National Geographic Explorer: Spitsbergen

The newly renovated National Geographic Explorer is an ice-class polar expedition vessel accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins, all with private facilities, climate controls, and windows or portholes. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. It has been freshly redesigned to provide travelers with the most innovative tools for exploring the undersea, the polar regions and key destinations around the globe. The ship houses technology for sea exploration, such as Zodiacs, kayaks, hydro-phones, underwater HD cameras and a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV).

Public areas include two restaurants, a lounge and bar, library, observation lounge, spa, fitness center, and sauna. A mud room with lockers provides storage for guests’ expedition gear. Meals are served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.

2013/2014 Itinerary,  Dates & Fees

Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard Itinerary
Day 1: U.S./Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 2: Copenhagen/Embark Ship
Day 3: Rasvag, Norway
Day 4: Bergen
Day 5: Nordfjord
Days 6-7: Exploring the Fjords
Day 8: Lofoten Islands
Day 9: Tysfjorden
Day 10: Tromso
Day 11: At Sea
Day 12: Bear Island
Days 13-16: Exploring Svalbard
Day 17: Longyearbyen/Disembark Ship/Oslo
Day 18: Oslo/Home

May 31 - June 15, 2013
Double occupancy fees (per person) -
Category 1: $13,820
Category 2: $14,590
Category 3: $15,290
Category 4: $16,470
Category 5: $18,820
Category 6: $21,960
Category 7: $25,320

Single occupancy fees -
Category 2: $18,240
Category 3: $19,110

Deposit: $1000 ($150 non-refundable)

Land of the Ice Bears: An In Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
Day 1: U.S./Fly Overnight to Oslo
Day 2 Oslo, Norway/Continental Hotel
Day 3: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Ship
Days 4-9: Exploring Svalbard
Day 10: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo
Day 11: Oslo/U.S.

Jun 7-17, Jun 14-24, Jun 21-Jul 1, Jun 28-Jul 8, 2013
Double occupancy fees (per person) -
Category 1: $8,650
Category 2: $9,230
Category 3: $9,580
Category 4: $10,150
Category 5: $11,990
Category 6: $13,990
Category 7: $15,990

Single occupancy fees-
Category 2: $11,540
Category 3: $11,980

Jun 6 - Jun 16, Jun 13 - Jun 23, Jun 20 - Jul 1, 2014
Double occupancy fees (per person) -
Category 1: $8,990
Category 2: $9,590
Category 3: $9,960
Category 4: $10,560
Category 5: $12,470
Category 6: $14,550
Category 7: $16,630

Deposit: $1000 ($150 non-refundable)

Included, Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard: 
Accommodations aboard ship and one hotel night in Oslo post-expedition, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard ship and breakfast on Day 18 in Oslo, services of Expedition Leaders and Staff, some gratuities, transfers to and from group charter flights, shore excursions, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), services of a ship physician on most voyages, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, taxes and service charges.

Not Included, Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard:
Travel to Copenhagen and from Oslo, charter flight from Bergen to Longyearbyen, charter flight from Longyearben to Oslo, all meals ashore except breakfast on Day 18, alcoholic beverages, gratuities for Expedition Team and Ship’s Crew, passport, visa and immigration fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (telecommunications, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, optional travel insurance.

Included, Land of the Ice Bears:
Accommodations aboard ship and one hotel night in Oslo, Norway pre- and post-expedition, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard ship and breakfast on Day 2 and Day 11 in Oslo, services of Expedition Leaders and Staff, some gratuities, transfers to and from group charter flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen, shore excursions, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), services of a ship physician on most voyages, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, taxes and service charges.

Not Included, Land of the Ice Bears:
Travel to and from Oslo, charter flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen, all meals ashore except breakfast on Day 2 and Day 11, alcoholic beverages, gratuities for Expedition Team and Ship’s Crew, passport, visa and immigration fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (telecommunications, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, optional travel insurance.

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