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A 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>, attempting a full circumnavigation of Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> through Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s glaciers, fjords, sea ice, polar bear habitat, walrus sites, bird cliffs and remote High Arctic landing areas.<\/em><\/p>\n Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> is the largest island in the Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> archipelago and one of the most evocative frontiers of the European Arctic.<\/p>\n This 15-day expedition is designed around a rare objective: the attempted full circumnavigation of Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong>. When sea, ice and weather allow, the journey may extend even farther into the outer islands of Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>, revealing a world of polar desert, immense glaciers, pack ice, tundra, basalt bird cliffs, historic whaling sites and remote wildlife habitat.<\/p>\n The voyage travels aboard Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>, a technologically advanced polar vessel with PC6 ice classification, a strong expedition infrastructure and a specialist polar team trained for remote Arctic operations. Exploration is shaped by Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising, shore landings, guided hikes, wildlife observation, scientific learning and the judgement of the Expedition Team in real time.<\/p>\n This is not a conventional cruise around an island. It is a High Arctic expedition where route, rhythm and access remain guided by nature.<\/p>\n Expedition Name:<\/strong> Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage<\/p>\n Region:<\/strong> Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>, Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong>, Arctic Ocean, Greenland<\/span><\/strong> Sea, Barents Sea and the outer islands of the Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> archipelago, conditions permitting<\/p>\n Durata:<\/strong> 15 days<\/p>\n Operational Start \/ End:<\/strong> Helsinki, Finland<\/p>\n Ship Embarkation \/ Disembarkation:<\/strong> Longyearbyen, Svalbard<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Ship:<\/strong> Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Ship Capacity:<\/strong> Up to 199 guests<\/p>\n Personalul \u0219i echipajul:<\/strong> 140 staff and crew<\/p>\n Clasa de ghea\u021b\u0103:<\/strong> PC6<\/p>\n Data plec\u0103rii<\/p>\n 30 June to 14 July 2027<\/p>\n Core Experience:<\/strong> Attempted Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> circumnavigation, Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising, shore landings, hiking, polar bear habitat, walrus sites, Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> reindeer, Arctic seabirds, glaciers, fjords, pack ice, 16th-century maritime history, polar science and expert-led interpretation.<\/p>\n Available on request, according to suite category, cabin availability and any special offers valid at the time of proposal or reservation.<\/p>\n Why This Expedition<\/p>\n This is the most comprehensive Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> itinerary in the Arctic portfolio.<\/p>\n Its distinction lies in the attempted circumnavigation. Many Arctic voyages explore selected parts of Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>. This journey aims to trace Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> in full, reaching a broader range of coasts, fjords, islands and wildlife habitats.<\/p>\n The expedition is especially suited to travellers who want the Arctic in its purest field-led form: less predictable, more remote and shaped by expert decision-making rather than fixed sightseeing.<\/p>\n Wildlife may include polar bears, walruses, Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> reindeer, Arctic foxes, bearded seals, puffins, Arctic terns, purple sandpipers, Br\u00fcnnich\u2019s guillemots, black-legged kittiwakes, geese and other High Arctic birdlife.<\/p>\n Day 1: Arrive in Helsinki, Finland<\/strong><\/p>\n The journey begins in Helsinki, where guests arrive independently and check in at the included airport hotel.<\/p>\n The day allows time to rest before the High Arctic flight or, for those arriving earlier, to explore Helsinki\u2019s museums, galleries, restaurants, Finnish sauna culture or Design District.<\/p>\n Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen and Embark Ultramarine<\/strong><\/p>\n The group boards a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s largest settlement and the administrative centre of Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n On arrival, guests transfer toward embarkation. As Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> sets sail, the first view of Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> appears: glacier-topped mountains, austere slopes and cold northern waters, introducing the scale and mood of the expedition ahead.<\/p>\n Days 3 to 13: Exploring Svalbard<\/strong><\/p>\n The expedition begins by heading north and around Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong>, with the ambition of completing a full circumnavigation of the island. If conditions are favourable, the route may expand toward the wider Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> archipelago, including more remote outer islands.