SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER
Paradise at 80 Degree
Arctic Adventure |
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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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| Ice-strengthened Ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov |
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| Staff & Crew: |
60 |
| Guests: |
110 |
| Length: |
117.04 m |
| Breadth: |
18.28 m |
| Draft: |
6.09 m |
| Propulsion: |
5,000 KW diesel twin engine |
| Ice Class: |
KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B |
| Cruising Speed: |
14.5 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Russia |
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| Ice-strengthened 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 |
| Ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov |
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| Date |
Days |
| Jul 9 - Jul 19, 2008 |
11 |
| Jul 19 - Jul 29, 2008 |
11 |
| Aug 8 - Aug 18, 2008 |
11 |
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| Triple Shared Facilities |
Twin Shared Facilities |
Twin
Semi-private Facilities |
Superior |
Superior Plus |
Suite |
Cook Suite |
| $3,990 |
$5,200 |
$5,600 |
$6,050 |
$6,500 |
$6,800 |
$7,400 |
| $3,990 |
$5,200 |
$5,600 |
$6,050 |
$6,500 |
$6,800 |
$7,400 |
| $3,990 |
$5,200 |
$5,600 |
$6,050 |
$6,500 |
$6,800 |
$7,400 |
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| View Cabins & Deck Plans |
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| Date |
Days |
| Jun 26 - Jul 6, 2008 |
11 |
| Jul 6 - Jul 16, 2008 |
11 |
| Jul 16 - Jul 26, 2008 |
11 |
| Aug 5 - Aug 15, 2008 |
11 |
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| Triple Shared Facilities |
Twin Shared Facilities |
Twin
private Facilities |
Superior |
Amundsen Suite |
| $4,300 |
$5,200 |
$5,900 |
$6,900 |
$7,900 |
| $4,300 |
$5,200 |
$5,900 |
$6,900 |
$7,900 |
| $4,300 |
$5,200 |
$5,900 |
$6,900 |
$7,900 |
| $4,300 |
$5,200 |
$5,900 |
$6,900 |
$7,900 |
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| Note: These voyages offer optional kayaking for US$395 per person, please book in advance. |
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Itinerary |
Route Map |
| Day 1 Embarkation: Longyearbyen |
Spitsbergen Explorer – 1,200 Nautical Miles from Longyearbyen |
| This small community of 2,075 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 5-6 Smeerenburg |
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.
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