Franz Josef Land Explorer
Franz Josef Land Explorer 15 Days
Franz Josef Land Explorer 15 Days
Aboard: Greg MortimerThis excellent itinerary offers the rare opportunity to discover the remote and fascinating islands of the Franz Josef Land archipelago. Aboard the new purpose-built polar vessel the Greg Mortimer, you will sail from Kirkenes across the Barents Sea to a world that few people have been lucky enough to visit. Watch for Polar bears, whales, walrus and seals in the Russian Arctic National Park, and enjoy long walks across the tundra to explore the geological oddities and spectacular landscapes of the area. Exploring by Zodiac you will get up close to spectacular bird cliffs and visit fascinating historic huts of explorers like Fridtjof Nansen. Throughout your voyage the sheer abundance of wildlife, birdlife and scenic sights will delight, and with optional activities like kayaking available this is truly an adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights
- Experience the wonderful region of Franz Josef Land!
- Fascinating geological sites including the mysterious stone spheres of Champ Island
- Zodiac cruise around the High Arctic islands of Novaya Zemlya
- Watch for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife including whales, seals and walrus
- Zodiac beneath towering bird cliffs
- Visit historical sites including Nansen's winter camp at Cape Norway
- Kayaking option
- Resident photography guide
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board ship with daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Wines, beers and soft drinks with dinner
- Group transfers to and from ship
- Group sightseeing tour of Kirkenes pre-voyage
- Group sightseeing tour of Murmansk on day 2
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- Zodiac landings and excursions
- Programme of expert lectures
- Loan of rubber boots
- Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket
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Greg Mortimer
The brand new (2018-19) “Greg Mortimer” is a purpose-built expedition vessel capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, and has been built to world-class polar standards. The Greg Mortimer redefines expedition cruising for the future, utilising the ULSTEIN X-BOW, a cutting edge nautical technology which allows for gentle travel and motion at sea, reduced vibrations, improved comfort and safety on board, virtual anchoring, lower fuel consumption and lower air emissions.
Robust, powerful, and built with passengers’ comfort and safety at the forefront of design, the Greg Mortimer features a modern ice-strengthened hull at ice class 1A, four sea-level launching platforms for fast and efficient access to Zodiacs, a custom-built activity platform, the most up-to-date and concise safety features including the latest ‘return to port’ technology, and has been built to meet and exceed the strict environment standards of the Polar Code, for non-intrusive and low-impact voyages.
For exceptional at sea wildlife and scenery viewing opportunities the ship has custom-built hydraulic platforms offering unobstructed views, an indoor observation lounge, side viewing platforms and an outdoor top deck which allows for 360-degree views.
With space for 132 passengers the ship has 80 well designed staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, ranging from porthole to balcony categories, a large dining room/restaurant with family style dining, a spacious lecture room, a well stocked library, Wellness Centre complete with gym equipment, sauna and spa, a multimedia room and a fully-stocked medical centre.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic, Russia adventure for you.
Mike lives and breathes adventure travel and has a wealth of experience in some of the most exciting and inspirational destinations in the world. His expertise and first-hand experience afford him the skills to help build holidays to remember.
Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.
Amy’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.
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