2014/15 Explorer Voyages (pdf) - Cruise NORWAY India

2014/2015 Explorer voyages 

Antarctica 

Greenland 

Spitsbergen 

Europe 

authentic experiences 

above 66 ° north 

Discover Greenland, 

Iceland and Spitsbergen 

The great white 

continent 

See incredible wildlife and meet 

penguins up close in Antarctica 

Cultural 

diversity 

Historical European highlights 

in spring and autumn

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Real experiences in unique and 

remote waters 

Come and explore 

the world with us

WELCOME TO our world of 

EXPLORER VOYAGES 

Join us and discover the seldom-visited 

shores of Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland and 

Antarctica. Each adventure is a voyage through 

pristine environments only accessible by ship 

encountering incredible wildlife and beautiful 

icebergs, and experiencing fascinating cultures. 

In between the Arctic and Antarctic, MS Fram 

also sails Europe’s shores during spring and 

autumn, visiting a selection of historical European 

destinations from the Iberian Peninsula to the 

British Isles and Norwegian fjords. 

With Hurtigruten you can comfortably explore 

another world of cultures, ecosystems and historic 

sites. We take you to places that are out of 

reach for all but the hardiest and most dedicated 

travellers. The atmosphere on board on MS Fram 

is one of excitement, expectation and enlightenment 

as our ship’s lectures and landings leave no 

stone unturned in enhancing your understanding 

of these beautiful, fragile environments. 

We wish you a warm welcome to MS Fram and 

Hurtigruten’s Explorer voyages. 

© Marcel van Oosten

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Hurtigruten is renowned for its 

comprehensive and adventurous 

Explorer voyages.

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A N T A R C T I C C I R C L E 

8 Environment 

Environmental awareness in the most 

vulnerable areas of the world is 

extremely important to Hurtigruten. 

18 Greenland 

and IcELand 

Greenland’s wilderness offers us 

some of the most spectacular and 

unspoilt scenery anywhere on Earth. 

Iceland is the land of fire and ice. 

Join us as we circumnavigate this 

fascinating island for the first time. 

28 spitsbergen 

The realm of the Polar bear is both 

an untouched Arctic wilderness and 

the epitome of biodiversity. 

38 Antarctica 

Antarctica is an endless white 

wilderness that’s bound to leave 

you with unique memories of 

nature and wildlife. 

52 Europe 

Explore Europe’s highlights and 

its hidden pearls on our voyages 

during spring and autumn. 

68 Prices 

82 Practical information 

Read more about our pre- and 

post-voyage programmes, prices, 

information and booking conditions. 

© Per-Erik Skramstad 

EARLY BOOKing offer: 

Save up to 25% if you book by 30 June 2013. 

Voyage combination offer: Book two consecutive voyages and receive a 5% discount 

on the second one. Please see pages 73, 77 and 79 for details.

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explorer – History 

More than 100 years of 

explorer voyages 

In the heroic age of exploration (around the turn 

of the 20th century) man’s desire to map the 

globe and the pursuit of science drove the race 

to unveil the planet’s last ’terra incognitas’. 

© Nasjonalbiblioteket, Billedsamlingen 

HISTORY 

1888-1889 

1893-1896 

1896 

1898-1902 

1903-1906 

Fridtjof Nansen becomes the 

first to cross the Greenland 

icecap. 

1893 

Captain Richard With establishes 

the steam ship service 

to link northern and southern 

Norway – Hurtigruten. 

Fridtjof Nansen takes Fram 

on her first expedition in the 

Arctic Ocean. 

Hurtigruten starts the 

“Sports Route” between 

Hammerfest and Spitsbergen 

using DS Lofoten with 

Otto Sverdrup as captain. 

Captain With ships his 

hotel to Spitsbergen from 

Trondheim on board the 

steamer ‘Raftsund’. 

Fram departs on her second 

expedition under the leadership 

of Otto Sverdrup. 

Amundsen becomes the first 

to navigate the North West 

Passage with the small vessel 

Gjøa. 

1890 1895 1900 1905 

1910

The original Fram was 

used in expeditions 

of the Arctic and 

Antarctic regions by 

the Norwegian explorers 

Fridtjof Nansen, 

Otto Sverdrup, Oscar 

Wisting and Roald 

Amundsen between 

1893 and 1912. Fram is 

preserved in the Fram 

Museum in Oslo. 

The original Fram was the most famous 

vessel of its time, and the achievements 

of her expeditions are unparalleled. With 

Fridtjof Nansen she was the first ship 

to drift across the Arctic Ocean. Then 

Otto Sverdrup used her to survey a larger 

area than any previous expedition – the 

Canadian territory of Nunavut. And most 

famous of all, she took Roald Amundsen to 

his starting point in Antarctica, as he raced 

to reach the South Pole. 

Today, 120 years later, Hurtigruten’s 

explorer vessel MS Fram takes guests to 

Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Antarctica 

and Europe. MS Fram is designed for 

sailing in polar waters, holds the highest 

safety standards and is the perfect size 

for optimum nautical manoeuvrability and 

guests’ comfort. With an average of just 

250 passengers, you are sure to get to know 

many of your fellow travellers. You will share 

stunning sights and memories that will last 

long after returning home. 

The original Fram was a vessel for broadening 

the understanding of the world – let the 

new MS Fram be the same for you! 

© Nasjonalbiblioteket, Billedsamlingen 

© © Nasjonalbiblioteket, Billedsamlingen 

The polar ship Fram 

and explorer Fridtjof 

Nansen left Norway 

for an expedition 

to the North Pole 

in 1893. Same year, 

Captain Richard 

With established a 

regular steam ship 

service linking 

northern and 

southern Norway. 

1910-1912 

1934-1965 

1995 

2007 

2008 

Roald Amundsen and his 

team use Fram to cross the 

Ross Sea and become the 

first humans to set foot on 

the Geographic South Pole. 

DS Lyngen starts sailing to 

Spitsbergen with trappers, 

cargo and tourists. 

1994 

The summer service to 

Spitsbergen is relaunched, 

this time with MS Nordstjernen. 

Spitsbergen Travel is 

established. 

2002 

Hurtigruten starts 

expedition voyages to 

the Antarctic Peninsula. 

The new MS Fram departs 

for Greenland, where she 

spends the whole summer 

before heading towards 

Antarctica. 

MS Fram passes both the 

northern and the southern 

Polar circle. 

2010 

MS Fram departs for 

voyages in Spitsbergen, 

114 years after the “Sports 

Route” started in 1896. 

1995 2000 2005 2010

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Climate change and the 

FRAGILE EARTH

MANY OF THE PLACES HURTIGRUTEN AND 

MS FRAM VISIT ARE REGIONS WHERE 

NATURE, PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE ARE UNIQUE 

We take great pride in our commitment to preserve 

these natural wonders in all their pristine beauty. 

By joining us you are helping our commitment to 

the protection of these beautiful and fragile lands. 

© Thomas Haltner

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explorer – environment 

Take nothing but photos 

Leave nothing 

but footprints 

Hurtigruten, MS Fram 

and her skilled crew offer 

life-affirming experiences 

close to nature’s most 

spectacular landscapes, 

genuine cultures, 

exceptional people and 

amazing wildlife. 

Preserving these resources in their natural, unspoiled 

condition is our priority. You will always 

experience the highest levels of environmental 

awareness on board and ashore. Complemented 

by informative lectures, exhilarating landings and 

shore excursions, these unique odysseys will ensure 

a journey of priceless memories. The last century’s 

explorers opened up the world and provided us with 

scientific explanations on environmental phenomena 

previously regarded as mysteries. Today, we are 

facing other, serious challenges. Hurtigruten strives 

towards sustainable operations in every aspect with 

a minimum impact on the environment. 

IAATO and AECO 

Hurtigruten is a full member of the International 

Association of Antarctica Tour Operators 

(www.iaato.org), which promotes safe and environmentally 

responsible travel to Antarctica. In addition, 

both Hurtigruten and Spitsbergen Travel are 

full members of the Association of Arctic Expedition 

Cruise Operators (www.aeco.no), an international 

organisation which ensures that tourism in the Arctic 

is carried out with the utmost consideration for the 

vulnerable natural environment, local cultures and 

cultural remains. Membership of these organisations 

comes with responsibilities and guidelines, both 

for Hurtigruten as an operator and you as a visitor.

It’s becoming clear that humans 

have caused most of 

the past century’s warming by 

releasing heat-trapping gases 

as we power our modern lives. 

Called greenhouse gases, 

their levels are higher now 

than in the last 650,000 years. 

Clean up Svalbard 

All visitors to Svalbard are invited to contribute 

to the Clean Up Svalbard programme. This is 

a collective effort, managed by the Governor 

of Svalbard, to help clean up the beaches and 

remove evidence of pollution and shipboard 

waste. 

Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund 

All visitors to Svalbard pay a small environmental 

fee that goes towards protecting the environment 

and its cultural heritage. This is an obligatory 

fee and is incorporated into the airfare, with all 

funds going towards the effort of taking care of 

Svalbard’s precious environment. 

Fram and the Arctos network 

On some of our longer voyages in the Arctic 

we make the MS Fram available to a network of 

marine biologist, to use as a base of operations 

for research. We intend to offer the MS Fram to 

future projects, continuing our commitment to 

conservation and research within the scientific 

community. 

Svalbard Environmental 

Protection Fund 

© Leslie A. Kelly 

We call the result global warming, but it 

is causing a set of changes to the Earth’s 

climate, or long-term weather patterns that 

vary from place to place. As the Earth spins 

each day, the new heat swirls with it, picking 

up moisture over the oceans, rising here, 

settling there. It’s changing the rhythms 

of climate that all living things have come 

to rely upon. 

Historically, Earth’s climate has regularly 

shifted back and forth between temperatures 

like those we see today and temperatures 

cold enough that large sheets 

of ice covered much of North America and 

Europe. The difference between average 

global temperatures today and during 

those ice ages is only about 5 degrees 

Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit), and these 

swings happen slowly, over hundreds of 

thousands of years. 

Scientists often use the term “climate 

change” instead of global warming. This 

is because as the Earth’s average temperature 

climbs, winds and ocean currents move 

heat around the globe in ways that can 

cool some areas, warm others, and change 

the amount of rain and snow falling. As a 

result, the climate changes differently in 

different areas. 

Impact in the Arctic and Antarctic region 

The Polar regions of the Earth are where 

climate change is having the most visible 

and significant impacts. Sea ice and 

freshwater glacial ice are melting, the 

permafrost continues to thaw and release 

even more greenhouse gases and many 

species find it increasingly hard to adapt 

to the escalating changes. 

Impact on Wildlife 

Some species now struggle to survive as 

the Polar regions become warmer. Even 

small changes in the conditions are enough 

to have serious impacts. In the Arctic a 

whole ecosystem relies on the presence 

of sea-ice - from the plankton that live on 

the bottom on the sea ice and all the way 

up to harp seals and Polar bears. 

Sources: National Geographic and WWF

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explorer – MS FRAM 

On our journeys there are 

a lot of on board activities 

There will be a welcome and goodbye 

party, a fashion show and on one of 

the nights the crew will entertain you. 

WElcome 

on board MS Fram

Explore Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Antarctica and Europe with MS Fram 

© Tobias Fisher 

© Gain-Rico Willy 

© Sandra Walser 

Enjoy nature from the Jacuzzi 

Our Expedition Team 

will not only provide you 

with interesting lectures 

on board, but 

also take you ashore 

for unforgettable experiences 

such as hikes, 

cultural tours or a taste 

of the local cuisine. 

Our crew knows the waters in which we travel 

© Jesper Nielsen – Guest Image 

Hurtigruten gives you an opportunity 

to experience environments, wildlife 

and people at the very ends of the 

Earth. We offer voyages that go beyond 

the realms of other cruise lines, 

providing closer encounters and expertise 

on journeys that will exceed your 

expectations. We take you to the distant 

shores of Greenland, Spitsbergen, 

Iceland and Antarctica – where the 

natural beauty is only matched by 

diversity of its wilderness, inhabitants, 

flora or fauna. Explore these rarely 

visited destinations and take in their 

history, landscape and way of life. 

MS Fram was built in 2007 with one 

mission in mind – to bring her guests 

closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable 

experiences. She is designed for 

sailing in polar waters and holds the 

highest safety standards. Sailing on 

Fram, you have a choice of comfortable 

cabins and suites, delicious meals are 

served in the ship’s restaurant and we 

offer numerous comfortable lounges 

as well as Jacuzzis, a sauna and fitness 

room when you’re looking to relax or 

indulge in some recreation.

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© Linda Drake 

explorer – Expedition Team

Expedition Team 

Enthusiasm and 

knowledge 

To further enhance your experience, the 

Expedition Team on MS Fram will give 

presentations and lectures on the history, 

biology and geology of wherever 

we sail. The Expedition Team consists of 

experts from numerous fields and backgrounds 

including ornithologists, mammalogists, 

historians and geologists, 

and they are always happy to answer 

your questions. Together with the crew 

they will make your time on board and 

the landings we make extra-special.

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explorer – Expedition Team 

Would you like to know more about 

our Expedition Team? 

Please visit www.hurtigruten.com/expeditionteam or 

follow the fascinating adventures of MS Fram by visiting 

our Expedition Team’s blog: http://mvfram.blogspot.com 

© Mark McDermott

Meet our 


The members of our Expedition Team are carefully picked for 

their local know-ledge, specific expertise in fields of relevance 

and, most important of all; for their enthusiasm, curiosity and 

love for the areas we spend time in on our expeditions. 

The role of the Expedition Team is to 

interpret observations of wildlife and 

landscapes, point out things of interest, 

give educational lectures on topics such 

as biology, geology and history – in addition 

to being hosts together with the rest 

of the crew aboard MS Fram. 

The team members here are examples of 

staff you might meet whilst onboard. The 

composition of Expedition Team will vary 

between seasons and sailings, always with 

the best mix of competence on the destination 

we are exploring. 

Steffen Biersack 

Steffen Biersack 

Lecturer 

Steffen is a geologist from Berlin, where 

he obtained both a Master’s degree in 

Administration Management and Geology. 

In his opinion, geology and the complex 

“System Earth” is a most intriguing and 

important subject. So his particular aim is 

to convey this fascination of geology to a 

wider public. 

Friederike Bronny 

Friederike Bronny 

Lecturer / Geography and Biology 

Friederike is a German geographer and biologist 

who studied at Bochum University. 

She specialised in the ecology of the Polar 

regions. She has been working exclusively 

for Hurtigruten since 2004. She fell in love 

with the Arctic tundra and the south Chilean 

forests of Tierra del Fuego. 

© Stein Lillebo 

Karin Strand 

Karin Strand 

Expedition Leader 

Karin was born in Norway. She joined the 

Hurtigruten fleet on the Norwegian coast 

in 1998 and has worked on various ships 

as Expedition Leader. Since 2001 Karin 

worked as Chief Purser and in 2002-03 

she joined the voyages of MS Nordnorge 

in Chile & Antarctica in the first season. 

They share the 

love for the areas 

we travel 

Anja Erdmann 

Anja Erdmann 

Expedition Leader 

Anja is from Germany and holds a degree 

in Tourism Management. She has worked 

for Hurtigruten since 2001, and says she has 

found her dream job. It is a combination of 

being privileged to see the most remote 

areas of the planet, enjoying life on board 

and travelling all the time.

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explorer – Greenland 

Colourful houses in 

Uummannaq, at the 

foot of the heartshaped 

mountain, 

after which the town 

is named. 

© Birgit Ohlin – Guest Image

N O R T H 

8 0 ° 

D a v i s S t r a i t 

Qaanaaq 

B a f f i n 

B a y 

Uummannaq 

Qeqertarsuaq 

Sisimiut 

Kangerlussuaq 

Nuuk 

Ilulissat 

Qaqortoq 

Uummannarsuaq 

(Cape Farewell) 

D e n m a r k S t r a i t 

Kalaallit Nunaat 

Tasiilaq 


A R C T 

Grundarfjörður 

G r e e n l a n d 

S e a 

6 6 ° 3 3 ' N 

Daneborg 

Ittoqqortoormiit 

I C C I R C L E 

Reykjavik 

Akureyri 

I C E L A N D 

Greenland's 

unique culture 

and Iceland's natural beauty 

Greenland and Iceland are lands of 

contrasts. In Greenland the colossal 

icebergs calve from the inland ice sheet, 

but there are also green mountains, 

long fjords, beautiful wild flowers and 

a variety of animal life. Here we witness 

the exceptional interaction between 

man and nature. The lives of hunters in 

small isolated communities are reflected 

in the language, music, myths, clothing 

and food. Mythical Iceland is the land 

of ice and fire, with glaciers and volcanoes 

side by side. The unspoilt nature 

offers stunning landscapes, geysers 

and impressive waterfalls. On our way 

to Greenland we circumnavigate the 

saga island, giving you a closer look at 

the urban communities and vast nature.

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© Shutterstock 

explorer – iceland 

Iceland is located at the 

Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which 

runs right through it. This location 

means that the island 

has high levels of geological 

activity with many volcanoes 

and geysers

Circumnavigation of Iceland 

The Land of 

Fire and Ice 


Iceland has unspoilt 

nature and majestic 

mountains, and some 

of Europe's most 

powerful and aweinspiring 

waterfalls. 

