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ARCTIC EXPEDITION: SVALBARD, GREENLAND SEA & ICELAND

  • Overview

    14-Night Cruise From Longyearbyen To Reykjavík

    Nearly all of Svalbard is protected reserves and national parks – a magnificent landscape of glaciers and fjords that is home to polar bears, seabirds, seals and walrus. And with its deep waters and towering peaks, the wonders of Iceland beckon, too.

    Journeying to Earth’s most remote polar regions and faraway destinations, these are true expert-led expedition voyages, combining rugged adventure and Zodiac landings with rare discovery, extraordinary wildlife and stunning landscapes few have ever seen.

    Duration: 15 days
    Passengers: 200 passengers
    Embarkation Point: Oslo, Norway
    Disembarkation Point: Reykjavik, Iceland
    Physical rating: Soft Adventure
    Fly/Cruise: Cruise only
    Single Supplement: 2.0x twin rate or share options
  • Itinerary
    • Day 1 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen: Embarkation day

      ARCTIC OUTPOST
      Norway's Longyearbyen is nestled in the majestic Adventfjord on the west coast of Spitsbergen, a mountainous island in the Svalbard archipelago, north of the Arctic Circle. The town, which is the administrative hub of the area, claims about 2,100 residents, and is the gateway for most adventures in Svalbard. There is an airport as well as a variety of lodgings, shops, restaurants, bars, and museums. Polar bears often roam its outskirts, while reindeer sometimes walk right through the town center.

    • Day 2/7 - Svalbard Expedition

      Explore a magnificent landscape of glaciers and fjords, islands and sounds, hot springs and old volcanoes. With several bird cliffs, colonies and sanctuaries, at least one-third of the park is declared an Important Bird Area, attracting barnacle and brent geese, common eiders, black guillemots and more. History lives on with remnants of whaling stations and 17th-century graves, while Monaco Glacier creaks and groans as it calves into the sea and Woodfjorden serves as a haul-out for walruses.

      On the eastern shores of Svalbard, the Hinlopen Strait cuts between the archipelago’s two largest islands, Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet. The pack ice here is known to be thick, and the keen eye might spot walruses, beluga whales, bearded and ring seals, and maybe even a polar bear. The vertical basalt cliffs at Alkefjellet are home to tens of thousands of Brünnich’s guillemots, glaucous gulls and kittiwakes.

      Covered by glaciers and lined with fjords, the reserve covers all of Nordaustlandet (the archipelago’s second largest island) and several other islands including Kong Karls Land that serves as an important breeding ground for polar bears. Here is where walruses come to rest and Brünnich’s guillemots are known to nest. Identified as an Important Bird Area, keep an eye out for Brent geese, Sabine’s and ivory gulls nesting on steep cliffs. Animals here include the Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer.

      With a whaling history dating to the 17th century, this area encompasses the islands of Barentsoya and Edgeoya. Noted for its wide plateau-shaped mountains and open valleys, its rich tundra is home to Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. The area is considered an important resting place for walruses, and kittiwakes colonize the steep cliffs. It is also an Important Bird Area for red-throated divers, barnacle and brent geese, Arctic terns, purple sandpipers and glaucous gulls.

      Svalbard’s largest national park includes majestic mountains, glaciers and four separate bird sanctuaries located off the southern and western coasts: Sørkapp, Dunøyene, Isøyene, and Olsholmen. Eider ducks and barnacle geese breed and nest here, both on bird cliffs and on islands and islets. Look for Svalbard reindeer and Arctic fox, too.

      Exploring Svalbard’s second longest fjord is a dream come true for both nature and birding enthusiasts. Witness the dramatic wonder of glaciers calving into fjords where ringed seals are known to swim and play. And look to the steep cliffs to see all kinds of birds, from Brünnich’s guillemots, little aukss and Atlantic puffins to black-legged kittiwakes and pink-footed geese.

    • Day 8/11 - CRUISING THE GREENLAND SEA

      Today we are crossing the Greeland Sea en route towards Jan Mayan Island.

    • Day 10 - Jan Mayan Island

      A RARELY VISITED GEM
      The small Norwegian island of Jan Mayen lies between Greenland and Norway in the Arctic Ocean north of Iceland. At an elevation of 7,500 feet, its crown jewel is the glacier-clad Mount Beeren, also known as Beerenberg, the world's northernmost volcano. Declared a nature reserve in 2010, visits to the island require government approval. Jan Mayen attracts a host of seabirds, including fulmars, puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes. Seals and whales are sometimes spotted in the surrounding waters.

