West Spitsbergen & Bear Island in Luxury
West Spitsbergen & Bear Island in Luxury - 11 Days – With National Geographic
West Spitsbergen & Bear Island in Luxury - 11 Days – With National Geographic
Aboard: Le Boreal
In collaboration with National Geographic (select departures), this fantastic Arctic cruise will see you discover the enchanting western coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island. Departing from Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of Svalbard, you will sail aboard a luxurious expedition vessel straight to the wonders of Spitsbergen where spectacular scenery and iconic wildlife such as Polar bears, Arctic fox, reindeers, whales and walruses await. After an in-depth discovery of this magical area, you will set sail into the Barents Sea towards the rarely-visited birding paradise of Bear Island and then on to Tromsø in Norway. Travelling in the company of an experienced and knowledgeable expedition team, as well as special guest photographers and experts from National Geographic (select departures), you will enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises and shore visits throughout.
Various departures available. Some departures are in conjunction with National Geographic. Mentioned activities may not be applicable to all departure dates. Please enquire for full rates and dates.
Highlights
- Explore around the western shores of stunning Spitsbergen
- Sail by the remote nature reserve of Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
- Expedition sailing towards the ice floes of the far north
- Search for incredible Arctic wildlife including Polar bears, reindeer, walruses, whales and a myriad of birds
- Spectacular scenery at every turn with icebergs, ice caps, jagged mountains, sheer cliffs & huge glaciers
- Travel in ultimate comfort aboard a luxurious expedition ship
- Enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises and shore visits
- Special National Geographic expedition – enrichment programme with a National Geographic photographer and experts onboard (select departures)
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board, including bar/beverage service
- Flight from Paris to Longyearbyen pre-voyage
- Flight from Tromso to Paris post-voyage
- Transfers between airport and ship
- Zodiac cruises and shore excursions
- Entertainment and expert lecture programme
- Loan of rubber boots
- Expedition parka
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Paris to Longyearbyen - Embark
Isfjorden
Ny-Ålesund / Kongsfjorden
Sailing Towards the Ice Floes
Northwest Spitsbergen
South Spitsbergen
At Sea
Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
Tromsø to Paris - Disembark
A view from Above
All Aboard
Le Boreal
Le Boreal is a purpose built, luxury expedition vessel which combines a private yacht style ambiance with gastronomic French cuisine and high standards of service. All suites are and staterooms are twin or double and have private balconies and bathrooms along with minibar, satellite TV, DVD, Ipod docks, wifi and direct dial satellite telephone. Public areas and amenities include passenger lifts fore and aft, restaurant, lounge with dance floor and bar, reception desk, shop, leisure area with Wii ans slot machines, clinic, theatre, hairdresser, fitness room, spa with massage, hamman and balneo treatments, grill and buffet restaurant, outdoor pool, panorama lounge and terrace with bar, library and internet room and plenty of deck space. The ship has a 1C ice classification for cruising in polar waters.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
With countless travel experiences and an enduring hunger for adventure, Amy knows exactly what’s needed to craft a holiday of a lifetime. Her experience and generosity of spirit are legendary and she’ll help you build an itinerary that will make all your dreams come true.
Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
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.
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