Iceland has lava and ice, long dark winters and summers lit by the Midnight 

Sun, as well as vast expanses of unspoilt nature lying at the doorstep of highly 

modern urban communities. Icelandic traditions dates back to the ancient sagas, 

and the folk stories are ripe with mysticism, elves and trolls. Join MS Fram on 

the Circumnavigation of Iceland, and enjoy the nature, history and daily life of 

the Island of Sagas. 


Your journey starts in Reykjavik. Norwegian 

and Celtic settlers arrived in Iceland during 

the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D. 

The place was named Reykjavik (meaning 

“Smoky Bay”) after the columns of steam 

that rose from the hot springs in the area 

and made such a profound impression on 

the original settlers. MS Fram departs in 

the evening, and we strongly recommend 

that you explore this delightful town before 

departure. 

Grundarfjörður, situated on the Snæfellsnes 

peninsula, has a diversity of landscapes 

including lava and rock formations, glaciers, 

volcanoes, and hot and cold springs. It is 

also rich in bird life. In short, it is a place 

well worth exploring! Stykkishólmur has 

beautiful and well-preserved old houses in 

the town centre. Here you have a chance to 

enjoy various interesting museums as well 

as the spectacular view from the church 

over Breiðafjörður. 

Get closer to the teeming birdlife on 

Fram's Polarcirkel boats 

We visit several small settlements and villages, 

amongst them Flateyri and Ísafjörður. 

To get close to the teeming bird cliffs we 

take the Polarcirkel boats and go to Vigur 

where puffins, eiders, guillemots and Arctic 

terns are abundant. We also spend a 

morning in the Hornstrandir area where 

the Hornbjarg cliff is one of the greatest 

seafowl habitats in Iceland. The noise of 

the birds might be overwhelming at first, 

but seeing that many birds up close is an 

incredible experience. In Siglufjörður you 

can spend a few hours enjoying the rugged 

landscape, savouring the peace and 

tranquillity. 

History, culture and wild coastal 

landscape 

Akureyri is close to many of Iceland’s most 

renowned natural and beautiful areas, and 

the town itself is a popular destination. 

After the visit here we start sailing towards 

Grímsey. We use the Polarcirkel boats to 

reach this green and grassy island, probably 

best known for its proximity to the 

Arctic Circle which actually cuts across the 

island. Húsavík is the oldest settlement 

in Iceland. The Museum here houses a 

maritime museum, whale museum, natural 

history museum, folk museum, district 

archives, photograph archives and an art 

gallery! The Langanes peninsula is about 

as wild as coastal Iceland gets, and is also 

known for its rich birdlife. 

During our voyage we also call at Seyðisfjörður, 

distinguished by its Norwegian heritage 

and Eskifjörður, a charming seaside 

village. A walk around this town’s historical 

buildings and piers is recommended. The 

attractive seafarers´ lodge, Randulfssjóhús 

has remained unchanged since 1890 and 

shows the ways of yesteryear´s fisheries 

trade. You can even try tasting the shark 

and dried fish that is still produced there. 

Glaciers and volcanoes 

While visiting Djúpivogur you have to make 

sure you see the Eggin í Gleðivík sculpture 

consisting of 34 giant eggs representing 

Reykjavik 

Surtsey 

Heimaey 

A R C T 

6 6 ° 3 3 ' N 


Ísafjörður Hornbjarg Grimsey 

Langanes 

Flateyri 

Akureyri Húsavík 


Seyðisfjörður 

Djúpivogur 

Höfn 

the variety of Iceland’s birdlife. And in 

Höfn you have a chance to see the biggest 

glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. The 

Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) is a 

group of 15 spectacular islands and about 

30 rock pillars. The islands were formed by 

volcanic eruptions and are well vegetated 

providing a habitat for countless birds, 

including puffins. 

We will try to visit Surtsey and Heimaey as 

well. Surtsey is a volcanic island, formed 

by an eruption starting 130 metres below 

sea level; it reached the surface in 1963. 

Heimaey is the largest of the islands here, 

and was one of Iceland’s most important 

fishing ports. Magnificent bird cliffs dominate 

this volcanic island. As we return to 

Reykjavik, we see the end of this journey. 

Iceland 

The Land of Fire and Ice 

11-DAY voyage 

from €4648pp 

Tourcode: CENGRE1401 

DEPARTURE: 25.05.14 

Days and ports of call: 

Day 1: Reykjavik 

Day 2: Grundarfjörður and 

Stykkishólmur 

Day 3: Flateyri and Vigur Island 

Day 4: Ísafjörður 

Day 5: Hornbjarg Cliff and 

Siglufjörður 

Day 6: Akureyri and Grímsey 

Day 7: Húsavík and Langanes 

Day 8: Seyðisfjörður and 

eSkifjörður 

Day 9: Djúpivogur and Höfn 

Day 10: Surtsey and Heimaey 


The route described here is only indicative. 

Based on the weather and sea conditions 

at the time, the final itinerary will be presented 

after embarkation. 

Please see page 72 for prices.

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explorer – GREENLAND & iceland 

Southern Fjords & Disko Bay 

Glaciers and Ice 

This voyage takes us from Iceland to the less-visited parts of southern 

Greenland, and then onwards to the highlights of Disko Bay. En route we 

will visit traditional Inuit settlements and other sights and places of genuine 

historical interest. You will experience Greenland’s fascinating culture, visit 

historical places from the Viking era and see impressive alpine landscapes. In the 

Disko Island area you will have the opportunity to meet the locals, hear about 

their daily lives and experience the Greenland of today. 

Experience the 

feeling of being in 

one of the most 

isolated places on 

earth 

We start our journey in Reykjavik, the 

charming capital of Iceland. Our first stop 

is Grundarfjörður, often called “Iceland in 

a Nutshell” due to its diverse landscape 

of lava and rock formations, glacial and 

volcanic activity, as well as hot and cold 

springs. The area is also well known for its 

rich bird life. While crossing the Denmark 

Strait to Greenland we follow in the wake of 

the great Norse settlers who left the shores 

of Iceland and Norway more than 900 years 

ago. When we reach Greenland’s southern 

shores you’ll find an area containing some 

of the most culturally and scenically diverse 

regions of the island. 

Greenland’s Norse history 

The southern part of Greenland is home to 

impressive fjords and green plains where 

farming is one of the main industries for 

the locals. We will spend time in this area, 

landing in interesting settlements, meeting 

locals and exploring the region by foot or 

Polarcirkel boats. Qaqortoq is the centre 

of the largest municipality in South Greenland 

and well worth a visit. We also plan to 

land in Hvalsøy, where you find some of 

the best-preserved ruins from the Norse 

period. One of these, Austurbygd, was 

abandoned in 1408, only 500 years after it 

was established, because of a mini ice-age 

that occurred at this time. 

We hope to visit Igaliku, best known for 

the ruins of Garðar. This was once the 

religious heart of Norse Greenland. We’ll 

also try to spend an evening in Qassiarsuk, 

the settlement of Greenland’s Viking 

founder, Erik the Red. Narsaq is another 

settlement located on the beautiful shores 

of the Tunulliarfik Fjord, an area of South 

Greenland that has been inhabited for 

thousands of years. 

The true Greenland experience 

The vistas and landscape become more 

dramatic the further north along the coast 

we get. When we reach Nuuk, the capital of 

Greenland, we also reach one of the world’s 

northernmost capitals. It is located on the 

tip of a large peninsula at the mouth of one 

of the largest and most spectacular fjord 

systems in the world. Here, it is well worth 

a visit to the Greenland National Museum 

where you can see the mummies from 

Qilakitsoq. When we reach Disko Bay, the 

highest populated area of Greenland, we 

expect to make a variety of landings to show 

you the genuine Greenland. In Sisimiut the 

local handicraft workshop gives you the opportunity 

to watch the artists make jewellery 

and art from bone, leather and metal. They 

also exhibit and sell their works. Sisimiut is 

one of the larger towns of Greenland, and 

by choosing an optional excursion you will 

get a deeper understanding of the nature 

and culture of Greenland.

© Thomas Haltner 

© Marc McDermott 

Some of the places 

we visit are only 

accessible by boat 

© Anke Timmerberg 

Enormous icebergs line the shores 

The Inuit invite you into their homes 

Ilulissat means Icebergs 

Further north we will visit Ilulissat Icefjord, 

inscribed to the list of UNESCO World 

Heritage Sites in 2004. Ilulissat means 

‘icebergs’ in Greenlandic and when you 

see the enormous bergs bobbing through 

the water, you’ll understand how the area 

got its name. When conditions allow the 

expedition team will take you on a guided 

hike to the fjord. Before we end up in 

Kangerlussuaq Fjord, we will visit Itilleq. 

This small settlement can truthfully be 

called the Arctic Circle Village as the Circle 

itself is found only 200 metres to the south! 

In Itilleq you will be invited for a “kaffemik” 

(a coffee party) by the locals in their home. 

Sisimiut 

Itilleq 

Ivittuut 

Nuuk 

Qeqertarsuaq 

Ilulissat 

Kangerlussuaq 

Narsaq 

Qassiarsuk 

Qaqortoq 

SOUTH- 

GREENLAND 

You have a chance to talk with the host, and 

share cake and a coffee. There are also arts 

and crafts are for sale in the village. The 

highlight of the day is the football match: 

Itilleq locals vs. MS Fram. We need players 

and supporters! 

Back on board we enjoy the last evening, 

summing up everything we have experienced 

and memories over a nice sit 

down dinner. Kangerlussuaq is situated 

in the end of Kangerlussuaq fjord, and it’s 

here that our voyage ends. We disembark 

after breakfast and if we are lucky we will 

spot musk oxen during the transfer to the 

airport. 

Prince Christian Sund 

A R C T 


Reykjavik 

6 6 ° 3 3 ' N 


ICELAND 

Southern Fjords & Disko Bay 

Glaciers and Ice 

12/13-DAY voyage 






Day 2: Grundarfjörður 

Day 3: Denmark Strait 

Day 4: Prins Christian Sund/ 

Nunap Isua 

Day 5: Qaqortoq and Hvalsey 

Day 6: Igaliku, Itilleq and 

Qassiarsuk 

Day 7: Narsaq 

Day 8: Nuuk 

Day 9: Sisimiut 

Day 10: Ilulissat 

Day 11: Itilleq 

Day 12: Kangerlussuaq/Copenhagen 




Day 1: Copenhagen 

Day 2: Kangerlussuaq 

Day 3: Queqertarsuaq 



Day 6: Nuuk 

Day 7: Ivittuut 

Day 8: Narsaq and Qassiarsuk 

Day 9: Hvalsey and Qaqortoq 

Day 10: Prins Christian Sund/ 

Nunap Isua 

Day 11: Denmark Strait 

Day 12: Grundarfjördur 



Based on the weather and ice conditions 

at the time, the final itinerary will 

be presented after embarkation. On the 

journey departing the 05.07.2014, the 

voyage direction is reversed and slightly 

different from the one described, starting 

in Copenhagen and ending in Reykjavik. 


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explorer – GREENLAND 

© Thomas Haltner 

© Gian-Rico Willy 

Sisimiut is located on the Davis Strait 

The Ilulissat Icefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 


© Trym Ivar Bergsmo 

Experience the 

Inuit culture and the 

fascinating land they 

inhabit 

Visit Inuit settlements along the west coast 

© Marcel van Oosten © Linda drake 

See some of the colourful traditional costumes 

Meet the Inuit during a traditional “kaffemik” 

The Greenlandic dog is native in the Arctic areas

Disko Bay 

the Heart 

of Greenland 

On this expedition we take you along Greenland’s west coast to Disko Bay. 

Greenland was first inhabited by the Inuit almost 5,000 years ago. This particular 

stretch of coastline was discovered by Europeans when the excommunicated 

Viking Erik the Red (Eirik Raude) ventured into the area having settled further 

south in 985/986. 

Experience glaciers 

and sense nature’s 

greatness 

On this voyage we will have a fascinating 

encounter with the Inuit culture and the 

land they inhabit. Join us in discovering the 

Heart of Greenland. The small settlements 

give you a genuine insight to Greenlandic 

life, and some of the places we visit are 

only accessible by boat. The spectacular 

scenery and the Midnight Sun provide a 

stunning backdrop to the voyage. 

Welcome to Kalaallit Nunaat - “Land of 

the people” 

Our journey starts with a night in Copenhagen 

and after flying for less than five hours 

we reach the settlement of Kangerlussuaq 

in Greenland. This small airstrip is the main 

gateway to Greenland and we will explore 

this area before joining MS Fram. The 

informal atmosphere on board always encourages 

conversations and the sharing of 

expectations for the coming journey. When 

we reach Sisimiut we recommend a visit 

to the Sisimiut Museum, a local museum 

focussing on Greenlandic trade, industry 

and shipping. We also offer a variety of 

excursions here. Once we reach the old 

volcanic island of Disko, you will see the 

town of Qeqertarsuaq with its colourful 

houses. The town is set in wonderful surroundings 

at the foot of impressive basalt 

mountains. 

Experience the true Greenland 

A walk through Qeqertarsuaq gives a 

vivid impression of the hunters’ society. 

The Expedition Team will also take you 

on a guided walk to Blæsedalen. As we 

sail further north, an introduction will give 

you an overview of the charming town of 

Uummannaq. The town itself is situated 

in scenic surroundings at the foot of the 

1,170m tall, heart-shaped mountain, from 

which the town takes its name. The displays 

in the town museum include replicas of the 

famous Qilakitsoq mummies and collections 

of traditional arts and crafts. If you are 

feeling fit, you can join the Expedition Team 

on a hike along the mountain to “Santa’s 

Hut”. When we arrive in Ukkusissat, the 

locals will come aboard to entertain us 

with traditional songs and dances before 

proudly welcoming us to their village. Once 

ashore you may stroll around on your own. 

Icebergs and Kaffemik 

This journey offers numerous highlights and 

if the ice conditions allow it, one of them is 

enjoying the views of the Eqip Sermia Glacier. 

Here you will have an outstanding opportunity 

to experience glaciers first-hand 

and sense the greatness of their nature. 

Ilulissat means ‘icebergs’ in Greenlandic 

and the Ilulissat Icefjord was inscribed to 

UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 

2004. The floating icebergs are like massive 

individual sculptures with colours varying 

depending on the light. When we reach 

the small settlement of Itilleq you will be 

invited for a “kaffemik” by the locals in 

their home, and thereafter we watch the 

traditional football match between MS 

Fram's crew and guests and the locals 

of Itilleq. When we reach Kangerlussuaq 

again, we see the end of this magnificent 

journey. After debarkation you fly back to 

Copenhagen. 

Qeqertarsuaq 

Sisimiut 

Itilleq 

Ukkusissat 

Uummannaq 

Eqip Sermia 

Ilulissat 

Kangerlussuaq 

DISKO BAY 

The Heart of Greenland 

9-DAY voyage 



DEPARTURES: 

14.06.14, 21.06.14, 28.06.14 


Day 1: Copenhagen 

Day 2: Kangerlussuaq 


Day 4: Qeqertarsuaq 

Day 5: Uummannaq/ Ukkusissat 

Day 6: Eqip Sermia 


Day 8: Itilleq 

Day 9: Kangerlussuaq/ 

copenhagen 






26 

explorer – Spitsbergen, GREENLAND & Iceland 

Visit the largest and 

least visited national 

parks in the world. 

Enjoy walking between majestic mountains and quiet lakes in North East Greenland 

©Anke Timmerberg 

Mountains and tundra, Spitsbergen 

Our Polarcirkel boats take you closer 


© Tori Hogan 

© Karsten Bidstrup © Dominic Barrington 

There are more sheep than humans on Iceland 

Magdalenefjord, Spitsbergen

North East Greenland 

National Park 

Expedition 

Join an extraordinary and exclusive expedition, taking you to three Arctic 

Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland. We will visit North East Greenland 

National Park, which is the largest and least visited national park in the world. 

This voyage starts in the Norwegian settlement 

of Svalbard. We embark MS Fram 

in the afternoon and our Arctic adventure 

begins with a visit to the Russian mining 

town of Barentsburg, home to a collection 

of historical Russian artefacts. In the following 

days we aim to explore some of Spitsbergen’s 

more impressive fjords including 

Kongsfjord, Krossfjord and Magdalenefjord. 

The landscape here varies from large tundra 

plains to alpine peaks with dramatic glaciers 

calving into the ocean. We also dock in Ny- 

Ålesund, one of the world’s northernmost 

year-round communities at 78º55’N, before 

crossing the Fram Strait, during which the 

expedition team will give lectures on the 

area we are in. 

Visiting one of the least visited places 

on earth 

In the exciting days that follow, we cross to 

North East Greenland. You will notice the 

change in climate as we leave the warmer 

waters of the Gulf Stream and enter the 

cold water current that follows the coast of 

East Greenland. Remember, where there is 

ice there might be Polar bears. The scenery 

will give you the feeling of being in one of 

the most isolated places on Earth, albeit 

on board one of the world’s most wellequipped 

expedition vessels. Our expert 

lecturers will safely guide you on hikes and 

small boat trips in addition to briefings and 

lectures about the places we visit. We will 

explore narrow fjords surrounded by high 

mountains, visit remote trapper huts and 

enjoy walks in beautiful surroundings. 

