HIGHLIGHTS
- Join
a community of adventurous women on a transformative journey through
Svalbard and Greenland
- Led
by an all-women Expedition Leadership Team, this inspiring voyage
celebrates connection, exploration, and the wild beauty of the
Arctic’s remote frontier
- Watch
arctic fox hunt beneath towering cliffs that are home to enormous
colonies of guillemots and fulmars
- In
Svalbard, push through pack ice, watch for polar bears and ringed seals
- Quietly
approach musk oxen and reindeer on tundra walks
- Zodiac-cruise
along vast glacial fronts and into Øfjord as sunset paints
the surrounding 2,000-metre (6,562-feet) walls a vibrant pink
- Marvel
at the ancient geology of East Greenland, where mountains are painted
in stripes by nature’s brush and fjords are surrounded by
walls of various shades of pinks, oranges and purple.
- Learn
about the history and culture of the Inuit people, who have inhabited
this region for centuries
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin | Stateroom Superior | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Stateroom Superior | Junior Suite |
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| Jul 18, 2027 | Aug 01, 2027 | 22,995 | N/A | 24,995 | 25,695 | 26,995 | 29,095 | 31,795 | 37,795 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range)
Balcony Stateroom B | (High-end)
Junior Suite |
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| Jul 18, 2027 | Aug 01, 2027 | 22,995 | 26,995 | 37,795 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Arrive in Oslo
Having
made your way to Oslo, you will be met by a representative of Aurora
Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your
included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to
collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations
team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation
or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash
or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or
supermarket.
The
remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own
expense.
Accommodation: Oslo Hotel
(to be advised)
Day
2 : Fly to Longyearbyen, embarkation
This
morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags
clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Enjoy breakfast at
the hotel before transferring to the airport for our charter flight to
Longyearbyen for embarkation. Any valuables or personal items should be
kept on you throughout the day.?In Longyearbyen, explore the town on a
guided tour.
After
the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the
late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important
safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we
‘throw the lines’ and set sail.
Note:
the excursion is contingent on the arrival time of our charter flight
to Longyearbyen.
Days
3–5 : Svalbard
Svalbard
offers arctic wilderness at its best. The members of our experienced
Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will
use their expertise to tailor our itinerary, choosing the best options
based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions and opportunities
for wildlife encounters.
Phenomenal
fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in
fossils set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See walrus
hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our legs on
walks across tundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers. We visit
towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and scree
slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk
colonies.
If
you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an
opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who
are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as
conditions are suitable, you will hear the announcement to prepare for
an exhilarating dip – a memory you will savour for years to
come.
Days
6-7 : At Sea
As
we sail towards the coast of East Greenland, we may encounter whales
feeding in the rich waters of the north. As we approach East Greenland,
be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a
variety of seabirds, including the northern fulmar and
Brünnich’s guillemot.
The
strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin,
attracting large numbers of fish, seals and whales. Climatic conditions
and the concentration of ice in the vicinity often create thick morning
fog that only vanishes in presence of the midday sun. Our experts will
inform and entertain us with fascinating discussions on plants,
animals, ice and heroic tales of exploration.
Days
8-13 : East Greenland
In
the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending
on ice and weather conditions, the east coast of Greenland is ours to
explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless
journeys to this area, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary
on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of the
prevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We
generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiac excursions per day,
including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales
feeding near the surface.
Be
prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland
contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery. Deep
fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up
to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), and glaciers birthing gigantic icebergs
that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking
scenes.
The
tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer.
Throughout the area there are ancient Thule archaeological sites,
historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day
Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to the Inuit village of
Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent
settlement in the region, with approximately 450 inhabitants. The
community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of
Greenlandic sled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly
locals.
We
hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a
favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit. Massive glaciers flow into
this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs.
It is a spectacular place that simply needs to be seen to be believed.
North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Josef fjords, two
of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one
encompassing several smaller fjords and sounds. Thanks to the fertile
volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from
strong winds, the area is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything
from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,
near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds,
including the glaucous gull, black-legged kittiwake, northern fulmar,
common raven and common eider.
We
will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely
visited fjord system with countless opportunities for exploration,
located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise
through Kong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the
mountains. We will then head south along the coast of Liverpool Land,
with our passage dependent on ice conditions.
We
stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards
and summer villages occupied 3,000 years ago by Inuit. We may see musk
ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting
waterways in this area provides excellent opportunities for sea
kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of the
elusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack
ice.
Day
14 : Denmark Strait
Crossing
the Denmark Strait to Iceland, search for whale blows and photograph
the many seabirds that trail our ship in the ever-present arctic
winds.
Day
15 : Disembark in Reykjavik
During
the early morning, we cruise into Reykjavik and disembark at
approximately 8.00 am. Farewell your Expedition Team and fellow
passengers as we all continue our onward journeys. Transfer to Keflavik
airport.
Note: At the
conclusion of the voyage, we recommend booking flights departing after
12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays.???
Sylvia Earle (Luxury Expedition, 126-guests)
Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 - this vessel pays tribute to Sylvia's long standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Sylvia Earle will be actively involved in the development of her namesake.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport
arrival and departure transfers to/from our group hotel or port on the
first day and the final day of your voyage package.
- One
night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Oslo on
Day 1.
- Sightseeing
tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation (time permitting).
- Return
charter flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen.
- Onboard
accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
- All
meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
- Beer
and house wine with dinner.
- Captain’s
Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house
beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
- All
shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
- Educational
lectures and guiding services provide by Expedition Team.
- Complimentary
access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial
consultation).
- One
3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
- Complimentary
use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
- Comprehensive
pre-departure information.
- Port
surcharges, permits and landing fees.
- Gratuities
during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers,
venues and local sites.
- Wi-Fi.
Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection
can be unreliable.
Excluded from this Voyage :
- International
or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
- Transfers
– unless specified in the itinerary.
- Airport
arrival or departure taxes.
- Passport,
visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
- Travel
insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
- Hotel
accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
- Optional
excursions and optional activity surcharges.
- All
items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, alcoholic
beverages (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry
services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
Add-on
Activities
Included
Activities
- Bird watching
- Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and
destinations
- Marine Mammal Spotting
- Photography
- Polar plunge
- Trips ashore
- Walking
- Wildlife Watching
- Zodiac cruising
- Scenic cruising
