North Greenland - Ultima Thule
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- Day 1 Upernavik
- Day 2 Kap Shackleton
- Day 3 Upernavik District
- Day 4 Lille Renland
- Day 5 Melville Bugt
- Day 6 Savigsivik
- Day 7 Saunders Island
- Day 8 Cape Chalon & Siorapaluk
- Day 9 Quaanaaq
- Day 10 Booth Sound
- Day 11 Cape York
- Day 12 Melville Bugt
- Day 13 Cape Seddon
- Day 14 Kraulshavn
- Day 15 Kingigtorsuaq & Upernavik
- Day 16 Return home
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Twin Shared Porthole | Twin Private Inside | Twin Private Porthole | |
| Aug 22 '12 |
$5,550 | $6,100 | $6,700 |
| Optional Charter Flights roundtrip out of Reykjavik: Add $1158 per person Please add: Fuel surcharge of $25 per person per night |
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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 Upernavik
Arrive in Upernavik from Reykjavik by chartered plane. Upernavik (1500 inhabitants) is the main town in North Greenland, where the people still live from hunting seals.
Day 2 Kap Shackleton
Go ashore on Kipak, and Kap Shackleton on Agparsuit which still have huge colonies of Brünnich’s Guillemots.
Day 3 Upernavik District
At the southern end of Melville Bugt land at Kuvdlorssuaq the northernmost settlement of the Upernavik district.
Day 4 Lille Renland
Land at Lille Renland, where Reindeer have been found. Here you can walk on the Greenland ice-cap. In this area you may encounter your first sea ice and, if so, there is a chance of spotting Polar Bears hunting seals at the ice edge. Later land at Red Head. The coast here is dominated by the vast Greenland ice cap which reaches the sea as a series of enormous glacier fronts, the largest outside Antarctica.
Day 5 Melville Bugt
Today sail to the western side of Melville Bugt, calling at Cape Melville and then continuing into Meteor Bugt where the shoreline mountains teem with Little Auks.
Day 6 Savigsivik
On Meteor Island land at Savigsivik, the southernmost Thule settlement. It was on this island that the famous York meteorite provided the Inuit with a source of iron - until Peary removed it and sold it to an American museum.
Day 7 Saunders Island
At the west side of Saunders Island cruise below cliffs on which nest 150,000 Brünnich’s Guillemots, together with Kittiwakes and Fulmars, making it, perhaps, the largest seabird colony in Greenland.
Day 8 Cape Chalon & Siorapaluk
Land at Cape Chalon, where you will visit old houses of the Thule culture. Then sail to Siorapaluk, the northernmost Greenlandic village where the people still depend on the hunting of Polar Bear, Narwhal, seals, seabirds and wildfowl. Later sail into Inglefield Bredning where the icebergs are carved into fantastic shapes by the natural forces of wind and water.
Day 9 Quaanaaq
Today call at Thule (Quaanaaq) the main settlement of the area. In the 1950s the inhabitants of Old Thule (Dundas) were forced to move to Quaanaaq when NATO created an air base at their village. Continue to Hakluyt Island to view a large colony of Brünnich’s Guillemots. At this time of year the young are jumping from the ledges into the sea to start their southward migration.
Day 10 Booth Sound
In Booth Sound make a trip inland to visit an area of High Arctic tundra. There are many lakes here, with a breeding population of ducks and geese.
Day 11 Cape York
Just east of Parker Snow Bugt visit some colonies with Brünnich’s Guillemots and cruise below the spectacular, ice-capped Crimson Cliffs to reach Cape York where, in 1818, the Inuit and White Men first met when Royal Navy ships under John Ross arrived. Today the small settlements on the eastern side of the Cape are deserted, though the mountains behind the shore are still home to thousands of Little Auks.
Day 12 Melville Bugt
Sail east through the immense Melville Bugt, admiring again the awesome Greenland ice cap to the east. Sailing close to the edge of a nature reserve, have some chances to see Narwals along the ice edge.
Day 13 Cape Seddon
Sail as close to shore as you can and hope to land on Cape Seddon near the remains of a Thule culture village.
Day 14 Kraulshavn
Depending on the schedule the Rembrandt van Rijn may land in the area of Kraulshavn.
Day 15 Kingigtorsuaq & Upernavik
At Kingigtorsuaq, where 14th Century Viking Ruins were found, try to find the place where the Vikings built a cairn with the inscriptions. From there sail to Upernavik the main town in North Greenland.
Day 16 Return home
From Upernavik fly to Reykjavik by chartered plane.
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 harbours 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 90 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.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 15% 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 |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more | 15% cruise cost |
| 59-30 days | 35% cruise cost |
| 29-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Rembrandt van Rijn
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 34
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:
A spacious restaurant on board the vessel allows all passengers to have their meals (buffet style). 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 34 passengers in 17 twin cabins in (1 twin shared with porthole (shared shower and toilet), 6 twin private inside cabins (with shower and toilet, no porthole), 10 twin private cabins (with shower and 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 | |
|---|---|
| Twin Shared Porthole Main deck, upper and lower berths, shared 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. |