Depending on the ice situation, we hope 

to visit Daneborg. This former weather 

station is now the headquarters of the 

Sirius Sledge Patrol and home to around 

12 people year round. Ittoqqortoormiit 

(also known as Scoresbysund) is our last 

call in North East Greenland. This is the 

most isolated town in Greenland and the 

trappers living here are the only ones that 

are allowed to hunt within the North East 

Greenland National Park. 

The Saga Island 

As we transit the Denmark Strait once 

more, we cross the Arctic Circle and head 

south towards Ísafjörður in Iceland. Take a 

stroll around this cosy town and enjoy its diverse 

architecture. We will also visit Flateyri. 

Our last call before reaching Reykjavik is 

the small town of Grundarfjörður situated 

on the Snæfellsnes peninsula of western 

Iceland. This particularly beautiful place 

is one of the very few places in the world 

where building regulations provide allotments 

for the “hidden people” or elves. In 

the morning hours, we arrive in Reykjavik, 

and here our voyage ends. 

Mørkefjord 

Reykjavik 

Daneborg 

Kesier Franz Josef fjord 

D E N M A R K 

Ella ø 

Alpefjord 

Ittoqqortoormiit 

GREENLAND 

S T R A I T 

8 0 ° N O R T H 

Ísafjörður 

Flateyri 


Danmarkshavn 

Alabama 

Myggbukta 

ICELAND 

A R C T I C C I R C L E 

6 6 ° 3 3 ' N 

Ny Ålesund 

Longyearbyen 

Barentsburg 

SVALBARD 

Alpine peaks 

with dramatic 

glaciers calving 

into the ocean 

North East Greenland 

National Park Expedition 

15/16-DAY voyage 





Day 1-2: Longyearbyen and 

barentsburg 

Day 3: Ny-Ålesund and 

magdalenefjorden 

Day 4: At Sea 

Day 5-11: Exploring North East 

Greenland National Park 

Day 12: Ittoqqortoormiit 

(Scoresbysund) 

Day 13: Isafjordur 

Day 14: Flateyri 

Day 15: Grundafjordur 



DEPARTURES: 04.09.14 



Day 2: Grundarfjörður 

Day 3: Flateyri 

Day 4: Ísafjörður 

Day 5: Ittoqqortoormiit 

(Scoresbysund) 

Day 6-12: Exploring North East 

Greenland National Park 

Day 13: At Sea 

Day 14: Ny-Ålesund and 

magdalenefjorden 

Day 15: Longyearbyen 

The route described is only indicative. 


at hand, the final itinerary will be presented 

after embarkation. MS Fram operates 

two National Park Expedition voyages. 

On the journey departing the 04.09.2014, 

the itinerary is reversed from the one described, 

starting in Reykjavik and ending 

in Longyearbyen. 


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explorer – Spitsbergen 

The Polar bear shares 

its title of the world’s 

largest land carnivore 

and largest member 

of the bear family with 

the Alaskan Kodiak 

bear. An adult male 

can weigh anything up 

to 680kg. 

© Dominic Barrington

© Dominic Barrington 

Moffen 

8 0 ° 

N O R T H 

K o n g s f j o r d 

Ny Ålesund 

Longyearbyen 

I c e f j o r d 

Barentsburg 

B e l l s u n d 

H o r n s u n d 

S P I T S B E R G E N 

S t o r f j o r d e n 

H i n l o p e n s t r e d e t 

Nordaustlandet 

Barentsøya 

Edgeøya 

Sørkapp 

B a r e n t s h a v e t 

Spitsbergen 

the KINGDOM OF 

THE POLAR BEAR 

Remote, mysterious, extreme – the 

island of Spitsbergen is the crown of 

Arctic Norway. Located right on the 

southern fringe of the ever frozen 

Arctic Ocean, this land is forged by ice, 

wind and sea. As well as an untouched 

arctic wilderness it’s also the epitome 

of biodiversity where the frozen Arctic 

tundra and towering glaciers herald a 

staggeringly rich array of natural and 

cultural treasures. Our expedition 

style landings will take you close to 

the Arctic wildlife, the ghost towns of 

the early whaling stations and mining 

communities, research laboratories, 

spectacular fjords and icebergs.

30 

explorer – iceland & spitsbergen 

The walrus is easily recognised by its tusks 

Excursions with our Polarcirkel boats 

Landings, lectures 

and discussions help 

you gain a better 

understanding of 

climate change 

Learn more about climate change 

The majestic Polar bear is the world's largest land carnivore 

© Karsten Bidstrup 


© Linda drake 


© Joe Decker 

The Alkhornet mountain is one of the greatest bird colonies at Spitsbergen

Iceland, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen 

Climate Voyage 

Icelandic annals from 1194 contain the phrase ‘Svalbard fundinn’ which means 

‘Svalbard found’. Modern day historians say that this could indicate that the 

Vikings had successfully navigated to Svalbard from Iceland, Greenland or Jan 

Mayen or that they had reached the ice-edge of the Arctic Ocean. In 1882, Fridtjof 

Nansen went on his first oceanographic expedition to this area. This inaugural 

expedition triggered Nansen’s interest in the oceans’ currents, making him the 

first and historically most prominent oceanographer in the world. 

With this historic backdrop, MS Fram sets 

out on this expedition from Reykjavik in Iceland 

towards Svalbard. While crossing the 

Arctic Ocean we may encounter a variety of 

large bodied marine mammals and be followed 

by the ‘sailors friend’, the Northern 

Fulmar, a bird from the same family as the 

graceful albatross. There will also be many 

lectures from our Expedition Team about 

climate change during this voyage and also 

an on board auction where the proceeds 

will be given to relevant climate charities. 

Following the global ocean conveyor 

belt 

Our northbound heading takes us across 

the open ocean. MS Fram is now heading 

in the same direction as the phenomenon 

known as ‘the global ocean conveyor 

belt’. This belt is a 

constantly moving system 

of deep-ocean circulation 

driven by temperature and 

salinity. The phenomenon is 

immensely important for the 

global climate and how temperatures 

are distributed on 

the globe. On our way to Svalbard we will 

learn more about why it is such a symbol 

for climate change and why this place is 

considered a global thermometer. 

Visiting one of the most isolated islands 

in the world 

On the crossing between Iceland and 

Svalbard we hope to make a stop at one of 

the most isolated islands in the world. The 

Norwegian island of Jan Mayen is home to 

the northernmost active volcano on earth, 

Beerenberg. It is located where the North 

American and the Eurasian tectonic plates 

meet, and is one of the highest mountains 

in Norway. In the 16th century Dutch whalers 

operated from Jan Mayen and today a 

Norwegian weather station accommodates 

a few plucky individuals throughout the 

year. Other than having mail dropped from 

a plane occasionally, visits to Jan Mayen 

are extremely rare, especially from tourists. 

MS Fram and her crew will, as one of the 

Spitsbergen is 

a symbol for 

climate change 

very few operating in this water, attempt 

to make a rare landing on this most exotic 

Arctic island. This will be an experience 

of a lifetime. 

Science and history in Ny-Ålesund 

Situated at 78º55’N, Ny-Ålesund is one of 

the world’s northernmost year-round communities. 

The settlement’s roots lie in coal 

mining. In the heroic age of exploration this 

was the starting point of several historical 

attempts to reach the North Pole. Names 

like Amundsen, Ellsworth and Nobile are 

strongly linked to the place, and you can 

still see the airship mast to which Nobile’s 

dirigible “Norge” was moored before its 

departure on the first trans-polar flight. 

Today, Ny-Ålesund is an extremely important 

campus for scientists from leading 

research institutes such as 

Alfred Wegener Institute and 

the Norwegian Polar Institute. 

In 2005, a state of the art marine 

laboratory was opened 

to facilitate the fieldwork of 

marine biologists and oceanographers. 

There is also a 

small visitor centre in Ny-Ålesund. 

Experiencing the wildlife 

Depending on ice conditions we will attempt 

to cross the 80th parallel. Keep your 

eyes open for walrus, whales and Polar 

bears. Isfjord is a fraction more hospitable 

than the savage Arctic Ocean with giant 

bird cliffs. Alkhornet is home to species 

like Brünnich’s Guillemot and numerous 

Kittiwakes. Seabirds are an important link 

between the marine and the terrestrial food 

chain. We will see evidence of the lush areas 

below the cliff – fertilised by the birds. 

It’s then time to leave one of the last large 

European wildernesses behind. Our arrival 

in Longyearbyen signals the end of this 

Climate Voyage. 


Reykjavik 

ICELAND 

Iceland, Jan Mayen 

and Spitsbergen 

Climate Voyage 

8-DAY voyage 


SVALBARD 

8 0 ° 

N O R T H 

Jan Mayen 

Tourcode: CENSPI1401 




Day 2: At Sea, en route Jan Mayen 

Day 3: Jan Mayen 

Day 4: At Sea, en route 

Spitsbergen 

Day 5: Ny-Ålesund 

Day 6: North West Spitsbergen 

National Park and 

crossing of 80˚ North 

Day 7: Alkehornet and 

Skansbukta, Isfjorden 

Day 8: Longyearbyen 

Moffen 

Longyearbyen 


6 6 ° 3 3 ' N 





Please see page 74 for prices. 

Ny Ålesund 

Alkehornet

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explorer – spitsbergen 

Our Polarcirkel boats take us close to all the interesting places we visit. This is one of our landings in Magdalenefjord 

Polar bears gave name to Bjørnøya 

A circumnavigation give us 

ample time to explore and 

really discover all the aspects 

of Spitsbergen 

© Nina Bailey 

© Linda Drake 


© Stein Bjørge 

Majestic mountains and impressing waterfalls 

The Svalbard poppy

Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen 

In the Realm of 

the Polar Bear 

This voyage takes you on a circumnavigation of the largest island in Svalbard. 

Our goal is to go above the 80th parallel, showing you the great eastern nature 

reserves and some of the most spectacular highlights of the Arctic. The expedition 

team will enhance the trip with storytelling and guidance during our landings, 

ensuring you get an authentic experience of Spitsbergen. 

Sjuøyane 

Visiting the settlements on Spitsbergen 

The voyage starts with a night in Longyearbyen. 

This Norwegian settlement 

is a unique little town. The influence of 

the arctic environment is obvious and it 

is also a surprisingly cosmopolitan town, 

with art galleries, pubs, long wine lists 

at restaurants, stores and a mini-mall. It 

is often called an antidote to modernday 

life and is a prime destination for 

adventure travellers. Still, the history and 

heritage from the first coal miners can be 

seen everywhere. We will visit the Russian 

settlement of Barentsburg. This “company 

coal mining town” has been 

Russian since 1932, and is still 

home to about 200 people. 

Here you can explore the exotic 

collection of old Russian 

artefacts and architecture, 

visit the Pomor Museum or soak up the 

real Russian atmosphere in the local pub. 

After a trip into Kings Bay, the largest fjord 

in the North West coast of Spitsbergen, we 

dock at Ny-Ålesund. Situated at 78º 55’ N, 

this is one of the world’s northernmost 

year-round communities. Previously a coal 

mining community, it is now an advanced 

high Arctic research station. A number of 

countries run their own national research 

stations here, and activity is particularly 

high in the summer. 

History and cultural heritage 

The North West Spitsbergen National 

Park is scattered with islands, fjords and 

beaches and has a long history of exploration. 

When Willhelm Barentz first sighted 

Svalbard in 1596, this was the land he saw. 

The name he gave to this new land was 

‘Spitzbergen’, reflecting the sharp and 

steep mountains in the area. In Magdalenefjord 

you’ll experience a hugely important 

site of cultural heritage: a whaling station 

from the 16th century, including a graveyard 

of whalers that died during the first 

“oil gold rush”. Later on we also visit Kapp 

Lee, a wonderful site with many examples 

of cultural heritage from all eras of 

Svalbard’s exploration. 

The last large 

untouched wilderness 

in Europe 

Fjords, glaciers and Polar bears 

During this voyage we hope to explore 

some of the most spectacular fjords of 

Northern Spitsbergen. Deep inside the 

giant Woodfjord system we find the enormous 

and fast moving Monaco Glacier. In 

front of this crevassed glacier front there is 

always a lot of brash ice and larger pieces 

that have “calved off”. Nearby we find the 

Jotunkjeldane thermal springs, the northernmost 

documented thermal springs on 

Earth. MS Fram will then make her way 

through the famous Hinlopen Strait separating 

the east coast of Spitsbergen and 

the large ice-capped island of 

Nordaustland. 

The eastern part of Svalbard is 

mainly divided into two large 

nature reserves. Combined 

they represent one of the last large, mainly 

untouched wildernesses in Europe. Transiting 

the large fjord east of Spitsbergen will 

give us spectacular views of the island’s 

east coast. In the distance we will see 

hundreds of glaciers and mountains and if 

we are lucky we’ll meet some of Svalbard’s 

marine mammals like seal and walrus. Here, 

the frozen Storfjord makes the perfect 

habitat for Polar bear. Saying that, wherever 

there is ice there are great chances 

of spotting Polar bears during this voyage! 

Finally, Isfjord is the most prominent fjord 

system in Svalbard. We will spend a good 

deal of time exploring both its outer and 

inner parts. As this is one of our last days, 

our intent is to find a scenic fjord arm 

and arrange a farewell dinner in the most 

beautiful Arctic surroundings. Every good 

Explorer voyage must come to an end, and 

when we arrive back in Longyearbyen we 

must bid you farewell. 

Circumnavigation 

of Spitsbergen 


the Polar Bear 

9-DAY voyage 



DEPARTURES: 

23.07.14, 30.07.14, 06.08.14 and 13.08.14 



barentsburg 

Day 3: Kongsfjord and North West 

Spitsbergen National Park 

Day 4: North Svalbard: The large 

Woodfjord-system. 

Day 5: North East Svalbard Nature 

reserve: Highlights of the 

hinlopen Strait 

Day 6: South East Svalbard Nature 

reserve: Edgeøya and 

Storfjord 

Day 7 South Spitsbergen National 

park: Hornsund 

Day 8: Isfjord 

Day 9: Longyearbyen 






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explorer – spitsbergen & Norway 

Spitsbergen & Norway 

Polar Bears, 

Islets and Fjords 

This journey will take 

you from the high north of 

Spitsbergen through the hidden 

gems of coastal Norway to the 

charming hanseatic city of Bergen. 

En route, you will learn more about 

the fascinating history of explorers 

and whalers, and experience the 

wildlife of the high Arctic and along 

the shores of Norway. We will also 

visit small and isolated islands, 

settlements and charming fishing 

villages, some of which are only 

accessible by boat. 

The voyage starts with a night in Spitsbergen's 

'capital', Longyearbyen. It has all 

amenities of a small, modern town and is 

situated amid a stunning Arctic landscape. 

We will also visit the Russian settlement of 

Barentsburg. Here you will find collections 

of old, industrial artefacts and architecture, 

and a genuine Russian atmosphere. 

National parks and exciting wildlife 

North West Spitsbergen National Park is 

scattered with islands, fjords and beaches 

and has a long history of exploration. Magdalenefjord 

is one of the fjords that we aim 

at visiting. Here you’ll experience some 

of Svalbard’s cultural heritage: a whaling 

station from the 16th century, including 

a graveyard of whalers that died during 

the first “oil gold rush”. Moffen is a high 

latitude islet, above the 80th parallel and 

is popular with walrus. The atoll-like shape 

with a lake in the middle made it perfect 

for the early whalers as it served as a safe 

harbour in choppy weather. 

The halfway point between Spitsbergen 

and the North Cape 

Bjørnøya is very isolated and the southernmost 

island of the Svalbard Archipelago. It 

is only visited by Hurtigruten once a year. 

The only indigenous land mammals are a 

few Arctic foxes. Despite its name (Bear 

Island) it is not a permanent residence 

of Polar bears, although many arrive with 

the expanding pack ice in the winter. 

Ringed Seal and Bearded Seal live in the 

waters, but the formerly common walrus 

is now a rare guest. Today, the island’s 

only inhabitants are the staff of the Norwegian 

meteorological and radio station 

at Herwighamna. The station conducts 

meteorological observations and provides 

logistical and telecommunication services. 

The diversity of the Norwegian coast 

As we continue south, we call at Tromsø, the 

Gateway to the Arctic. This lively, colourful 

town is rich in Arctic history and surrounded 

by the Lyngen Alps, blue fjords and hundreds 

of islands. We will also spend time 

doing whale- and bird watching in the area

© Riversdal 

© Roger Coates - Guest image 

The UNESCO-listed Bryggen district of Bergen 

© Lahutta Hans-Wolfgang - Guest image 

All the highlights 

On this journey you have the 

possibility to see all the highlights 

from Svalbard and the 

Norwegian coast, including 

the remote island of Bjørnøya. 

© Yann Bougaran 

Krossfjorden in Spitsbergen 

Enjoy the shades of autumn 

of Bleiksøya. On Tindsøya we find Skipnes 

and Tinden, a pair of fishing and farming 

villages, although Skipnes was abandoned 

in the 1960s. We recommend a nature walk 

between these two charming villages. 

Beautiful Lofoten and its surroundings 

Our stay in Lofoten starts with a visit to 

the magnificent Trollfjord. We navigate 

into this narrow fjord’s entrance where 

mountain walls rise directly out of the sea. 

