During this active adventure from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, to Reykjavik, Iceland, we intend to explore the islands of Spitsbergen, Moffen, Greenland and Westmann. Optional kayaking adds adrenalin to an Adventure Ship expedition that includes Zodiac cruising and shore landings.
Itinerary: Day 1 Embarkation in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Days 2 - 4 Spitsbergen Days 5 - 6 Sailing to Greenland Days 7 - 10 Eastern Greenland Days 11 - 12 Denmark Strait Day 13 Westman Islands, Iceland Day 14 Disembarkation in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Note: Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.
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 disembarkation All meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at sea Zodiac cruising per the daily program Shore landings per the daily program Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition Team Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities. Photographic Journal on DVD Port charges Group Size: Maximum 48 (Akademik Shokalskiy), or 110 (Akademik Sergey Vavilov).
Trip Code: SEGI
Fuel Surcharge: Due to increased marine fuel costs a fuel surcharge of $286 per person will applied to the final invoice for passengers on this voyage
