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The ArcticSmall Ship Arctic Cruise ItinerariesBeyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard
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... Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
Up to 15% Savings on select 2009 departures 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... 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... High Arctic Explorer
During this 14-day active adventure from Resolute to Resolute, we intend to explore in the Canadian Arctic: Lancaster Sound, Grise Fjord, Beechey Island, Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and Pond Inlet. In Greenland we plan to visit Qaanaaq and Cape York. When the conditions are right, optional kayaking will occur. More... Heart of the Northwest Passage
During this 15-day Active Adventure through the heart of the Northwest Passage, you will visit the islands and and waterways that are synonymous with the legendary search for the northern seafaring route to Asia. En route from Resolute to Cambridge Bay, an optional adventure will be offered – kayaking. 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... Norwegian Fjords to Spitsbergen
Norway’s exquisitely scenic coastline and the wildlife habitats of Spitsbergen are the highlights of this remarkable voyage during the height of the northern summer. Cross the Arctic Circle, and set out by Zodiac, in the company of expert naturalists, to explore the pristine shores and icescapes of Spitsbergen’s islands and inlets as we search for polar bears, walrus, seals, and whales in this remote and fascinating land. More... Across the Far North: Spitsbergen to Iceland
Set out on an expedition cruise from Spitsbergen to Iceland, discover Arctic wildlife, glittering glaciers, flowering tundra, and active volcanoes of these two fascinating northern lands. Explore Svalbard’s historic mining capital, Longyearbyen before cruising Spitsbergen’s hidden inlets, deeply carved fjords, and rocky outcroppings. We hope to witness massive walrus hauled out on the gravel shores of protected bays and polar bears hunting along the pack ice. Our exploration of Iceland includes outpost fishing villages such as Seydisfjördur; bizarre lava-flows; the sapphire glaciers of Höfn; and Grímsey Island’s 36 species of seabirds. More... Across the Far North: Iceland to Greenland
Cruise the coastline of Iceland and Greenland to discover the splendors of mid-summer in the far north. Iceland’s volcanic legacy continues in this geological wonderland in its steaming fissures and fumaroles, thermal pools, and its legendary 10,000 waterfalls. Travel to Greenland reveals gargantuan icebergs, twisting fjords, and fascinating cultural history. Visit colorful hamlets among flowering tundra and search for Arctic fox, musk oxen, orca and pilot whales, and seals. Huge colonies of seabirds are another highlight with puffins, kittiwakes, and murres, along with eider ducks, sea-eagles, and cormorants. Expert naturalists and historians enlighten you along the way. 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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