N O R W E G I A N D I S C O V E RY: A V OYA G E T O S VA L B A R D A N D T H E N O R T H E R N FJ O R D S
• Seek out Svalbard’s wildlife, including walruses, bearded and ringed seals, and polar bears. • Explore the pristine landscapes and fishing villages of Sørøya and Senja Islands.
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• Capture spectacular images alongside a National Geographic photographer.
DAYS 4–6 I SVALBARD Svalbard lies north of the Arctic Circle, where the summer sun never sets. Here, in true expedition style, we let nature guide our course. Look for walruses, arctic foxes, reindeer, and polar bears from the bridge of our ship. Venture ashore to hike the tundra, sail into beautiful fjords, and kayak quiet coves surrounded by icebergs. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
DAYS 1–3 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY/ LONGYEARBYEN After an overnight flight, enjoy a tour of Oslo. The next morning, fly to Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Svalbard. Visit the Svalbard Museum and the Svalbard Art Gallery, then embark our ship. Hotel Bristol; National Geographic Endurance or National Geographic Resolution through Day 9 I Meals: 1B, 2L, 1D
DAYS 7–9 I BEAR ISLAND/SØRØYA ISLAND/ SENJA ISLAND Sail to isolated Bear Island. Explore the island’s coves and inlets by Zodiac, and train your binoculars on thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, and murres that nest in the cliffs. Continue to the mountainous island of Sørøya off Norway’s northern coast, renowned for its large populations of migratory skrei, or cod. Next, we dock at Senja, characterized by dramatic mountains, colorful fishing villages, and a coastline split by fjords. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 10–11 I TROMSØ/OSLO/U.S. Disembark in Tromsø and explore this charming coastal city. Later, fly home via Oslo. SAS Radisson Blu Airport Hotel | Meals: 2B, 1L
A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Photographer and adventurer Tommy Heinrich will join the June 21, 2021 departure. INFORMATION 2021 Date: June 21–July 1 2022 Dates: May 29–June 8 | June 21–July 1 See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $16,990. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $890 per person (subject to change).
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Above: White sands frame a turquoise bay on Senja Island.
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