Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief
Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief
» Arctic
» Jul 22 2018 – Jul 27 2018 (6 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen
» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
- View arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
- Enjoy all the adventure of an arctic expedition in less than a week
- Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Hike the colorful tundra
- Take advantage of kayaking options
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
- Days 2 to 5 – Exploring Spitsbergen
- Day 11 – Depart Longyearbyen
SHIP
Ocean Adventurer
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking
ACTIVITIES
Hiking
Pack in all the excitement of an epically long arctic cruise into only six days. Yes, in less than a week, you’ll cruise through the pack ice up to 80°N along the west coast of Spitsbergen like an explorer of long ago, on a constant search for wildlife. Though this rocky island is covered in mountains and glaciers, the towering cliffs and fjords play host to a surprisingly thriving and varied ecosystem. Exploring as much of the area as possible will provide optimal opportunities to spot the most iconic of iconic arctic wildlife, the polar bear.
CABINS & PRICES
| Triple | USD 3,495 |
| Lower Deck | USD 4,595 |
| Main Deck Porthole | USD 4,995 |
| Main Deck Window | USD 5,595 |
| Superior | USD 6,095 |
| Deluxe | USD 6,795 |
| Suite | USD 7,495 |
| Owner’s Suite | USD 8,295 |
All rates per person in USD
INCLUDES
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- All shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
- Photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
- Comprehensive predeparture materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
- Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive one day prior to embarkation
- Transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the ship to Longyearbyen airport or a designated drop-off location downtown on disembarkation day
EXCLUDES
- International airfare
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges
- Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Optional kayaking activities
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