All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
9 nights from
£8495
From the midnight sun to magnificent seascapes, ethereal islets, calving glaciers, and gigantic icebergs, Nature creates an ever-changing backdrop to Greenland’s wilderness. With 80% of its landmass covered by the icecap, the country maximises its inhabitable areas with clusters of houses tucked between fells and fjords and combines colonial character with an ancient Inuit culture of pragmatism and resourcefulness. The cruise explores its western shores, where whales, walruses and white-tailed eagles are company on the water, and reindeer, musk oxen and arctic foxes roam on land. Sailing on the polar ship MV Ocean Albatros, see the seas and shores from your cabin window or the observation deck, as you team comfort and fine facilities with an amazing adventure. The vessel has low-deck retractable platforms for almost water-level viewing of icebergs and marine wildlife; and its fleet of Zodiac landing craft safely navigate visits ashore. Focused on phenomenal Disko Bay, the tour includes Kangerlussuaq (Big Fjord), photogenic Sisimiut, and Qeqertarsuaq (Great Island); the little port town of Uummannaq, Eqip Sermia’s vast river of ice, UNESCO listed Illulisat Icefjord, and Itilleq, the core of Inuit culture.
The primary focus of expedition cruising is contact with your natural surroundings, visiting remote and isolated sites often only accessible by zodiacs. Zodiacs are used on scenic and adventurous excursions among icebergs, surfacing whales and seabirds. These heavy-duty inflatable vessels are extremely safe and designed for Polar expeditions.
Whilst the vessel carries more, the group size specified refers to transfers and excursions.
Excursions are by Zodiac or on foot, they may be over uneven ground and with some incline so a reasonable level of mobility is required. Landings will be dry.
The programme may be altered due to navigational factors, water levels or congestion at certain sites.
The new luxury infinity vessel, MV Ocean Albatros, is one of the most modern small polar ships, part of a brand new generation of low-energy vessels. The 4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines are all controlled electronically to optimize speed, lower fuel consumption and manage fewer emissions. Holding the highest Polar code 6, Ice class 1A and a pioneering new design and bow shape, X-Bow®-Infinity class, inverting typical cruise ship design, splitting wave energy and providing faster, more comfortable travel. This luxury cruise vessel, ideally suited for small ship expeditions, has a total of 95 comfortable cabins, all with a view of the ocean allowing you to behold the magnitude of the open waters and polar landscape, a wellness area, a bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge and two restaurants. The MV Ocean Albatros features unique viewing platforms, custom-built for the this new class of vessel, the two platforms fold out hydraulically for unobstructed views of passing marine life and seabirds. The vessel will implement the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for all guests.
CABIN CATEGORIES:
Category G: Single cabin with porthole18 sq.m.
Category E: State cabin with French balcony 16 sq.m.
Category C: State cabin with balcony 24 sq.m.
Air travel and taxes, all port charges, AECO fees, transfers, 2 nights’ hotels, 7-night cruise, breakfast daily, full board on cruise including complimentary tea and coffee, on board lectures, excursions, services of expedition leaders, local expert guides and representatives. Complimentary house wine, beer and soda at dinner during the cruise. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Expedition Antarctica
An unforgettable 15-day journey taking discerning travellers to distant lands
Ice & Lights
With dramatic landscapes at your feet and the brilliant Aurora Borealis in the skies above, this is a tour to remote locations and remarkable sights, from Iceland’s glacial lagoon to its largest icecap, steaming geysers, gleaming icebergs, and frozen waterfalls
'Ice' Land of the Northern Lights
Icelandic winters are a wonderland of hot springs and frozen waterfalls, glaciers and growling volcanoes, and the ethereal Aurora Borealis dancing in dark skies. This five-night tour takes you through the unique topography of ‘the land of ice & fire'
