Luxury Norwegian Fjords to Spitsbergen
Luxury Norwegian Fjords to Spitsbergen via Bear Island - 12 days
Luxury Norwegian Fjords to Spitsbergen via Bear Island - 12 days
Aboard: Le BorealSet sail for this superb cruise on board a luxury expedition ship along the magnificent Norwegian coastline and then up across the Barents Sea to Spitsbergen, sailing past the enigmatic and remote Bear Island along the way. Discover the colourful towns, surreal beauty and spectacular landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords, and the magical icescapes of Spitsbergen in one unforgettable journey. Travelling in the company of experienced destination experts and guides, in Spitsbergen you can enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises and shore visits in search of wildlife including Polar bears, reindeer and whales, whilst in the fjords of Norway you can choose to explore at your own pace or join a number of optional excursions that will be on offer.
Highlights
- Sail along the stunning Norwegian Fjords
- Discover the incredible landscapes of Southwest Spitsbergen
- Sail by the remote nature reserve of Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
- Cross the Arctic Circle
- Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Search for incredible Arctic wildlife including Polar bears, reindeer, walruses, whales and a myriad of birds
- Spectacular scenery throughout – from fjords and colourful villages to glaciers and icebergs
- Travel in ultimate comfort aboard a luxurious expedition ship
- Enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises and shore visits
- Optional excursions available throughout the Norwegian Fjords portion of your trip
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board, including bar/beverage service
- Flight from Longyearbyen 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
So much to experience
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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable
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Leknes, Lofoten Islands
Trollfjorden
Tromso
Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
At Sea
Hornsund & Bellsund
Longyearbyen
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.
Sheena’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.
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.
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.
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