Spitsbergen Explorer
Spitsbergen Explorer 12 days
Spitsbergen Explorer 12 days
Aboard: Akademik Ioffe
An exploration of the Svalbard Archipelago starting in Longyearbyen, capital city of this Norwegian Territory. Following embarkation of the expedition ship, sail out of Isfjorden down the west coast and around the southern end of Spitsbergen, the larger of the two principle islands that make up the bulk of the Svalbard archipelago. Then up to the north of the island with many opportunities to encounter polar bear, beluga, walrus and reindeer and myriad birdlife. This voyage includes kayaking options.
Highlights
- Searching
for polar bears and other animals
- Whales
and marine mammals
- Superb
birdlife
- Spectacular
icebergs and scenery
- Historical sites
What's Included
- Transfers
to and from ship
- Full
board accommodation on board ship
- Zodiac
excursions and shore landings
- Programme
of expert lectures
- Loan
of rubber boots
So much to experience
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A view from Above
All Aboard
Akademik Ioffe
Built in Finland in 1989 as a Russian polar research vessel, the Akademik Ioffe, was operating as One Ocean Navigator until recently, is a comfortable, stable, ice-strengthened ship with all the facilities for modern expedition cruising. There is a mixture of suites and cabins, all with windows or portholes and some with private facilities. Public areas include dining room, lounge, bar, library with forward facing windows, multi-media room with Apple Mac computers and photo management software, presentation room, mud room, passenger lift and gift shop. There is also a wellness centre, sauna, spa, salt-water plunge pool, fitness room and infirmary. Along with plenty of open deck space, there is a top deck with 360degrees views and a small observatory with spotting scope. The ship has an open-bridge policy.
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With countless travel experiences and an enduring hunger for adventure, Amy knows exactly what’s needed to craft a holiday of a lifetime. Her experience and generosity of spirit are legendary and she’ll help you build an itinerary that will make all your dreams come true.
Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.
Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
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