This active adventure begins and ends in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, one of Norway's Arctic islands in the Svalbard archipelago. The aim of this expedition is to explore the coastline of the largest island in the group, Spitsbergen. The exact course depends on local weather and ice conditions. We expect to explore magnificent fjords, cruise in Zodiacs past towering sea cliffs and encounter polar bears and walrus in their natural habitat. Optional kayaking is available.
Itinerary: Day 1 Embarkation: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Day 2 Samarinvagin Day 3 Isbukta Day 4 Diskobukta Day 5 Rosenbergdalen Days 6 - 7 Nordaustlandet Island Day 8 Phippsoya Day 9 Worseleyneset Day 10 Lilliehook Glacier Day 11 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen.
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Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.These voyages offer optional kayaking for $395 per person. As space is limited, please reserve when you book your expedition.Shipboard Accommodation: The Akademik Sergey Vavilov was Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet manoeuvrable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Sergey Vavilov has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.
Akademik Shokalskiy was originally designed and built in Finland for polar and oceanographic research. The ship is small, nimble, and ice-strengthened, capable of reaching the nooks and crannies of Antarctica that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. On select departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering adventure options are offered.
Includes:
Shipboard accommodation from embarkation to disembarkationAll meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at seaZodiac cruising per the daily programShore landings per the daily program Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition TeamLeadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.Photographic Journal on DVDPort chargesGroup Size: Maximum 48 (Akademik Shokalskiy), or 110 (Akademik Sergey Vavilov).
Trip Code: SE
Fuel Surcharge: Due to increased marine fuel costs a fuel surcharge of $220 ($242 on the June 9, 2008 departure) per person will applied to the final invoice for passengers on this voyage
