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DISCOVER THE REALM OF ICE
From August 10 to 21st, 2024
From 12 900€ / person
EXPLORER
Join us on board the Explorer for a 12-day cruise to discover the realm of ice in the Spitsbergen. Navigate between towering ice peaks and the sea ice of the richest Arctic archipelago. Witness a polar wildlife festival featuring polar bears, walruses, seals, reindeer, arctic foxes, and whales. Explore the polar history along the archipelag's coasts, from whalers and trappers to the expeditions of Prince Albert I of Monaco.
Our goal is to reach the mythical White Island, located at the extreme
northeast of the archipelago, a land of cold deserts and great polar caps.
Polar bears have been protected in Spitsbergen since 1973, and hundreds of them spend their summers here. Regular sightings make it a truly remarkable experience every time.
This itinerary is subject to change depending on the ice, weather, and wildlife. This cruise is meant to provide you with every opportunity to observe the local wildlife, and our stops and route could be adapted to better fulfill our goal. Please note that only the captain of the ship and the expedition leader have the authority to change the itinerary.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS JOURNEY
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A complete exploration of the whole archipelago of Svalbard from the main island of Spitzberg to the North-East land.
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Discover ice in all its forms – sea ice, glaciers, icebergs..."
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Explore Kvitøya, "The White Island", a mythic island covered by an ice cap with an hourglass-shaped dome.
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Embarking on an expedition to observe the polar wildlife and encounter the majestic ruler of the Arctic kingdom, the polar bear.
THE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Depending on your arrival time in Longyearbyen, you’ll be able to enjoy some free time in town or be invited to board the ship upon arrival.. To begin our adventure, we’ll navigate through Isfjorden, close to the Russian enclave of Barentsburg, the second-largest settlement in the archipelago.
We’ll journey along Dei Sju Isfjella—once named The Coast of the Seven Icebergs by whalers—where a breathtaking glacier front extends over seven kilometers. Magdalenefjorden unveils an impressive setting of majestic mountains and glaciers, with scree slopes that are home to thousands of birds. The extended graveyard and remains of blubber ovens set in the Gravneset Peninsula bear testimony to the many whalers who used to find shelter in the fjord. The land welcomes a growing number of walruses.
You’ll disembark in Longyearbyen. This is the end of your adventure with Grand Espaces, and we wish you a pleasant journey home.
Depending on your arrival time in Longyearbyen, you’ll be able to enjoy some free time in town or be invited to board the ship upon arrival.. To begin our adventure, we’ll navigate through Isfjorden, close to the Russian enclave of Barentsburg, the second-largest settlement in the archipelago.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
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