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North Spitsbergen - Aurora Borealis
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Twin Non Private | |
| Sep 29 '13 |
$2,520 |
| Sep 11 '14 |
$2,850 |
- 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.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Noorderlicht - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Deposit & Payment - Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Noorderlicht - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Day 1 Longyearbyen / Embark
After arriving in Longyearbyen, the ‘capital’ (actually the administrative center) of Spitsbergen, you may wish to visit the Svalbard Museum which has an interesting collection on the history of Spitsbergen, the mining industry and polar exploration. In the afternoon set sail, setting course for Alkhornet. Below the cliffs you often see Arctic Foxes and Reindeer. Continue to Tryghamna to visit the remains of a 17th century English whaling station and an 18th century Russian Pomor station.
Day 2 Forlandsundet
Leave Tryghamna early in the morning and sail through the Forlandsundet. Weather permitting go ashore at Fuglehuken where the first Western Europeans (the expedition of Willem Barentsz) set foot on Spitsbergen. Here you can see the graves of whalers. Nearby you may be able to visit a haul-out of Harbour Seals and Walruses.
Days 3-5 Ny Ålesund / Blomstrandhalvøya
Visit Ny Ålesund, the northernmost permanently inhabited village in the world, a center for polar research and a former starting point for many North Pole expeditions (Amundsen and Nobile for example). The Reindeers here are smaller than their mainland relatives and do not form large herds. At Blomstrandhalvøya see the remains of a marble mine. This area was a peninsula, but by the retreat of the glaciers it has become an island. A climb to the top of the islands gives a breathtaking view across Kongsfjord with a series of glacier fronts. The 14th July Glacier is another great landscape. Though late in autumn you will still see Eider Ducks, several species of seabirds, waders and Snow Buntings.
Days 6-7 Sailing South
On your way south, sail into Engelskbukta and St Johnsfjorden or Sarstangen and Poolepynten, where Walruses are often hauled out. From there sail into Isfjord where you may make a landing with a walk at Bohemanneset. In the evening head back to Longyearbyen.
Day 8 Longyearbyen / Disembark
Departure by scheduled flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo.
Itinerary Notes
Cruise fare includes:- 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.
- Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group flights to and from Longyearbyen.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- AECO fees and governmental taxes.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Not included in cruise fare:
- 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 strongly recommended)
- excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
- customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Please note:
It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar $120 per Barrel 90 days prior to 2013 departures, Noorderlicht reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of US Dollar 25 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 a varied credit card fee.
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.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | 25% cruise cost |
| 89-60 Days | 55% cruise cost |
| 59-0 Days | 100% cruise cost |
Noorderlicht
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 20
The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners purchased the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly for Arctic cruises and polar expeditions. The ‘Noorderlicht’ now has a well-balanced two-masted schooner rig and is capable of sailing the seven seas.
The qualified captains have a great experience of the oceans. Together with the rest of the crew, they will do everything possible to ensure that you have a wonderful and unforgettable journey.
The ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins.
All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Twin Non Private The ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located. |
