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East Spitsbergen and Bear Island, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice, Cleaning the Shores, Including Long Hikes

Summary:

The east shores of Spitsbergen are a fantastic place to view gorgeously rugged landscapes and exotic Arctic wildlife, including minke whales, Arctic foxes, and polar bears. And speaking of bears, this exploratory cruise also visits Bear Island – a bird lo...

Duration
9 Days
Next Departure
02-Jul-2024
Starting at
± USD 4,529.00
Price per day
± USD 472.00

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Operator
Oceanwide Expeditions
Ship
m/v Ortelius
Tour
East Spitsbergen and Bear Island, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice, Cleaning the Shores, Including Long Hikes
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Map: East Spitsbergen and Bear Island, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice, Cleaning the Shores, Including Long Hikes (Oceanwide)

Summary

The east shores of Spitsbergen are a fantastic place to view gorgeously rugged landscapes and exotic Arctic wildlife, including minke whales, Arctic foxes, and polar bears. And speaking of bears, this exploratory cruise also visits Bear Island – a bird lover’s dream, where large colonies of Brünnich’s guillemots, kittiwakes, and fulmars breed on shoreline cliffs over spans of dazzling drift ice.

Day 1.
Longyearbyen
Day 2.
Sailing Along Svalbard
Day 3.
Sailing Along Bear Island
Day 4.
Sailing Along Hopen Island
Day 5.
Sailing Along Svalbard
Day 6.
Sailing Along Svalbard
Day 7.
Sailing Along Svalbard
Day 8.
Sailing Along Svalbard
Day 9.
Longyearbyen

Important!

  • All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots.
  • Ship Information

    Ship Name
    m/v Ortelius
    Ship Type
    Expedition Ship

    Travel Package

     

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    Longyearbyen

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    Longyearbyen

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