise north, the Greenland Sea is your pathway toward Svalbard. On deck, you'll learn to identify seabirds "on the wing." Take in a presentation, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a film - there are many things to do during your time at sea.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day at Sea.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, rewards you with austere beauty and opportunities to spot its abundant wildlife. Here, you'll visit spectacular glacier fronts and steep-walled fjords, with walrus, polar bears and Svalbard reindeer amongst your possible wildlife sightings. Birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, and kittiwakes. If conditions are right, you could sail within 10 degrees of the North Pole!
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day exploring Spitsbergen.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day exploring Spitsbergen.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Another day exploring Spitsbergen.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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The time to say goodbye has come. 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 Oslo.
Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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