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11 Nights From Iceland to Svalbard
  • 11 Nights From Iceland to Svalbard

    $4,395.00Price

    This voyage is the perfect chance to experience the Arctic region's early summer splendour. You can look forward to magnificent scenery on some of the northernmost islands of the planet.

     

    After embarking at Reykjavik onboard our modern vessel, the Ocean Albatros, we begin our spectacular voyage towards the high Arctic as we depart from Iceland’s volcanic wonderland. Along our way, we have planned landings at an incredible three Arctic islands: Iceland (Grimsey), Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen. Our first days will take us by the ragged cliffs of the Icelandic western and northern coasts, including planned visits at the famed “Iceland in miniature”, Snaefellness and the large fjord, Ísafjarðardjúp. From here, we hope to make a call on the enigmatic island of Jan Mayen before we make landfall at the glaciated islands of Svalbard. We travel in the early summer; which means the air is filled with migrating birds – and the sun never sets. When approaching Svalbard, we will scout for sea mammals and even seal-hunting polar bears on the pack ice. The spring and early summer allows us to enjoy the immense beauty of Svalbard on this high Arctic adventure voyage among whales, walruses and millions of sea birds.

     

    There are few wilder, more magnificent and untouched places than the Arctic Islands of the North Atlantic! And few ships better suited than Ocean Albatros for such a voyage.

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    DAY 1 REYKJAVÍK

    Our journey begins in Iceland where MV Ocean Albatros is moored in Reykjavik.

     

    DAY 2 ICELAND’S WEST COAST WITH SNAEFELLNESS. LANDING WITH ZODIAC BOATS.

    In the morning, we sail along the 100-kilometer long peninsula Snaefellsnes, which with its dramatic cliff coast, hardened lava floods, sandy beaches and volcanic peaks, is a picture of Iceland in mini-format.


    We will make a landing at Snaefellsnes. In the afternoon we will pass Iceland’s westernmost point and the huge bird cliffs of Latraberg.

     

    DAY 3 ICELAND, THE WEST FJORDS. NORTHWEST ICELAND'S RUGGED COAST WITH ISAFJORDUR.

    In the morning, we sail around Iceland's rugged West Fjords, possibly into Isafjardardjúp to enjoy the view of the steep mountains and see the terrific aerobatics of the Arctic terns.

     

    During the day as we leave Isafjardardjúp and sail towards the West Fjords, which always offer one unforgettable experience after another. We finish the day sailing along the coast of Hornstrandir, the northernmost part of the West Fjords. Along the coast, there are good opportunities to see whales and seals, and the mountainside is alive with the rich bird life. We continue as we pass Hornvik Bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, where we can see two of the largest bird cliffs in Europe where millions of seabirds breed.

    DAY 4 ICELAND, GRIMSEY. SIGLUFJORDUR AND CROSSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE AT GRIMSEY

    In the afternoon, we will have arrived at the island of Grimsey, which is located about 40 kilometres from the mainland and is the only part of Iceland with an Arctic designation. The Polar circle crosses the island at 66 ° 33 'N, and gives the island one full day of 24-hour sunlight every year in June. The seabirds far exceed the number of inhabitants on Grímsey, and bird cries can be heard 24 hours a day over the bright Arctic summer. Up to 36 different species breed on the island and have their nests on the rocks. One of Iceland's largest tern colonies is here, and it is said that the runway must be cleared for terns before the aircraft can land.We’ll attempt landing by Zodiacs to experience the local life and explore the island's bird life.

    DAY 5 AT SEA

     

    DAY 6 ATTEMPTED SHORE LANDING BY ZODIACS ON JAN MAYEN, AT THE FOOT OF THE 2200 METRE BEERENBERG VOLCANO

    Approximately in the middle of the North Atlantic lies the enigmatic volcanic island of Jan Mayen. Jan Mayen belongs to Norway, and the mountain, Beerenberg is one of the higher of Norway’s 300 summits above 2,000 metres.

     

    We will try to go ashore at the narrowest part of the island, from either south or north, depending on the prevailing wind and surf. The volcanic origin is visible all over with cinder cones, lava flows and the Mount Fuji-like appearance of Beerenberg looming above.

     

    DAY 7 AT THE SEA

     

    DAY 8 SVALBARD IN SIGHT, IN SEARCH FOR WHALES.

    We are getting closer towards the islands of Svalbard, but we will first spend some time southwest of the islands - around the continental shelf. This area is rich in krill and gives us the best chance of spotting whales feasting.

     

    DAY 9 NY ÅLESUND AND NY LONDON

    We enter the beautiful Kongs Fjord, renowned for its former mining settlement and captivating beauty. Our first destination is Ny Ålesund - a scientific research centre situated even further north than Longyearbyen, though it can be argued whether this constitutes an actual town. Our next destination is the abandoned marble mining settlement of Ny London. It experienced a brief but eventful existence, beginning in a flurry of mining activity reminiscent of the Klondike Gold Rush before being crippled by wars and financial losses just nine years later. We can still see the remains of workshops, locomotives, and cranes that tell the story of the ambitious yet failed enterprise.

     

    Day 10 FORMER WHALING STATION AT SMEERENSBURG AND YTRE NORSKØYA

    We have now entered North West Svalbard, which was declared a national park in 1973. The day could begin with a cruise in Danskergattet, looking for seals in Virgohamna, before crossing from Danskøya to Amsterdamøya to make a landing at Smeerenburg, the legendary whaling town of the 17th century. 200-plus men were living – and quite often dying – here in the heyday of blubber production.

     

    DAY 11 ISFJORDEN AND LONGYEARBYEN

    Located on the west side of Spitsbergen, Isfjorden is the second-longest fjord of the Norwegian archipelago, Svalbard. At the fjord entrance stand Alkhornet and Daudmannsøyra, a coastal plain.

     

    We aim to have a final landing along the coast, before we navigate towards Longyearbyen. We might land at Longyearbyen by evening.

     

    DAY 12 LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN. DISEMBARKATION

    Early in the morning, the ship is at anchor outside Longyearbyen. After breakfast and farewell greetings to the expedition team and crew, disembarkation will take place.

     

     

    Prices & Departures -

     

    Prices quoted are per person and in US dollars, based on twin share. Single occupancy is 1.75 times the twin share price. No single travel fees apply if you are willing to share your cabin (twin and triple cabins only). Cabin availability changes all the time so please contact us for up-to-date details and information on specific cabin availability.

     

     

    Expedition Ship: Ocean Albatros

     

    Departure/Arrival:  Reykjavik (ISL) / Longyearbyen (NOR)

     

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    External Triple (F)

    French Balcony Suite (E)

    Albatros State Cabin (D)

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    Junior Suite (A)

    Freydis Suite (FS)

    Brynhilde Suite (BS)

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    Note: Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo is included at the end of the voyage.

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