Day 1 Thu LONGYEARBYEN

Independent arrival in Longyearbyen. Transfer to the Spitsbergen Hotel.
Thursday 09:20 SK4412 from Oslo, via Tromsø (arr. 11:10,

dep. 12.15), arr. 13:55, airport shuttle (NOK 40,-)
22:00 SK4496 from Oslo, direct flight, arrival 00:50

(Monday), transfer to Spitsbergen Hotel included
23:50 SK 4492 from Tromsø, arrival 01:30 (Monday), transfer to Spitsbergen Hotel included
(connecting flight from Oslo to Tromsø; to SK4434 19:45-21:35)

Accommodation: Spitsbergen Hotel
 

Day 2 Fri LONGYEARBYEN - EMBARKATION - BARENTSBURG (B, L, D)

After breakfast at 10:00 check-out time. A welcome meeting will be held. 12:30 Lunch at the hotel restaurant. After lunch sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen with visit to the Svalbard Museum, ending at the pier. Embarking the ice breaker M/V Polar Star at 15:30 with sailing at 16:00. Your adventure begins: seals, whales, an abundant birdlife, unique Arctic flora, and hopefully polar bears will fill your days. 18:30 Arrival time Barentsburg. Sightseeing. Individual visits at the Pomor museum (NOK 40)
19:30 Time to look around, and for souvenir-shopping (cash only, in NOK, Euro and USD).
Folklore show at the Cultural house. Return to the ship by walking the 263 steps down to the harbour, or by bus. 21:00 Sailing time from Barentsburg
At night time we sail out of the Isfjord, then northbound along the coast of the Prins Karls
Forland.

Day 3 Sat NY-ÅLESUND - MAGDALENE FJORD - SMEERENBURG FJORD (B, L, D)

Today you'll have reached the northern parts of the Prins Karls Forland Island, continued passed the majestic Kongsfjord to the international research center of Ny-Ålesund at 09:00. Guided walk in town, with information about the history of coalmining and exploration. Time for individual walk around, museum visit and souvenir shopping (credit cards accepted).
11.30 Sailing time from Ny-Ålesund. Proceed north to the famous Magdalenefjord, We pass "The seven Icebergs" before reaching Spitsbergen's northwest corner. Arrival in the Magdalenefjord and the
Smeerenburgfjord in the afternoon.

Day 4 Sun WOODFJORD - HINLOPEN (B, L, D)

When reaching the Woodfjord we can see Nordaustlandet in the horizon. Crossing the 800 parallel sailing by the Moffen Island, before heading further east towards the Hinlopenstrait and the remote parts of Spitsbergen

Day 5 Mon HINLOPEN STRAIT - LOMFJORD -

AUSTFONNA GLACIER (B, L, D)

Depending on the weather- and ice-conditions we sail south through the Hinlopen-strait with fjords on each side (alternative route when meeting heavy pack ice is southbound around Sørkapp in order to reach the east coast). We aim to visit the astonishing bird cliff Alkefjellet by the Lomfjord. Zodiac landing for a close-up encounter with the glacier ice. We hope to reach Alkefjellet by Lomfjorden and Vibebukta near the Austfonna glacier, however, this will depend on the ice conditions.

Day 6 Tue POLAR BEAR COUNTRY (B, L, D)

Now we are in the land of the polar bear. Possible alternative route early in the season is north along Nordaustlandet, via Wahlenbergfjord or Murchinsonfjord and then in the direction of Sjuøyane. Possible route later in the season is via Sørport, towards Storfjord and Edgeøya where we make landings, before sailing on around Sørkapp (South Cape).
 

Day 7 Wed SOUTH CAPE - HORNSUND (B, L, D)

If reaching the very south of Spitsbergen we sail northbound on the west coast, and into the beautiful fjord of Hornsund where we make landings.

Day 8 Thu ICEFJORD - BILLEFJORD - SKANSEBUKTA (B, L, D)

Return to the Icefjord in the afternoon, with possibilities for landing in the areas of the Billefjord and Skansebukta. Captain's Farewell party in the evening.

Day 9 Fri DISEMBARKATION (B)

02.00 Approximately arrival time in Longyearbyen. Disembarkation and night transfer from the pier to the airport at 03.00.

