North Spitsbergen Cleaning the Shores Special
North Spitsbergen - Cleaning the Shores Special 8 days
North Spitsbergen - Cleaning the Shores Special 8 days
Aboard: MV Ortelius
Do you want your adventure to make a real difference? With this unique “Cleaning the Shores” expedition, now is your chance! Join fellow adventurers and make a positive contribution to one of Earth's most beautiful and vulnerable environments as you help to clean the shores of Spitsbergen’s remote northern coastline. Rubbish from the oceans is piling up on shores around the world, and in Spitsbergen this is negatively affecting the unique wildlife that resides here. Supported by AECO and with contribution of the Governor of Spitsbergen, this expedition will allow passengers and crew to spend part of their expedition equipped with collecting bags for lifting litter from the beaches to help keep Spitsbergen pristine. The litter collected will then be sorted on board, and with the assistance of Sysselmannen and the Svalbard Environmental Fund, disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
Although there will be a focus on cleaning the shores, you will still be able to enjoy the full experience of a classic Spitsbergen expedition cruise and we will only be collecting litter for part of the day. We plan to sail to 82 degrees north to explore the fantastically beautiful north coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island. Discovering the largest wilderness area in Europe, you can enjoy exhilarating Zodiac cruises and shore excursions in search of some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world, including whales, walrus, myriad birdlife and regular sightings of the magnificent King of the Arctic, the Polar bear. This fantastic itinerary will take you from Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of Svalbard, to enchanting destinations on the north of the archipelago including Raudfjorden, the Monaco Glacier and Phippsøya. A classic Spitsbergen cruise that will bring you to 82° north, just 540 miles from the geographic North Pole.
Highlights
- Your chance to make a real difference to the environment in one of the Arctic's most enchanting destinations
- Explore around the north coast of Svalbard's largest island in search of unrivalled scenic and wildlife experiences
- Excellent chances of sightings of Polar bears
- Other Arctic wildlife including whales, walrus, Arctic fox, and reindeer
- Myriad birdlife
- Spectacular scenery
- Historic sites
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board with all meals, snacks and hot drinks
- All zodiac excursions and landings with expert guides
- Programme of expert lectures
- Loan of rubber boots
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All Aboard
MV Ortelius
Ortelius was built as a Russian scientific survey ship with ice strengthened hull, ideal for polar sailing. She has been completely refurbished and has a selection of suites and cabins with windows or portholes and either private or shared facilities. There are twin dining rooms, lecture room, bar and observation lounge and lots of open deck space plus an open-bridge policy. Ortelius also has a helicopter landing pad and helicopter excursions are available on some itineraries.
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Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.
As Senior Travel Expert, Simon has an absolute wealth of experience in adventure travel in some of the most fascinating places in the world. With in-depth knowledge and fantastic organizational skills, Simon’s first-hand experience and genuine passion drive him to work to create your perfect itinerary.
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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