<\/p>\n Each day is adapted to sea ice, weather, wildlife and landing conditions. The Expedition Team selects the strongest available opportunities for Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising, shore landings, hiking, wildlife observation and photography.<\/p>\n Possible sites may include 14th of July Glacier, Ny-London, Phipps\u00f8ya, Alkefjellet and Kvit\u00f8ya, among others. Each offers a different expression of the High Arctic: glacier fronts, tundra, bird cliffs, historical remains, polar desert or pack-ice habitat.<\/p>\n At 14th of July Bay, birdlife may include puffins, purple sandpipers, black-legged kittiwakes, pink-footed geese and barnacle geese. Alkefjellet is one of the Arctic\u2019s great bird cliffs, with vast numbers of Br\u00fcnnich\u2019s guillemots nesting on basalt ledges.<\/p>\n Wildlife watching remains a constant thread. Ny-London, Sundneset and Alkhornet may offer opportunities to observe Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> reindeer, while Phipps\u00f8ya and Isbukta are associated with sea ice, the preferred hunting habitat of polar bears.<\/p>\n History is also present throughout the route. Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s whaling past appears in places such as Smeerenburg, where remains of 16th-century outposts reveal the human history of this remote archipelago.<\/p>\n Day 14: Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to Helsinki<\/strong><\/p>\n The voyage concludes in Longyearbyen. After disembarkation, guests transfer to the airport for the group charter flight back to Helsinki, where an included hotel night provides a more comfortable end to the expedition.<\/p>\n Day 15: Depart Helsinki<\/strong><\/p>\n After breakfast, guests continue independently with onward flights or remain in Finland for private post-expedition arrangements.<\/p>\n Possible Expedition Sites<\/p>\n The final route is determined by ice, sea and weather. Possible areas of exploration may include:<\/p>\n Alkefjellet<\/p>\n One of Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s most dramatic seabird cliffs, home to an estimated 60,000 breeding pairs of Br\u00fcnnich\u2019s guillemots. The spectacle of birds moving between cliff, sea and sky is one of the defining wildlife moments of the itinerary.<\/p>\n Diskobukta<\/p>\n A bay on Edge\u00f8ya with a box canyon where black-legged kittiwakes raise their young. Arctic foxes may be seen searching for fallen scraps below the nests.<\/p>\n Isbukta<\/p>\n Meaning \u201cIce Bay,\u201d this southern Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> site is associated with Arctic terns, skuas, bearded seals and possible polar bear activity.<\/p>\n Kvit\u00f8ya<\/p>\n Also known as White Island, Kvit\u00f8ya is almost entirely covered by ice and lies in the far east of the archipelago. Surrounded by pack ice until late summer, it is a High Arctic refuge for polar bears and walrus and carries the history of the ill-fated 1897 Andr\u00e9e balloon expedition.<\/p>\n Lillieh\u00f6\u00f6k Glacier<\/p>\n A dramatic glacier landscape where Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising may bring guests among icebergs, brash ice and possible bearded seals.<\/p>\n Moffen Island<\/p>\n A protected walrus sanctuary around 80 degrees north, viewed from the ship with binoculars.<\/p>\n Monaco Glacier<\/p>\n Named in honour of Prince Albert I of Monaco\u2019s early scientific work in Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>, this glacier front offers strong Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising possibilities among ice, seals and sculptural glacial forms.<\/p>\n Nordaustlandet<\/p>\n The second-largest island in Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> and home to polar desert landscapes and vast ice. The Br\u00e5svellbreen glacier face forms part of an immense ice system connected to Austfonna.<\/p>\n Hornsund<\/p>\n One of Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s most southerly and scenic fjords, known for calving glaciers, drifting ice, dramatic peaks, wildlife habitat and a Polish research station established in 1957.<\/p>\n Sju\u00f8yane, Seven Islands<\/p>\n The northernmost land in Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>, austere, remote and often surrounded by pack ice. These islands bring the expedition closer to the North Pole than anywhere else in the archipelago.<\/p>\n Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>: Built for Polar Exploration<\/p>\n Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> is a purpose-built polar vessel designed to go beyond the familiar in expedition travel.<\/p>\n With 199 guests, 140 staff and crew and PC6 ice classification, the ship combines technical capability with refined onboard comfort. Its expedition design supports fast off-ship operations, wildlife observation, scientific learning and recovery between excursions.<\/p>\n Caracteristicile cheie includ:<\/p>\n PC6 ice classification<\/p>\n 20 quick-launching Zodiacs<\/p>\n Spacious suites<\/p>\n Exceptional wildlife-viewing areas<\/p>\n Science Hub<\/p>\n Polar presentation spaces<\/p>\n Fine dining and relaxed dining venues<\/p>\n Panorama Lounge and Bar<\/p>\n Tundra Spa with VOYA treatments<\/p>\n Morning stretch classes<\/p>\n Sauna<\/p>\n Fitness centre<\/p>\n Health-conscious dining<\/p>\n Advanced sustainability systems<\/p>\n Although Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, helicopters do not operate on Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> voyages. In this region, exploration is centred on ship, Zodiac<\/span><\/strong>, shore landing, hiking and optional paddling or kayaking.