West Greenland Whale Safari
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Twin Shared Porthole | Twin Private Inside | Twin Private Porthole | |
| $1,800 | $2,050 | $2,250 | |
| Optional Charter flights - price to be determined Please add: Fuel surcharge of $25 per person per night |
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| Apr 30 '13 May 7 '13 |
$2,730 | $3,010 | $3,290 |
| Optional Charter flights - price to be determined Apr 30 '13 - Mountain Skiing emphasis on this departure |
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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 Nuuk, Greenland
Arrive from Reykjavik to Nuuk airport on a regularly scheduled flight (Not included in the voyage cost).
After embarking the ship, there is enough time to do some individual sightseeing. Nuuk (Godthåb), the capital of Greenland has a population of about 14.000. You could visit the museum which has a remarkable collection of Inuit mummies, dating from the 15th Century, which were found near Uummannaq, further to the north. The Cultural Center of Nuuk, which has yearly exhibitions of the works of a Greenlandic artist, is also worth visiting. There are historical buildings from colonial times and bookstores with a good collection of books about Greenland. In the evening set sail to the north. The waters to the west of the town are a good place to see Humpback Whales and Blue Whales.
Day 2 Manitsoq
In Søndre Isortoq at Ivnnarssuaq in the Manitsoq area we visit a large seabird colony with Kittiwakes and Brünnich's Guillemots.
Day 3 Evighedsfjord
Sail past Manitsoq to reach the fantastic landscapes of the Evighedsfjord. There visit a large seabird colony at Taaterat (Kittiwake) and sail along the nearby glacier front.
Day 4 Sydbay & Isortoq
Arrive at Sydbay (Ukivik), where the 18th Century whalers traded with the Eskimo’s at the occasion of the yearly Assivik, when people from a large area come together, on a beautiful sandy beach. Land also at nearby Isortoq where remains of houses from the Thule culture can be found. In this area you may also see Reindeer.
Day 5 Disko Bay
The island groups of Hunde Ejland and Kronprinsens Ejland, at the mouth of Disko Bay, are surrounded by rich waters which attract both seabirds and whales. Intend to call at the small settlement on Hunde Eijland where old dwellings of Greenlands’s Thule culture (dating from the 11th Century) and graves from 18th Century Dutch whalers can be seen. Later make Zodiac excursions in the beautiful narrows of the Kronprinsens Ejland archipelago. This day have good opportunities to observe foraging Greenland Whales at the mouth of Disko Bay.
Day 6 Disko Island & Fortune Bay
Another day of opportunities to see Greenland Whales while sailing to Disko Island and land at Engelskmandens Havn and Fortune Bay near Qeqertarsuaq (Godhavn), where there are warm springs.
Day 7 Ilullissat
Today we find ourselves just south of the large Jakobshavn Glacier with its enormous ice- bergs. Climb the hill at Avangnardlit from where you have a fantastic view across the Jakobshavn Isfjord, which is a World Heritage site. In the evening sail along the front of the glacier and the ice-bergs to Ilullissat, where you will spend the night.
Day 8 Return home
Ilulissat (5000 inhabitants) is an important West Greenland town, with museums, institutes bookstores, etc. At mid-day fly from Ilulissat 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 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 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. |
