Four Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland – Ocean Adventurer, Aug 2020
Four Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland – Ocean Adventurer, Aug 2020
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Trip Summary
About the Arctic Complete: Iceland & Greenland + Svalbard Circumnavigation Itinerary
Combines the ‘Jewels of the Arctic’ & ‘Svalbard Odyssey’ itineraries for a complete exploration of the European Arctic’s west side. From Reykjavik, embark on a voyage for Greenland’s unforgettable fjords, towering icebergs, Inuit culture, musk oxen and Arctic hare. Enjoy Svalbard’s tundra in late season bloom, access to Hinlopen Strait bird cliffs, walrus and polar […]
Pricing Information
About the Arctic Complete: Iceland & Greenland + Svalbard Circumnavigation Itinerary
Combines the ‘Jewels of the Arctic’ & ‘Svalbard Odyssey’ itineraries for a complete exploration of the European Arctic’s west side. From Reykjavik, embark on a voyage for Greenland’s unforgettable fjords, towering icebergs, Inuit culture, musk oxen and Arctic hare. Enjoy Svalbard’s tundra in late season bloom, access to Hinlopen Strait bird cliffs, walrus and polar bears. Highlights • Photograph dazzling, towering icebergs in Scoresbysund • Climb to Greenland’s beautiful, rarely trodden summits • Paddle kayaks beneath soaring, buzzing bird cliffs • Search pack ice for polar bears and seals • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland's remote Inuit village • Explore Svalbard’s unique, glacially-stunted polar desert
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 & 2: Reikjavik Iceland - Denmark Strait
In Reykjavik, make your own way to the pier in late afternoon to be welcomed on board the Greg Mortimer. Cross Denmark Strait, watching for northern fulmars, orcas and dolphins.
Days 3 to 6: Southeast Greenland
Explore Scoresbysund, cruise Bear Islands, paddle spectacular Ø Fjord and visit Inuit center at Ittoqqortoormiit.
Days 7 to 9: East Greenland
Enter Kong Oscar Fjord for spectacular landscapes, possible landings at flower-rich Botanikerbugt and historic Ella Island.
Days 10 to 12: Greenland Sea
Relax while crossing the Greenland Sea to Svalbard, photographing seabirds, searching for pack ice, polar bears and enjoying informative talks.
Days 13 to 17: Northwest Svalbard
Spectacular calving glaciers of Magdalenefjörden; historic whaling sites; photographing reindeer, tundra wildflowers, seabirds, walrus and possibly polar bears. Enter pack ice, where polar bears stalk seals, walrus haulout on Moffen Island.
Days 18 to 22: East Svalbard
Attempt to navigate Hinlopen Strait, visit the raucous guillemot cliff at Alkefjellet, perhaps land on Barentsøya and Edgeøya islands. Explore deep fjords of Hornsund and Bellsund, with stunning glaciers, arctic fox, Norwegian reindeer and walrus
Days 23-24: Southeast Svalbard to Longyearbyen
Cruise glorious Isfjorden before returning to Longyearbyen where we disembark and transfer to the airport.
Welcome Aboard the Ocean Adventurer
The 132-passenger Ocean Adventurer is one of the very few vessels in the world purpose-built for expedition voyages to remote polar regions like Antarctica. Formerly known as the Sea Adventurer, she underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2017. The Adventurer has an ice-strengthened hull that allows the ship to navigate safely through icy waters that are not accessible to conventional cruise vessels.
This small expedition ship has advanced communications and navigation equipment, and two new Rolls Royce motors, not to mention excellent stabilizers. The Adventurer has a contemporary look after its refurbishment, with all new furniture and carpeting, as well as six new cabins. It has two bars, a lounge, library, gym, sauna, gift shop and beauty salon.
Technical Specs
- Passengers: 132
- Staff & Crew: 72
- Length: 100.58 m
- Breadth: 16.31 m
- Draft: 4.72 m
- Propulsion: Rolls Royce Diesel Twin Engines, 6 cylinder, 5400 horsepower
- Ice Class: A-1
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Cabins & Amenities
- 65 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities, individual temperature controls, and in-room music.
- Decks 4 and 5 provide exterior access, with outside seating.
- Window-lined dining room on Deck 4 with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast or table service; table-service or buffet lunch, and table-service dinner. Main course choices from changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
- Lounge/Presentation Room that accommodates all guests.
- 2 bars.
- Library stocked with nautical books and board games.
- Gift shop.
- 24 hour beverage station
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite, with email, and wireless, Internet access.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
- Exercise room with elliptical trainer, hand weights, bike and floor mats.
- Massage therapist.
Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Notes
- Cruise Price does not include international airfare. Port charges are included. All cabins have two lower beds and private shower and toilet. Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
- Single cabin prices are 1.7 times the cost of the appropriate twin-share prices listed above except for superior and above which are 2X the price listed above. All cabins are smoke-free.
- Smoking is only permitted in designated areas only, as outlines by the Expedition Leader at the Initial Briefing.
- Rates include mandatory emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum of $100.000,00 per person.
- Adventure options: Kayaking $950, Camping $225, Snowshoe is included. Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
- All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.