    • Day 12/14 - EXPLORING ICELAND

      HUSAVIK - NORTH ICELAND’S OLDEST SETTLEMENT
      This bustling town was first settled some 1,200 years ago. Today it’s Iceland’s reigning whale-watching capital; some 23 species frequent sparkling Skjálfandi Bay – among them humpbacks, seis and blues. For cetacean-gazing on dry land, the superb Husavik Whale Museum is at harborside. Nearby Lake Mývatn is the local hotspot, alive with geothermal oddities and huge platoons of birdlife. Roaring, horseshoe-shaped Goðafoss Waterfall is yet another neighborhood stunner.

      AKUREYRI - CAPITAL OF NORTH
      Situated on one of the most magnificent fjords in Iceland, bounded by snow-capped mountains and gently sloping pastures, the weather here is surprisingly moderate despite being just 60 miles from the Arctic Circle. Charming and historical, here you’ll find over 2,000 species of plants in the Botanical Gardens, which thrive without the benefit of a greenhouse.

      ISAFJORDUR - THE COSMOPOLITAN FRONTIER
      Ringed by dramatic mountains and perched on a narrow fjord-side spit of land, this old trading post’s as remote as they come – yet boasts a trending arts scene. Walk among tin-roofed homes built by salt fish merchants, admire seagoing artifacts and – for some reason – a world-class accordion collection at the Maritime Museum. Discoveries further afield might include splendid Icelandic waterfalls, a pint-sized botanic garden in the tundra, and tiny villages dwarfed by their surrounding peaks.

      VIGUR - IT’S FOR THE BIRDS
      This barely-populated Westfjords islet is a floating nature preserve where the locals harvest eiderdown for a living and upwards of 8,000 puffins nest in comical profusion. Enjoy a rare chance to observe these endearing creatures in their native environment, along with plenty of their avian brethren including eider ducks, black guillemots and swooping arctic terns, who don’t provide nearly as warm a welcome as your human hosts. Iceland’s tiniest post office and sole windmill are here, too.

      REYKJAVIK - GATEWAY TO BLUE LAGOON
      Isolated in a northern landscape of icy tranquility, Iceland is a land of volcanoes, hot springs, mountains and glaciers. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík reflects this natural diversity with ancient maritime history as well as a thriving modern energy and sophistication.

    • Day 15 - Reykjavik, Iceland: Disembarkation Day

      GATEWAY TO BLUE LAGOON
      Isolated in a northern landscape of icy tranquility, Iceland is a land of volcanoes, hot springs, mountains and glaciers. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík reflects this natural diversity with ancient maritime history as well as a thriving modern energy and sophistication.

    Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.

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  • Vessel

    ENDEAVOUR - Where luxury roams freely. 

    From the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line, the unrivalled experience has evolved into an extraordinary collection of remarkable journeys that goes beyond all-inclusive luxury to offer the most elegant expeditions. Pushing the boundaries of luxury global exploration, we present Endeavor, the world’s most spacious luxury expedition yacht. Every intrepid adventure and cultural immersion is embraced by the richly-appointed spaces and onboard delights, as travellers will follow their boldest dreams to some of the most remote coastlines, peaks, glaciers and islands on earth. With luxuries great and small, Endeavor welcomes guests “home” even in the farthest reaches of the world, offering among the largest all-suite accommodations, private butler service, expansive spaces for sharing stories and toasting to the day’s discoveries, and indulgences that beautifully contrast
    the rugged terrain.

    Designed for Discovery

    Endeavor’s design is rooted in signature luxury and comfort, while also inspiring extreme adventure. The purpose-built polar code-compliant (PC6) luxury expedition yacht provides breathtaking pursuits by air, sea and land while offering a complete range of “exploration toys”. Zodiacs, two helicopters and private submersible allow for all manner of exploration, while spacious mudrooms accommodate gear and preparation for the day’s discoveries.

    With public spaces and dining venues aboard — including Nobu’s Umi Uma & Sushi Bar, the Connoisseur Club and Palm Court — as well as new, dedicated spaces tailored to expedition voyages and enrichment, Endeavor will ignite the spirit of adventure in the world’s most discerning travellers. She will feature all-suite accommodations for 200 guests, offering private butler service and thoughtfully designed amenities for each suite. King-size beds, heated storage for parkas, and dual sink bathrooms with heated floors create plush retreats of relaxation anywhere across the globe, while streamlined technological conveniences bring the world and beyond directly to guests’ fingertips.

