Northeast Greenland
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- Day 1 Embark in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
- Day 2 Raudfjord Fjord
- Days 3-4 At Sea
- Day 5 Franz Joseph Fjordo or Sofia Sund
- Day 6 Blomster Bugt
- Day 7 Antarcticahavn
- Day 8 Scoresby Sund
- Day 9 Cape Hofmann Halvø
- Day 10 Scoresby Land - Jameson Land
- Day 11 Illoqqortoormiut
- Day 12 At Sea
- Day 13 Disembark in Akureyri. Transfer to Reykjavik for flights home.
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||
| Twin Private Inside | Twin Private | Superior | Suite | |
| Aug 15 '12 Aug 27 '12 * |
$7,000 | $8,000 | $8,950 | $9,950 |
| Please add: Fuel surcharge of $25 per person per night * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
-Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
Deposit & Payment -Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
Day 1 Embark in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Arrive in Longyearbyen, on Spitsbergen (also called Svalbard), the administrative capital of the Spitsbergen archipelago of which West Spitsbergen is the largest island. Before embarking there is an opportunity to visit this former mining village. The Parish Church and the Polar Museum are well worth visiting. In the early evening the ship will sail out of Isfjorden.
Day 2 Raudfjord Fjord
Sail into Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord with spectacular glaciers. It is home to Ringed and Bearded Seals, seabird colonies and a surprisingly rich vegetation. You will have good chances to see Polar Bears, for instance near Hamilton Glacier, or more to the head of the fjord. From there continue to Moffen island on which Walruses haul out.
Days 3-4 At Sea
At sea, on your way to Greenland, you may see the edge of the East Greenland sea-ice. Keep watch for whales, and also for migrating seabirds.
Day 5 Franz Joseph Fjordo or Sofia Sund
Approaching Greenland your ship will sail through the sea ice into Foster Bugt, making your first landing at Myggebugten. Beyond the old hunters’ hut (in the first half of last century Norwegian trappers hunted here for Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes) there is an extensive tundra populated by Musk Oxen and Arctic Hares. The small lakes are home to geese. Sail through Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord, a magnificent fjord with towering mountains on both sides, its inner reaches choked with huge icebergs and an excellent place to encounter Narwhal. An alternative is Sofia Sund, which is much narrower, and where you can see Muskoxen from the ship.
Day 6 Blomster Bugt
We will land at Blomster Bugt to view the beautiful geological formations. Arctic Hares are usually seen here, and there is a lake with Great Northern Divers with young. In the afternoon sail along Teufelschloss and Ella Ö and may land at a beautiful spot in the early evening.
Day 7 Antarcticahavn
The first half of the day we spend in Antarcticahavn, a wide and extensive valley where we also could see groups of Musk Oxen. At this time of year the autumnal colors of the sparse vegetation make the landscapes even more beautiful.
Day 8 Scoresby Sund
Today reach the Scoresby Sund and sail in the morning along the ragged and glaciated Volquart Boons Coast, a good place for seeing Narwhal. Here board a zodiac cruise along one of the glacier fronts of this coast, and have your first landing near a glacier. Later land on Danmarks Ø where there are the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago. The circular ‘tent rings’ of stones indicate the summer houses, while the winter houses can be seen closer to a small cape. The sites are excellently preserved, allowing entrances and even bear-proof meat caches to be identified. There are also grave sites. In the evening continue sailing through the beautiful fjords to the west, choked with ice-bergs.
Day 9 Cape Hofmann Halvø
Go ashore at Cape Hofmann Halvø, a reliable spot for viewing Musk Oxen. You may also spot Rock Ptarmigans, and Great Northern Divers at sea. The landscape here is particularly beautiful, especially during autumn when the Dwarf Willow and Dwarf Birch change color. Arctic Blueberry and Crowberry add their own colorful touch - the berries are tasty too! Later, during a Zodiac cruise along the 3km wide face of the Eielson Glacier, come close to huge icebergs and also see Ringed Seals, as well as distant views of Musk Oxen on shore. In the evening sail through the fjord towards Scoresby Land, hoping to see Narwhal again and enjoying the contrast between the warm autumnal colors of the vegetation on shore, backed by huge dark mountains, and the cold blue of the icebergs.
Day 10 Scoresby Land - Jameson Land
In Northwest fjord in Scoresby Land in the morning, encounter huge icebergs, some over 100m high and more than a kilometre in length. Most of the bergs are grounded as the fjord is only about 400m deep here. Land near Sydkap to view the remains of the Thule culture winter houses. As many as 20 people lived in these tiny houses, hunting Greenland Whales and using their vertebrae to build the houses. You may also land at Gurreholm on Jameson Land. The landscape here is gently undulating, but the climate is harsh - sometimes snow lies throughout the summer - but some animals - Musk Oxen and Collared Lemmings - survive on the meager vegetation.
Day 11 Illoqqortoormiut
In the morning land at Illoqqortoormiut, the biggest settlement in the Scoresby Sund with about 500 inhabitants. At the post office you can buy stamps for your postcards, or just wander around to see the sledge dogs and the drying skins of Seal, Musk Ox and Polar Bear. After dinner sail south passing the amazing landscape of the Blosseville Coast.
Day 12 At Sea
Spend the whole day at sea and have splendid opportunities to see large whales and seabird migration and, in the night, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Day 13 Disembark in Akureyri. Transfer to Reykjavik for flights home.
In the morning arrive in Akureyri and are taken by a chartered bus for a 6 hour drive through North Iceland to your hotels in Reykjavik.
Itinerary Notes
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.Fares include:
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Transfer and baggage handling between ship in Akureyri and hotels in Reykjavik by coach (6 hours)
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
- AECO fees and governmental taxes
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Not included:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land arrangements; transfers to / from the vessel outside Spitsbergen; passport and visa expenses; Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory); excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)
It is agreed that if fuel prices will exceed US Dollar 90 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Antarctic Dream reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of EURO 18 per passenger per night.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% cruise cost, 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 70 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 70 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | 25% deposit |
| 89-60 days | 55% trip cost |
| 59-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Antarctic Dream (OW)
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 84
The Antarctic Dream (OW) is a Dutch built ice-reinforced vessel, that was completely refurbished in July 2005 for Arctic cruising. It features a spacious dining room, library, auditorium, gym, sauna, laundry, and boutique. Cabins all have private baths, queen or twin beds, closed circuit TV, and inter-cabin phone service. Satellite email and phone service is available in the library as well.
The Antarctic Dream's expeditions offer you the ideal introduction to the Great White Continent. Departing from and finishing in the port of Ushuaia, we take in the most exciting sights of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Our program is orientated to the viewing of wildlife and the breathtaking scenery of narrow waterways, glaciers, icebergs and the rugged mountains. The Captain and the expedition leader will assess conditions daily with the intention of maximizing your time ashore. This means taking full advantage of opportunities to land passengers with our zodiacs and making best use of the light of the long summer days.
On board lectures are offered by geologists, historians, naturalists, expedition leaders, and the captain himself. Join the captain and the rest of our 40 crew members for an awe-inspiring journey of discovery and adventure.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Twin Private Inside 2 cabins with single beds, no porthole or window | |
 | Twin Private 5 cabins with queen beds, 15 with two single beds, and a small porthole. |
 | Superior 6 cabins with queen beds, 10 with two single beds, and a large window. |
 | Suite 3 cabins with queen beds, 1 with two single beds, large windows to 2 sides, and a bath. |
