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About the tour
Tour Type
Cruise
Max Group Size
20
Age Requirement
8 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Highlights
Explore two Scottish archipelagos: Shetland and Orkney
Learn from experts in Scottish Neolithic and Norwegian history, ornithology and glaciology
Rare visit to Bear Island
Photograph massive bird colonies in Scotland and Svalbard
Visit Scottish Neolithic sites and Norse ruins
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Aberdeen, Scotland
Day 2Embark on Ultramarine
Day 3Orkney
Day 4Shetland
Days 5 to 7At Sea
Day 8Bear Island
Days 9 and 10Storfjorden
Day 11Hornsund
Day 12Bellsund
Day 13Krossfjorden
Day 14Smeerenburgfjorden
Day 15Isfjorden
Day 16Disembark in Longyearbyen
Day 17Depart Helsinki
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What's Included
Accommodation
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeepingAll shore landings per the daily program
Meals
1 BreakfastBeer and house wine during dinnerCoffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Guide
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
Others
All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily programFormal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduledPhotographic journal documenting the expeditionWaterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landingsOfficial Quark Expeditions® parka to keepComplimentary reusable water bottleHair dryer and bathrobe in every cabinComprehensive onboard materials, including a map and an informative Arctic/Antarctic ReaderAll miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programAll luggage handling aboard the shipEmergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500, 000 per personMandatory price included
What's Excluded
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