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Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros

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From Spitsbergen to Longyearbyen
4.5 (11,836 reviews)
  • A walrus lounges on a small drift of sea ice surrounded by pancake ice under a soft arctic sky.
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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Safety briefing and lifeboat drill
    • Champagne reception on outer decks as vessel departs
    Landmarks
    Hjorthfjellet
    Adventfjorden
    Longyearbyen Airport
  3. Day 2

    North West Svalbard National Park

    North West Svalbard National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of North West Svalbard National Park
    • Visit to Smeerenburg Dutch settlement
    • Zodiac excursions from ship to shore
    Landmarks
    North West Svalbard National Park
    Smeerenburg
    Barents Sea
  4. Day 3

    Arctic Wildlife Observation

    Arctic Wildlife Observation
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Arctic wildlife observation and photography
    • Guided nature exploration
  5. Day 4

    Spitsbergen - Northeastern Svalbard

    Spitsbergen - Northeastern Svalbard
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through northeastern Svalbard exploring glaciers and polar desert landscapes
    • Wildlife observation: Arctic foxes, seabirds, walrus
    Landmarks
    Spitsbergen
  6. Day 5

    Nordaustlandet - Sjuøyane - Hinlopen Strait

    Nordaustlandet - Sjuøyane - Hinlopen Strait
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Landing and walking on Nordaustlandet and Sjuøyane islands (weather permitting)
    • Cruise through Hinlopen Strait
    • Observation of Alkefjellet cliffs and Brünnich's guillemot colonies
    • Wildlife observation: walrus, beluga whales, baleen whales
    Landmarks
    Nordaustlandet
    Sjuøyane
    Hinlopen Strait
    Alkefjellet
  7. Day 6

    Arctic Ice Pack

    Arctic Ice Pack
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of the Arctic ice pack
    • Wildlife observation: seals, belugas, bowhead whales, polar bears, seabirds
    Landmarks
    Arctic Ice Pack
  8. Day 7

    Kongsfjord - Ny Ålesund

    Kongsfjord - Ny Ålesund
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Landing and exploration of Ny Ålesund
    • Visit to historic scientific stations and landmarks of polar exploration
    • Viewing of the mooring mast of the Norge
    Landmarks
    Kongsfjord
    Kongsbreen Glacier
    Kongvegen Glacier
    Three Crowns
    Ny Ålesund
    Prins Karls Forland
  9. Day 8

    Return to Longyearbyen and Departure

    Return to Longyearbyen and Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided town exploration of Longyearbyen

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at local restaurants
    • Shopping at boutique shops
    • Cafe visits
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen

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    Berth / Cabin
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    Ocean Albatros
    The Ocean Albatros, sistership to the Ocean Victory, will join the fleet of Albatros Expeditions in May 2023. The Ocean Albatros will be dep… Read more
    Capacity
    169
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    120
    Length
    104.4m
    Width
    18.4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    94 spacious comfortable staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines
    Draft
    5.1m
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
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