05:00 SK4497 to Oslo, direct flight, arrival 07:55

04:40 SK4493/SK4409 to Oslo, via Tromsø (arr. 06:15, dep. 08:30), arrival 10:20
08:00 Latest embarkation from the ship for late departures or those with additional nights.
No breakfast included. Transfer from harbour to Spitsbergen Hotel where it is possible to
buy breakfast (NOK 85) and leave the luggage.

14:55 SK4425 to Oslo, via Tromsø (arr. 16:30, dep. 17:15),

arrival 19:10, airport shuttle (NOK 40,-)

We make landings approximately two times a day.

All times are subject to change.

Schedule will change when ice- and weather-conditions make it necessary.

This usually occurs on early departures in June.

Full board is included in the program.

 

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Cabin

Category

 Cabin

 Description

Per person

Single

suppl.

K2

 Double (twin), private facilities / windows*

K3

Double (twin), private facilities / windows

K5

Double superior cabin, private facilities

K6

Double Junior Suite, windows

K7

Double Suite, Amundsen and Nansen

 Departures D07 - D10

Cabin

Category

 Cabin

 Description

Per person

Single

suppl.

K2

 Double (twin), private facilities / windows*

K3

Double (twin), private facilities / windows

K5

Double superior cabin, private facilities

K6

Double Junior Suite, windows

K7

Double Suite, Amundsen and Nansen

 * K2 cabins have partially obstructed view on deck 3,

  one window opens.

 K2 on deck 4 have full view but non-opening windows.
 We have limited number of single cabins available, K1 can

 not be sold as doubles,

 K6 and K7 can be sold as triples on request
 K6 and K7 as triple gives 40 % discount for the

 3rd passenger accommodated on the sofa.

 Due to continuous increase in the fuel costs, the fuel

 surcharge on all Spitsbergen Adventure cruise

 departures has been increased. This applies to all

 departures not yet paid in full by June 18, 2008.

 The fuel surcharge will be USD 15.00 per person per

 day. It is the same surcharge for adults and for children.

 7 days cruising: USD 105.00

 Prices quoted in USD per passenger in cabin categories

 as described. Subject to availability and change due to

 the fluctuating exchange rate.

 Included

• Transfer on scheduled arrivals/departures to and from the quayside

• Transfers on scheduled arrivals and departures to/from quayside

• 1 night Spitsbergen Hotel

• Scandinavian breakfast buffet

• 1 x Lunch at Spitsbergen Hotel

• Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen, including Museum

• Accommodations onboard the M/V Polar Star in select cabin category

• Three meals daily shipboard: breakfast, cooked lunch, 3-course dinner

• Program as described

• Shore excursions by zodiacs (one or two daily)

• Transfer guide when arriving on Thursday (according to program) and throughout the stay in Longyearbyen and cruise guides during the cruise that will provide information, give talks and lead the shore parties

• English speaking Expedition guide

 Not Included

• Airfare & airport taxes

• Pre- and post land arrangements

• Personal items & equipment

• Beer, wine, mineral water (sold on board)

• Gratuities

• Personal insurance / personal items

• Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended)

• $ 25 Service fee

 The tour does not make any special physical demands

 of you, but most of the landings are by means of a dinghy.

 The terrain on shore is rugged, so participants should be

 steady on their feet. A sense of adventure is always an

 advantage.

 Great emphasis is placed on having qualified expedition

 leaders with comprehensive knowledge of Svalbard and

 arctic conditions. In conjunction with our experienced tour

 guides they ensure safety in the fields and ensures that

 the rules and regulations are kept. The expedition staff

 will on all departures lecture about arctic topics, both on

 shore, out on deck, as well as in our excellent observation

 lounge.

 All departures have Norwegian, English and German

 speaking guides onboard the ship. Only dedicated

 departures have German, Italian and French guides on

 transfers, welcome meeting and bus sightseeing

 (in addition to the cruise). On other departures this

 information will be in English.
 There is a medical doctor onboard MV Polar Star
 

• Flight Tromsø - Longyearbyen

• Flight Oslo - Longyearbyen

• International flights available on SAS, please request

• Overnight in Oslo

 All prices are subject to alteration.
 Limited number of single cabins available.
 Prices for triple cabins available upon request.

 Night 1

 Spitsbergen Hotel

 Longyearbyen / Svalbard

 Night 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

 On board MV Polar Star