We also call at Svolvær, the Moffen largest town 

in Lofoten. Å is one of Norway’s most 

authentic traditional fishing villages, and 

Longyearbyen 

Barentsburg 

Moffen Hornsund 

Bjørnøya 

Longyearbyen 

Barentsburg 

Hornsund 

Bjørnøya 

Bleiksøya 

Svolvær 

Træna 

Frøya Bergen 

Åndalsnes 

TROLLFJORD 

we will spend some time here, taking in 

its unique atmosphere. Hamarøy is probably 

best known as the home of the Nobel 

Literature Prize-winning Norwegian writer, 

Knut Hamsun. This island is dominated by 

small fjords, woodland and coastal mountains. 

Kjerringøy has an old trading centre 

that is well worth visiting. 

After short calls in the islands of Træna, 

Lovund and the remote Frøya we will spend 

a day in Åndalsnes, a popular destination 

due to its location just at the foot of some 

spectacular mountains. The Trollstigen 

Bleiksøya 

Svolvær 

Træna 

Tromsø 

Frøya Hamarøy 

Åndalsnes 

TROLLFJORD 

Tromsø 

Hamarøy 


6 6 ° 3 3 

' N 


6 6 ° 3 3 

' N 

mountain road and Vermafossen waterfall 

are both popular attractions here. 

Our journey ends in Bergen. Before you 

leave for home, we recommend a visit to 

the colourful UNESCO-listen Bryggen 

district with his distinctive, harbour-side 

hanseatic warehouses. 

Spitsbergen & Norway 

Polar Bears, Islets 

and Fjords 

13-DAY voyage 






barentsburg 

Day 3: North West Spitsbergen 

National Park 

Day 4: Hornsund 

Day 5: Bjørnøya 

Day 6: Tromsø 

Day 7: Bleiksøya, Skipnes and 

Tinden 

Day 8: Trollfjord, Svolvær and Å 

Day 9: Hamarøy and Kjerringøy 

Day 10: Træna and Lovund 

Day 11: Frøya 

Day 12: Åndalsnes 

Day 13: Bergen 






Bergen

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explorer – spitsbergen 

Snuggle up inside 

© Werner Anderson © Hanne Feyling/Spitsbergen Travel 

Experience the contact between you and the dog in an endless white landscape 

Northern Lights during winter 

© Frank Eggenfellner 

On Svalbard, there 

are five seasons. In 

addition to spring, 

summer and autumn, 

they have both a 

dark and light winter. 

Icefjordsafari in open boats 

© R agnar Hartvig © Hanne Feyling/Spitsbergen Travel © Heiko Kühr 

It is fascinating to go on a ice caving tour 

On a snowmobile safari you see a lot in a short time

Explore Spitsbergen 

all seasons 

on land 

We offer several packages that let you participate in exciting polar adventures 

on land. Spitsbergen’s mighty nature can be explored on foot, by snowmobile, 

dog sledge, kayak or even on skis. You will be in safe hands with experienced 

guides leading the way through the midst of Spitsbergen’s impressive scenery 

with the midnight sun or the polar night as your constant companion. Spend 

several days out in the wilderness, or return to the comfort of town each day. 

Return of the Sun 

Spitsbergen in March, 

BOoking code CENSPIMAR 

Season: 01.-31.03.2014 

March is high season in Spitsbergen, and 

the light is magnificent. Experience the 

characteristic blue light during daytime and 

hopefully the Northern Lights during the 

hours of darkness. With our package you 

can join a snowmobile safari, go ice-caving 

and enjoy a wilderness evening – the best 

of winter in Svalbard! The snowmobile safari 

takes us into the nature and landscape 

that Svalbard is known for. Alternatively, 

you can go to Longyear Glacier by Snowcat, 

and then go ice-caving. Our headlights are 

the only source of light as we make out way 

into the melt water channels. It is an indescribable 

experience to walk along these 

narrow passages with their marbled walls. 

Included excursions in the package during 

this season: snowmobile safari (half day), 

Wilderness evening camp, Ice Cave Tour. 

Crystal clear and colourful 

Spitsbergen in October, 

Booking code CENSPIOCT 

Season: 01.-31.10.2014 

During autumn, the darkness surrounds us as 

we get closer to the arctic winter. The changes 

of the lights in October are astonishingly 

beautiful, and cover the landscape in blue. 

You get to see the distinctive moonlight, 

northern lights and arctic winter weather. 

The cultural life in Longyearbyen blossoms 

in the winter months. In October we have 

the northernmost blues festival in the world. 

Come with us on an Icefjordsafari, wilderness 

evening and dog sledging on wheels. You do 

not have to go far to experience an adventure 

in the Arctic. Stunning nature and historic 

places of importance are all nearby. Open 

boats take us to all the places worth seeing 

to get the best views of the amazing nature. 


this season: Icefjord safari with open 

boats, Wilderness evening camp and dog 

sledging on wheels. 

Endless arctic summer nights 

Spitsbergen in May, 

Booking code CENSPIMAY 

Season: 01.-31.05 2014 

Come May the days last 24 hours because 

of the Midnight Sun. Winter meets spring, 

and you get the best of both seasons. Join 

us on a snowmobile safari, dog sledging 

and wilderness evenings. The birds are 

returning and making the mountainsides 

quite lively. You don’t have to go on an 

expedition to feel and see the wilderness. 

Just outside Longyearbyen you find cosy 

houses and open campfires. While the polar 

dogs howl outside, you get warm food, 

coffee made on the campfire and homemade 

cookies. We end the evening with 

an entertaining lecture about Spitsbergen. 



Wilderness evening camp, Dog sledging. 

Magical darkness, northern lights 

Spitsbergen in December, 

Booking code CENSPIDEC 

Season: 01.-31.12 2014 

During the polar nights, Longyeardalen 

becomes a magical place lit only by streetlights, 

twinkling stars, the aurora borealis 

and moonlight that glitters on the ice. The 

atmosphere is special, and you really feel 

that you are in the wilderness. Inside you 

can enjoy traditional food and drinks, and 

do your Christmas shopping. Outside the 

beautiful nature and exotic activities await 

you. In our winter package you can join us 

on a snowmobile tour, wilderness evening 

and dog sledging. This is a great trip for 

anyone who wants to experience the amazing 

teamwork between man and dog in 

the Arctic wilderness. Enjoy the sensation 

of gliding over the snow, surrounded by 

silence and the fantastic local landscape. 



Wilderness evening camp, dog sledging. 

Spitsbergen Package 

Exclusively bookable at 

Hurtigruten 

from €586pp 

We offer 3, 4 and 5-day packages. 

The example under is describing a five 

days stay in October. 


itinerary five days Package: 

Day 1: Arrival at Longyearbyen, 

STay at Spitsbergen Hotel. 

Wilderness evening in camp 

With hot meal and drinks. 

Day 2: half day Dog sledging on 

Wheels 

Day 3: Icefjord Safari 

Day 4: Explore Longyearbyen and 

Surroundings on your own 

Day 5: Time on your own and 

departure. 

Note: The included excursions vary 

throughout the season.

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explorer – Antarctica 

King penguins are 

the second largest of 

the penguin species. 

On average they are 

around 15kg (33lb) and 

95cm (3.1ft) high. The 

King penguins are very 

upright and dignified. 

When they emerge 

from the sea pristine 

and glistening there 

will be no cleaner or 

more elegant creature 

around. 

© Dominic Barrington

S o u t h 

P a c i f i c O c e a n 

C H I L E 

A R G E N T I N A 

Buenos Aires 

Falkland Islands 

S o u t h 

A t l a n t i c O c e a n 

Ushuaia 

B e a g l e 

C h a n n e l 

Cape Horn 

D r a k e P a s s a g e 

South Shetland Islands 

Elephant Islands 

South Georgia 

South Orkney 

Island 

A N T A R C T I C C I RCLE 

B e l l i n g s - 

h a u s e n S e a 

A N T A R C T I C A 

W e d d e l l S e a 

A great white continent 

like nothing 

else on Earth 

Antarctica is the planet’s last untouched 

continent, and you can explore 

this wilderness from MS Fram. 

It is the coldest, driest, highest and 

cleanest continent on Earth, but in 

spite of all the snow and ice Antarctica 

is also teeming with life. It is home to 

millions of penguins, thousands of 

seals and is a rich feeding area for large 

amounts of whales. 

We sail in the wake of the historical explorers 

and see the landscape as they 

saw it – unchanged, remote and awe 

inspiring. An endless white wilderness, 

Antarctica is nature at its most sublime 

and haunting.

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After fishing, the blue-eyed cormorants go ashore, and are frequently seen holding their wings out in the sun 

King penguin and a Fur seal on the beach 

© Jesper Nielsen 

© Håvard Jensen 

See Antarctica 

through the eyes of 

the first explorers 

We travel in close contact with the elements 

© Marsel van Oosten © Nina Helland 

© Camille Seaman 

Take home memories - and lots of photos 

It is exciting to see the shapes of the majestic icebergs up close

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia 


the Great Explorers 

On this voyage, we will be travelling in close contact with the elements all the way to the White Continent. En route, we’ll 

experience the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, both vital breeding grounds for seals, penguins and albatross. In 

Antarctica itself, the sight of mighty glaciers calving into the ocean, flocks of penguins, and humpback and killer whales 

in the icy ocean will leave you with indelible memories. 

We will start this journey in Buenos Aires. 

Use this great opportunity to get a taste 

of what the birthplace of the tango has 

to offer. During the voyage you can hear 

presentations by experts on the region’s 

rich history, enabling you to get even more 

out of the experiences that await you. 

The fascinating Falklands 

We set course south to the Falkland Islands 

in the South Atlantic, located 772km northeast 

of Cape Horn and about 1,600km from 

Antarctica. The Falklands consist of two 

large and around 700 smaller islands and 

has a population of 2,967 inhabitants. Captain 

John Strong of HMS Welfare made the 

first recorded landing here in 1690. Thanks 

to the unique sub-Antarctic ecology over 

70 animal species can be found on these 

islands including the black-browed albatross, 

brown-rumped caracara, Elephant 

seal, sea lion and five different species of 

penguin. Fauna-wise, there are about 347 

wild plant species in the area. We will explore 

the north-west part of the Falklands, 

and then continue to Stanley, the islands’ 

capital, which makes a wonderful starting 

point for various excursions in the area. 

Enjoying the history and wildlife of 

South Georgia 

The southerly cruise to South Georgia 

takes two days. Our presentations en 

route will help to prepare you for the visit 

to this beautiful island, which is ringed by 

ice-covered mountains and cool, emeraldgreen 

bays. We will stay in South Georgia 

for two days, during which we will show 

you some of its historic sites. We hope to 

visit Grytviken with its old whaling station, 

a museum, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave 

and the whalers’ church dating from 1913. 

The next day we will attempt to visit an old 

Norwegian whaling station and hopefully 

a King penguin colony before continuing 

south. The many different bird and animal 

species of South Georgia is different to 

what we will encounter in Antarctica. We 

hope to see albatross, Cape petrels, southern 

giant petrels, penguins, Fur seals and 

Elephant seals, among others. 

Exploring Antarctica 

This unending, white wilderness of a continent 

is full of overwhelming vistas on 

an impressive scale. Weather, wind and 

ice conditions will of course have a great 

influence on our programme and schedule. 

While in Antarctica, we will attempt to land 

on sites in the South Shetland Islands. 

The South Shetlands consist of 11 major 

islands and several minor ones. Between 

80 and 90 per cent of the land area is permanently 

glaciated. The Antarctic Sound 

lies between the very tip of the Antarctic 

Peninsula and D’Urville, Joinville, and 

Dundee Islands. Huge tabular icebergs 

from the ice shelves in the Weddell Sea 

are brought here in the Weddell’s gyrelike 

currents. Known as “Iceberg Alley” by 

expedition staff, it is an astonishing assortment 

of floating ice both large and small. 

Our sturdy Polarcirkel boats will enable us 

to make landings almost anywhere and our 

friendly, knowledgeable expedition team 

will explain what you see and ensure we 

do as little as possible to disturb the local 

wildlife. After exploring this great and 

endless continent, we leave Antarctica 

and head for South-America. With our 

bow pointed north we sail across the Drake 

Passage. This sea passage was well known 

among the early polar explorers and is a 

unique voyage that only a few have the 

chance to experience. After spectacular 

Antarctica and its endless impressions, 

we make landfall in Tierra Del Fuego at the 

world’s southernmost town, Ushuaia, where 

here our voyage ends and the journey home 

continues with our flight to Buenos Aires. 

Antarctica, Falklands and 

South Georgia 


the Great Explorers 

19-DAY voyage 


Tourcode: cenant1401 

DEPARTURES: 01.11.2014 


Day 1: Buenos Aires 

Day 2-4: At sea 

Day 5: At sea/ Falklands 

Day 6-7: Falklands 


Day 10-11: South Georgia 


Day 14-16: Antarctica 

Day 17 -18: Drake Passage 

Day 19: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires 

Tourcode: cenant1406 

DEPARTURES: 25.02.2015 


Day 1: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia 

Day 2-3: Drake Passage 



Day 9–10: South Georgia 

Day 11–12: At sea 

Day 13–14: Falklands 

Day 15–18: At sea 





after embarkation. On the journey 

departing the 25.02.2015, the itinerary is 

reversed from the one described above. 


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© Mark McDermott 

The Gentoo 

penguins are the 

fastest underwater 

swimming penguins, 

reaching speeds of 

36 km/h 

© Michael Miller - Guest image 

There is a lot to see from deck 

© Leslie A. Kelly © Tommy Simonsen 

MS Fram in Antarctica 

Adélie penguins resting on an iceberg

Antarctic Peninsula 

The Land of 

the Penguins 

© Arnau Ferrer 

Our journey will take us across the Drake Passage, escorted by albatross and 

petrels, to the magnificent scenery of the Antarctic Peninsula and its abundant 

summer wildlife of seals, penguins, and whales. During the voyage you will 

be invited to join our Expedition Team for shore landings in sturdy Polarcirkel 

boats in order to get a closer look at mesmerising scenery, penguin colonies 

and historic sites. 

Penguin chick, Brown Bluff 

Your journey starts with the flight from 

Buenos Aires to the capital of the province 

of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia, where MS Fram 

sets course through the scenic Beagle Channel 

for the Drake Passage and Antarctica. 

The Drake Passage and the Antarctic 

Convergence 

The Drake Passage is where the Atlantic 

and Pacific meet the Great Southern 

Ocean, creating the Antarctic Convergence, 

where the warmer waters of the 

north meet the colder, denser, less saline 

waters of the south. As the colder water 

sinks, a mixing occurs that brings nutrients 

to the surface and makes the area 

particularly rich in marine life. As well as 

the chance to spot albatross and other 

seabirds, the crossing will feature a series 

of lectures focusing on the history, environment, 

and wildlife of Antarctica. 

Discovering Antarctica 

The continent is an endless white wilderness 

full of amazing vistas. We’ll be spending 

six days here and the Antarctica that we 

see will be the same as it was in the days of 

the great explorers - unchanged, remote, 

and awe inspiring. You can look forward to 

views of massive, sheer cliffs with jagged 

peaks dropping straight into the sea and 

icebergs created by huge glaciers giving off 

beautiful shades of blue. We will attempt 

to land on several sites. All of these places 

offer unique sights, close encounters with 

wildlife and exciting historic tales. They are 

described in more detail on pages 50 and 

51. Due to the changing weather conditions 

in Antarctica, the sailing plan will be introduced 

during daily briefings. On land, our 

Expedition Team will explain what you see 

and help you to not to disturb the fragile 

nature and wildlife. When conditions allow, 

hikes or other activities on land and at sea 

will be offered. 

Antarctica’s wildlife 

On floating ice flows you can occasionally 

see wildlife, such as penguins, seals and 

birds. Antarctica is the only permanent 

landing area for the Emperor penguins. 

Antarctica is home many other species of 

penguin including Adélie, Chinstrap and 

Gentoo penguins. There are also different 

species of whale found in Antarctic waters, 

amongst them Minke, Humpback, Blue, 

Sperm and Orca (killer whale). All Antarctic 

whales feed in the Southern Ocean during 

the Antarctic summer and then migrate 

long distances north to breed and give 

birth to their young during winter. 

The journey back 

The voyage from the Antarctic Peninsula 

to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina 

is roughly 950km; about 40 hours sailing 

in good weather. You might need this 

time to digest all the emotions, memories 

and wonderful experiences of Antarctica. 

During the voyage back to civilisation, we 

will continue our lecture series and recap 

our experiences of Antarctica. 

When we arrive back in the world’s southernmost 

town, Ushuaia in the morning our 

voyage comes to an end. After debarkation 

we transfer you to the airport for your 

charter flight to Buenos Aires. 

Learn more about the 

history, environment, 

and wildlife of 

Antarctica. 


The Land of the Penguins 

13-DAY voyage 


Tourcode: CENANT1402 

DEPARTURES: 19.11.14, 04.01.15 and 16.01.15 


Day 1: Day 1: Buenos Aires/ 

ushuaia 










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Polarcirkel boats take us close to the marine life, Lemaire Channel 

© Dominic Barrington 

© Marsel van Oosten © Arnau Ferrer 

There are millions of King penguins in South Georgia 

One of many crabeater seals in Neko Harbour 

Enjoy the diverse 

wildlife and 

haunting scenery 

on this journey 

© Nina Helland 

© Marsel van Oosten 

Chinstrap penguin 

Sign near the Argentinean base Almirante Brown


The Great Antarctic 

Expedition 

This journey to the Antarctic Peninsula will also take us to the Falkland Islands, 

South Georgia and South Orkneys. Enjoy the diverse wildlife, haunting scenery 

and the company of your fellow passengers as we travel to the Great White 

Continent. Join us for a voyage of exploration and discovery to one of the farthest 

corners of the Earth! 

