Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen - Ski & Sail
DEPARTING FROM:LongyearbyenFINAL DESTINATION:Longyearbyen
DURATION:8 Days/ 7 NightsREGION:ArcticSHIP:Rembrandt Van Rijn
This unique 'Ski & Sail' expedition in Spitsbergen travels aboard the historic sailing vessel Rembrandt Van Rijn. This beautiful yacht delivers you to the remotest parts of Spitsbergen where you can climb snow covered alpine mountains and ski downhill. The Ski & Sail programme is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who can
master skiing techniques in ascent and descent in challenging snow covered alpine terrain. A typical day will involve ski climbs on mountain tops which are in average 700-850 metre altitude and downhill skiing from there (actual accumulated altitude climbed over the course of a day can exceed 1000 m and more).
Rembrandt Van Rijn
Operated by: Oceanwide Expeditions
S/V Rembrandt Van Rijn was built as a herring lugger early last century. Later, she was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger sailing schooner in the Netherlands in 1994 and sailed in Spitsbergen (1994 – 1996) and the Galápagos Islands (1998 - 2001). After joining the Oceanwide Expeditions fleet she underwent a complete rebuilding and refurbishment program during 2011. The communication and navigation equipment has been completely renewed according to the latest SOLAS regulations. She is well suited for expedition cruising among small islands and offers good open deck viewing areas, also when under sail. The two inflatable zodiacs enable landing and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas.
Key Facts
Your cruise price includes:
- Seven night voyage aboard the Rembrandt Van Rijn
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
- AECO fees and governmental taxes
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Your cruise price does not include:
- Airfares to and from the cruise
- Pre- and post- land arrangements
- Transfers to / from the vessel
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory)
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
- Gratuities - the cruise line states "The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)"
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended - SAVE 20% when purchased with your expedition)
- Skiing equipment - expeditioners to bring their own