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Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland - M/V Ocean Albatros

13 days
From Longyearbyen to Reykjavik
4.5
8,252 reviews

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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 175
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Longyearbyen to Svalbard

    Longyearbyen to Svalbard
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Board MV Ocean Albatros expedition ship
    • Departure from Longyearbyen harbor into Arctic waters
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Kongsfjorden

    Kongsfjorden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sailing past Prins Karls Forland
    • Visit to Ny-Alesund, northernmost settlement on Earth
    • Exploration of scientific research stations
    Landmarks
    Kongsfjorden
    Ny-Alesund
    Prins Karls Forland
    Three Crowns Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 3

    Northwest Svalbard

    Northwest Svalbard
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Northwest Svalbard National Park
    • Visit to Smeerenburg whaling station remains
    • Viewing of historic blubber ovens and graves
    • Wildlife observation including seabirds, walrus, and polar bears
    Landmarks
    Northwest Svalbard National Park
    Smeerenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Southern Svalbard

    Southern Svalbard
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Bellsund fjord
    • Exploration of Hornsund fjord
    • Visit to Alkhjornet bird cliffs
    • Visit to Calypsobyen historic site
    • Visit to Bamsebu historic site
    • Wildlife observation including reindeer, Arctic foxes, and nesting seabirds
    Landmarks
    Bellsund
    Hornsund
    Alkhjornet
    Calypsobyen
    Bamsebu
  5. Day 5

    At Sea - Greenland Sea

    At Sea - Greenland Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sailing across the Greenland Sea
  6. Day 6

    At Sea - Approaching Jan Mayen

    At Sea - Approaching Jan Mayen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ship facilities and amenities
    • Expedition Team lectures
    • Seabird observation from ship's hot tubs

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments
  7. Day 7

    Jan Mayen

    Jan Mayen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Jan Mayen
    • Exploration of volcanic landscape including cinder cones and lava flows
    • Viewing of Beerenberg volcano peak
    • Wildlife and seabird observation
    Landmarks
    Jan Mayen
    Beerenberg
  8. Day 8

    At Sea - Towards East Greenland

    At Sea - Towards East Greenland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sailing towards East Greenland coast
    • Wildlife observation from ship
    Landmarks
    East Greenland Coast
  9. Day 9

    Ittoqqortoormiit

    Ittoqqortoormiit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
    • Museum visit
    • Traditional church visit
    • Interaction with local residents
    Landmarks
    Ittoqqortoormiit
  10. Day 10

    Scoresbysund

    Scoresbysund
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Scoresbysund fjord system
    • Possible visit to Bjorne Islands
    • Possible visit to Cape Brewster
    • Exploration of abandoned settlement sites
    Landmarks
    Scoresbysund
    Bjorne Islands
    Cape Brewster
  11. Day 11

    Blosseville Coast

    Blosseville Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sailing along Blosseville Coast
    • Possible landing on Blosseville Coast (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Blosseville Coast
  12. Day 12

    At Sea - Return to Reykjavik

    At Sea - Return to Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final Expedition Team lectures
    • Voyage slideshow presentation
    • Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 13

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembarkation from MV Ocean Albatros

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Reykjavik's museums
    • Shopping in Reykjavik
    • Nordic cuisine dining in Reykjavik
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja Church
    Reykjavik

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Explore! Ship

  • M/V Ocean Albatros
    M/V Ocean Albatros
    The Ocean Albatros set sail for the first time in June 2023 and successfully completed its maiden voyage around Spitsbergen. It is one of th… Read more
    Capacity
    198
    Built
    Guests
    Crew
    120
    Length
    104 meters
    Width
    18 meters
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    220 volts, 50 Hz
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15.5 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    5.3 meters
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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Tour ID: 338831

  • Currencies
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    Iceland Krona
    Iceland
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
    kr
    Danish Krone
    Greenland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types K, C, E, F.

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    Svalbard
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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Who is travelling?

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