Svalbard: Last Stop Before the North Pole - Ocean Atlantic, July 2020

Svalbard: Last Stop Before the North Pole – Ocean Atlantic, July 2020

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Trip Summary

Dates: Jul 12, 2020 – Jul 18, 2020

Duration: 7 Days

Ship: Ocean Atlantic

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About the 7-day Spitsbergen Classic Itinerary

Itinerary Map

Pricing Information

~~$2,500~~ $2,100
Limited - Cat F: Inside Triple Cabin

~~$3,400~~ $3,000 - Cat D: Porthole Cabin

~~$3,600~~ $3,300 - Cat C: View Cabin

~~$4,350~~ $3,600 - Cat G: Outside Single Cabin

$5,300 - Cat B: Panorama Window Cabin

$5,700 - Cat A: Panorama Window Suite

$6,400 - Premium Suite

About the 7-day Spitsbergen Classic Itinerary

Enjoy the immense beauty of Svalbard on this high Arctic adventure cruise among whales, walruses, polar bears and millions of sea birds. The goal of this Albatros expedition is to cruise as close as possible to the pack ice north of Svalbard, the polar bear´s favorite summer residence. How far north we reach and the exact route up here will depend on the ice conditions, while the many amazing locations along the west coast of Svalbard for sure are kept navigable by the warm Gulf Stream. Depending on how far north we reach we can add some extraordinary locations south of Longyearbyen like Bellsund and Hornsund to the program.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Day 2: Fuglehuken, Ny London and Lilienhöök

Day 3: Former whaling station at Smeerenburg and Fuglesongen Island

Day 4: Cruising through the pack Ice - Polar bear country at 80 degrees

Day 5: Andøyane and Monaco Glacier, ice landscape

Day 6: Ny Ålesund, Kongsfjorden and Blomstrandhalvøya

Day 7: Longyearbyen

Welcome Aboard the Ocean Atlantic

Ocean Atlantic is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising in Antarctic waters! Newly renovated in 2016 and with an international ice class rating of 1B, she is one of the strongest ships operating in Antarctica. Her high maneuverability, shallow draft and strong engines allow for extended voyages
into isolated fjords, creating exciting adventures for any Antarctica traveler. Ocean Atlantic is newly renovated with elegant common areas and accommodation for 198 passengers.

Technical Specs

Ship Specifications

Crew: 140
Passengers: 214
Length: 140 m
Breadth: 21 m
Draft : 5.8 m
Engines: 4 x 3,600 kW
Ice class: 1B
Speed, cruising: 12 knots
Speed, maximum: 15 knots
Elevators: 2
Stabilizers: 2
Zodiacs: 20
Lifeboats, covered: 4

Cabins & Amenities

All private cabins are stylish appointed and feature:

individual bathroom facilities
phone for internal calls
individual temperature controls and TV

Ideal for relaxation, the vessels’ accommodation ranges in size from 11 – 35 m2 and are designed with either portholes or windows.

This ice-class vessel is perfectly equipped to sail in ice-choked polar seas.

Facilities onboard:

Bright, spacious restaurant providing 4-star international cuisine
Two well-stocked, professionally staffed Bars
Comfortable Lounge Area
On-board hospital run by a licensed doctor
Library with a wide range of polar books and DVDs
Gym
Lecture Theatre
Boutique
Sauna
Laundry service

Notes

Included:

Accommodation in shared or private cabins
English-speaking expedition team
Shore landings by Zodiac
Zodiac excursions
Information briefings and lectures by expedition team
Full board on the ship
Free coffee and tea on the ship 24 hours
Boots in all assorted sizes, suitable for shore landings
Port fees, taxes and tariffs, IAATO fees

Extra Activities:

Sea Kayaking
Snowshoeing

Excluded:

Flights to/from the city of departure
Hotel accommodation in the city of departure
Travel insurance or Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Cancellation insurance
Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Single cabin supplement and cabin upgrades
Meals not on board the ship
Beverages (other than coffee, tea and ice water)
Tips for ship crew (approx. 13.5 USD per person per day)
Personal expenses (laundry, internet, etc)