8 days / 7 nights
Reykjavik • Longyearbyen
MS FRAM
The Hurtigruten Climate Voyage follows the oceanographic traditions of Fridtjof Nansen, the most prominent of Norwegian Explorers. Join us as we make a rare visit to one of the most isolated islands in the world, Jan Mayen, en route to the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.
Itinerary
Day 1 Reykjavik, Iceland : Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik, is the starting point of your 2012 climate pilgrimage. Your route for this particular voyage is Hurtigruten's inaugural homage to the journey the Vikings pioneered more than 800 years ago. You are setting sail for one of the most diverse and isolated islands on Earth, Jan Mayen.
Day 2 At sea : As your northbound heading takes you across open sea today, you are welcome to join a programme of lectures and observations on seabirds and sea mammals. Hurtigruten's team of experts will also invite you to the lecture halls to learn more about climate change. MS Fram is following the so-called Global Conveyor Belt. This global superhighway of seawater is immensely important for the global climate and temperature distribution on the planet.
Day 3 Jan Mayen, Norway : Jan Mayen is a Norwegian territory and one of the most isolated islands in the world. The closest land mass is Iceland some 600 kilometres away. Tourists visiting Jan Mayen are extremely rare, and not many of these are able to land on the shores. MS Fram and the expedition team will do their best to make it possible to set foot on this fascinating outpost as it is sure to be an experience of a lifetime.
Day 4 At sea : Once again you are welcome to join the programme of lectures and observation of seabirds and sea mammals. This is the day to remember the experiences from yesterday and to prepare for the next highlight of the voyage - Spitsbergen. You will learn more about why Spitsbergen is such a strong symbol for climate change and why it is considered a global thermometer.
Day 5 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard : Longyearbyen is an Arctic outpost with modern amenities and often referred to as the 'capital of Svalbard'. The University Centre focuses on natural sciences and one of its prestigious projects is to find a viable method of storing CO2 in geologic layers underneath the permafrost and to make Longyearbyen climate-neutral.
Day 6 Ny Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard : Situated at 78° 55' N, Ny Ålesund is one of the world's most northerly permanently occupied communities and an important field station for climatologists. Weather and ice conditions permitting, you will attempt to cross the 80th parallel today, so keep your eyes open for walrus, whales and polar bears.
Day 7 Isfjorden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard : Coming into Isfjorden you will again observe giant bird cliffs. Isfjorden is the largest fjord complex in Spitsbergen, almost slicing the island in half. In the afternoon your Expedition Team will search for a fitting bay where you can make your last expedition landing and you will wrap things up with some onboard festivities including the polar barbecue.
Day 8 Longyearbyen and transfer to airport : Your Hurtigruten voyage has come to an end and you have to leave one of the last large European wildernesses behind.
DEPARTURE 2012 :
19 July
Climate Voyage - PRICES : 2012Move cursor over cabin grade for description.
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| 2012 | |||
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| Cabin Grade | Fares per Person | July | |
| I | Twin | Brochure | 2360 |
| Inside |
Single | Brochure | 4130 |
| FJ | Twin | Brochure | 2533 |
| Outside Superior |
Single | Brochure | 4433 |
| N | Twin | Brochure | 2533 |
| Outside |
Supp* | Brochure | 4433 |
| U | Twin | Brochure | 2706 |
| Outside |
Single | Brochure | 4736 |
| F | Twin | Brochure | 2880 |
| Outside Superior |
Single | Brochure | 5039 |
| M | Twin | Brochure | 3399 |
| Suite | Single | Brochure | 5949 |
| MG | Twin | Brochure | 3630 |
| Grand Suite | Single | Brochure | 6353 |
All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin/room.
YOUR HURTIGRUTEN VOYAGE PRICE INCLUDES :
- Voyage in cabin grade of your choice including full board.
- Suites also include a selection of drinks with meals on board.
- Wind and waterproof jacket.
- Landings in Polarcirkel boats.
- Lectures by expedition team.
- Free tea and Coffee / CD log
NOT INCLUDED :
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities
ADD A FLIGHT PACKAGE - Price from £712 per person
FLIGHT PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES :
- Flight in Economy class from London Heathrow to Reykjavik and from Longyearbyen to London Heathrow (via Oslo) including current taxes and charges.
- Airport transfers.
NOT INCLUDED :
- Travel insurance.
- Regional departures and upgrades may be available at extra cost.
