Voyage description
The trips in the Arctic spring are one of the most beautiful and purest trips that sailing ship Noorderlicht makes. It is the best time to discover the polar region in its most Arctic form. The landscape is still pristine white and because there is often floating ice in the fjords, there is a great chance of spotting polar bears, seals & walruses. The bird populations that have taken shelter in warmer places in winter, the razorbills, kittiwakes, skuas and puffins are slowly making their way back to the Arctic and the first nesting seabirds can be seen.
From the end of April in Svalbard we experience the midnight sun, which means that there are 24 hours of daylight. In the mornings and evenings, the light is phenomenal, making these trips extremely suitable for photography enthusiasts.
PLEASE NOTE:
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
VESSEL
NOORDERLICHT
With over 30 years of sailing in Spitsbergen and Nothern Norway Tall Ship Noorderlicht has built a reputation as the most famous Tall Ship in Spitsbergen. The ship is equipped with one goal: accommodating adventurers during their expeditions to Spitsbergen and Northern Norway. Because of her shallow draft she is able to navigate through the least visited fjords. She offers room for 20 guests and is therefore the perfect vessel for forming new friendships. If you wish to learn a thing or two about sailing a Tall Ship, you are invited to give the crew a hand.
INCLUDED IN THE VOYAGE
What’s included
Included
All meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Coffee & tea
Bed linnen & towel
Port fees and fuel
An amazing crew!
Excluded
Flights to Longyearbyen
Drinks aboard (alcoholic beverages and soda's)
Tips/gratuities for the crew
Travel & cancelation insurance