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REMOTE COAST OF EAST GREENLAND

 

aboard M/V Polar Star
*** SOLD OUT***

Waitlist only 

 

13 days / 12 nights, Longyearbyen, Svalbard - East Greenland - Reykjavik, Iceland

 

Departure:

Aug 19 – Aug 31, 2006 – PS56-15

Few have experienced this remote region of the Artic – one of the last pristine environments of the world. We voyage here in summer when the ice has receded enough to let us get near some of the special areas. With the chance to see Polar Bears on the drift ice and seabirds including possibly the rare Ivory Gull, the extreme north is a special place. As we travel south, we enter a landscape of dramatic fjords, endless tundra, calving icebergs and possible sightings of Arctic wildlife including Musk Oxen, Arctic Hare, wolves, caribou and Lemmings. Most of this east coast is now protected and this opportunity to visit is a rare glimpse of a magical unspoiled wilderness.
 

Day 1 LONGYEARBYEN

Board the M/V Polar Star in the afternoon to embark on a journey to one of the most beautiful and isolated regions of the world.

 

Day 2 - 3 GREENLAND SEA

We spend these days crossing the sea, relaxing, attending lectures and watching for whales and a variety of seabirds. Late afternoon on day 3, we approach northeast Greenland where we may encounter pack ice which increases the possibility of seeing seals, Polar Bears and more seabirds including the rare Ivory Gull.


Day 4 EAST GREENLAND

Being so far north, it is weather and ice conditions that will dictate our exact itinerary. Today we will know whether we can get as far north as Danmarkhavn or whether our coastal cruise will need to start farther south.

 


Day 5 - 9 SHANNON ISLAND - CLAVERING ISLAND - MYGGEBUGTEN -  BLOMSTERBUKTEN - ICE FJORD - KING OSCAR'S FJORD

 During these days we plan to explore places of interest relating to exploration and settlement as well as experience the vast rugged landscape. It is a wild, remote and barren region that supports some of nature’s most hardy wildlife including Polar Bears, Musk Oxen, Arctic Hares, Lemmings, wolves, caribou, seals, walruses, and whales. Some of the sites that may be visited include: Shannon Island, Hansa Bugt, Daneborg at Wollaston Forland, Deadmansbay at Clavering Island, Godthaap Gulf, Wordies Glacier, Myggebugten, Blomsterbukten, Isfjord and King Oscar’s Fjord. We will see remains of explorers’ huts, endless tundra, dramatic fjords, calving icebergs, mountains and glaciers.

 


Day 10 SCORESBY SUND FJORD - ITTOQQORTOORMIIT

Today we reach Scoresby Sund Fjord, the largest fjord in the world, where we will visit the community of Ittoqqortoormiit (formerly Scoresbysund). In 1925 the ship Gustav Holm brought 70 Inuit here and their descendents live in this district today. There is a monument to the French explorer Charcot, of both Arctic and Antarctic fame.


Day 11 At Sea

Leaving the ice-clad mountains of Greenland behind us, we head for Iceland attending lectures and watching for whales and seabirds. We arrive at Reykjavik in time for an evening ashore.


Day 13 REYKJAVIK

Disembark after breakfast to explore Iceland on your own or begin your homeward journey.

 

 

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Departure Dates
Remote Coast of Greenland, 13 days / 12 nights
Voyage Date Port Date Port
PS56-15 Aug 19 Longyearbyen Aug 31 Reykjavik

 

Prices in US Dollars

Remote Coast of Greenland, 13 days/12 nights

Cabin Category  Description
(# of cabin in brackets)
 Per person
 K1-T  Triple - shared facilities (4) 3,124
 K1-D  Double - shared facilities (4) 3,734
 K2 - D  Double - private facilities (15) 4,259
 K3 - D Double - private facilities ( 16) 4,469
 K4 - T Triple - private facilities (4) 3,734
 K4 - D  Double - private facilities (4) 4,754
 K6 - D Mini suite - private facilities (5) 5,159
 K7 - D  Suite- private facilities (2) 5,409
SGL  Single passenger supplement 1.6 times the double

Prices quoted in USD per passenger in cabin categories as described. Subject to availability and change.

 

Included

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as per itinerary

  • Cabin category of choice

  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship incl. 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

  • Expedition guide service

  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

  • Access to medical services when available onboard at posted prices

  • Pre-departure information and briefing

Not Included

  • Airfare to and from M/V Polar Star

  • Airport taxes

  • Visa, passports and vaccination charges

  • Hotels and Meals ashore

  • Personal items such as laundry, postage, telecommunication charges, medical expenses, alcoholic beverages

  • Optional tours and excursions

  • Baggage, cancellation and personal trip insurance (strongly recommended)

  • Emergency evacuation charges

  • Gratuity for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)

  • $ 25 Service fee

Fuel Surcharge:
Due to the continuous increases of fuel prices a fuel surcharge of US $ 22.00 per night per passenger has been added to the cruise rates. 
Please note:

Detailed Terms and Conditions are available upon request and are automatically include with booking correspondence.

We highly recommend that passengers purchase cancellation, trip disruption, baggage and personal property, medical and emergency evacuation insurance.

 

Disclaimer

All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.

 

 

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