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8-day expedition to Northern Spitsbergen: among frozen fjords, dramatic landscapes, and wild fauna

Polar Exploration in Spitsbergen

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
Life on board in the Arctic
Immersed in the heart of the Arctic
Exploration… and wonder!
Who is this expedition for?
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Main features
Boat type: navire
Number of cabins: 50
Maximum capacity: 108 travelers
Crew members: 53

Cabins

Quadruple cabine with porthole
Capacity: 4 Berths maximum
Standard comfort cabin located on the lower deck, perfectly suited to families travelling with children or passengers who are not looking for a twin cabin or a more luxurious category. Equipped with two portholes, it benefits from plenty of natural light. The sleeping area has bunk beds, one above and one below. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection... more+ available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage space and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those wishing to travel simply and comfortably. 
Double cabin with porthole
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The standard comfort cabin has two portholes and benefits from plenty of natural light. The sleeping area has two single beds. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage space and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those who want to... more+ travel simply and comfortably. 
Double cabin with window
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
This elegant cabin offers a bright and welcoming atmosphere thanks to its three windows that bring in natural light. It is furnished with two comfortable single beds and a sofa, making it a relaxing space. The private bathroom includes a shower, toilet and extras such as a bathrobe and hairdryer for added comfort. The cabin is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, desk and chair, telephone and WiFi access available at an additional... more+ cost. For added convenience, guests will find a fridge and a coffee and tea maker, perfect for refreshments at any time. Storage is well thought out with a storage area and safe to secure personal belongings. This cabin is designed to offer both functionality and a touch of refined comfort during your journey. 
Deluxe double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
This deluxe cabin has three windows and benefits from plenty of natural light. The sleeping area has two single beds and a sofa. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage space and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those wishing... more+ to travel simply and comfortably. 
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Longyearbyen Isfjorden
You touch down in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the... more+ Svalbard archipelago. Enjoy strolling around this former mining town, whose parish church and Svalbard Museum make for fascinating attractions. Though the countryside appears stark, more than a hundred species of plant have been recorded in it. In the early evening the ship sails out of Isfjorden, where you might spot the first minke whale of your voyage. 
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Isfjorden Buchananhalvoya
On the north coast of Spitsbergen, you can enjoy this expansive fjord spilling with glaciers –... more+ and maybe even visited by ringed and bearded seals. The cliffs and shoreline also support thriving seabird colonies, rich vegetation, and the possibility of polar bears. We will try to land at Alicehamna or Buchananhalvøya. 
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Buchananhalvoya Liefdefjorden Monacobreen
Depending on the weather and sea ice, we could sail into Liefdefjorden, land at Texas Bar and... more+ cruise within sight of the 5-kilometer-long (3.1 miles) face of Monaco Glacier. The waters in front of this precipitous glacier are a favorite feeding spot for thousands of kittiwakes, and the base of the ice is a popular polar bear hunting ground. If ice conditions prevent us from sailing here early in the season, we may sail along the west coast of Spitsbergen. 
Activités incluses : Visit of Liefdefjorden, more+
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Monacobreen Phippsoya
The northernmost point of the voyage may be north of Nordaustlandet, in the Seven Islands. Here we... more+ may reach 80° north, just 870 km (540 miles) from the geographic North Pole. At Phippsoya there is a walrus haul-out site, while Rossoya is the northernmost landmass in Spitsbergen. The vessel may sail deeper into the pack ice when wheeling around west again. 
Activités incluses : Photography workshop, more+
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Phippsoya Spitsbergen
We aim to sail into the pack ice at quite some distance from the coast of Spitsbergen, watching for... more+ polar bears and other animals at the edges of the pack. Our voyage through the pack ice may be a multi-day affair, depending on the position of the ice and local sea and weather conditions. Regardless of how long we spend in the ice, these days at sea will be a highlight of the trip. Note that while the ship navigates the pack ice, we will not make any shore landings or excursions from the ship. However, wildlife encounters are the main draw here, with good chances to encounter many species that thrive in this icy habitat, including polar bears, seals, and whales. 
Activités incluses : Wildlife observation, Polar bears watching, more+
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Spitsbergen Kongsfjorden
After our time on the ice, we will retrace our route west, keeping watch for polar bears, ringed... more+ seals, and elusive Greenland (bowhead) whales. This is also the habitat of ivory gulls. About 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Spitsbergen, we will sail along the edge of the continental shelf. Here, fin whales forage during the summer in the upwelling zones (where cold, nutrient-rich water wells up from below the sea’s surface) that run along the Spitsbergen banks. At the mouth of Kongsfjorden, you will have a good chance of sighting minke whales. 
Activités incluses : Visit of Kongsfjorden, more+
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Kongsfjorden Alkhornet
Walruses sometimes haul out in Forlandsundet, at Poolepynten. But if we cannot go there, we might... more+ sail to the mouth of Isfjorden, where we may see different species of rorqual whales. Our intended landing site is Alkhornet, where seabirds nest on the cliffs, Arctic foxes search below for fallen eggs and chicks, and reindeer graze the sparse vegetation. Another possibility is the glacier front in Ymerbukta, where you can see congregations of various eider duck species. 
Activités incluses : Visit of Alkhornet, more+
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Alkhornet Longyearbyen
Even great adventures must eventually come to an end. The vessel arrives back in Longyearbyen in... more+ the early morning, and bus transportation to the airport will be provided. 
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included

The price includes
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
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
AECO fees and governmental taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure material
Snacks
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Government arrival and departure taxes
Meals ashore
Cancellation insurance
Personal Insurance
Baggage insurance
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
Tips
Hotel before and after the trip
Meals not included in the program
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Visit of Liefdefjorden
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Photography workshop
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Wildlife observation
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Polar bears watching
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Walrus watching
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Visit of Kongsfjorden
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Visit of Alkhornet
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