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Northern Odyssey: an exceptional 10-day journey to the end of the world between Tromsø, the North Cape, Bear Island, and Svalbard

Main features
Boat type: ship
Number of cabins: 110
Maximum capacity: 220 travelers

Cabins

Owner’s suite
Capacity: 3 Berths maximum
Particularly spacious and well located, the Owner's Suite is the most luxurious suite offered on board. Ideally located at the bow on deck number seven, the suite encourages total immersion thanks to its incredible wrap-around balcony and exceptional views from every interior space. Its spacious lounge, separate dining room and well-stocked bar will allow you to spend pleasant moments in the company of other travellers, while the luxuriously furnished... more+ bedrooms will guarantee absolute comfort at any time of the day or night. 
Master suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
One of our most sumptuous suites ever designed! With innovative domed glazing surrounding the living areas and one of the largest balconies on board, the master suite offers complete destination immersion at sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide wow-factor 270-degree views while the beautifully appointed living and dining areas, separate bedroom, and bathroom with walk-in shower and whirlpool bath ensure complete in-suite comfort.
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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

Itinerary
Tromso
Feel your heart flutter, as you catch your first glimpse of that famous emerald haze dancing across... more+ the stars, during your visit to this wonderful Arctic gateway. Located in the far north of Norway, a visit to Tromso beckons you to the extremes of this magical country, to explore a fairytale land of jagged mountains, glistening glaciers, and husky-pulled sleds. Despite its remote location, you'll discover a perhaps surprisingly cosmopolitan city, with a healthy student population injecting plenty of energy. Sat 250 miles above the Arctic Circle - at 69° north - you can bathe in the midnight sun's glow during summer before winter brings the thick blackness and starry skies of endless polar nights. The darkness doesn't stop the fun - with a polar night half-marathon taking place in January - but the return of the sun is always a reason for a celebration here. To get the best view over the city, take the cable car to Storsteinen's amazing viewpoint. Magnificent views down over the city, fjord, and Tromso's arching bridge will unravel before you. Learn more about northerly traditions, polar expeditions, and arctic hunting at the Polar Museum. The Science Centre, meanwhile, explains how humans have harnessed and survived these epic landscapes over the years, and explores Tromso's breathtaking natural spectacle - the northern lights. The city is famed for its extraordinary viewing opportunities, which are often said to be the best in the world. The Alpine Botanic Garden is the most northern such garden on the planet, showcasing some of Norway's hardiest plant life, which survives and thrives at this nose-bleeding altitude. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Tromso Skarsvag North Cape
For those who like to travel far off the beaten track, then you have found your Nordic nirvana in... more+ Skarsvag. Large, sparsely populated (there are just 60 human year-round residents), and a joy to all those who revel in stark, unbridled beauty, Skarsvag also enjoys the auspicious title of being the world’s most northerly fishing village. But rolling hills, prolific birdlife, and arctic fjords aside, Skarsvag is above all famous for its proximity to the North Cape. Found on the island of Magerøya, the most northernmost point of Europe above the Arctic Circle is a bucket list basic. Stand beneath the massive metal globe and gaze out onto the Barents Sea, where the only land between you and the North Pole is the Svalbard archipelago. This is truly the land of the midnight sun – in fact, you are so far north that the sun doesn’t even dip beneath the horizon between May and mid-July. The island’s famous bird cliffs are quite spectacular, and home to thousands of puffins, gannets, and cormorants. Those willing to hike to Cape Knivskjellodden, the northernmost point on Magerøya, will be rewarded with stunning cliff-face views of the North Cape Plateau. Before leaving, head into the impressive North Cape Hall for exhibitions on the North Cape’s history. Travelers have been visiting since 1664, when Italian priest Francesco Negri arrived, so there are some tales to tell! More intriguingly, a tunnel has been hewn into the rock, leading down to the cliff face, complete with a chapel.
Situated at the very north tip of Norway and inside the Arctic Circle, there is something very special about being (almost) at the top of the world. Called the northernmost point of Europe, the North Cape (Nordkapp in Norwegian) lies about 1,306.3 miles from the North Pole, with no dry land between except for the Svalbard archipelago. Home to where the Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, this is the true land of the midnight sun - constant spectacular scenic views and 24-hour sunlight lends itself to a sense of giddy informality aboard. Just imagine sipping a chilled glass of champagne at the very top of the world in full daylight at midnight - sensational. Be sure to be on the lookout for hundreds of thousands of puffins, gannets, cormorants, seals, dolphins, and whales that make this stretch of chilly water their home. Not forgetting the colorful, compact fishing villages, so at odds with the otherwise stark, barren landscape. 
