Ship: Noorderlicht
Itinerary: Around Spitsbergen
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Walrus enjoying the warm sunlightPhoto by: Goran Ehlme
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| Day 1 : | Longyearbyen / Embark |
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| Day 2 : | Forlandsundet - Fuglehuken |
| Day 3 : | Smeerenburg and Ytre Norskya |
| Days 4-15 : | Continue around Spitsbergen |
| Day 16 : | Longyearbyen / Disembark |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Twin Non Private | ||
| 16 | Jul 13, 2010 | $5,150 |
| Destinations : Arctic, Svalbard Activities : Cultural Activities, History, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
Day 1 : Longyearbyen / Embark
After arriving in Longyearbyen, the administrative centre of Spitsbergen, you may wish to visit the Svalbard Museum which has an interesting collection on the history of Spitsbergen, the mining industry and polar exploration. In the afternoon we sail, setting course for Alkhornet, a seabird cliff with a large colony of Kittiwakes. Below the cliffs is a den with Arctic Foxes which scavenge off fallen eggs and chicks. We continue to Trygghamna to visit the remains of a 17th century English whaling station and an 18th century Russian Pomor station.
Day 2 : Forlandsundet - Fuglehuken
We leave Tryghamna early in the morning and sail through the Forlandsundet. Weather permitting we will go ashore at Fuglehuken where the first Western Europeans (the expedition of Willem Barentsz) set foot on Spitsbergen. Here we can see the graves of whalers and visit colonies of Common Guillemots, Brünnich's Guillemots, Little Auks and Kittiwakes. Nearby we may be able to visit a haul-out of Harbour Seals and Walruses.
Day 3 : Smeerenburg and Ytre Norskya
Today we visit the remains of Smeerenburg, the largest 17th century whaling settlement on Spitsbergen. We also land on Ytre Norskøya where there are many graves dating from whaling days.
Days 4-15 : Continue around Spitsbergen
We continue our journey in search of polar bears and other wildlife. Exact daily stops vary from one departure to the next.
Day 16 : Longyearbyen / Disembark
Departure by scheduled flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo.
Ship Description: Noorderlicht
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Noorderlicht
The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners purchased the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly. The ‘Noorderlicht’ now has a well-balanced two-masted schooner rig and is capable of sailing the seven seas.
The qualified captains have a great experience of the oceans. Together with the rest of the crew, they will do everything possible to ensure that you have a wonderful and unforgettable journey.
The ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins.
All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located.
Twin Non PrivateThe ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located. |