The journey starts with the flight from 

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the capital of 

the province of Tierra del Fuego. MS Fram 

is awaiting you and once on board there 

will be a welcome meeting during which 

the Captain will introduce his officers and 

Expedition Team. As we head across the 

open seas, you can enjoy our lecture series 

and keep a look out for wildlife. 

The unique Falkland Islands 

After a day’s sailing we reach the westernmost 

settled outposts in the Falklands. 

They consist of two large and around 700 

smaller islands. We will begin our lecture 

series with a focus on the history and 

wildlife of the islands as we keep watch for 

wandering albatross and dusky dolphins. 

The unique sub-Antarctic environment of 

the Falkland Islands is home to more than 

70 animal and bird species including several 

penguin breeds and albatross. Some of 

the remote farms here have been family 

owned for six or seven generations. The 

sheep graze alongside immense colonies 

of albatross and rock hopper penguins. 

A visit to the Falklands is not complete 

without a visit to the island capital Stanley. 

Captivating South Georgia 

South Georgia’s rich history of exploration 

and whaling lends a great backdrop to its 

rugged scenery and bustling wildlife. It is 

known as the Serengeti of the Southern 

Ocean, and is a favoured place for wildlife 

photographers. Our expedition team is well 

versed in every facet of South Georgia, and 

one story that is sure to be told is that of 

Sir Ernest Shackleton and the men of the 

ill-fated Endurance. South Georgia’s unique 

position inside the Antarctic ecosystem 

yet outside the limit of the yearly sea ice 

makes it home to tens of millions of breeding 

penguins, seals and seabirds. We hope 

to visit a landing site where huge elephant 

seals lounge on the sand, fur seal pups 

race in and out of the water, albatross soar 

overhead, and king penguins can be seen 

in their thousands. We also plan to visit 

some of South Georgia’s abandoned whaling 

stations such as the historic Grytviken. 

A day in the area of the deserted South 

Orkney Islands 

The South Orkney Islands lie in the Scotia 

Sea. They were discovered by American 

and British sealers in 1821 and have since 

served as a base for Scottish, French and 

Argentine sealing and scientific expeditions. 

Antarctica and the wonders of the Deep 

South 

Antarctica is an endless white wilderness 

full of overwhelming impressions of nature, 

and we will spend four days exploring it. 

We will learn the history of the great explorers 

as we travel in their footsteps and see 

the landscape as they saw it - unchanged, 

remote, and awe-inspiring. While in Antarctica, 

we will attempt to land on sites in 

the South Shetland Islands area. We will 

cruise through the Washington Strait and 

Coronation Island before setting course 

towards Elephant Island and Antarctica 

itself. Among the features of the South 

South Orkney Islands 

Shetlands is Deception Island, a distinctive 

ring-shaped volcanic caldera. Half Moon 

Island is considered a jewel of diversity in 

the polar landscape. The Antarctic Sound is 

known as “Iceberg Alley” and offers a staggering 

assortment of bergs of all shapes 

and sizes. Once we reach our goal, sturdy 

Polarcirkel boats will take you ashore for a 

closer look at penguin colonies, historical 

sites and incredible scenery. 

The voyage from the Antarctic Peninsula 

to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina 

takes roughly 40 hours in good weather. So, 

after the spectacular sights and memories 

of Antarctica, we return to the world’s 

southernmost town Ushuaia – and it’s here 

that our voyage ends. After debarkation we 

transfer you to the airport for your charter 

flight to Buenos Aires. 

Antarctica, Falklands & 

South Georgia 

The Great Antarctic 

Expedition 

19-DAY voyage 






Day 2: At sea 




Day 9: At sea 

Day 10: South Orkneys 

Day 11: At sea 


Day 7–18: Drake Passage 







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Christmas Expedition 

Join us for Christmas and 

New Year celebrations with 

penguins, seals and whales, the 

friendly crew of MS Fram, and the 

haunting backdrop of Antarctica’s 

Deep South. Enjoy the diverse 

wildlife and remarkable beauty of 

the landscape with icebergs floating 

by. This voyage of discovery to 

one of Earth’s farthest corners 

promises much, including a 

guaranteed White Christmas! 

The journey starts with the flight from Buenos 

Aires to the southernmost city in the 

world, Ushuaia, where MS Fram sets course 

for the Falkland Islands. After a day at sea 

we reach the westernmost outpost in the 

Falklands. A visit to one of these homesteads 

often includes an invitation for some cakes, 

a cup of tea and a chance to meet people 

who have chosen to live on the edge of 

Antarctica. Stanley is the capital and is easy 

enough to discover on foot as most shops 

and services are centred around the port 

area. Make the most of your stay by joining 

one of our excursions to explore Stanley’s 

hinterland. 

Christmas in South Georgia 

Our expedition team is well versed in every 

facet of South Georgia, from its geology 

and glaciology to the mating rituals of 

Sooty albatross and King penguins, and the 

legends of the Norwegian whalers. There 

is nowhere quite like South Georgia. With 

its mountain scenery with glaciers galore 

and beaches teeming with wildlife it is a 

superb place to celebrate Christmas Eve! 

On board we invite you to take part in a 

real Norwegian Christmas evening, with 

traditional food from Norway. While we 

are in South Georgia we plan to visit a site 

where huge Elephant seals lounge on the 

sand, Fur seal pups race in and out of the 

water, albatrosses soar overhead, and King 

penguins can be seen in abundance. We 

will see abandoned whaling stations and 

at Grytviken we find a whaling museum, a 

Norwegian whaler’s church, and the tiny 

graveyard where we can pay our respects 

to one of Antarctica’s greatest explorers, 

Sir Ernest Shackleton. South Georgia offers 

some good hiking options, and one of our 

favourites is walking the last part of the 

route that Sir Ernest Shackleton took on his 

brave journey across the island’s rugged 

mountains to find help for his 22 men left 

on the isolated Elephant Island. 

Enjoy the peace of the deserted South 

Orkney Islands 

The South Orkney Islands lie in the Scotia 

Sea about 600km northeast of the 

Antarctic Peninsula. They were discovered 

by American and British sealers in 1821 and 

have since served as a base for Scottish, 

French and Argentine sealing and scientific 

expeditions.

Elephant seal at Stromness Harbour 

Discover one of 

Earth's farthest 

corners 

King penguins, Fortuna Bay, South Georgia 

Enjoy the photo opportunities 

South Orkney Islands 

© Jesper Nielsen 


© Tommy Simonsen 

© Richard Marshall - Guest image 


King penguins chicks 

Imperial cormorant 

Spending New Years Eve in the Antarctic 

We will cruise through the Washington 

Strait and Coronation Island before setting 

course towards Elephant Island and 

Antarctica. Among the highlights of the 

South Shetlands is Deception Island, a 

distinctive ring-shaped volcanic caldera. 

A portion of the caldera wall collapsed 

and created a navigable opening into the 

flooded interior. Half Moon Island is considered 

a jewel of diversity in the polar landscape. 

The serrated and crevassed cliffs 

are home to a large colony of Chinstrap 

penguins as well as Antarctic terns, Kelp 

gulls, Snowy sheathbills, Wilson’s storm 

petrels and seals. The Antarctic Sound 

is known as “Iceberg Alley” and offers a 

staggering assortment of floating ice of 

all shapes and sizes. It is often difficult to 

navigate through the 48km sound due to 

ice, but it does offer the most imposing 

spectacle of icebergs that we can expect 

to see on our voyage. The area is home 

to a large number of Adélie penguins, 

estimated at nearly half a million breeding 

pairs at its greatest. On the western 

side of the Tabarin Peninsula, Adélie and 

Chinstrap penguins, Kelp gulls and Cape 

petrel nest below spectacular cliffs that 

rise 745m from the sea. The stony beach 

is suitable for landing outside the nesting 

seasons. After exploring Antarctica and its 

endless vistas, we cross the Drake Passage 

and return to Ushuaia, Argentina where our 

journey ends. After debarkation we transfer 

you to the airport for your charter flight to 

Buenos Aires. 

Antarctica, Falklands 

& South Georgia 

Christmas Expedition 

17-DAY voyage 






Day 2: At sea 




Day 9: At sea 

Day 10: South Orkneys 

Day 11: At sea 


Day 15–16: Drake Passage 







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polar Circle 

Expedition 

Join us for a special departure featuring a rarely visited area of the Antarctic 

Peninsula. Our ambition is to cross the Antarctic Circle and if possible continue 

further south. Travel where few have gone before and take part in landings for 

a close look at the numerous penguin colonies and historic sites. 

See rarely 

visited areas on 

the Antarctic 

Peninsula 

© Brian Wong - Guest image 

© Franz Gingele 

Detail from the British base at Port Lockroy 

Surfing Gentoo penguin close to the Polarcirkel boat

© Camille Seaman 

Landings, lectures and 

discussions help you gain 

a better understanding 

of what we see and the 

places we visit. 


Weddell seals on the ice is a common sight 

The journey starts with the flight from 

Buenos Aires to the province of Tierra 

del Fuego and the southernmost city in 

the world – Ushuaia. With our bow pointing 

south, we set our course through the 

Beagle Channel, across the Drake Passage 

and onwards to the Great White Continent 

itself, Antarctica. 

On board lectures at sea 

The Drake Passage is where the Atlantic 

and Pacific meet the Great Southern 

Ocean, creating the Antarctic Convergence, 

where the warmer waters of the 

north meet the colder, denser, less saline 

waters of the south. As the colder water 

sinks, a mixing occurs that brings nutrients 

to the surface and makes the area 

particularly rich in marine life. In addition 

to some great chances to spot magnificent 

albatross species and other seabirds, the 

crossing features a series of lecture focusing 

on the history, environment and wildlife 

of Antarctica. 

Crossing the Antarctic Circle 

The Antarctic continent is an endless white 

wilderness full of overwhelming vistas of 

nature. On this special trip, we plan to 

cross the Antarctic Circle (lying at latitude 

66° 33' 39''), one of the five major circles of 

latitude that mark maps of the Earth. The 

equivalent line of latitude in the northern 

hemisphere is the Arctic Circle. While in 

Antarctica, we will also attempt to land on 

several sites and hope to visit the distinctive 

ring-shaped Deception Island, Half 

Moon Island, and Yankee Harbour, an old 

base of operations for early sealers. All 

of these islands are a part of the South 

Shetland Islands. It’s also possible that 

we’ll call at the Gentoo penguin rookeries 

on Cuverville Island and Neko Harbour. 

Paradise Harbour, the Lemaire Channel 

and Petermann Island are some other great 

locations that we hope to visit if weather 

and ice permits. Port Lockroy is an old 

British base with a museum, and Wilhelmina 

Bay is feeding ground for whales and seals. 

The Antarctic Sound offers spectacular 

views of tabular icebergs and glacial landscapes, 

and Brown Bluff has a distinctive 

rock formation. 

Old research stations 

On Detaille Island we find the former 

Station W. The personnel here were doing 

work in surveying, geology and meteorology 

but the base was evacuated when the 

sea ice and weather made relief by ship 

impossible. Horseshoe Island occupies 

most of the entrance of Square Bay on the 

west coast of Graham Land. Horseshoe Island 

is an important example of a relatively 

unaltered and completely equipped British 

scientific research station of the 1950s. 

It was established in March 1955 by the 

Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey as 

Station Y, and was closed in August 1960. 

On land, our expedition team will explain 

what you see and ensure that we do our 

best not to disturb the nature and wildlife. 

Weather, wind, and ice conditions will determine 

our programme and our schedule. 

Safety is always the first priority and the 

final itinerary will be decided during the 

voyage. 

The voyage from the Antarctic Peninsula to 

Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina is 

roughly 950km. During the voyage north, 

we will continue our lecture series and 

recap our experiences of Antarctica. With 

our minds still buzzing from the experiences 

of this incredible journey, we return 

to civilisation and reach the end of our 

voyage at Ushuaia. After debarkation we 

transfer you to the airport for your charter 

flight to Buenos Aires. 


polar Circle Expedition 

15-DAY voyage 



DEPARTURES: 28.01.15 and 11.02.15 






Day 15: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires 






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Cuverville Island 

Port Lockroy Wilhelmina Bay 

Peterman Island 

Neko Harbour 

Paradise Bay 

Lemaire Channel 

Deception Island, 

Whalers Bay 

Antarctic Sound 

Brown Bluff 


Weddell sea 

Landings 

in Antarctica 

An endless white wilderness, 

Antarctica is nature at its most 

sublime and haunting. During 

these astonishing voyages you 

will learn of the great explorers 

who paved the way into these 

southern oceans, gazing out 

across landscapes that have 

remained as awe-inspiring and 

unchanged as the day that man 

first set eyes upon them. 

Landings with our Polarcirkel boats 


Weather, wind, and ice conditions will 

determine the exact nature of your programme 

and schedule. Safety is paramount 

and the ship’s captain will decide the 

final sailing itinerary during the voyage. 

Therefore every voyage is unique and all 

advertised routes, by the very nature of the 

region, can only be indicative. Below you 

will find a selection of some of the possible 

landing sites in Antarctica depending on 

your voyage’s planned itinerary. 

Deception Island, South Shetland Islands 

One of the highlights of the South Shetlands, 

Deception Island is a distinctive 

ring-shaped volcanic caldera, a portion of 

which collapsed and created a navigable 

opening into the flooded interior. The 

natural harbour within includes Whalers 

Bay, home to an abandoned whaling 

station known as Hektor, as well as a 

derelict British base. 

Half Moon Island, South 

Shetland Islands 

Staggeringly photogenic and blessed with 

some of the most spectacular Antarctic 

scenery imaginable, Half Moon Island is 

a glittering gem amongst these island 

treasures. Its serrated and creviced cliffs 

are home to a large colony of chinstrap 

penguins, as well as Antarctic terns, kelp 

gulls, snowy sheathbills, Wilson’s storm 

petrels and several species of seals. 

Yankee Harbour, South Shetland Islands 

Early sealers in the area used Yankee Harbour 

on Greenwich Island as a frequent 

base of operations, its remarkable setting 

providing a natural safe haven for the sailors. 

Remnants of those early days can still 

be seen littering the shoreline, but the big 

draw for visitors here is the large colony of 

Gentoo penguins, whose numbers are estimated 

to be around 4,000 breeding pairs. 

Cuverville Island 

Situated in the scenic Errera Channel, 

Cuverville Island boasts the largest known 

colony of Gentoo penguins in the Antarctic 

Peninsula. The narrow Errera Channel 

offers a spectacular passage to and from 

Cuverville, as icebergs become trapped 

and grounded in the nearby shallows. 

Watching from the observation decks 

as our navigators weave the ship carefully 

between the icebergs is as exciting 

as being surrounded by the throngs of 

nesting penguins onshore. 

Neko Harbour 

Neko Harbour with its Gentoo penguin 

colony lies nestled in Andvord Bay, 

surrounded by the mountains and high 

glacier walls of the peninsula. Named 

after a factory whaling ship from the early 

1900s, Neko is one of the rare places in this 

area where you may land on the Antarctic 

mainland. 

Paradise Bay 

The harbour is paradise not only in name, 

but in splendour and scenery as well. 

Protected from the winds of the nearby 

Gerlache Strait, Paradise Harbour offers 

another rare opportunity for a mainland 

landing and some of the finest vistas the 

Peninsula has to offer. Here you can find

Antarctica is still 

unchanged, as the 

day that man first 

set eyes upon it. 

If you sit still, the penguins might come close 


the Argentine base Almirante Brown and 

the Chilean base Gonzalez Videla, as well 

as colonies of neighbouring penguins. 

Lemaire Channel 

This 11km long and 1.6km wide channel 

is one of the most beautiful passages in 

Antarctica. It bestows upon the traveller a 

glimpse into what fascinates us most about 

this incredibly contrasting environment; it 

is sublime yet imposing, delicate yet daunting, 

alluring yet inhospitable. 

Petermann Island 

Its location in the picturesque Penola Strait 

makes Petermann Island a great spot for 

iceberg- and whale-spotting and offers 

spectacular views across the channel to 

the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Port Lockroy 

The British base of Port Lockroy on Goudier 

Island was built in 1941 and abandoned in 

1962. It lay empty until 1996 when it was 

refurbished as a museum by the Antarctic 

Heritage Trust. It has since become one of 

the most popular sites in Antarctica and 

offers a unique peek into life in an Antarctic 

base in the 1950s. 

The former British base at Port Lockroy is now a museum and post office 

Wilhelmina Bay 

The mountains and high glaciers around 

Wilhelmina Bay ensure plenty of dramatic 

scenery and sculpted ice from tiny floating 

pieces to large bergs. The bay is a choice 

feeding ground for whales and seals and 

therefore was a rich hunting ground for 

the whalers of the past. 

Antarctic Sound 

The huge ice shelves of the Antarctic 

continent give birth to mile-long tabular 

icebergs. The strong currents of the 

Weddell Sea conspire to bring these 

massive flat-topped bergs north into the 

Antarctic Sound at the north-eastern end 

of the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Brown Bluff 

Brown Bluff lies on the coast of the 

Antarctic Sound at the tip of the Antarctic 

Peninsula. As the name suggests, the landscape 

is dominated by an ominous 745 metres 

high cliff. The towering, rust-coloured 

bluff is volcanic in origin and the beach 

is peppered with lava “bombs”. Adélie 

penguins, Gentoo penguins, kelp gulls, and 

cape petrels can be found breeding here 

and Weddell seals are also regular visitors. 

