This Arctic itinerary allows you to experience the best of the European Arctic. Starting in Spitsbergen, you’ll explore its coastline of calving glaciers, towering bird cliffs and pack ice to spot walruses, reindeer and even polar bears! After crossing the Greenland Sea, your ship will follow East Greenland’s coastline filled with the largest fjord system in the world, calving icebergs, friendly native communities and untouched tundra-covered valleys, before reaching its finishing point, Iceland.
Highlights
Explore Spitsbergen’s stunning northwest coast
Visit Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest fjord system
Cruise by Zodiac beneath high cliffs buzzing with birdlife
Arrive in Kirkenes, Norway and join a pre-arranged half day excursion prior to boarding the Greg Mortimer late afternoon. Airport transfers will be included if arriving on preferred flights into Kirkenes. You’ll have time to settle into your cabin before important briefings aboard the ship.
Over the next two days at sea, enjoy informative and entertaining lectures from the expert expedition team including naturalists and historians before reaching Svalbard’s southeast coast.
Cruise northwards along the west coast of Spitsbergen. While sailing along the north coast, explore rarely visited places in search of the mighty polar bear.
From Zodiacs, enjoy magnificent views of sweeping glaciers winding their way into the sea. Walk on smoothly raised beach terraces to superb viewpoints or hike in the mountains on the tundra where pretty-colored wildflowers and lichen grow and where reindeer graze.
Visit trapper huts of yesteryear where Russians would hunt and survive the cold harsh winters, all while remaining alert for wandering polar bears and their cubs. It is possible to come face-to-face with the formidable pack ice of the Arctic Ocean, keeping the eyes peeled for walrus. Listen to the cacophony of seabirds and see them feeding. If conditions allow, go to north into the pack ice in hopes of finding polar bears ranging over the frozen landscape on the hunt for seals.
Stretch your legs and explore Longyearbyen, gateway to Svalbard. Often, a Svalbard voyage starts or end here, but on this unique voyage, it is a midway point.
You may visit Kaiser Franz Joseph, Kong Oscar Fjord and aim to reach Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and birthplace of the famous big Greenland icebergs. You can hope to visit the remote Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit. Keep a sharp eye out for musk ox, arctic hare and seals and if lucky, polar bears or narwhals can be seen.
Continue on with the Arctic adventure and cruise across Denmark Strait on the way to Iceland. Take time to reflect on the various experiences, gaze at northern fulmars and black-backed gulls, and spot dolphins and whales from the ship’s bow.
Day 25: Disembark in Akureyri | Reykjavik
1 Breakfast
Disembark the Greg Mortimer in the northern town of Akureyri, then enjoy a scenic transfer to downtown Reykjavik. Bid your fellow expeditioners a fond farewell before transferring to the airport.
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$17,000
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Aurora Stateroom Triple
230.34 ft² - 245.41 ft² - 6 rooms available. All include en-suite bathrooms, three single beds, porthole window, desk area and 42" flat-screen TV
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Aurora Stateroom
170 ft² - 245.41 ft² - Greg Mortimer features 8 porthole rooms, all with private en-suites. Located on Deck 3, they're close to the mudroom and loading platforms, perfect for adventurers who are looking for a comfortable base that's close to the action.
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Balcony Stateroom C
224.97 ft² - 266.95 ft² - 14 rooms available. All include en-suite bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows and balconies and a select number are also connecting rooms, perfect for families or groups.
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Balcony Stateroom B
254.03 ft² - 266.95 f - 22 rooms available. All include en-suite bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows and balconies and a select number are also connecting rooms, perfect for families or groups.
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Balcony Stateroom A
259.41 ft² - 301.39 ft² - 22 rooms available. All include en-suite bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows and balconies and a select number are also connecting rooms, perfect for families or groups.
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Balcony Stateroom Superior
303.54 ft² - 432.70 ft² - With a bit more room to stretch the legs, the Greg Mortimer's two Balcony Suites are perfect for polar adventurers who travel with plenty of gear. Featuring private balconies, en-suite bathrooms and a comfortable desk area, these will sell out quickly!
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Junior Suite
The Greg Mortimer's four Junior Suites take in some impressive scenery from their vantage 418.71 ft² - points on Deck 7. When you aren't enjoying a landing, you can relax in the suites' separate lounge area, or just watch the world float by from the private balcony.
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Captain's Suite
478.99 ft² - The largest of all the rooms, the Greg Mortimer's singular Captain's Suite will take you to the polar regions in ultimate style and comfort. Complete with large lounge area, balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite.
Notes
Voyage Inclusions
Half day tour or activity in Kirkenes on Day 1 prior to embarking Greg Mortimer
Sightseeing tour or activity in Longyearbyen on Day 13 (turnaround day)
Transfer from Akureyri pier to Reykjavik downtown or airport on Day 25
Onboard accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
Access to our onboard doctor and basic medical services
A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
Comprehensive pre-departure information
A printed photo book produced with photos from your voyage
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
Voyage Exclusions
International or domestic flights, unless specified
Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
Airport arrival or departure taxes
Passport, visa, and vaccination charges
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
Optional activity surcharges
All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges
Initial deposit is $2,500, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 110 days prior to departure by Credit cards accepted. All final payments by credit card subject to a surcharge of 2.5% and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
