SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER
Paradise at 80 Degree |
| Start: |
Longyearbyen, Svalbard Islands |
Finish: |
Longyearbyen, Svalbard Islands |
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| This 11-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 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. Optional kayaking is available. |
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| Aboard
Ship Akademik Sergey
Vavilov |
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Staff & Crew: |
60 |
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Guests: |
110 |
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Length: |
117.04 m |
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Breadth: |
18.28 m |
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Draft: |
6.09 m |
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Propulsion: |
5,000 KW diesel twin engine |
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Ice Class: |
KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B |
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Cruising Speed: |
14.5 knots in open water |
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Registered: |
Russia |
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| Dates and
Rates – All rates are per person in US
dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
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Ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov |
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Date |
Days |
| June 5, 2009 – June 15,
2009 ^ |
11 |
| ▲July 5, 2009 – July 15,
2009 ^ |
11 |
| ▲Aug 4, 2009 – Aug14, 2009
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11 |
| Aug 14, 2009 – Aug 24, 2009
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11 |
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Triple
Shared
Facilities |
Twin
Shared
Facilities |
Twin
Semi-Private
Facilities |
Superior |
Superior
Plus |
Suite |
Cook
Suite |
| $3,390 |
$4,790 |
$5,290 |
$5,790 |
$6,290 |
$6,790 |
$7,190 |
| $4,490 |
$5,890 |
$6,390 |
$6,890 |
$7,390 |
$7,690 |
$8,390 |
| $4,490 |
$5,890 |
$6,390 |
$6,890 |
$7,390 |
$7,690 |
$8,390 |
| $4,490 |
$5,890 |
$6,390 |
$6,890 |
$7,390 |
$7,690 |
$8,390 |
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^ Expeditions offer optional
kayaking
▲ Individual reservation |
| Aboard
Ship Akademik Shokalskiy |
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| Staff
& Crew: |
30 |
| Guests: |
48 |
| Length: |
65.09 m |
| Breadth: |
12.80 m |
| Draft: |
4.50 m |
| Propulsion: |
2 Diesel ME 3,076-horsepower
engines |
| Ice Class: |
AS |
| Cruising Speed: |
10 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Russia |
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| Dates and
Rates – All rates are per person in US
dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
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Date |
Days |
| Jun 12, 2009 – Jun 22, 2009 ^ |
11 |
| Jun 22, 2009 – Jul 2, 2009 ^ |
11 |
| ▲July 2, 2009 – July 12, 2009 ^ |
11 |
| ▲July 12, 2009 – July 22, 2009 ^ |
11 |
| ▲ Aug 1, 2009 – Aug 11, 2009 |
11 |
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Triple
Shared
Facilities |
Twin
Shared
Facilities |
Twin
private
Facilities |
Superior |
Amundsen
Suite |
| $4,490 |
$5,390 |
$6,190 |
$7,290 |
$8,490 |
| $5,290 |
$6,290 |
$7,190 |
$8,390 |
$9,590 |
| $5,290 |
$6,290 |
$7,190 |
$8,390 |
$9,590 |
| $5,290 |
$6,290 |
$7,190 |
$8,390 |
$9,590 |
| $5,290 |
$6,290 |
$7,190 |
$8,390 |
$9,590 |
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^ Expeditions offer optional kayaking
▲Individual booking |
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| Rate Include: |
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for each
passenger with a maximum benefit of $100,000 USD.
- On Day 1 of the tour, group transfers from the
airport to the ship for embarkation, and from the ship to the local airport
on disembarkation – plus all baggage handling aboard ship.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily
housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board
throughout your voyage
- Coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available
around the clock.
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our
experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other
activities.
- Formal and informal presentations by our
Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- All shore landings and excursions per the daily
program.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port
charges throughout the program.
- A polar water resistant parka.
- A pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for
shore landings.
- Hair dryer in every cabin.
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| Additional Rate: |
- Additional kayaking rate is US$495 per person.
- 2009-2010 additional fuel surcharge will be
determined later by ship’s operator.
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Itinerary |
Route Map |
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Day 1 Embarkation: Longyearbyen |
Spitsbergen Explorer – 1,200
Nautical Miles from Longyearbyen |
| This small community of 1,000 is the largest community
in the |
to Longyearbyen |
Svalbard islands. Please arrive in the morning as
embarkation is in the early afternoon.
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| Day 2 Around
Svalbard |
This expedition’s goal is to explore the largest island
in the archipelago, Spitsbergen, but we may visit some lesser islands if
conditions permit. We’ll be sailing in a clockwise direction, hoisting
our Zodiacs over the side for cruising or shore explorations from time
to time.
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| Day
3-4 14th of July Glacier |
Lying on the west coast of Spitsbergen, this
magnificent ice cliff with the unusual name will be explored by Zodiacs
cruising in the waters at its base. We’ll also visit Ny Alesund an
international Arctic research station with a population of about 80
scientists and support staff. Birders should have their binoculars handy
as this is known habitat for Arctic Terns, Arctic Skua, Purple
Sandpipers, Common Eiders, Barnacle Geese and Snow Buntings.
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| Day
5-8 Smeerenburg, Moffen Island and Thousand Islands |
| On the northwest coast of Spitsbergen is Smeerenburg,
once known as Blubber Town. Dutch whalers established the community in
the 17th century. Blubber ovens, whalebones, and other remains of the
whaling industry are still visible. The temperature drops as we sail
northward, |
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