There is no hunting 

in Antarctica, and the 

animals are not afraid 

of humans. 

The Antarctic Sound 

© Karsten Bidstrup © Karsten Bidstrup 

© Leslie A. Kelly

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explorer – Europe

The Belém Tower is 

a fortified tower in 

Lisbon, Portugal. It was 

completed in 1519 AD. 

It is a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site because 

of the significant 

role it played in the 

Portuguese maritime 

discoveries in the 

Age of Exploration 

(15th - 17th century). 

Iceland 

A r c t i c 

O c e a n 

N o r t h S e a 

Norway 

Scotland 

Azores 

Islands 

N o r t h 

A t l a n t i c 

O c e a n 

Portugal 

Ireland 

Spain 

Wales 

England 

Belgium 

France 

Netherlands 

Germany 

E U R O P E 

Madeira 

Canary 

Islands 

A F R I C A 

Embrace Europe’s maritime history 

and cultural 

traditions 

Enjoy spring or autumn while exploring 

some of the richest historic settings in 

the northern hemisphere on a selection 

of sailings. The coastline of Western 

Europe offers the prospect of a 

fascinating journey through history and 

culture. On board MS Fram you can explore 

the most captivating ports of the 

Atlantic coast, the charm of the British 

Isles or experience the Norwegian 

fjords, before continuing to the most 

interesting and historic destinations 

of Scotland. We also travel in the wake 

of the Vikings and cross the Atlantic 

Ocean.

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explorer – Europe 

Trans-Atlantic Voyage 

Treasures of the 

Atlantic Ocean 

Join us as we travel from 

one hemisphere to the 

other, heading for the long, 

bright polar summers. The 

Trans-Atlantic voyages take 

you from the pulsating 

metropolis of Buenos Aires 

in Argentina to the pleasant 

and relaxed Canary Islands. 

We have picked out some 

real treasures along the way: 

five countries and some of 

the lesser-visited islands in 

the Atlantic Ocean. This is 

an unforgettable voyage 

of more than two weeks, 

where summer has neither 

beginning nor end. 

Imagine the vast ocean surrounding you, 

and the splendour of a long relaxing voyage 

with nothing to disturb you. This is a 

voyage of tranquillity in comfortable surroundings, 

allow you to lean back without 

a care in the world whilst we look after you. 

Our on board fitness area and sauna offer 

fantastic views, and our spacious outdoor 

areas are perfect for bird spotting. Take in 

the views of the wide-open blue waters, 

or just relaxing (perhaps in our outdoor 

Jacuzzis!). 

Our skilled Expedition Team will give lectures 

on various topics, and will join you for 

unforgettable landings in our exotic ports 

of call. The crew are true explorers, always 

seeking new adventures and more knowledge. 

On this voyage they will share their 

skills through lectures and activities so that 

you can learn more about life on board, and 

what goes on behind the scenes. 

Enjoy the coastal beauty of 

South America 

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina 

and is considered "The Pearl" of South 

America. It is a modern city that features 

the European architecture of its founders. 

We highly recommend a city tour to enhance 

your experience of this metropolis 

and its diverse districts. Montevideo has 

a sly sophistication and surprising cultural 

diversity for such a small population, boasting 

a picturesque blend of colonial Spanish, 

Italian and Art Deco styles. It is also one of 

South America's most interesting centres. 

We will sail further north along the Brazilian 

coast, heading for Paraty. The history of 

Paraty stretches back to the colonial times, 

first settled by the Portuguese in 1667. In 

this town surrounded by forests, waterfalls 

and beaches with emerald green sea, you’ll 

find old churches, cobbled streets and an 

old town closed to motor vehicles. The 

combination of the well-preserved colonial 

town and the natural beauty of the area is 

what has attracted tourists to this hidden 

gem for generations. 

Simply Paradise 

We leave mainland Brazil and head out to 

the isolated paradise island of Fernando de 

Noronha. En route our lecture series continues; 

alternatively you may wish to simply 

enjoy the peaceful, quiet and comfortable

The time is yours, enjoy it! 

© Pål Rødahl © Tommy Simonsen 

life on board. The Fernando de Noronha 

archipelago is created by the peaks of the 

Southern Atlantic submarine ridge off the 

coast of Brazil. The rich waters around this 

fairy tale-like island are extremely important 

for the breeding and feeding of tuna, 

shark, turtle and other marine mammals. 

We will spend a day at this archipelago, 

home to one of the largest concentration 

of tropical seabirds in the Western NORTHAtlantic, 

before we cross the Equator. AMERICA 

Cruising the St Peter and St Paul 

Archipelago 

The St. Peter and St. Paul Archipelago is a 

group of 15 small islets and rocks and is the 

only place in the Atlantic Ocean where the 

abyssal mantle is exposed above sea level. 

Since 1986 the archipelago was designated 

as an environmental protected area. 

Crossing the Atlantic 

The next days will be spent crossing the 

Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the days at sea before 

we arrive at São Vicente, located in 

PACIFIC OCEAN 

the northwest of the Cape Verde Islands. 

If time and weather permits, we will cruise 

by rarely visited Santo Antão, an island 

Las Palmas, Canary Islands 

ATLANTIC OCEAN 

SOUTH 

AMERICA 

Buenos Aires 

Paraty 

Montevideo 

Mindelo 

St Peter and 

St Paul Archipelago 

EUROPE 

Las Palmas 



The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate 

of impressive beauty, entirely made up 

of volcanic material. Our voyage ends in 

Gran Canaria, with its incredible variety of 

landscapes and microclimates. 

AFRICA 

EQUATOR 

Fernando de Noronha 

ATLANTIC OCEAN 

Take in the views of the 

wide-open blue waters, 

or just relax 

Street tango in Buenos Aires 

Trans-Atlantic Voyage 

Treasures of 

the Atlantic Ocean 

19-DAY voyage 


Tourcode: CENEUR1407 




Day 2: Montevideo 

Day 3-5: At Sea 

Day 6: Paraty 


Day 11: Fernando de Noronha 

Day 12: Crossing Equator, 

cruising St Peter and 

sT Paul Archipelago 

Day 13-15: Atlantic Sea 

Day 16: Mindelo 


Day 19: las Palmas 




Day 1: Las Palmas 


Day 4: Mindelo 

Day 5-7: Atlantic Sea, Crossing 

equator 

Day 8: Cruising St Peter and 

sT Paul Archipelago, 

crossing Equator 

Day 9: Fernando de Noronha 


Day 14: Paraty 

Day 15-17: At Sea 

Day 18: Montevideo 



Based on the weather conditions at the 

time, the final itinerary will be presented 


On the journey departing the 14th October 

2014, the itinerary is reversed from the one 

described above. 


© Micheal Marczok

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Madeira is famous for its 

natural beauty and is often 

called the 'floating garden 

in the Atlantic' 

Islands of Southern Europe 

The Best of 

the South West 

Join this island-hopping 

voyage as we take you to a 

carefully selected collection 

of interesting, warm and 

sunny destinations. You will 

experience the lesser-visited 

parts of the Canary Islands, get 

to know the green and lush 

Madeira and explore three 

of the remote islands of the 

Azores, all in one voyage. 

Our expedition team will give 

interesting lectures on the 

history and culture of the 

places we visit. 

Canary Islands and UNESCO sites 

Founded in 1478, Las Palmas de Gran 

Canaria boasts an important historical 

and cultural heritage much of which can 

be found in the UNESCO-listed Vegueta 

district, the oldest quarter of the town. 

Today Las Palmas is a bustling city overflowing 

with Spanish ambiance, history 

and culture. El Hierro is the smallest of 

the Canary Islands and offers a variety of 

landscapes from dry lava fields and volcanic 

formations to fertile fields of vineyards and 

plantations. The coast of El Hierro is rocky 

with inaccessible cliffs up to 3,000 feet 

high. It is always springtime here, and its 

subtropical vegetation contrasts with the 

volcanic landscape. UNESCO classifies El 

Hierro as a Biosphere Reserve and once 

you discover this island you will never forget 

it. La Gomera may only be a small island, 

but few places in the world can rival its 

biodiversity and parts of the island have 

been declared Mankind Heritage Sites by 

UNESCO. The vegetation is unexpectedly 

rich and includes species which cannot be 

found anywhere else the world. 

Diversity of nature on Madeira and 

Porto Santo 

Funchal is the capital of Madeira. You’ll 

have the chance to explore this city properly 

and experience how the natural geological 

features form a gently-sloping, 

1200m-high "amphitheatre" around the 

city. This provides the natural shelter that 

attracted the island’s first settlers in 1421. 

Madeira has many botanical gardens, but 

the best way to enjoy the overflowing flora 

of the island in springtime is to join one 

of our optional excursions and enjoy the 

hilly countryside that rises to tremendous 

volcanic peaks. One of the other islands 

in this archipelago, Porto Santo, is amazingly 

different from Madeira. Whilst lush 

green predominates in Madeira, Porto 

Santo is almost stripped of vegetation and 

the southern coast is bordered by 9km of 

golden sandy beaches. Porto Santo still 

maintains an air of tranquillity and is the 

place to enjoy a relaxing holiday.


UNESCO sites, diverse 

nature, buzzing city life 

and total relaxation 

Group of dolphins outside the Azores 




A small vintage tram in Lisbon 

MS Fram at port in Lisbon 

Las Palmas of the Canary Islands 

Buzzing city life and relaxation in the 

Azores 

Ponta Delgada is the main town on São 

Miguel Island, and has been the Azores’ 

capital since 1546. The fertile soils and safe 

bays first made this island this trading post 

in the 1500s, a role that it has maintained 

until today. Ponta Delgada portrays the 

urban architecture from the 17th to the 19th 

centuries and its three main churches are 

authentic works of art from the 16th, 17th 

and 18th century. Experience the buzzing 

city life in the main streets, or relax at the 

calmer marina area. Pico is the second largest 

island of the Azores and is dominated 

by the highest mountain in Portugal rising 

2,351m above sea level. The island offers 

a diverse landscape with forests, lava, 

volcanoes, lakes, caves and tunnels. Angra 

do Heroismo is located on Terceira Island. 

The modern town is contrasted between its 

renaissance heritage and is remembered 

in history as a defender of liberty. The 

architecture is testimony to the kings and 

noblemen who contributed to the landscape 

of the city. A large portion of Angra’s 

historical centre has been classified Public 

Interest, and is included in UNESCO’s List 

of World Patrimony. 

Since its conquest by the Moors in 1147, 

Lisbon is a legendary city with centuries of 

history, built on seven hills along the shores 

of the River Tagus. We recommend you to 

acquaint yourself with Portugal’s capital 

where this voyage comes to an end. 

Islands of Southern Europe 

The Best of the South West 

12-DAY voyage 


Pico Isla 

Angra do Heroismo 

Ponta Delgada 

Funchal 

El Hierro & 

San Sebastian de la Gomera 

PORTUGAL 

Lisbon 

Porto Santo 

Las Palmas 




Day 1: Las Palmas 

Day 2: El Hierro and San 

sebastian de la Gomera 

Day 3: At Sea 

Day 4: Funchal 

Day 5: Porto Santo 

Day 6: At Sea 

Day 7: Ponta Delgada 

Day 8: Pico Isla 

Day 9: Angra do Heroismo 


Day 12: Lisbon 


Based on the weather conditions at 

the time, the final itinerary will presented 



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In the old days the 

canals of Amsterdam 

served for defence, 

water management 

and transport 

Southern Europe 

The Great Easter 

Voyage 

Join us for an Easter voyage 

along the coast of Europe 

when spring is awakening 

after the long winter. We start 

in Portugal, then go looking 

for the famous Easter 

Parade in Spain. From there 

it’s onwards and upwards 

to the Channel Islands, the 

coast of Normandy and in 

Amsterdam we see the tulips 

blossom before reaching the 

gateway to the Norwegian 

fjords, Bergen. 

Our Expedition Team offers lectures about 

our ports of call, their history and culture 

and Easter Specials, where you can learn 

more about various European Easter traditions. 

In addition to other on board activities, 

our head chef promises to treat us to 

a taste of various festive specials. 

Explore the city of the Explorers and 

discover Porto 

Lisbon is Europe's second-oldest capital 

(after Athens) and was home to the world's 

greatest explorers like Vasco da Gama, 

Ferdinand Magellan and Prince Henry the 

Navigator. Fram’s Captain and his crew 

welcome you on board before we sail down 

the Tagus and set course for Leixões and 

Porto at the mouth of the River Douro. 

Porto is one of the oldest European centres 

and was registered as a World Heritage 

Site by UNESCO in 1996. The area is most 

famous for Portugal’s most popular export, 

Port wine. 

The official Easter celebration starts in 

Spain 

A Coruña in Spain’s northwest Galicia 

municipality is home to the 2,000-year-old 

Tower of Hercules lighthouse. The oldest 

part, known popularly as Cidade (City), is 

built on an ancient Celtic castro. Today 

the city is well known for its characteristic 

glazed window balconies, called “galerías”. 

After our visit to “The Crystal City” we 

spend a day in Bay of Biscay, keeping an 

eye out for whales, dolphins and seabirds. 

Bilbao is the main city of the Basque region, 

and home to the Guggenheim Museum. 

When it opened in 1997, this Frank Gehrydesigned 

museum, a spectacular structure 

made of titanium, glass, and limestone, 

was hailed as the most important building 

of its time. 

Belle Ile means “beautiful island” in French. 

Belle Ile-en-Mer is the largest of the Brittany 

islands. The southwest side holds sharp 

cliff edges, whilst the northeast side offers 

sandy beaches and sheltered harbours. It 

has inspired adventure novelists such as 

Dumas, as well as impressionist painters 

like Monet and Matisse.

© Aslak Tronrud 

Experience spring 

in Europe, and learn 

more about the 

Easter traditions and 

celebrations in the 

different countries. 

© Adele Jackson 

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art 

Harbour of Lisbon 

Visiting two of the Channel Islands 

In Guernsey you have a chance to discover 

stunning scenery and over 5,000 years 

of history. The capital, St. Peter Port is a 

captivating blend of styles, framed by a 

tumble of terraces, tiered gardens and 

hidden alleys. Nearby, the island of Sark 

offers stunning coastal views and a picturesque 

rural interior. The visitors’ first 

sight of Sark is the towering cliffs topped 

by steeply sloping common land, covered 

in bluebells, thrift and daisies. A visit here 

is like taking a step back in time. There 

are no cars; only tractors, bikes, horses 

and carriages. As such, the pace of life is 

leisurely and relaxed. 

Leixões, Porto 

PORTUGAL 

Lisbon 

Normandy and Netherlands 

The small town Honfleur on the coast of 

Normandy has one of the most picturesque 

ports of Europe. Despite its popularity, 

Honfleur retains a timeless character. There 

are many interesting things to see here. 

The centre of attraction is the Vieux Bassin 

with its boats, quays and tall, narrow, slatefronted 

waterside houses. Close by we find 

the church of St. Catherine, which was built 

entirely of wood by local ships' carpenters. 

From its canals to a host of world-famous 

museums and historical sights, Amsterdam 

is one of the most romantic and beautiful 

cities in Europe. It is also a city of tolerance 

and diversity. It has all the advantages of a 

BAY OF 

BISCAY 

A Coruña 

POLAND 

Bergen 

NORWAY 

NETHERLANDS 

ENGLAND 

Amsterdam 

Sark & 

Guernsey 

Honfleur 

Bilbao 

SPAIN 

Belle Ile 

FRANCE 

big city: culture, nightlife and international 

restaurants whilst remaining comparatively 

quiet with little road traffic, largely thanks 

to its extensive network of canals. 

Our voyage ends in Bergen. “The Gateway 

to the Fjords" is an international city 

packed with history and tradition; a big city 

with small-town charm and atmosphere. 


The Great Easter Voyage 

11-DAY voyage 





Day 1: Lisbon 

Day 2: Leixões/Porto 

Day 3: A Coruña 

Day 4: The Bay of Biscay 

Day 5: Bilbao 

Day 6: Belle Ile 

Day 7: Sark and Guernsey 

Day 8: Honfleur 

Day 9: Amsterdam 


Day 11: Bergen 






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The famous 

pilgrimage site 

Iona Abbey on the 

Island of Iona 

Western Europe 

british Isles 

in the spring 

Join us and explore the 

hidden pearls of the 

British Isles. After sailing from 

Bergen we’ll visit the Shetland 

Islands, the windswept beauty 

of the Hebrides and the Isles 

of Iona and Staffa. Then we 

do something few others do; 

sail along the rugged west 

coast of Ireland. We enjoy the 

almost tropical landscapes of 

the Isles of Scilly, and call in at 

historical Portsmouth before 

crossing the sea and finishing 

up in Hamburg. 

Before departing the UNESCO-listed city 

of Bergen in the evening, we strongly recommend 

that you acquaint yourself with 

this international city with its small-town 

charm, surrounded by seven mountains. 

The beautiful islands along the coast of 

Scotland 

The Shetland Islands offer fresh clean air, 

wide-open spaces and peaceful tranquillity. 