Included activities: To the Top of Europe: A North Cape Discovery, Birds of the North: Exploring Gjesværstappan, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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North Cape Bear Island
Bear Island is considered Svalbard’s southernmost island, roughly halfway between Spitsbergen and... more+ Norway’s North Cape. Although the last polar bears were seen in 2004, the name goes back to Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz and his visit in 1596. The island has been used to hunt walrus, for whaling, and even coal mining has taken place. The strategic location on the border of the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea has led to a meteorological station being set up by Norway near Gravodden on Bear Island’s north coast. Some two-thirds of the island is a relatively flat plain with shallow freshwater lakes and Ramsar Wetland, while the entire island and the surrounding waters are a Nature Reserve. Bear Island has also been designated an Import Bird Area as it is a staging area for Pink-footed and Barnacle Geese and the steep cliffs south of Sørhamna are home to thousands of breeding seabirds. This is a specially protected area where Zodiacs are allowed to cruise along the cliffs around Kapp Kolthoff. In smaller amounts Atlantic Puffins, Northern Gannets, Glaucous Gulls, and Great Skuas are found in between the large Black-legged Kittiwake, Little Auk, Common Guillemot, and Brünnich’s Guillemot colonies. The constant battering of the sea has not only created impressive sea caves and tunnels, but unfortunately, the Russian vessel Petrozavodsk shipwrecked near Revdalen at the base of the limestone cliffs, and the waves are causing a continuous disintegration of the remains of the ship. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Bear Island Svalbard
Svalbard's Southern Region and specifically Spitsbergen's west coast is less ice-clogged than the... more+ rest of Svalbard due to the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. Several fjords cut into the western coast of Spitsbergen and have been used by trappers and hunters, as well as the different mining companies that tried to exploit the riches of the archipelago's largest island of Spitsbergen. 
Included activities: Exploration of the Svalbard, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Svalbard
Remains of huts and mines, as well as active commercial and scientific settlements can be found and... more+ visited. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Svalbard
Depending on the time of the season, glaciers can be visited on foot or by sea. Hornsund will... more+ reveal fascinating views of geological formations, craggy mountains, spectacular glaciers, and a variety of seabirds and seals. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Svalbard
Svalbard’s northern region is less influenced by the Norwegian Current coming through the... more+ Greenland Sea than the southern region and shows more ice. The northern part of the island of Spitsbergen shows quite a number of impressive fjords, bays, and glaciers. 
Included activities: Expedition activities with the expedition team, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Svalbard
The Nordaust Svalbard Nature Reserve includes Spitsbergen’s east coast, the Hinlopen Strait,... more+ Nordaustlandet, and some islands further east like Kvitoya and Storoya. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Svalbard
Several walrus haul-outs, spectacular glaciers, bird cliffs, and bird islands, as well as... more+ surprising flora in Arctic deserts and the possibility to see polar bears and to visit historically important sites, make this an area prone for exploration. Ice conditions will dictate which sites can be seen. 
Included activities: Excursions via Zodiac, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Svalbard Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also... more+ has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town. 
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The price includes
Butler service
Expedition equipment
24-hour food service
Refined coffee and teas
Enriching lectures and entertainment on board
Taxes and port charges
Unlimited access to the fitness center, sauna, steam room, and spa relaxation areas (during opening hours)
Wi-Fi
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Transfers
Hotel accommodations
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover more+
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Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

To the Top of Europe: A North Cape Discovery
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Birds of the North: Exploring Gjesværstappan
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Exploration of the Svalbard
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Expedition activities with the expedition team
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Excursions via Zodiac
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