Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

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Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

» Arctic

» Jun 4 2018 – Jun 12 2018 (9 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Encounter unique arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer
  • Take advantage of continuous daylight
  • Hike the tundra
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 8 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 9 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Nova

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking
Snowshoeing

This voyage provides the opportunity to get a taste of everything the Arctic has to offer, from polar bears and walrus to spectacular scenery. You’ll be treated to daily presentations by your Expedition Team on board the ship, and daily wildlife sightings on land. Hike, explore and enjoy the beauty of the Arctic on your visit to Spitsbergen.

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
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • A hair dryer and bathrobes 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

QUN201800121

Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

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Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

» Arctic

» Jun 14 2018 – Jun 22 2018 (9 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Encounter unique arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer
  • Take advantage of continuous daylight
  • Hike the tundra
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 8 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 9 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Nova

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking
Snowshoeing

This voyage provides the opportunity to get a taste of everything the Arctic has to offer, from polar bears and walrus to spectacular scenery. You’ll be treated to daily presentations by your Expedition Team on board the ship, and daily wildlife sightings on land. Hike, explore and enjoy the beauty of the Arctic on your visit to Spitsbergen.

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
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • A hair dryer and bathrobes 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

QUN201800123

Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

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Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

» Arctic

» Jun 22 2018 – Jun 30 2018 (9 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Encounter unique arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer
  • Take advantage of continuous daylight
  • Hike the tundra
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 8 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 9 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Nova

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking

This voyage provides the opportunity to get a taste of everything the Arctic has to offer, from polar bears and walrus to spectacular scenery. You’ll be treated to daily presentations by your Expedition Team on board the ship, and daily wildlife sightings on land. Hike, explore and enjoy the beauty of the Arctic on your visit to Spitsbergen.

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
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • A hair dryer and bathrobes 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

QUN201800124

Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

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Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

» Arctic

» Jun 12 2018 – Jun 22 2018 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Encounter arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer 

  • Explore the polar desert 

  • Take advantage of continuous daylight 

  • Hike the tundra 

  • Cruise in a Zodiac 

  • Snowshoe on select expeditions 

  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities 


ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 10 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 11 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Nova

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking
Snowshoeing

If there is such a thing as a “classic” arctic expedition, this is it. This 11-day itinerary is a bit more in-depth than our introduction itinerary, and you’ll see the best of the Spitsbergen archipelago by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to outlying northern areas, home to polar bears and walrus. You’ll come across colonies of seabirds numbering in the tens of thousands and watch for whales from the deck of the ship. Packed with activity, this is the perfect expedition to explore the “wildlife capital of the Arctic.”

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 local designated drop-off location 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

QUN201800122

Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

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Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

» Arctic

» Jun 22 2018 – Jul 2 2018 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

If there is such a thing as a “classic” arctic expedition, this is it. This 11-day itinerary is a bit more in-depth than our introduction itinerary, and you’ll see the best of the Spitsbergen archipelago by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to outlying northern areas, home to polar bears and walrus. You’ll come across colonies of seabirds numbering in the tens of thousands and watch for whales from the deck of the ship. Packed with activity, this is the perfect expedition to explore the “wildlife capital of the Arctic.”

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 10 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 11 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Nova

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking

  • Encounter arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer 

  • Explore the polar desert 

  • Take advantage of continuous daylight 

  • Hike the tundra 

  • Cruise in a Zodiac 

  • Snowshoe on select expeditions 

  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities 


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 local designated drop-off location 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

QUN201800125

Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief

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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

Contact Us

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.

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

QUN201800129

Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure

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Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure

» Arctic

» Jul 2 2018 – Jul 14 2018 (13 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Encounter arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer 

  • View numerous arctic bird species 

  • Explore the polar desert 

  • Take advantage of continuous daylight 

  • Hike the tundra 

  • Cruise in a Zodiac 

  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 12 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 13 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Nova

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking

Spitsbergen is the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, and on this voyage we’ll attempt a circumnavigation of the island. Lying entirely within the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen is rugged, wild, unspoiled—utterly unforgettable. When it comes to viewing arctic wildlife, Spitsbergen is known as one of the most prolific destinations.

The island and surrounding area offers one of the best opportunities to view polar bears, and with luck you’ll be able to see the world’s largest carnivores in their natural habitat. Walrus populations love Spitsbergen as well, feeding in the food-rich icy waters around the island. Whales and seabirds will also entertain you during the sailing portions of the expedition, and you may catch a sighting of reindeer or fox when taking Zodiac excursions to shore.