The landscapes and seascapes provide 

endless inspiration for photographers and 

artists. Lerwick is the main port and by far 

the northernmost town of Scotland. Lerwick 

has strong ties with Scandinavian countries, 

particularly Norway, and this is reflected in 

the town’s street names. 

The Hebrides, known as the “long islands”, 

stretch for 100 miles along Scotland’s 

northwest coast. The Isle of Lewis is at the 

northwest corner is steeped in history and 

culture that dates back thousands of years. 

Here you’ll find ancient stone circles rubbing 

shoulders with modern town such as 

Stornoway. Visiting the Inner Hebrides and 

the tiny island of Iona, you have a chance to 

see Iona Abbey, a church of historical and 

religious interest to pilgrims and visitors 

alike. It is the most elaborate and bestpreserved 

ecclesiastical building surviving 

from the middle Ages in the Western Isles 

of Scotland. Later we continue to Staffa. 

This small island is well known for its basalt 

columns and Fingal’s Cave, the inspiration 

behind Mendelssohn’s overture of the 

same name. 

History, city life and remote countryside 

Derry (Londonderry) is enclosed by 17th 

Century walls, like an open-air museum. It 

is the only completely walled city remaining 

in Northern Ireland and one of Europe’s 

finest examples of a walled city. A walk 

around the ramparts reveals a splendid city 

filled with history, heritage and a vibrant 

cultural scene. Killybegs on the West Coast 

is Ireland's liveliest fishing port. It is rich in 

tradition, heritage and folklore. The town 

is situated at the head of a scenic harbour. 

Galway County is celebrated in songs and 

stories throughout the world and has some


Places rich in tradition, 

heritage and folklore 


The Isles of Scilly is a beautiful haven of peace and tranquillity loved by visitors and locals alike 

© Barbara Schoog 

Human settlement in the Lerwick area dates back 3,000 years 

St. Colman's Neo-Gothic cathedral in Cobh 

of the wildest and remotest countryside. 

The lively city of Galway has a wonderful 

avant-garde culture and the numerous 

relics of its medieval past are well worth 

exploring. Cobh's varied history includes 

a reputation as a health and seaside resort, 

but is probably best known as the country's 

main emigration port in the 19th century. 

Close by we find Cork, Ireland’s second 

largest city. Most of Cork’s finest monuments 

can be found in the heart of the 

city, including the Crawford Art Gallery 

located next to the Opera House. Just five 

miles away is Blarney Castle, containing 

the famous stone said to give the “gift of 

eloquence” to all who kiss it. 

The Isles of Scilly 

Just 28 miles off the southwest tip of Britain 

we find the small, beautiful archipelago 

of the Isles of Scilly. Discover white sandy 

beaches, beautiful landscape and a rich, 

fascinating history, including a huge number 

of prehistoric remains. The islands are 

a designated Area of Outstanding Natural 

Beauty (AONB) and are home to rare 

species of birds and plant life, many of 

which are unique to Scilly. 

Take a walk in Portsmouth and you'll notice 

a striking contrast of old and new. Portsmouth 

Historic Dockyard stands close to 

Portsmouth's newest landmark, 

the Spinnaker Tower. The city is home to 

fascinating museums covering all aspects 

of Portsmouth's past as well as the awardwinning 

Gunwharf Quays. 

MS Fram will then navigate up the River 

Elbe and arrive in Hamburg. Economically 

and culturally, Hamburg is also the centre 

of Northern Germany, and one of the most 

attractive cities in all of Europe. Here our 

voyage ends. 

Western Europe 

british Isles in the spring 

12-DAY voyage 


Galway 

Stornoway 

NORTHERN SCOTLAND 

IRELAND Iona/Staffa 

Killybegs 

Derry 

IRELAND 

WALES 

Cobh 

Lerwick 

ENGLAND 


Bergen 

Hamburg 




Day 1: Bergen 

Day 2: Lerwick 

Day 3: Stornoway 

Day 4: Iona/Staffa 

Day 5: Derry (Londonderry) 

Day 6: Killybegs 

Day 7: Galway 

Day 8: Cobh 

Day 9: Isles of Scilly 

Day 10: Portsmouth 


Day 12: Hamburg 

Isles of Scilly 

Portsmouth 

FRANCE 

GERMANY 






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Geirangerfjord is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

© Steffi Wiegand 

© Steffi Wiegand 

Every new day brings 

a marked increase in 

daylight hours 

Pulpit Rock 

We use Polarcirkel boats to get ashore in Rosendal 

Catkins from goat willow 

© Aslak Tronrud 

© Guest image © Shutterstock 

The Art Nouveau city, Ålesund

The Norwegian Fjords 

Spring Adventure 

Norway is the home country of Hurtigruten and has the most incredible coastline. 

No one knows these shores better than us, and on this voyage we’ll be taking 

you along the famous west coast, visiting breath-taking fjords and friendly, 

picturesque villages. We also visit three of the big cities in this part of the country 

– Stavanger, Bergen and Ålesund. 

Our voyage starts in Hamburg, a thriving 

modern city, popular with tourists from 

all over the world. As we make our way 

across the North Sea towards Norway, 

you can enjoy the comforts of MS Fram 

and the interesting lectures given by our 

Expedition Team. 

Springtime in Norway 

After a long winter, warmth returns and the 

sunlight rejuvenates life along the coastline. 

Every new day brings a marked increase in 

daylight hours, the greenery of the fjords 

and the intensity of the waterfalls. Bare 

branches shoot, and the colours reappear 

in the landscape. 

Pulpit Rock and the Barony 

The Lysefjord is 40 kilometres long and 

home to Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) its most 

famous tourist attraction, an outcrop towering 

an impressive 604m over the fjord. 

Stavanger’s history stretches back to the 

Vikings, and the city has been a historical, 

cultural and administrative centre for the 

region ever since. Today it is a combination 

of old and new. Rosendal is known 

for its Barony, one of the most important 

museums found in Western Norway. Being 

situated at the entrance of the Hardangerfjord, 

this castle is the only baronial manor 

in Norway. A beautiful park surrounds the 

castle. After a visit here we sail into the 

Hardangerfjord and onwards into Ulvikfjord 

where we pay a visit to its namesake, the 

town of Ulvik, home to 661 inhabitants. 

Enjoy the blossoming nature along the 

Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord 

The Eidfjord area is especially known for 

Vøringfossen, a waterfall with a freefall of 

182 meters which just happens to be at its 

most impressive in early springtime. In Øvre 

Eidfjord you find the Hardangervidda National 

Park visitor centre. Leaving Eidfjord 

we sail out through the Hardangerfjord. 

At 179km in length, it is the second largest 

fjord in Norway. Flåm, at the inner end of 

Aurlandsfjord, has been a popular tourist 

destination since the late 19th century. 

Many come to enjoy the spectacular 20km 

Flåm railway, one of the steepest railway 

tracks in the world. From Flåm we sail into 

the Sognefjord as pay a visit to Balestrand. 

With its unique cultural history and special 

architecture, this small village has drawn 

tourists since the latter half of the 19th 

century. At Kvikne's Hotel, an imposing 

Swiss-style building constructed in 1877, 

you can see beautiful paintings by wellknown 

artists in its many comfortable 

lounges. 

Three fjords, a glacier, the Art Nouveau 

city, Olden and Bergen 

Ålesund is a colourful coastal town renowned 

for its charming Art Nouveau 

architecture. After a devastating fire in 

1904, the town was rebuilt in style that 

was fashionable at that time, Art Nouveau, 

distinguished by elaborate spires, towers 

of all shapes and highly detailed ornamentation. 

Geirangerfjord is one of Norway's 

most visited tourist sites and has been on 

UNESCO's list of World Heritage Site since 

2005. The fjord is host to several famous 

waterfalls, including the Seven Sisters and 

the Bridal Veil. We sail into Nordfjord and 

pay a visit to the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, 

the largest in mainland Europe. We enter 

Innviksfjord to reach Olden. From here 

the lovely valley stretches south some 20 

kilometres between slopes rising to more 

than 1700m to the edge of the Jostedalsbreen 

Glacier. After a day in Olden we will 

make an evening cruise in the Hyenfjord. 

The following morning we call at port in 

Bergen and this voyage comes to an end. 

Ålesund 


Geiranger 

Olden 

Balestrand 

Flåm 

Bergen Ulvik 

Eidfjord 

Rosendal 

Stavanger 

Lysefjord 

Hamburg 

GERMANY 

Enjoy the greenery 

of the fjords and 

the intensity of the 

waterfalls 

The Norwegian Fjords 

Spring Adventure 

9-DAY voyage 






Day 2: North Sea 

Day 3: Lysefjord and Stavanger 

Day 4: Rosendal and Ulvik 

Day 5: Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord 

Day 6: Flåm, Nærøyfjord, 

Balestrand, Sognefjord 

Day 7: Ålesund, Geiranger, 

geirangerfjord 

Day 8: Olden, Nordfjord, 

hyenfjord 

Day 9: Bergen 






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Oban, known as "The Gateway to the Isles" 

Edinburgh Castle stands upon the plug of an extinct volcano 



The perfect balance 

between traditional and 

contemporary 

Highland dancers 

Colourful housing in Stornoway 

© Shutterstock © Shutterstock 

The Strokkur geyser on Iceland 

The Faroe Islands have been under Danish rule since 1388

North Atlantic Islands 

The Viking Route 

Take a spring break, and join us on a voyage in the wake of the Vikings! We cross 

the North Sea and to Leith before heading into the wild beauty of the Orkney 

Islands, the Inner Hebrides and the Shetlands Islands. As we continue our way 

north, we visit the Faroe Islands before arriving in Iceland. 

Our journey starts in Bergen, a town founded 

in 1070 by Viking King Olav Kyrre. He 

called the city Bjørgvin, meaning “the 

green meadow between the mountains”. 

Enjoy the comfort of MS Fram as we cross 

the North Sea and head towards Scotland. 

As we travel our Expedition Team will give 

interesting lectures about the history and 

biology of the areas we’re sailing in. 

First stop: Scotland 

We call at the port of Leith, just a few kilometres 

from Edinburgh. With streets alive 

with history and a thriving cultural scene, 

Edinburgh offers the perfect balance 

between traditional and contemporary. 

Kirkwall is the largest town and the capital 

of the Orkney Islands, and dominated by 

the famous St. Magnus Cathedral. The first 

mention of a settlement is in a saga from 

1046, and the name Kirkwall derives from 

Norse Kirkjuvagr (Church Bay). 

Exploring fascinating and beautiful 

islands 

Portree is the largest town on the Isle of 

Skye in the Inner Hebrides. Attractions 

in town include a centre celebrating the 

Gaelic heritage. Today 35-40% of the 

inhabitants speak Scottish Gaelic. The 

town is a popular base for exploring the 

scenery of the Trotternish Ridge a wild 

landscape dominated by rock formations 

such as the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and 

the pinnacles of the Quiraing. Later on we 

explore the waters of the Inner Hebrides, 

and if conditions allow it we will visit Iona, 

a small island off the western tip of Mull. 

It was a centre of Irish monasticism for 

four centuries and is today renowned for 

its tranquillity and natural beauty. Then 

we continue to the island of Staffa. The 

island's Basalt columns and sea caves have 

attracted countless prominent guests over 

the centuries. 

Oban, situated on the west coast of Scotland 

was once a small fishing village. Today 

it is known as “the gateway to the Highlands”. 

A walk to the top of the hill that 

dominates the town may be a steep one, 

but it rewards the energetic with some 

incredible views out to Mull and beyond. 

Visiting the Hebrides and Shetlands 

It might have been the first visitors to the 

Outer Hebrides of Scotland who coined the 

phrase “wild and woolly” for that is a most 

apt description of Scotland’s westernmost 

islands. Deep glens and fjords dominate 

the Isle of Lewis and its main town, Stornoway 

was originally settled by the Vikings 

and was developed around its sheltered 

natural harbour. We will spend a day here 

to explore its beautiful surroundings. In and 

around Lerwick we find some of Shetland's 

most attractive scenery and an extraordinary 

concentration of archaeological sites, 

including Europe's best-preserved broch 

and two remarkable Iron Age villages. 

Faroe Islands 

The Faroe Islands are a group of islands 

the middle of the North Atlantic. Its capital, 

Tórshavn is one of the smallest in the world, 

with 15,000 inhabitants. It was founded in 

the 10th century and might very well be the 

oldest capital in northern Europe. The town 

is a charming blend of old and new with 

small, quaint houses in nearly every colour. 

The Saga Island 

The Vestmannaeyjar or Westman Islands 

are a group of 15 spectacular islands, 

located off Iceland’s south coast. Most of 

the islands have steep sea cliffs, are well 

vegetated and provide a habitat for countless 

birds, including the Puffin. Reykjavik 

was Iceland’s first Viking settlement and 

is today the island’s modern capital. The 

surroundings offer geysers, mountains, 

glaciers and the famous Blue Lagoon. 

ICELAND 

Reykjavik 

Heimaey 

Tórshavn 

Lerwick 

Stornoway Kirkwall 

SCOTLAND Portree 

Iona/Staffa 

Oban 

Leith 


Bergen 

The first mention 

of a settlement on 

the Orkneys is in 

a saga from 1046 

North Atlantic Islands 

The Viking Route 

13-DAY voyage 





Day 1: Bergen 

Day 2: North Sea 

Day 3: Leith 

Day 4: Kirkwall 

Day 5: Portree 

Day 6: Iona/Staffa 

Day 7: Oban 

Day 8: Stornoway, 

Day 9: Lerwick 

Day 10: Tórshavn 


Day 12: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar 







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© J. J. L'Heureux 

MS Fram makes her way from Norway, along the European coast to the Canary Islands 

Canals and bicycles in Amsterdam 

Enjoy a mix of stunning 

scenery, urban city life and 

a relaxing sea voyage as 

we migrate south 

Porto is one of Europe's oldest centres and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO 





Port wine is produced exclusively in Douro 

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany


Migrating south 

See the autumn colours on our voyage through many of the historical and interesting 

sights of Europe. We start in Bergen, sailing along the west coast of 

Europe before ending up in Las Palmas. You can also look forward to two whole 

days at sea filled with lectures, relaxation and views of the ocean. 

The voyage starts in Bergen and before 

embarkation you can stroll through the 

streets and enjoy sites like Bergen’s colourful 

UNESCO-listed Bryggen district, 

Håkon’s Hall, and the famous fish market. 

On sea days and in-between port calls our 

Expedition Team will give lectures on the 

history and culture of the places we visit. 

First stop: Germany 

Hamburg is a major port city situated on 

the Elbe River in northern Germany. From 

1241, it was member of the Hanseatic 

League, a medieval trade monopoly covering 

Northern Europe. Its mercantile heritage 

reflects in the city's architecture. The 

city’s only palace is the impressive town 

hall, which houses the Citizen's Parliament 

and the Senate. Amrum is a quiet island 

of the Frisian archipelago, holding some 

of the largest sand beaches of northern 

Europe as well as extended areas of heath 

and woodland. 

Museums and canals in Amsterdam 

The capital of The Netherlands is one of 

Europe’s most charming destinations. 

Renowned for its medieval city centre and 

numerous canals (called grachten), the city 

is noted for many outstanding museums, 

including the Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt 

House and Van Gogh Museum, which 

houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's 

paintings and drawings in the world. 

Antwerp – a pocket-sized metropolis 

The port of Antwerp is the second largest 

in Europe and amongst the ten largest 

in the world. The city has a rich past, full 

of history and culture with famous artists 

such as Rubens, Van Dyck and Brueghel 

all leaving their mark. Besides historical 

buildings from the 13th to 19th Century, 

the city boasts several museums and large 

pedestrianised shopping streets where 

you can stock up on the delicious, famous 

Belgian chocolates. 

A mix of stunning scenery and contemporary 

living in Guernsey 

Lying close to the north coast of France 

and bathed by the warm waters of the 

Gulf Stream, the Channel Islands are the 

perfect holiday destination. St Peter Port, 

the Guernsey capital is a bustling harbour 

town, and a tapestry of architectural styles 

that tells the story of the region’s changing 

fortunes. 

Beautiful Brittany 

Explore the heart of Brest’s naval port, 

nestled in one of France’s most beautiful 

natural harbours. The town is home to the 

Pont de l'Iroise Bridge, an impressive feat 

of engineering crossing the river Élorn. One 

of the best ways of getting a feel for the 

town’s character is to stroll along the docks 

at the Quai Commandant-Malbert. Océanopolis 

is the only ocean discovery centre 

of its kind in Europe that boasts enormous 

aquariums and a seal clinic, as well as giving 

visitors the opportunity to touch some of 

the marine creatures living there. 

Visiting the home of port wine 

After crossing the Bay of Biscay we call at 

Leixões, situated at the mouth of the River 

Douro, close to the city of Porto. Its name 

has its origin in the big port wine lodges. 

Although its ancient roots have been preserved 

with pride, this hasn't stopped the 

city becoming a modern, thriving commercial 

hub. Porto’s importance as an industrial 

centre does not diminish the charm and 

character of its old quarters or even of 

the newer and busier avenues, shopping 

centres and quiet residential blocks. 

Saying farewell in Las Palmas 

Our voyage ends in Gran Canaria, the third 

largest of the Canary Islands. It has often 

been called a “Miniature Continent” due 

to its mixture of climates and variety of 

landscapes. We recommend you take time 

to acquaint yourself with Las Palmas and 

its surroundings before returning home. 

