Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear

9 nights from £5,271pp commencing Monday 27th Jun 2022

This epic voyage will see us attempt to find a way through the Arctic’s ever-changing sea ice and venture above the 80th parallel north. Our goal is to successfully complete a circumnavigation of the island of Spitsbergen, if the ice allows us.

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					Arrive	Depart
	27th27	JunJun	202222	1 night accommodation before your cruise, staying in Oslo
	28th28	JunJun	202222	Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, embark on the MS Fram		20:00
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
	29th29	JunJun	202222	Krossfjord, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	20:00
	30th30	JunJun	202222	Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	20:00
	1st01	JulJul	202222	Liefdefjorden, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	20:00
	2nd02	JulJul	202222	Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	21:00
	3rd03	JulJul	202222	Freemansundet, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	20:00
	4th04	JulJul	202222	Hornsund, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	09:30	20:00
	5th05	JulJul	202222	Isfjorden, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	20:00
	6th06	JulJul	202222	Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, disembark the MS Fram	06:00
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.

MS Fram

Launch Year

2007

Refit Year

2020

Tonnage

11,647

Capacity

318

Cabins

127

Accessible

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

Deck 3

Deck 2

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Shop

In the onboard shop you can buy modern clothes suitable for Explorer voyages. The Expedition Team will be happy to give you advice on how to dress properly in the polar areas. A wide range of both warm and practical clothing is on offer. There is also souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards. In addition, a small selection of soap,toothpaste and other personal effects are available.

Internet Café

Passwords can be purchased from reception, costs are currently 40NOK for 30 mins, 60NOK for 1 hour and 200NOK for 6 hours (subject to change).

Library

The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.

Observation Lounge

The forward-facing Qilak Observation Lounge will be completely refurbished and reemerge as Explorer Lounge & Bar. In addition to hand crafted cocktails, this area serves unbeatable views.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	8 nights aboard the MS Fram
	Full-board dining included
	Tipping is neither required nor expected
	Shore excursions available
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£5,271pp
I2	Polar Inside Cabin (Middle Deck)	£5,271pp
I4	Polar Inside Cabin (Quad)	£5,271pp
N4	Polar Outside Cabin (Quad)	£6,147pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£5,987pp
N2	Polar Outside Cabin (Middle Deck)	£6,147pp
SD	Polar Outside: Unspecified Cabin (Accessible)	£6,147pp
F2	Arctic Superior: Outside Cabin (Middle Deck)	£7,301pp
U2	Arctic Superior: Outside Cabin	£6,624pp
FJ	Polar Outside Cabin (Limited/No View)	£5,987pp

Suite staterooms from		£8,138pp
MG	Expedition Suite: Grand Suite with Private Balcony	£11,602pp
Q2	Expedition Suite: Mini Suite	£8,138pp

	Interior	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 11th Jun 202211 Jun 22	5,106	5,793	7,854
Sun 19th Jun 202219 Jun 22	5,106	5,793	7,854