Baffin Islands & West Greenland – Vavilov, August 2016
Baffin Islands & West Greenland – Vavilov, August 2016
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Trip Summary
About the Greenland- South&West Itinerary
West Greenland combines magnificent icebergs with the dramatic Viking history of Iceland. This tour starts in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Itinerary Map
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About the Greenland- South&West Itinerary
West Greenland combines magnificent icebergs with the dramatic Viking history of Iceland. This tour starts in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Today, your journey begins in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. Board your ship in the afternoon as it begins the journey westward towards Greenland. Become comfortable with your new home and fellow passengers.
Day 2-3
The next two days will be at sea as you travel towards Greenland. This is the perfect opportunity to watch for whales and birds, chat with other travelers, listen to presentations, or relax in ship’s lounge.
Day 4-5
Hot springs and mountains will welcome you to Greenland. You will have the opportunity to see Greenland’s southernmost town and learn history at an open-air museum.
Day 6-10
After spending time along the southern tip of Greenland, your ship will travel northwards exploring the towns and fjords of western Greenland. You can expect to be enthralled by Viking history, ancient churches, mummies, and dog sledding.
Day 11
Your adventure ends in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. You will fly back to Copenhagen with 10 days of memories.
Welcome Aboard the Vavilov
Built in Scandinavia by the Russian Academy of Science for ocean research, the Akademik Vavilov is a comfortable, stable, ice-strengthened vessel. Although capable of carrying 110 passengers, the Vavilov will carry a maximum of only 96 on Antarctic cruises.
The Vavilov has lots of great public spaces, including the bar and lounge with 180 degree views, a library stocked with polar books and a presentation room. Other amenities include a small gym, sauna and swimming pool, as well as a wellness program with trained yoga instructors.
Technical Specs
- Guests: 96
- Staff & Crew: 63
- Length: 117 m
- Breadth: 18.2 m
- Draft: 6 m
- Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine
- Ice Class: KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B
- Cruising Speed: 13.5 knots in open water / Max Speed: 14.5 knots
- Registered: Russia
Cabins & Amenities
- All cabins have exterior views
- Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities (see deck plan)
- One dining room with unreserved seating
- Theater-style presentation room
- Lounge and bar with 180-degree views, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits
- Library with excellent outdoor viewing and a collection of polar-themed books
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite
- Clinic with licensed doctor
- Gym, sauna and swimming pool
- Wellness centre with registered massage therapist, fitness trainer and yoga instructor (on selected departures)
- One elevator between passenger deck levels and to the Bridge level
Join us on the Bridge
There is an open-bridge policy and guests are welcome to meet the navigating crew at virtually any time of day; there’s always something to learn from the officers on watch and the bridge is one of the best places on the ship for spotting whales and sea birds.
An expedition gear package is included
An expedition cruise requires a fair bit of planning and some special items of clothing and equipment are needed. You will have use of an expedition wet weather gear package free of charge, which includes a quality waterproof/windproof jacket and bib-pants as well as insulated, comfortable rubber boots designed for extended walking. A set of expedition binoculars and a walking pole are also available for the duration of your voyage. This saves you buying expensive items you may only ever use once and eliminates the need to carry such cumbersome gear all the way to the ship. If you do have your own gear, of course you are welcome to bring it. Make sure it is wind and waterproof. If you have questions about gear, feel free to ask.
Notes
- Rates are per person, based on twin-share.
- The Single supplement is 1.5x the published twin rate for twin-semi private, twin private and superior cabins.
- Single supplement is 2x the published twin rate for suites.
Single supplement is not available in triple cabins.
No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. - Voyages commencing/ending in Stanley (Falkland Islands) or King George Island (Antarctica) include flights from Punta Arenas (Chile).
- Voyages ending in King George Island (Antarctica) include one night hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas at the end of the trip.
- Mandatory Emergency Evacuation insurance is required on all trips.
- All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
- Adventure Options:
- Photography – Free of charge
- Photography Symposium (3 Nov 18): Limited Availability – interested participants must pre-register at time of booking.
- Snowshoeing – Free of charge
- Camping – Free of charge [Please note – camping is less likely to happen on the longer voyage to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica itinerary or on March voyages. Camping not offered on South Georgia In Depth voyages.]
- Kayaking (must be pre-booked, maximum 16 participants) – $795.Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
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