Disko Bay: Whale Safari & Aurora Borealis
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Triple Private Porthole | Twin Private Inside | Twin Private Porthole | |
| May 21 '13 |
$3,010 | $3,290 | $3,590 |
| Charter flights: $500 per person | |||
Jun 4 '13 Sep 12 '13 |
$1,640 | $1,810 | $1,980 |
| Charter flights: $500 per person | |||
| Jun 11 '13 |
$2,730 | $3,010 | $3,290 |
| Charter flights: $500 per person | |||
May 22 '14 May 29 '14 Jun 5 '14 Jun 12 '14 |
$2,700 | $3,000 | $3,250 |
| Charter flights - price to be determined | |||
| Sep 11 '14 |
$2,250 | $2,450 | $2,650 |
| Charter flights - price to be determined | |||
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| 40% | Sep 12, 13 | |
| 40% | Jun 4, 13 | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
- 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 Rembrandt Van Rijn - 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 Rembrandt Van Rijn - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Day 1 Aasiaat / Embark
Arrive in Aasiaat from Kangerlussuaq by chartered plane (flight not included in the voyage cost). Aasiaat is a settlement which was created in the 17th century to support the whaling at the mouth of Disko Bay. Its port is ice free from late spring to early winter. Spend the first part of the night at anchor in Aasiaat or in one of the bays nearby.
Day 2 Disko Bay
Today find yourself at the mouth of the Disko Bay, surrounded by rich waters, which attract both seabirds and whales. Expect to see your fist Greenland Whale. In the evening spend the night in Fortune Bay or Engelsmandens Haven, where there are warm springs.
Day 3 Jakobshavn Isfjord
Another day of opportunities to see Greenland Whales, when sailing south of Godhavn. In the afternoon sail to the mouth of the Jakobshavn Isfjord with its enormous icebergs, where you will float for quite some hours.
Day 4 Disko Island
In the morning land at Flakkerhuk, on the east side of Disko Island, making your way through waters dominated by huge icebergs. Your crew intends to land at several points along the coast, like Narujuk and Modderbugt to observe a population of birds typical to the High Arctic, with species such as Long-tailed Skua, Turnstone and Grey Phalarope. The birds breed on a beautiful tundra landscape backed by basalt cliffs. Later in the day you may also pay a visit to Saqqaq, famous because of the remains of dwellings of the Saqqaq Culture, 4000 years ago.
An alternative is to sail into Ata Sund to the glacier front of Eqip Sermia.
Day 5 Nordfjord & Qasigissat
In the morning in Davis Strait you may glimpse the edge of the Baffin Bay sea-ice, some tens of miles west of Disko Island. You will try some landings in Nordfjord and Qasigissat, in a lush tundra landscape near lakes in valleys surrounded by basalt cliffs. At Qasigissat there are accessible populations of of ducks and geese.
Day 6 Diskofjord
In Diskofjord sail into the Kuanerssuit Fjord toward some warm springs. Near Sioraq settlement, where the people keep sledge dogs, visit a Thule dwelling site with large turfhuts in a great setting. In the evening cruise along Queqertaq Island (1000 m high) with the largest Northern Fulmar colony in Greenland.
Day 7 Hunde Ejlands
Another day of opportunities to see Greenland Whales when sailing south of Godhavn to Hunde Ejlands, with a small Greenlandic settlement, old dwellings of Greenland’s Thule culture (dating from 11th century) and graves from 18th century European Whalers.
Day 8 Aasiaat / Return Home
Arrive in Aasiaat, a settlement which was created in the 17th century to support the whaling at the mouth of Disko Bay. Its port is ice free from late spring to early winter. In the morning fly from Aasiaat to Kangerlussuaq by chartered flight, and onward by scheduled flight to Copenhagen (flights not included in the voyage cost).
Itinerary Notes
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.
- On Rembrandt voyages: Transfers and baggage handling between airport and ship in Greenland harbors on the chartered group flights.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- AECO fees and governmental taxes.
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials
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).
Please note: It is agreed that if fuel prices will exceed US Dollar 120 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Rembrandt van Rijn reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of US Dollar 25 per passenger per night.
Conditions:
Please note that if there is still too much sea ice around Disko Island (possibly in May and early June), the ship will remain in Disko Bay and explore to the southeast of Disko Bay to Grønne Island (cruise at 200m from seabird reserve), Saqqaq site at Qajaa, and to Cristianshaab = Qasingiannguit. After mid- June the Greenland Whales have disappeared from the Disko Bay region and the program will not focus on them anymore. There will be maximal displays of Aurora Borealis on the autumn voyages.
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 variable 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.
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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 |
Rembrandt van Rijn
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 32
S/V ‘Rembrandt Van Rijn’ was built as a herring lugger early last century. The vessel was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger sailing schooner in he Netherlands in 1994 and sailed various regions of the globe since then. The vessel underwent a complete rebuilding and refurbishment program which was completed 2011. The communication and navigation equipment has been completely renewed according to the latest SOLAS regulations.
The ship is well suited for expedition cruising among small islands and offers good open deck viewing areas, also when under sail. The 2 inflatable rubber crafts (zodiacs) enable landing and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas.
Life aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn:
The crew of the ´Rembrandt van Rijn´ consists of 7 experienced crew and 2 tour guides and a cook. The sailors are in charge during sailing and will bring guests ashore. Whilst sailing the assistance of the passengers is appreciated for handling the sails and taking the helm. This includes being on watch during nightly sailing.
Expeditions aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn attract independent-minded travelers from around the world. They are characterized by a strong interest in exploring remote regions. The camaraderie and spirit that develops aboard is an important part of the expedition experience.
Common areas:
The general interior public areas include a spacious restaurant area so that all meals can be taken together as well as separate bar area and reading table area. There is room to relax, read and socialize. Three meals of international cuisine per day are served buffet style in the restaurant and is prepared by the cook. The vessel furthermore consists of a separate bar including a reading table.
Cabin Arrangements:
The ship can accommodate a maximum of 32 passengers in 16 cabins in the following cabin types: one Triple Private cabin with porthole, shower and toilet, six Twin Private Inside cabins with shower, toilet and no porthole, and nine Twin Private cabins with shower, toilet and porthole.
The electrical supply aboard the ship is 220 volt 50hz. Electrical outlets are standard European with two thick round pins. U.S. passengers may need a 220v/110v converter.
Ice class:
The s/v Rembrandt van Rijn has no ice class. During her refit, the bow of the vessel was enforced and is therefore suitable to sail in the polar waters.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Triple Private Porthole Main deck, upper and lower berths, private bath facilities and porthole. | |
| Twin Private Inside Lower deck, upper and lower berths, inside cabins with private bath facilities. | |
| Twin Private Porthole Lower deck, upper and lower berths or two lower berths, private bath facilities and porthole. |
