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Three Arctic Islands ABOARD THE WORLD EXPLORER This thrilling journey across the Arctic brings you to the land of Vikings, fjords, and magnificent land- and seascapes. The glaciers and abundant wildlife of Spitsbergen, Greenland’s remote eastern coast, with its musk oxen and remains of ancient Thule settlements, the towering mountains and icebergs of Scoresby Sund, the largestand arguably the most beautiful fjord system in the world— they’re all on this spectacular adventure. Activities include options for short or long walks and hikes—sit on a rock on the beach and take in the scenery, or grab a walking stick and explore with your fellow travelers—it’s up to you! Optional paddling on sit-on-top kayaks grants you an unforgettable experience on the water, one of the most intimate and inspiring ways to explore these rugged domains.

DAYS 1-6 SPITSBERGEN The abundant wildlife and austere beauty of Spitsbergen is simply extraordinary. Cruise past spectacular glacier fronts and steep-walled fjords with possibilities of seeing walrus, polar bears, and Spitsbergen reindeer, while birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes, and glaucous and ivory gulls.

musk oxen (40% of the world’s population lives here), and sail through spectacular Scoresby Sund, a deep inlet of the Greenland Sea and the birthplace of many icebergs. Weather permitting, this is an ideal place for optional kayaking, too!

DAYS 13-15 CRUISE THE

GREENLAND SEA

SVALBARD (Norway)

When conditions are right, the ship may sail within 600 miles of the North Pole!

DENMARK STRAIT TO ICELAND Watch seabirds soar above the ship as you cruise to Iceland. Disembark in Akureyri and transfer to your waiting charter flight to Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital. Depart on Day 15. TRIP COST From $9,995 based on triple occupancy Price is per person and depends on cabin type

Spitsbergen

400 mi

Longyearbyen

400 km

Scoresby Sund GREENLAND

DAYS 7-12 GREENLAND’S

ATLANTIC OCEAN

D e n m a r k S t r a i t

REMOTE EASTERN COAST While sailing south through the Greenland Sea, you’ll learn about the wildlife

A R C T I C C I R C L E

Akureyri

Reykjavík

ICELAND

NORWAY

and history of Greenland, and begin to identify seabirds on the wing. Exploring Greenland’s remote eastern coast by Zodiac and on shore excursions, you’ll visit ancient settlement sites, keep an eye out for grazing

DATES Aug 11-25, 2020 Aug 24-Sep 7, 2020 Sep 6-20, 2020

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