Around Spitsbergen: M/V Ortelius
Svalbard
With its rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, ice-caps and glaciers, Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, is a true high-Arctic archipelago, and only 1000 kilometres (600 miles) from the North Pole. Svalbard offers some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. The huge bird cliffs along the coasts are a major attraction. Spitsbergen is a breeding ground for large numbers of seabirds that feed in the food rich Arctic waters. This expedition will search for the iconic Arctic wildlife such as polar bears and walrus
- Majestic scenery and glaciers
- Visit to Ny Ålesund
- Reaching 81 degrees north, just 540 nautical miles from the geographic North Pole
- Ice-packed Hinlopen Strait with seals and polar bears
- Marvellous birdlife including Kittiwake and Brünnich’s Guillemot
Stewart's Take
With it's fantastic ice-strengthening, Ortelius gives you opportunities in the ice that few ships can. Be on the lookout for iconic Arctic wildlife in and on the pack ice!
Overview
With its rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, ice-caps and glaciers, Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, is a true high-Arctic archipelago, and only 1000 kilometres (600 miles) from the North Pole. Svalbard offers some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. The huge bird cliffs along the coasts are a major attraction. Spitsbergen is a breeding ground for large numbers of seabirds that feed in the food rich Arctic waters. This expedition will search for the iconic Arctic wildlife such as polar bears and walrus.Expedition Vessel: M/V Ortelius
The ice-strengthened vessel Ortelius is an excellent vessel for Polar expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctica, providing possibilities to adventure in remote locations such as the Ross Sea and Franz Josef Land. Ortelius was built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, was named Marina Svetaeva, and served as a special purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. The vessel is now re-flagged and renamed Ortelius. She offers a comfortable hotel standard, with two restaurants, a bar/lecture room and a sauna. Her voyages are primarily developed to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible. As the number of passengers is limited to approximately 106, flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities.
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
- Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group flights to and from Longyearbyen.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- AECO fees and governmental taxes.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights.
- Pre- and post land arrangements.
- Transfers to / from the vessel outside Spitsbergen.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory).
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Tour Dossier
Around Spitsbergen: M/V Ortelius
A 9 night voyage around Svalbard, where you have chances to see polar bears, walrus, reindeer, various bird species and surprisingly beautiful flora
File Creation date: 2024-10-18 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/around-spitsbergen-mv-ortelius_21
Around Spitsbergen: M/V Ortelius
Duration: 10 days
Location: Svalbard
Available: July, August
Start: Longyearbyen, Norway
Finish: Longyearbyen, Norway
Highlights
- Majestic scenery and glaciers
- Visit to Ny Ålesund
- Reaching 81 degrees north, just 540 nautical miles from the geographic North Pole
- Ice-packed Hinlopen Strait with seals and polar bears
- Marvellous birdlife including Kittiwake and Brünnich’s Guillemot
Itinerary
With its rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, ice-caps and glaciers, Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, is a true high-Arctic archipelago, and only 1000 kilometres (600 miles) from the North Pole. Svalbard offers some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. The huge bird cliffs along the coasts are a major attraction. Spitsbergen is a breeding ground for large numbers of seabirds that feed in the food rich Arctic waters. This expedition will search for the iconic Arctic wildlife such as polar bears and walrus
Ship Information
Expedition Vessel: M/V Ortelius
The ice-strengthened vessel Ortelius is an excellent vessel for Polar expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctica, providing possibilities to adventure in remote locations such as the Ross Sea and Franz Josef Land. Ortelius was built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, was named Marina Svetaeva, and served as a special purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. The vessel is now re-flagged and renamed Ortelius. She offers a comfortable hotel standard, with two restaurants, a bar/lecture room and a sauna. Her voyages are primarily developed to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible. As the number of passengers is limited to approximately 106, flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities.
Around Spitsbergen: M/V Ortelius
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/around-spitsbergen-mv-ortelius_21
Included
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
- Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group flights to and from Longyearbyen.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- AECO fees and governmental taxes.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Excluded
- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights.
- Pre- and post land arrangements.
- Transfers to / from the vessel outside Spitsbergen.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory).
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
General Terms and Conditions
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