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The ArcticSmall Ship Arctic Cruise ItinerariesBeyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard
Save up to $3,000 + FREE Air Sail north among the thousands of islands and skerries of Norway, where the scenery suddenly becomes overpoweringly dramatic. This is the fjordlands—a region that stretches 1,000 miles. Then just 350 miles north of Norway's North Cape, lies the archipelago of Svalbard, a wilderness region that few Americans know: towering ice caps, deep fjords mountains and massive sheets of ice—and the masters of the Arctic, polar bears. More... Epic Arctic
Begin in Svalbard, kayaking in stillness near jagged glaciers or crunching through ice in search of polar bears. Beyond, visit the indented, rugged coastline around Norway’s North Cape, before crossing the Russian border into historic Murmansk. Next, sail towards Novaya Zemlya, virtually closed to the outside world but decreed in 2009 as a vast nature reserve. Finally, we sail for Franz Josef Land, where our Naturalists have been asking to return ever since our only visit in 2004. Make landings nearby massive walrus, and watch as the Captain imperceptibly maneuvers the ship to allow for a thrilling, hushed encounter with a polar bear. More... Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
Save up to $2,000 + FREE Air A remote archipelago situated just over 350 miles north of Norway's North Cape, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, mountains and massive sheets of ice. During summer, when the sun never sets, the tundra experiences a warm awakening. It is carpeted with wildflowers. Ice-peppered fjords ring with the thunderous sound of glacial ice crashing to the sea. Walrus raise their sleepy heads to observe us. And everyone holds their breath as a polar bear is spotted and cameras click wildly. Experience nature in its purest form in the High Arctic. More... The North Pole
You'll board the nuclear-powered icebreaker in Murmansk, Russia. You'll join and leave the expedition in Helsinki, Finland. The return flight from Helsinki to Murmansk is included. Shore landings are planned in Franz Josef Land and at 90N, the top of the world. Sightseeing by helicopter provides an aerial view of the icebreaker crushing through the Arctic Ocean pack ice. More... Northwest Passage: West to East
Sail the most legendary route in Arctic lore, the Northwest Passage from Anadyr, Russia to Resolute, Canada. This will be the final *west to east* transit of the Northwest Passage made by our icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. The ship retires as an expedition vessel in March 2012. The End of an Era has begun. More... Tanquary Fjord: Western Ellesmere Island
Witness breath-taking beauty on the western shore of Ellesmere Island. This will be the final expedition to remote Tanquary Fjord made by our icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. The ship retires as an expedition vessel in March 2012. The End of an Era has begun. More... Ellesmere Island and Greenland: The High Arctic
Two countries, one midnight sun - this is the Arctic few have visited. The ghosts of Royal Canadian Mounted Policemen and the ancestors of the Inuit may haunt the activities planned for the shore landing on Devon Island. You'll cruise in Zodiacs through a polynya, a naturally occurring opening in the sea ice on the south shore of Coburg Island. Have binoculars and camera handy for the cruise along the base of a seabird cliff where Murres and Fulmars will dart and swoop overhead. More... Introduction to Spitsbergen
Quick getaways to the polar regions are almost impossible. This 8-day expedition delivers all the thrills of Spitsbergen in the shortest possible time. More... Spitsbergen Explorer
This 11 or 12-day 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. More... Spitsbergen In Depth
This 15-day adventure begins and ends in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, one of Norway's Arctic islands in the Svalbard archipelago. The aim of this expedition is to deliver the complete Svalbard experience. You will sail magnificent fjords, cruise in Zodiacs past towering sea cliffs and encounter polar bears and walrus in their natural habitat. Optional kayaking is available. More... Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland, Iceland
This 14-day active adventure begins in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. During this expedition you visit islands governed by three different Arctic countries: Norway, Denmark/Greenland and Iceland. The exact course depends on local weather and ice conditions. We expect to sail magnificent fjords, cruise in Zodiacs past towering sea cliffs and encounter polar bears and walrus in their natural habitat. More... Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic
If you dream of seeing first hand icebergs, polar bears and the aurora borealis, this is the voyage to choose, because it affords the greatest possibility. More... Northern Ring of Fire: The Bering Sea & Aleutians
On this remarkable cruise aboard the Clipper Odyssey, we'll explore some of the most remote places on Earth – the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands followed by the Kamchatka Peninsula – showcasing a wild and pristine Alaska few travelers get to witness. The history of WWII in Alaska unfolds as we explore Attu, Kiska, and Adak Islands and note rusted military artifacts amid fields of vividly-hued wildflowers. More... Northern Ring of Fire: Kamchatka & Kuril Islands
Join us aboard the luxury expedition vessel Clipper Odyssey as we cruise from Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula along the Kuril Island chain to Hokkaido, Japan. History of the Cold War and Arctic explorers comes to life as we trace the Ring of Fire through the North Pacific. More... All rates are per person, double occupancy. Port charges, Government taxes and fees are additional. Limited availability and based on minimum fares for select departure dates. Other dates may be higher. These rates are for new, individual bookings only. Not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this site. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply. |
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