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Arctic Sights & Northern Lights
Duration: 13 days

Prices starting from : *** approx
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Vast, Unspoiled, Virtually uninhabited - East Greenland's Scoresby Sund is an Arctic wilderness of transcendent quality. This memorable voyage starts and finishes in Reykjavík, Iceland. Across the Denmark Strait we explore the stunning Scoresby Sund fjord complex in East Greenland. Here we discover unbelievable scenery, historical sites, massive icebergs, a contemporary Inuit village, and of course the mesmerizing northern lights.

On our way to Greenland we visit the town of Ísafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland. On our way back we explore Iceland's picturesque Snæfellsnes peninsula. Every night on this voyage brings another excellent chance to experience the northern lights in a beautiful setting.

Day 1 .............
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Welcome to Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland and starting point of our expedition. After arriving via scheduled commercial flight service, you are free to explore this fascinating city. Reykjavík is home to a wealth of cultural institutions including museums, galleries, and the Hallgrímskirkja church. Leisure possibilities inside the city include parks, gardens, and thermal baths. You can also take advantage of Reykjavík's wide range of shopping possibilities, excellent dining options, and famous nightlife. Your hotel for the night has been arranged by us and is included in the price of the voyage.

Day 2 .............
Location: Embarkation in Reykjavík
In the afternoon we welcome you aboard the luxury expedition ship M/V Sea Spirit. Explore the ship and get comfortable in your home away from home for the extraordinary adventure to come. Savor the anticipation of your Arctic dreams coming true as we slip our moorings and sail out of the harbor.

Day 3 .............
Location: Isafjordur, Iceland
Situated in beautiful Vestfirdir (Westfjords), the town of Isafjordur embodies Iceland's unique blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary charm. Isafjordur's longstanding significance as a fishing and trading port are reflected in its many historical buildings and museums. The town contains the country's largest collection of old timber frame houses, mostly constructed by foreign traders in the 18th century. The local folk museum contains the oldest house in Iceland, built in 1734. Yet the small, relatively isolated town has a surprisingly vibrant and modern feel to it.

Day 4 .............
Location: Across Denmark Strait
From Iceland we head across Denmark Strait toward Scoresby Sund in East Greenland, crossing the Arctic Circle on the way. There is a good possibility of whale sightings in this stretch of water. After nightfall, we have our first opportunity to see the aurora borealis.

Day 5 to 10 .............
Location: Exploration of Scoresby Sund, Greenland
Scoresby Sund is a true Arctic wilderness and this part of the voyage is a real expedition. Our route and exploration opportunities here are heavily dependent on the weather and sea ice conditions we encounter. Our experienced captain and expedition leader decide the itinerary and continually adjust plans as conditions and opportunities warrant. You can be sure that the best possible advantage will be taken of the circumstances presented to us by Nature in this wild and remote corner of the Arctic.

Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. This area contains some of the Arctic's most impressive scenery. Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by ice-clad peaks up to 2000 meters high, reach deep into the mountainous heart of Greenland. Tidewater glaciers create colossal icebergs that float with wind and tide throughout the fjord system. On shore, fields of multicolored tundra are home to musk oxen and Arctic hare. The landscape—vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the beginning of time—is a hikers' paradise. Throughout this area we also find ancient Thule archeological sites, historical trappers' huts, and modern Inuit hunters' cabins.

The Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in the region. The community boasts an excellent museum, a gift shop, a post office, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs, and of course the opportunity to meet Inuit people.

The days are filled with memorable excursions, sumptuous meals, presentations by our experts, and enough stunning scenery to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions. Each night brings new possibilities for incredible displays of aurora borealis—the Northern Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the world's best places to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.

Day 11 .............
Location: Back across Denmark Strait
After our amazing time in Scoresby Sund we head back across Denmark Strait toward Iceland. Presentations and workshops by our expert staff, as well as our range of onboard recreation facilities, ensure that this day at sea is not idly spent. Seabird viewing and whale sightings can be enjoyed from panoramic open decks as well as exterior stateroom windows and balconies. Nighttime offers still more possibilities for aurora borealis!s

Day 12 .............
Location: Snæfellsnes, Iceland
The famous Snæfellsjökull volcano and picturesque Kirkjufell mountain are dominant features in the impressive landscape of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. A rich cultural and literary history and the success of fishermen and merchants are evident in local fishing villages.

Day 13 .............
Location: Disembarkation in Reykjavík, Iceland
After breakfast we say farewell in the town of Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of the Norwegian territory of Svalbard. We provide a transfer to the airport or to the town center if you wish to spend more time here. In this case, be sure to see the excellent Svalbard Museum and take advantage of quality shopping and dining opportunities in this fascinating Arctic settlement.

Includes

  • 1 pre-voyage hotel night
  • Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation
  • Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation
  • Shipboard accommodation
  • All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather & Ice conditions)
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Team
  • All meals on board throughout the voyage
  • Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily
  • Branded Poseidon Expeditions parka
  • Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
  • Welcome and Farewell cocktails
  • All port fees
  • Pre-departure materials
  • Digital Voyage Log
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of US 150,000 per person

Does not include

  • Airfare
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges; (telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service)
  • Staff gratuities

TRIPLE CLASSIC
10 Sept 2017 : $6,495.00
13 Sept 2018 : $5,995.00
Size : 23 m² , 250 ft²
View : Picture Window
Beds : 2 twins or King , sofa
Deck : Ocean Deck

MAIN DECK SUITE
10 Sept 2017 : $8,995.00
13 Sept 2018 : $8,195.00
Size : 23 m² , 250 ft²
View : Two Portholes
Beds : 2 twins or King , sofa
Deck : Main Deck

SUPERIOR SUITE
10 Sept 2017 : $9,895.00
13 Sept 2018 : $9,095.00
Size : 22 m² , 235 ft²
View : Picture Window overlooks on outside pathway
Beds : 2 twins or King
Deck : Club Deck

CLASSIC SUITE
10 Sept 2017 : $9,695.00
13 Sept 2018 : $8,895.00
Size : 23 m² , 250 ft²
View : Picture Window
Beds : 2 twins or King
Deck : Ocean Deck

DELUXE SUITE
10 Sept 2017 : $10,995.00
13 Sept 2018 : $10,195.00
Size : 26 m² , 277 ft²
View : Private Balcony
Beds : 2 twins or King
Deck : Sport Deck

PREMIUM SUITE
10 Sept 2017 : $11,995.00
13 Sept 2018 : $11,195.00
Size : 33 m² , 353 ft²
View : Private Balcony
Beds : 2 twins or King
Deck : Sun Deck

OWNER'S SUITE
10 Sept 2017 : $15,995.00
13 Sept 2018 : $14,895.00
Size : 40 m² , 437 ft²
View : Private deck
Beds : King and Sofa bed
Deck : Sun Deck

 

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