    SIGNATURE HALLMARKS

    • An unmatched collection of complementary and optional Expedition Adventures ashore including thrilling pursuits, cultural connections and optional Overland Adventures
    • An experienced Expedition Team of 25 leading small group exploration ashore and intriguing perspectives on board
    • Two boarding areas for Zodiac adventures
    • Optional adventures via helicopter or the yacht’s private submersible*
    • Fold-out Marina Platform* for complimentary water activities including swimming, kayaking, snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding and optional scuba diving
    • High-tech in-suite amenities including bedside iPad directory, interactive HD TVs with complimentary on-demand movies and music library, ambient lighting and temperature controls
    • Spa-like bathrooms with dual sinks, adjustable heated floors, anti-fog mirrors, rain-showerheads, steam showers and designer ETRO amenities
    • Full-service Life Salon & Spa and dedicated fitness facilities

    ALL-INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

    • All-suite, butler-serviced accommodations
    • All gratuities, shipboard and shoreside
    • Michelin-inspired, farm-to-table dining
    • Unlimited select fine wines, champagnes, premium spirits and beers
    • Welcome bottle of champagne and two bottles of wine in your suite
    • Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water in your suite
    • The Pantry: 24-hour self-service venue offering specialty coffees, teas, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages
    • 24-hour room service with options available from Waterside Restaurant (between 6PM and 10PM)
    • Complimentary, 24-hour Wi-Fi access
    • Onboard entertainment and enrichment programs
    • Daily choice of electronic international newspapers

    Features & Facilities
    Key Facts
    Luxury star rating: 6
    Guests #: 200
    Crew #: 200
    Ice Class: PC6
    Speed:
    Refurbished: 2020
    Technical Specs
    Year built: 2020
    Length: 164m
    Width: 23
    Draft:
    Tonnage: 20000
    Registry:
    Elec Outlets: 2 Flat
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DELUXE SUITE WITH VERANDAH (S7)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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DELUXE SUITE WITH VERANDAH (S6)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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DELUXE SUITE WITH VERANDAH (S5)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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DELUXE SUITE WITH VERANDAH (S4)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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DELUXE SUITE WITH VERANDAH (S3)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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DELUXE SUITE WITH VERANDAH (S1)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 51.5 Sq. Ft. (4.8 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-Hour Butler Service • Taxes & port fees are included in cabin rate.
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PENTHOUSE SUITE (PS)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• Spacious living area featuring chaise sofa • King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • King-size pillows and fine Egyptian cotton linens • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Nespresso® coffee machine • 55” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 77.5 Sq. Ft. (7.2 Sq. M.) Verandah • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in corridor adjacent to suite • 24-hour Butler Service • Taxes and port fees included in cabin rate
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EXPEDITION PENTHOUSE (EP)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• Spacious living area • Dining area • Separate bedroom area • King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • King-size pillows and fine Egyptian cotton linens • Nightstands with 220V power and USB outlets • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Custom shelving and bar amenities • Nespresso® coffee machine • 65” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 683.5 Sq. Ft. (63.5 Sq. M.) Verandah • Double vanity with back-lit mirrors • Full Jacuzzi® bathtub • Separate half-bath / powder room for guests • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in corridor adjacent to suite • 24-hour Butler Service • Taxes and port fees included in cabin rate
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OWNER'S SUITE (OS)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• Spacious living area • Dining area • Two separate bedroom areas • King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • King-size pillows and fine Egyptian cotton linens • Nightstands with 220V power and USB outlets • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Custom shelving and bar amenities • Nespresso® coffee machine • 65” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout drapery and sheers • 737 Sq. Ft. (68.5 Sq. M.) Verandah • Double vanity with back-lit mirrors • Full Jacuzzi® bathtub • Separate half-bath / powder room for guests • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-hour Butler Service •Taxes and port fees included in cabin rate
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EXPEDITION SUITE (ES)

14 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
• Spacious living area • Dining area • Two separate bedroom areas • King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) featuring upholstered headboard with integrated reading lights • King-size pillows and fine Egyptian cotton linens • Nightstands with 220V power and USB outlets • Desk/bar area with refrigerator and integrated power outlets • Custom shelving and bar amenities • Nespresso® coffee machine • 65” Ultra-thin OLED TV • Personal Safe • Full-length mirror • Blackout curtains and sheers • 735 SQ. FT. (68.3 SQ. M.) Verandah • Double vanity with back-lit mirrors • Full Jacuzzi® bathtub • Separate Water Closet with wash basin • Glass-enclosed rain head shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads • Separate half-bath / powder room for guests • ETRO terry robes, slippers and bath amenities • Electronic “Do Not Disturb” Doorbell • Storage Closet for Expedition Gear located in the corridor adjacent to the suite • 24-hour Butler Service • Taxes and port fees included in cabin rate.
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