This is a true Arctic voyage, starting in North Spitsbergen the realm of the polar bear and walrus.  Almost as soon as we are underway, we will sail in Raudfjord on the north-west coast of western Spitsbergen, an area home to ringed and bearded seals, sea bird colonies and awe-inspiring glaciers.  

The journey then follows the ice pack of the East Greenland current, where encounters with Greenland (Right) whales, fin, humpback and minke whales are likely. In favourable ice conditions we explore Keiser Franz Joseph Fjord and Scoresby Sund, which is often said to be the largest and most spectacular fjord in the World. Its huge glaciers, beautifully sculpted icebergs and the warm colours of the Tundra present breathtaking landscapes. As we sail along the rugged, Greenland coastline with fjords that are choked with icebergs and bordered by towering mountains, Narwhals may be spotted and Polar bears encountered as they drift southwards on the icefloes.

This voyage which starts in Spitsbergen ventures to Greenland and finishes in Iceland offering good chances to see large whales, polar bears & other polar wildlife.  September departures also provide splendid opportunities to view the Aurora borealis or Northern Lights.   

For draft voyage itinerary please click HERE

2008 Prices from: Aug 25th - Sep 7th             £3490 Cabin with Twin Shared Facilities             (Including a US$286 fuel surcharge)  Aug 28th - Sep 10th             £3500 p/p twin sharing private fac (no window)             £4200 p/p twin sharing private fac (window)             £4700 p/p superior cabins             £5260 p/p suite 5th Sep - 17th Sep             £2800 p/p twin sharing shared fac              £3220 p/p twin sharing private fac             £3880 p/p superior cabins             £4350 p/p suite Prices exclude fuel surcharge. 2008: 12.50 pp per night onboard 2009: [1] = £14.50 per pax/per night onboard          [2] = £33.00 per pax/per night onboard Single supplement: There is no single supplement to pay if you are willing to share your cabin with someone of the same gender. Twin non-private cabin is 1.8x the per person cabin price Twin private cabin is 1.8x the per person cabin price Superior cabin is 2.0x the per person cabin price.  Included: Voyage as indicated in draft itinerary Group transfer airport to vessel (for recommended group flight) All meals, snacks, coffee and tea All shore excursions and zodiac activities Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff All miscellaneous services taxes and port charges throughout the programme Comprehensive pre-departure material Excluded: Airfares. Fuel surcharge of £10 per night of the voyage (unless otherwise stated). Pre and post land arrangements. Transfers to the vessel (except when arriving on recommended group flight) and from the vessel. Cancellation and personal insurance. Passports and visas. Arrival and departure tax. Meals ashore. Baggage. Items of a personal nature (alcohol, laundry etc). Tips. Activity Level: Low to Medium