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Arctic Wildlife Safari ABOARD THE SEA SPIRIT

The island of Spitsbergen is home to deep fjords flanked by jagged snowy mountains, immense tidewater glaciers, and some of the Arctic’s best wildlife viewing opportunities—walrus, Arctic fox, reindeer, and a variety of whales and seals. Spitsbergen is one of the best places in the world to view polar bears, the world’s largest land carnivore. On this expedition, you’ll venture to the jumbled edge of the north polar ice cap in search of them stalking their prey in their preferred habitat: the pack ice. Optional sea kayaking adventures allow you to explore rugged coastlines and remote waters that very few people have ever paddled.

Spitsbergen In Depth ABOARD THE OCEAN ADVENTURER OR WORLD EXPLORER Explore more of the Svalbard archipelago on cruises from 12-14 days. The 12-day journey allows more time to explore farther south in Spitsbergen, while the 14-day trip makes a complete circumnavigation of the island. May 20-31, May 30-Jun 10, Jun 14-25, Jun 24-Jul 7, Jun 27-Jul 10, Jul 30-Aug 12, 2020. From $6,995 based on triple occupancy.

DAYS 1-2 LONGYEARBYEN TO ISFJORDEN After an overnight in Longyearbyen, embark and sail into a true wilderness where nature rules. DAYS 3-9 WEST SPITSBERGEN Experience excellent wildlife viewing as you explore Svalbard’s spectacular fjords, coasts, and islands. Seals watch vigilantly for polar bears on ice floes and fast ice (the ice that extends out from shore), the flowering tundra is home to grazing reindeer and playful

ARCTIC OCEAN

PHIPPSOYA ISLAND

NORDAUSLANDET

Liefdefjord

Alkefjellet

Ny Ålesund

SVALBARD

R

Longyearbyen

EDGEØYA ISLAND

NORWAY

DATES Jun 21-30, 2019

Arctic fox, the waters are home to walrus and a variety of whales, and the whole area is alive with migratory birds. To complete the Arctic experience you’ll explore places rich with history—the remnants of whaling camps, trappers’ cabins, staging areas for early attempts to discover the North Pole, and even an abandoned polar research station. Disembark in Longyearbyen on Day 9. GREENLAND SEA 100 km 100 mi

Jun 7-15, 2020 Jun 14-22, 2020

Jun 29-Jul 10, 2019 May 31-Jun 8, 2020

TRIP COST From $5,895 based on triple occupancy Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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