<\/p>\n Science & Discovery<\/p>\n A dedicated Science Hub gives the journey a deeper educational dimension.<\/p>\n Guests may interact with scientists, researchers and Expedition Guides, explore digital learning displays and participate in citizen science activities. These may include seabird surveys, whale observations, water sampling and field-based learning connected to Arctic ecosystems.<\/p>\n The programme is especially relevant in Svalbard<\/span><\/strong>, where sea ice, bird colonies, marine mammals, tundra, glacial systems and climate-sensitive habitats are closely connected.<\/p>\n Activit\u0103\u021bi incluse<\/p>\n Activities are always subject to weather, sea, ice, safety and landing conditions, but may include:<\/p>\n Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising<\/p>\n Shore landings<\/p>\n Guided hiking<\/p>\n Presentations by polar experts<\/p>\n Science & Discovery programming<\/p>\n Photography guidance<\/p>\n Polar plunge, scheduled once per expedition if conditions permit<\/p>\n Wildlife observation from ship, shore and Zodiac<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Optional Adventure Activities<\/p>\n Optional activities are subject to availability, weather and advance booking.<\/p>\n Possible options include:<\/p>\n Sea kayaking<\/p>\n Paddling excursion<\/p>\n Sea kayaking is designed for guests with prior kayaking experience and may operate multiple times during the voyage, weather permitting.<\/p>\n Paddling excursion offers a gentler one-time opportunity on stable sit-on-top kayaks, suitable for guests with minimal or no kayaking experience.<\/p>\n Includeri<\/p>\n Rates generally include:<\/p>\n A 3-in-1 expedition parka to keep<\/p>\n Leadership throughout the voyage by an experienced Expedition Team<\/p>\n Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> transfers and cruising according to the daily programme<\/p>\n Shore landings according to the daily programme<\/p>\n Cazare la bordul navei cu menaj zilnic<\/p>\n All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board<\/p>\n Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner<\/p>\n Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock<\/p>\n Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers<\/p>\n Science & Discovery programming where scheduled<\/p>\n Photographic journal documenting the expedition<\/p>\n Loan of waterproof expedition boots for landings and Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising<\/p>\n Usc\u0103tor de p\u0103r \u0219i halate de baie \u00een fiecare cabin\u0103<\/p>\n Basic Wi-Fi access on one device, where service permits<\/p>\n Service taxes and port charges throughout the programme<\/p>\n Luggage handling aboard the ship<\/p>\n Transfers between Longyearbyen town centre, port and airport on embarkation and disembarkation days<\/p>\n The Charter Flight and Hotel Package generally includes:<\/p>\n Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast<\/p>\n Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen<\/p>\n Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen<\/p>\n Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki<\/p>\n Excluderi<\/p>\n Rates generally do not include:<\/p>\n Bilete de avion interna\u021bionale<\/p>\n Arrival and departure transfers in Helsinki<\/p>\n Passport and visa expenses<\/p>\n Government arrival and departure taxes not specifically mentioned<\/p>\n Travel insurance, including baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical cover<\/p>\n Excess baggage fees on international and domestic flights<\/p>\n Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising<\/p>\n Laundry, bar, spa and other personal charges unless specified<\/p>\n Phone charges<\/p>\n Voluntary gratuities for shipboard staff and crew<\/p>\n Cazare suplimentar\u0103 peste noapte<\/p>\n Optional adventure activities not listed as included<\/p>\n Extension Possibilities<\/p>\n Because the journey begins and ends through Helsinki, a private Finland extension can be arranged before or after the expedition.<\/p>\n Options may include:<\/p>\n Helsinki design and architecture<\/p>\n Finnish sauna ritual<\/p>\n Nordic dining<\/p>\n Nuuksio National Park<\/p>\n Glacial lakes and ancient forests<\/p>\n Medieval Porvoo<\/p>\n Private cultural or wellness arrangements in Finland<\/p>\n Pentru C\u0103l\u0103torii exclusive de elit\u0103<\/span><\/strong> clients, Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong> Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage is one of the strongest Svalbard<\/span><\/strong> itineraries for travellers who want breadth, wildlife and a true Arctic objective.<\/p>\n Its distinction lies in the attempt to complete the full circle around Spitsbergen<\/span><\/strong>, with the possibility of reaching some of the archipelago\u2019s more remote outer islands if conditions allow. The journey is defined by flexibility, polar expertise and the privilege of letting ice and weather shape the route.<\/p>\n This expedition is best suited to travellers who value serious wildlife observation, photography, remote geography, historical context and the discipline of expedition travel.<\/p>\nPrezentare general\u0103 a c\u0103l\u0103toriei<\/h3>\n
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