ARCTIC ISLANDS
Franz Josef Land, Svalbard, Greenland
Icebreaker Adventure
Start: Helsinki, Finland Embarkation: Murmansk, Russia Disembarkation: Reykjavik, Iceland Finish: Reykjavik, Iceland

During this 17-day icebreaker expedition we intend shore landings on Franz Josef Land, the most northerly group of islands in Europes, in Svalbard, an archipelago inhabited by only four species of land mammals and in a UNESCO international biosphere reserve, Northeast Greenland National Park. In true expedition-style, the daily adventures will unfold in response to local conditions, infusing this voyage with exhilarating surprise!
Polar-class Ice Breaker Kapitan Khlebnikov
Staff & Crew:   70
Guests:   108
Length:   122.50 m
Breadth:   26.50 m
Draft:   8.50 m
Propulsion:   Diesel-electric engines - 24,000 total horsepower
Ice Class:   LL3
Cruising Speed:   15 knots in open water
Registered:   In Russia by Far Eastern Shipping Company
The Polar-class Ice Breaker Kapitan Khlebnikov was purpose-built to sail the ice-covered waters of the Russian Arctic. This vessel is one of the few ships in the world that can break and crush ice to make this expedition possible.
Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change View Cabins & Deck Plans
Ice Breaker Kapitan Khlebnikov
Cabin & Rate Per Person
Date Days
Jul 21 - Aug 6, 2008 17
Triple Twin Twin Single Suite Corner Suite
$15,500 $19,500 $33,100 $21,500 $23,500

Itinerary

 Route Map
Day 1 Helsinki, Finland Arctic Islands – 3,500 Nautical Miles from Murmansk to Reykjavik

You will spend the first night of this expedition in Helsinki, Finland, the sophisticated, national capital.
Day 2 Embarkation Day
We transfer you as part of a group from the hotel to the airport for the flight to Murmansk, Russia. We'll transfer you from the airport to the icebreaker at anchor in the port.
Day 3-4 The Barents Sea
The Barents Sea supports a profusion of wildlife, including whales, dolphins and fish. The Expedition Team will prepare you for sighting wildlife during formal and informal presentations.
Day 5-7 Franz Josef Land
The largely uninhabited archipelago lies between the latitudes of 80 and 81 degrees north. You may be as close as 900 km (560 miles) to the North Pole when you go ashore. We plan to visit former polar exploration bases and an outpost from the Cold War.
Day 8-10 Svalbard en route to Greenland
En route to Greenland we will visit the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. The variety of seabirds and marine mammals that inhabit the cliffs and surrounding waters is diverse. Don't go to bed early - this is a

great opportunity to experience the midnight sun.
Day 11-15 Eastern Greenland

Wilder, more rugged and often icebound, the eastern coastline of Greenland is the habitat of walrus, four species of seals and the polar bears that live there. Patience, perseverance and a long lens may result in once-in-a-lifetime photographs to share with family and friends.

Northeast Greenland National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve larger than the state of Texas. Forty-percent of the world's musk oxen are believed to live within the park boundaries.

As we sail south, the icebreaker will explore King Oscar Fjord and Scoresby Sund. Kapitan Khlebnikov is the only expedition ship equipped with helicopters for flight-seeing to visit the picturesque fjords.

Day 16-17 Denmark Strait to Reykjavik

You may already be planning your next Arctic expedition as we cross the Greenland Sea and Denmark Strait to historic Reykjavik, Iceland, where you will disembark.
Important Reminder
Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy - and excitement - of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. Due to local ice and weather condition, the planned itinerary, schedule and activities are subject to change.
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