Spitsbergen Explorer
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Main Deck Triple | Twin Share | Twin Semi-private | Twin Private | Superior | Peregrine Suite | Cook Suite | |
| Jul 1 '12 Jul 23 '12 |
$4,990 | $6,490 | $7,290 | $7,790 | $8,190 | $8,790 | $9,490 |
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| $750 | Jul 23, 12 | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
-Single Travelers: OPTIONAL single supplement of 70% for Standard Twins. There is no single supplement for travelers willing to share.
- All of the Akademik Vavilov's departures include optional sea kayaking - rate varies per departure.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Deposit & Payment - All of the Akademik Vavilov's departures include optional sea kayaking - rate varies per departure.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Day 1 Embarkation Day - Longyearbyen
Your Spitsbergen Explorer tour begins when you board your ship in Longyearbyen, the island's largest settlement. Enjoy your first view of Spitsbergen's rugged glacier topped mountains, rising majestically from icy Arctic waters.
Days 2-4 Western Spitsbergen
Zodiac-cruise past the spectacular ice cliffs of the 14th of July Glacier, keeping an eye out for Purple Sandpipers, Common Eiders, Barnacle Geese, Arctic Terns and more. Later visit Ny Alesund, once a remote coal-mining town, now a unique international research station. You may spot the indigenous Svalbard reindeer, so keep your cameras handy!
Days 5-8 Smeerenburg, Phippsoya and Tusenoyane
At Smeerenburg, explore Svalbard's whaling past and visit an authentic blubber oven. Next, head for the island of Phippsoya, a well-known polar bear and walrus haunt. At Tusenoyane (Thousand Islands) you'll go ashore to seek Red-throated Divers, and view the beached skeleton of an ancient whale.
Phippsoya
The temperature drops as you continue northward, crossing 80° N, 965 km (600 miles) from the North Pole. Polar bear and walrus are known to inhabit the waters around this island, one of the most northerly in Svalbard!
Thousand Islands
Norway's Arctic Islands of Svalbard are so numerous that certain areas have names that reflect the profusion, Tusenoyane (Thousand Islands) for example. During this portion of the expedition itinerary, go ashore on Aekongen to seek Red-throated Divers and a whale skeleton.
Days 9-10 Bourbonhamna
The narrow sound near Bourbonhamna is a favored route of beluga whales. Search for the white whales. Ashore, learn about hunting and whaling, as you stand amidst thousands of whale skulls left by whalers.
Day 11 Longyearbyen
Your adventure ends as it began, in the frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen. From here you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Itinerary Notes
This expedition includes:* Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping.
* Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
* Shore landings per the program delivered on the ship each day.
* Professional Expedition Leadership.
* All Zodiac excursions and transfers.
* Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team.
* Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.
* The loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage.
* An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
* Coffee, tea, and cocoa available around the clock.
* Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin.
* Comprehensive pre-departure package including a map and Reader.
* All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
* All shipboard luggage handling.
* Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.
* Group transfer from a pre-arranged location in Longyearbyen to the ship on the day of embarkation.
* Group transfer from the ship to the airport upon disembarkation.
* A group transfer from the airport to a hotel, if you arrive the day before embarkation.
* No fuel surcharge guarantee.
This expedition excludes:
* Any airfare.
* Passport and Visa Expenses.
* Government arrival and departure taxes.
* Meals ashore.
* Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
* Excess baggage charges.
* Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges.
* Shipboard or land telecommunication charges.
* Gratuity for ship's crew, Hospitality or Expedition Team members.
* Hotel nights prior to embarkation or after disembarkation.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 20% (minimum $1000), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or AmEx. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days prior to departure | deposit |
| 119 Days or less | 100% total cost |
Akademik Sergey Vavilov
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 110
Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov offers a high level of comfort for Antarctic and Arctic cruises - in her appointment, stability and strength.
As a working scientific research vessel, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov forms the ideal platform from which to explore during your Polar travels. Including all the equipments needed for exploring, from Zodiac landing craft to kayaks and camping gear, even snowshoes.
The Akademik Sergey Vavilov is a well-equipped, ice-rated ship capable of carrying up to 110 passengers. In terms of stability and speed, she is 'state of the art' and, while not luxurious, she's very comfortable and kept in top condition.
All cabins have an outside view, with portholes or a window, and are comfortably furnished. Most of them have semi-private (one bathroom between two cabins) or private facilities. On-board facilities include a spacious top deck, where you can enjoy spectacular views, and a refreshing sauna and plunge pool - a great place to relax after your shore excursions. In addition, there is also a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge and a friendly bar. Other facilities include an exercise room, gift shop and laundry.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Main Deck Triple Bunk beds and a sofa bed. Facilities are shared and there are 2 Portholes. There are 2 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Share Bunk beds and shared facilities. Portholes. There are 8 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Semi-private One lower berth and one sofa bed and semi-private facilities (one bathroom between two cabins). Porthole Windows. There are 12 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Private A typical superior twin cabin arrangement. One lower berth, one sofa bed, and private facilities. Windows. There are 18 cabins in this category. |
 | Superior 2 lower berths, sofa and private facilities. Windows. There are 5 cabins in this category |
 | Peregrine Suite The Peregrine Suite is one of our fine premium cabins. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There are 5 cabins in this category. |
 | Cook Suite The Cook Suite is our finest premium cabin. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There is 1 cabin in this category. |
