Cruise Collection 2019 Brochure

Three Arctic Islands ABOARD THE OCEAN ADVENTURER 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 Scoresbysund, 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! And sit- on-top kayaks grant you an unforgettable experience on the water, one of the most intimate and inspiring ways to explore these rugged domains.

GREENLAND SEA

SVALBARD (Norway)

Spitsbergen

DAYS 1-5 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 bear, and Spitsbergen reindeer, while birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes, and glaucous and ivory gulls. When conditions are right, the ship may sail within 600 miles of the North Pole! DAYS 6-11 GREENLAND’S REMOTE EASTERN COAST While sailing south through the Greenland Sea, you’ll learn about the wildlife 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 musk oxen (40% of the world’s population lives here), and sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world. This is an ideal place for optional kayaking, too!

400 mi

Longyearbyen

400 km

Scoresby Sund GREENLAND

ATLANTIC OCEAN

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

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

Akureyri

Reykyavik

ICELAND

NORWAY

DAYS 12-13 CRUISE THE 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 Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, at the end of your journey. Depart on Day 13.

DATES Aug 4-16, 2019

TRIP COST From $8,095 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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