I N C L U D E D S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y
SHORE L ANDINGS
Take in the rugged landscapes and fantastic
wildlife of your new destination Our nature-
based schedule is optimised each day for the
best weather and wildlife viewing
opportunities Be sure to have your camera
ready!
WATCH FOR WHALES
Sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee or a glass
of wine while you scan the horizon for different
species of whale — from beluga and minke
whales to tusked narwhals Open, light-filled
spaces optimised for viewing can be found
right throughout your ship
RUSSIA IN NORWAY
Spend some time in Barentsburg, a colourful
coal mining settlement that belongs to Russia
as per the Svalbard Treaty Visiting Barentsburg
is like stumbling upon a forgotten outpost of
the Soviet Union somewhere close to the end
of the earth — a truly surreal experience
EXPLORE LONGYEARBYEN
Located in Norway's Svalbard archipelago,
Longyearbyen is home to the Svalbard Global
Seed Vault and Svalbard Church — the world's
northernmost church The town is surrounded
by mountains, from which you can admire two
glaciers: Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen
SAIL ISFJORDEN
Isfjorden is the second longest fjord in the
Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard Sailing
along this picturesque "ice fjord", you will be
enchanted by the snow-covered mountain
peaks and expansive coastal plains surrounding
you
CRUISE THE FJORDS
Explore Svalbard's towering glaciers and
majestic fjords from the comfort of your
versatile Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) This is the
perfect vessel from which to spot whales by
their spouts and to encounter sea ice and
icebergs up close
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