Come aboard the L'Austral to explore this extraordinary region - Arctic Norway and Spitsbergen. On this luxury cruise, sail to a nature that is colored by polar hues. Thus, over 8 days, sailing from fjord to fjord and glacier to glacier, you will discover the Polar universe in all its diversity.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Embark this evening and settle into your luxurious accommodations in preparation for your upcoming Arctic voyage.A group charter flight from Paris and arrival transfers are included in your cruise fare.
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Svalbard, Hornsund
Svalbard has a history of exceptional wildlife density. Seventeenth century whalers, trappers adventurers, bear hunter, gold diggers, Pole conquerors and more have gone before the L'Austral as you approach this polar land in hues of tinted colors. Icebergs, ice caps and more comprise a fascinating universe covered by more than 55% of glaciers creating a ragged sea front. The days of sailing will be punctuated by unique shore trips by Zodiac - either by the light of dawn or later in the day, all with the goal of trying to approach the lord of the sea ice, the polar bear.
Day 4: Svalbard, Bellsund
Your Arctic adventures continue as you voyage to Bellsund.
Day 5: Svalbard, North West National Park
Navigate towards the ice floe.
Day 6: Svalbard, Ny Alesund & King Bay
Continued polar exploration.
Day 7: Svalbard, Isjford & Templefjord
Fjord navigation.
Day 8: Longyearbyen, Norway
Disembarkation this morning for your continued journey home. A group charter flight to Paris and airport transfers are included in your cruise fare.
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Superior Stateroom
8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath.
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Deluxe Stateroom
28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Deluxe Suite
3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Owners Suite
484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone
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Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.