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SPITZBERG AND SVALBARD
From may 28 June to July 8th, 2024
From 8900€ / person
Ocean Nova
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Ocean Nova to discover the realm of ice, Svalbard. During this journey, you’ll explore unforgettable, unique landscapes of ice floes, peaks, and glaciated valleys. During this journey, we'll set sail towards the Northeast Land, where you'll explore vast, cold deserts and great polar ice caps. This archipelago is also home to seals, walruses, whales, polar foxes, reindeers, millions of birds, and a land of extraordinary history.
The polar bear has been protected in the Spitsbergen since 1973, and several hundred of them spend their summers there. Regular sightings make every encounter a truly exceptional event. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to witness the magnificent beauty of the Arctic wilderness!
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
Flight Oslo to Longyearbyen- 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 navigate among the well-preserved ice floes in search of polar bears on the north coast. Monacobreen is a glacier reaching down into Liefdefjorden, whose landscapes and icebergs provide some of the most spectacular views in the whole archipelago. We'll travel towards the island of Moffen where whales, walruses, and bears like to dwell, before proceeding beyond the 80th parallel north.
You’ll disembark in Longyearbyen. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Oslo. This is the end of your adventure with Grand Espaces, and we wish you a pleasant journey home.
Flight Oslo to Longyearbyen- 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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