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 local designated drop-off location 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

QUN201800127

Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure

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Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure

» Arctic

» Jun 30 2018 – Jul 12 2018 (13 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Encounter arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer 

  • View numerous arctic bird species 

  • Explore the polar desert 

  • Take advantage of continuous daylight 

  • Hike the tundra 

  • Cruise in a Zodiac 

  • Enjoy optional kayak adventure opportunities

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 12 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 13 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking

Spitsbergen is the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, and on this voyage we’ll attempt a circumnavigation of the island. Lying entirely within the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen is rugged, wild, unspoiled—utterly unforgettable. When it comes to viewing arctic wildlife, Spitsbergen is known as one of the most prolific destinations.

The island and surrounding area offers one of the best opportunities to view polar bears, and with luck you’ll be able to see the world’s largest carnivores in their natural habitat. Walrus populations love Spitsbergen as well, feeding in the food-rich icy waters around the island. Whales and seabirds will also entertain you during the sailing portions of the expedition, and you may catch a sighting of reindeer or fox when taking Zodiac excursions to shore.

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 local designated drop-off location 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

QUN201800126

Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears

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Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears

» Arctic

» Jul 2 2018 – Jul 14 2018 (13 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • View iconic arctic wildlife, like polar bears, walrus and arctic fox 

  • Enjoy continuous daylight, perfect for photography buffs 

  • Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers, fjords, 
icebergs and more 

  • Hike the colorful arctic tundra 

  • Take advantage of photographic expertise on board for 
tips on technique

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 12 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 13 – Depart Longyearbyen

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

This unique 13-day voyage is a first for Quark Expeditions®! Like true arctic adventurers, we’re tossing out our itinerary, choosing instead to let our search for polar bears and other wildlife determine our route and shore landings. Your foray into modern-day exploration will bring
you to the Arctic of your dreams, immersed as you’ll be in all the natural wonders of the land
of the midnight sun. Cruising along the coast, ice edge and inner fiords of Spitsbergen, one of most prolific destinations for viewing arctic wildlife, you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity
to photograph the iconic polar bear in its natural habitat. Glacier-topped mountains, massive glacier fronts and deep-walled fjords soar majestically out of the icy sea, providing breathtaking backdrops for vast swaths of untouched tundra. Talk about picture perfect! Exploring this awe- inspiring area of the Svalbard archipelago never ceases to impress with its raw beauty, and you’ll experience it firsthand on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

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 local designated drop-off location 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

QUN201800128

North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure

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North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure

» Arctic

» Jun 24 2018 – Jul 7 2018 (14 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Helsinki

» DISEMBARKATION: Helsinki

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Stand at the top of the world at 90°N
  • Experience the largest, most powerful nuclear icebreaker in the world, 50 Years of Victory
  • Enjoy helicopter sightseeing above the Arctic Ocean
  • Possibly view polar bears, walrus and other arctic wildlife
  • Take advantage of optional tethered flight by hot air balloon (weather permitting)
  • Cruise in a zodiac
  • Visit Franz Josef Land historical sites, wildlife and wildflowers

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Helsinki, Finland
  • Day 2 – Embarkation day in Murmansk
  • Days 3 to 6 – Northbound in the Arctic Ocean
  • Day 7 – 90°N
  • Day 8 – Southbound in the Arctic Ocean
  • Days 9 and 10 – Franz Josef Land and the Arctic Ocean
  • Days 11 and 12 – Southbound at Sea
  • Day 13 – Disembarkation in Murmansk
  • Day 14 – Helsinki, Finland

Contact Us

SHIP

50 Years of Victory

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Hot air ballooning

ACTIVITIES

Your icebreaker, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to a part of the world more commonly associated with fairy tales and folklore—the North Pole. Crushing through multiyear pack ice, the journey can take as long as a week, which only helps heighten the level of excitement. Celebrate with champagne upon your arrival, and if conditions permit, soar above the Earth on an optional hot air balloon ride.

INCLUDES

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks during lunch and dinner
  • 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 bathrobes 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
  • Russian invitation letter for visa application provided after final payment
  • Group helicopter flightseeing as part of the daily program

EXCLUDES

  • Mandatory transfer package*
  • International airfare
  • Helicopter flying time in excess of that offered for the group
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hot air ballooning at the North Pole

* MANDATORY TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • One night’s pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki with breakfast
  • Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Murmansk
  • Transfers to and from the ship
  • Transfers between the airport and hotel in Helsinki

Package cost: $1,895

Note: Baggage allowance on charter flights is 44 lbs (20 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) carry-on.

IMPORTANT

Russian visas are required for tourists from most countries. This voyage requires double-entry Russian visas. See your country’s Russian consulate or embassy for details.

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