These voyages focus on the stunning scenery, history and wildlife of the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago. In early summer the focus is on North Spitsbergen, while later in the season as the ice breaks up, a full circumnavigation is possible offering the best opportunities for spotting polar bear and walrus.
AROUND SPITSBERGEN VOYAGE
11/12 DAYS • Jun to Aug • Prices from £2274
This is the ‘star’ voyage in our Arctic portfolio circumnavigating the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, Spitsbergen. Renowned for wildlife watching opportunities both on land and in the marine rich coastal waters, you can choose whether to explore this last frontier of the inhabitable world by joining our exclusive group departures or to remain flexible with dates and join a standard voyage.
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11 DAYS • 25 JULY 2008 • Prices from £2595
| | SPECIAL OFFER - 25 July 2008
Save up to £939 per person! |
| Cabin types | Price | Saving |
| Twin cabin without private facs | £2595 | £782 |
| | Twin cabin with private facs | £3088 | £939 |
| | Price based on shared occupancy. | | |
Journey to the High Arctic and experience a dramatic solar eclipse on an adventurous voyage circumnavigating Spitsbergen. The total eclipse will only be visible from a narrow corridor in this region on 1st August 2008.
Plans are to position the Aleksey Maryshev in the centre of the eclipse path across the earth, surrounded by icy vistas and looming mountain peaks. NB the extent of the sea ice will determine the chances of reaching the zone of totality in this area. To find out more about this voyage, please contact our team.
Read more AROUND SPITSBERGEN SPECIAL GROUP DEPARTURE
12 DAYS • AUG 2008 • Prices from £2416
| | SPECIAL OFFER - 14 August 2008
Save up to £985 per person! |
| Cabin types | Price | Saving |
| Triple cabin without private facs | £2416 | £672 |
| Twin cabin without private facs | £2756 | £780 |
| Twin cabin with private facs | £3020 | £864 |
| | Superior cabin with private facs | £3397 | £985 |
| | Price based on shared occupancy. |
Discover Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, on an escorted trip aboard former research vessel, the Aleksey Maryshev. With the emphasis on observing a variety of Arctic wildlife thriving in their natural habitat, the highlight of this expedition voyage must surely be anticipated sightings of the magnificent polar bear.
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8 DAYS • JUNE 2008 • Prices from £1598
A voyage around Spitsbergen’s north coast is probably the most popular choice for first time visitors to the islands and with good reason. The scenery is dramatic and there are good chances of seeing a variety of wildlife including reindeer, seal, walrus, polar bear and huge numbers of nesting birds.
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9 DAYS • JUNE 2008 • Prices from £2929
| | SPECIAL OFFER - 20 June 2008
Save up to £724 per person! |
| Cabin types | Price | Saving |
| Superior cabin with private facs | £2929 | £724 |
| | Price based on two people sharing a twin cabin. |
Join a group of like-minded travellers aboard the beautifully appointed 'Antarctic Dream' for our special group departure in the company of a polar expert. We have specially selected the departure date and reserved the vessel, for an exclusive group of around 20 Discover the World clients (max 84 passengers) to experience the rugged beauty of North Spitsbergen.
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AKADEMIK SHOKALSKIY • SEP • 15 DAYS • Prices from £2914
| | SPECIAL OFFER - 24 August 2008
Save up to £1062 per person! |
| Cabin types | Price | Saving |
| Twin cabin without private facs | £2914 | £720 |
| Twin cabin with private facs | £3231 | £820 |
| Superior cabin with private facs | £3610 | £941 |
| | Suite | £3990 | £1062 |
| | Price based on shared occupancy. |
This adventurous voyage focuses on the rugged and seldom visited northeast coast of Greenland and begins in Spitsbergen and ends in Iceland. Visit the largest fjord in the world, witness glaciers, gigantic icebergs, remnants of Inuit settlements and a surrounding landscape of mountains and tundra on our special group departure.
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12 DAYS JUNE 2008 • Prices from £1678
Explore the North Atlantic, visit the remote and stunning Faroe Islands and voyage to the southern tip of Spitsbergen.This 12 day voyage will give you excellent opportunities for wildlife watching and you will visit the scenic unspoilt Faroe Islands.
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Add a little extra adventure to your arctic voyage by choosing to explore the Spitsbergen coastline aboard a sailing boat. There is no better way to explore the stunning Spitsbergen coastline than on a sailing holiday on the beautiful schooner The Noorderlicht. Built in the early years of 20th century, this two masted, 46m vessel has been re-rigged and re-fitted allowing you to sail impressively through Arctic waters.
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As you set sail it’s all hands on deck - everyone gets a chance to help out with crewing the vessel and taking watch. No previous experience is needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to be part of a very special expedition. These cruises are VERY popular and as group sizes do not exceed 20 passengers, we cannot emphasise enough the need to book early!
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