Leixões, Porto 

PORTUGAL 

Las Palmas 

Bergen 


Amrum 

NETHERLANDS 

Amsterdam 

Hamburg POLAND 

Guernsey 

GERMANY 

Antwerp 

Brest BELGIUM 

BAY OF FRANCE 

BISCAY 

SPAIN 


Migrating South 

13-DAY voyage 





Day 1: Bergen 

Day 2: The North Sea 


Day 4: Amrum 

Day 5: Amsterdam 

Day 6: Antwerp 

Day 7: Guernsey 

Day 8: Brest 

Day 9: Bay of Biscay 

Day 10: Leixões (Porto) 


Day 13: Las Palmas, Canary Islands 






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explorer – Prices 

Explorer voyages 

PRices 

On several of our voyages you can add 

a few extra nights, before or after your 

Hurtigruten journey, in order to get more 

out of your holiday. We offer exciting extensions 

that last for a couple of days or 

for a few hours. You also have an opportunity 

to explore more of Spitsbergen on 

land. Read more about your possibilities, 

in addition to prices, information about 

the ship, and practical information, on 

the next pages.

© Thomas Mauch

70 

explorer – Pre & Post 


Iguazu Falls 

© Trixi Lange-Hitzbleck 


The cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires 

Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik 

Extend your holiday with our 

pre and post programmes 

We are pleased to offer exciting pre and post voyage extensions as well as extra hotel nights 

and excursions to complete your holiday experience. 

Iguazu Falls 

Iguazu Falls is one of the largest and most 

impressive falls in the world. Our Iguazu Falls 

extension is available in conjunction with all Antarctica 

voyages and the Trans-Atlantic Crossing 

(See pages 38-46 & 54) 

EXTENSION itinerary pre tour 

Booking code: CENIGR1 

day 1: Buenos aIres 

Individual arrival in Buenos Aires. 

Overnight at Hotel Emperador. 

day 2: Buenos aIres – Iguazu 

Transfer to the airport. Flight to Iguazu. Visit 

the Brazilian side of the falls. Walk along the 

path following cascades and panoramic views 

of the falls. Overnight at a first class hotel. 

day 3: Iguazu Falls 

Visit the Argentinean side with the Devil´s Throat, 

the most prominent and one of the highest falls. 

Overnight stay. 

day 4: Iguazu – Buenos aIres 

Transfer to Iguazu airport for the return flight 

to Buenos Aires. Transfer to Hotel Emperador in 

Buenos Aires. 

EXTENSION itinerary post tour 

Booking code: CENIGR2 

day 1: Buenos aIres – Iguazu 

Transfer from Hotel Emperador to the airport 

to take your flight to Iguazu. Visit the Brazilian 

side of the falls. Walk along the path following 

cascades and with impressive panoramic views 

of the falls. Overnight at a first class hotel. 

day 2: Iguazu Falls 

Visit the Argentinean side with the Devil´s Throat, 

the most prominent and one of the highest falls. 

Overnight stay. 

Day 3: Iguazu – Buenos Aires 

Transfer to the airport to take your flight back 

to Buenos Aires. Transfer to Hotel Emperador 

in Buenos Aires and overnight. 


Individual return journey home 

Iguazu Falls 

Dates 

10.03.-13.03.2014 / 

28.10.-18.12.2014 / 

05.01.-19.03.2015 

Buenos Aires 

Available in conjunction with all Antarctica 

voyages and the Trans-Atlantic Crossing. 

(See pages 38-46 & 54) 

City Tour Buenos Aires 

Booking code: CENBUE01 

31.12.2014- 

03.01.2015 

Twin 1241 1414 

Single 1684 2030 

Prices are in € per person. The price includes one night 

in Buenos Aires and two nights in Iguazu incl. breakfast, 

transfers and excursions as per itinerary, return economy 

class flight between Buenos Aires and Iguazu incl. current 

taxes and charges. Transfers from/to Ezeiza airport are 

part of flight package to/from Buenos Aires, or can be 

booked extra. Min. participants 4 persons. 

Visit the highlights of Buenos Aires 

The city is an exquisite combination of European 

flair and the charm of Latin American cities. Get to 

know more about its history, architecture, and the 

culture of its people. 

From €32pp 

Your price includes: 

Guided sightseeing tour by bus starting and ending at hotel 

(15:00-18:30). Tour operates one day prior to embarkation 

and is not combinable with your pre programme Iguazu. 

Dinner & Tango Show 


A typical evening of Tango and dinner 

A mixture of passion, sensuality, nostalgia and 

melancholy, the Tango is the dance of Argentina.It 

originated in the late 18th century boliches (brothels). 

Its influences came from the many immigrants 

who arrived from Europe and Africa. The Tango 

became known internationally and was soon all the 

rage in cosmopolitan cities like Paris. 

From €156pp 


Transfers to and from hotel, three-course dinner with 

aperitif and wine or beverages. Tour operates on day of 

disembarkation (20:00-24:00). 

Tigre Delta Tour 


A river cruise in beautiful surroundings 

Tigre is located 30kms from Buenos Aires. Arriving 

at Tigre we will board a river boat to sail through 

the rivers and channels that form the Parana River 

Delta. This is a 14,000sq km area with thousands 

of islands. The Delta runs through a subtropical 

rain forest where ceibo flowers are not uncommon. 

From €68pp 


Guided sightseeing tour by bus starting and ending 

at your hotel (09:00-13:00). Tour operates one day 

after disembarkation (except for ship arrival 01.11.14 

and 15.03.15 where tour operates on day of disembarkation 

from pier/to hotel). This excursion is not 

combinable with your post programme Iguazu Falls.

Ushuaia 

Available in conjunction with all Antarctica voyages. 

(See pages 38-48) 

Tierra del Fuego National Park 

Booking code: CENUSH01 

Iceland 

Twin 

Single 

422pp 

608pp 

Mountains, forests, lagoons, rivers and lakes 

Tierra del Fuego National Park offers an opportunity 

to see some of the world’s most unique and isolated 

plants and wildlife. The old growth forest has been 

devastated in recent years by the introduction of 

beavers into the region. The park was once home 

to Yaghan Indians and inmates of the old penal 

colony. Roca Lake and Lapataia Bay are places 

we will visit, including the lake, which gives us the 

chance to see beaver dams. 

NOTES: Small amount of walking over uneven ground 

on this tour. 

From €119pp 


3-4 hours guided coach tour on day of embarkation, starting 

at the airport and ending at the pier, entrance fee National 

Park, lunch box with soft drink. 

Escondido Lake 

Booking code: CENUSH02 

Cross the Andes and see the Escondido Lake 

After leaving the pier enjoy a view of the city and 

the bay, and head for the Carbajal Valley panoramic 

point. We continue to the Garibaldi Pass and cross 

the Andes Mountains before descending to beautiful 

Escondido Lake. We will stop by the lake where 

there will be some free time to explore on your own. 

From €56pp 


3 hours guided coach tour on day of disembarkation, with 

photo stops starting at the pier and ending at the airport. 

iceland 

Explore this special destination and its powerful 

waterfalls, geysers, extensive lava fields and crystal 

clear lakes. This extension is available in conjunction 

with voyages starting or ending in Reykjavik. 

(See pages 20, 22, 26 & 64) 

EXTENSION itinerary pre tour 

Booking code: CENREK4 


Individual arrival at hotel. Overnight. 

Day 2: Reykjavik, Golden Circle 

The full day tour Golden Circle takes us to the 

historical Thingvellir National Park. Afterwards we 

visit the most beautiful waterfall of the country, 

Gullfoss. We’ll also stop at the Geysir geothermal 

area with its multitude of hot springs. We return to 

Reykjavik through the Grimsnes region. 

Day 3: Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon 

Excursion to the famous Blue Lagoon just outside 

Reykjavik. Relax in mineral rich waters and make 

use of the facilities available. Return to Reykjavik 

to embark MS Fram in the afternoon. 

EXTENSION itinerary post tour 

Booking code: CENREK5 

Day 1:Reykjavik, Golden Circle 

Full day tour to the Golden Circle and Thingvellir National 

Park. Afterwards we visit the waterfall Gullfoss. 

We’ll also stop at the Geysir geothermal area before 

returning to Reykjavik through the Grimsnes region. 

Day 2: Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon 

Excursion to the famous Blue Lagoon where we 

relax in mineral rich waters. Return to Reykjavik 


Individual return journey home. 

Prices are in € per person. The price includes two nights 

at Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura or similar incl. breakfast, 

transfers as per itinerary, full day Golden Circle 

excursion (incl. lunch), transferto/from the Blue Lagoon 

and entrance fee. The transfer from/to airport is part of 

the flight package or can be booked extra. 

Min. participants 20 persons. 

Copenhagen 

Available in conjunction with Greenland 

voyages. (See pages 20-24) 

Copenhagen City Tour with 

Canal Cruise 

Booking code: CENCPH01 

“Wonderful Copenhagen” – by land and sea. 

The tour starts by coach and will take you for a 

short sightseeing tour through the city – passing 

the highlights of Copenhagen. At Gammel Strand 

– formerly the Old Fish Market – you change from 

bus to boat. The leisurely cruise takes you through 

the canals of Christianshavn with its picturesque 

old buildings. After this we stop at the statue of 

the Little Mermaid. 

From €58pp 


Guided sightseeing tour by bus (15:00-18:00) one day prior 

to charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, from and to your hotel, 

ticket for canal cruise in public boat. 

Longyearbyen 

Available in conjunction with Spitsbergen voyages. 

(See pages 30-34) 

Sightseeing Tour Longyearbyen 

Booking code: CENLYR01 

A cultural and historical introduction 

This tour will give you an understanding of the 

past and the present of Longyearbyen and its 

important international position. The guide will 

take you through Longyearbyen and the area’s 

exciting history. We will visit Svalbard Museum 

and Galleri Svalbard. Subjects covered during the 

tour include history, geology, flora, fauna and the 

modern community. This is a mainly indoor activity, 

and sightseeing tour by bus. 

From €76pp 


Morning guided tour by bus (3 hours) on day of embarkation, 

starting and ending at your hotel, entrance fee Svalbard 

Museum and Gallery. 

Fossil Hunting with Pack Dog 

Booking code: CENLYR02 

We travel on foot to the Longyearbreen glacier 

and look for 40-60 million year-old plant fossils 

In Nybyen we meet a polar dog which will keep 

us company for the next 3 hours. We continue on 

foot to the Longyearbreen glacier where we look 

for 40-60 million year-old plant fossils. If you find a 

fossil, you can take it home with you. 

NOTES: The terrain is demanding and there are streams 

that must be crossed, it is not suitable for those who are 

not fully mobile. 

From €70pp 


Morning tour (3 hours) on day of embarkation, bus transport 

from and to your hotel, guide with safety equipment, hot 

drink and snack. 

Get more out 

of your holiday 

with our voyage 

extensions 

hotel nights 

You are able to add hotel nights before and 

after your voyage or pre/post programme in 

the following cities: 

City 

Hotel 

Prices 

from 

Las Palmas 

Hotel Sercotel 

Cristina 

89 

Lisbon Hotel Real Parque 67 

Bergen 

Hamburg 

Copenhagen 

Longyearbyen 

Reykjavik 

Tango lessons 

Scandic Hotel 

Neptun 

Steigenberger 

Hotel Hamburg 

Radisson BLU 

Scandinavia Hotel 

Hotel in 

Spitsbergen 

Icelandair Hotel 

Reykjavik Natura 

96 

141 

87 

136* 

115 

Buenos Aires Hotel Emperador 120 

Price in € per person per night in a twin room incl. breakfast 

© Trixi Lange-Hitzbleck 

Note: Above listed prices might vary depending on the 

booking date. Prices for single and triple rooms on request. 

* Price valid only in combination with a Fram voyage

72 

explorer – PRICES ICELAND AND GREENLAND 

LAND OF FIRE AND ICE Voyage description on page 20 

Booking Code: 

CENGRE1401 

25 May-04 Jun 

2014 

Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

> Transfer Reykjavik airport to pier - €28pp/one way 

> Transfer hotel to pier - €19pp/one way 

Prices 

Iceland and 

Greenland 

For booking and availability please contact your local travel agent or visit www.hurtigruten.com 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 

From €4648pp 

I FJ N U F M MG 

Early booking from 4648 5062 5062 5476 5890 6822 7236 

Brochure price 6197 6749 6749 7301 7853 9096 9648 


Brochure price 10845 11810 11810 12777 13743 15917 19296 

Suite 

Glaciers AND ICE Voyage description on page 22 

Booking Code: 

CENGRE1402 

04 Jun-15 Jun 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 


> Transfer hotel to pier - €19pp/one way 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 





Early booking from 9241 10003 10003 10766 11528 13243 15908 

Brochure price 12321 13337 13337 14354 15370 17657 21210 

From €19pp) 

Suite 

THE HEART OF GREENLAND Voyage description on page 24 

Booking Code: 

CENGRE1403 

14 Jun-22 Jun 

2014, 

21 Jun-29 Jun 


28 Jun-06 Jul 


Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 






Brochure price 10586 11360 11360 12150 13131 14159 16360 

Suite 

GLACIERS AND ICE Voyage description on page 22 

Booking Code: 

CENGRE1404 

05 Jul-17 Jul 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

> Transfer pier to Reykjavik airport - €28pp/one way 

> Transfer pier to hotel - €19pp/one way 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 



Early booking from 5846 6281 6281 6717 7153 8133 8568 



Brochure price 12762 13778 13778 14796 15812 18098 21652 

From €19pp 

Suite

Early booking prices 

- Save up to 25% on the brochure price by booking early. 

- The early booking prices are subject to limited availability. 

- Be aware that Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and the early booking 

prices are capacity controlled. 

- Prices may change at any time before departure date, the applicable price will 

be quoted at the time of booking. 

- Only valid for voyages with MS Fram. 

COMBINED VOYAGE OFFER 

Book the following voyages together and 

receive a 5% discount on the second one: 

The Viking Route & Land of Fire and Ice 

Land of Fire and Ice & Glaciers & Ice 

NATIONAL PARK EXPEDITION Voyage description on page 26 

Booking Code: 

CENGRE1405 

20 Aug-04 Sep 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

> Transfer Longyearbyen airport to hotel - €20pp 

> Transfer pier to Reykjavik airport - €28pp/one way 

> Transfer pier in Reykavik to hotel - €19pp/one way 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 







From €19pp 

Suite 

NATIONAL PARK EXPEDITION Voyage description on page 26 

Booking Code: 

CENGRE1406 

04 Sep - 18 Sep 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 






Brochure price 15670 17479 17479 18708 19582 22299 26448 

From €19pp 

> Transfer Reykjavik airport to pier- €28pp/one way > Transfer hotel to pier in Reykavik - €19pp/one way 

> Transfer Longyearbyen pier to airport - €20pp > Transfer pier to Longyearbyen hotel - €20pp 

Suite 

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 

> Hurtigruten Expedition Voyage in cabin grade of your choice on a full board basis 

> Wind and water-resistant jacket 

> Landings with Polarcirkel boats and activities onboard and ashore 

> Professional English speaking Expedition team that gives lectures as well as accompany landings and 

activities 

> Free tea and coffee 

> Suites include a range of additional complimentary amenities such as drinks with meals and a welcome gift 

(please see page 83 for details) 

> Guests in suites may be upgraded to business class on the flight from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen 

depending on availability (allocated on a first come first served basis) 

NOT INCLUDED 

> International Flights 

> Travel insurance 

> Optional Excursions and 

Gratuities 

> Luggage handling 

Only voyage "Glaciers and Ice" 04 Jun 2014: 

> Transfer from ship to airport in Kangerlussuaq 

> Flight in economy class from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen 

Only voyage "Glaciers and Ice" 05 Jul 2014: 

> One hotel night incl. breakfast in Copenhagen before the voyage 

> Transfer from hotel to airport in Copenhagen 

> Flight in economy class from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq 

> Transfers and excursion incl. lunch in Kangerlussuaq 

Only voyages "The Heart of Greenland": 

> One hotel night incl. breakfast in Copenhagen before the voyage 

> Transfer from hotel to airport in Copenhagen 

> Return economy flights between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq 

> Transfers and excursion incl. lunch in Kangerlussuaq 

Only voyage "National Park Expedition" 20 Aug 2014: 

> One hotel night in Longyearbyen before the voyage incl. breakfast and lunch 

> Transfer from hotel to ship in Longyearbyen 

ACTIVITIES AND OPTIONAL 

EXCURSIONS 

> Excursions during the voyage are 

being planned and further information 

will follow latest four month prior 

departure 

> We recommend the booking of one 

of our pre/post programmes 

(more information see page 71) 

> Some additional activities offered 

during the voyage may be available for 

a fee payable locally 

NotES 

> Prices are in € per person 

> All planned landings are subject to weather- and ice conditions > All itineraries are subject to change 

> Single cabins on request > Rubber boots rental service on board (see page 85) > Embarkation/Disembarkation in Kangerlussuaq is by Polarcirkel boats 

and therefore we regret that the voyages starting/ending in Kangerlussuaq are not suitable for wheel chair users

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explorer – Prices Spitsbergen 

CLIMATE VOYAGE Voyage description on page 30 

Booking Code: 

CENSPI1401 

17 Jul-24 Jul 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Prices 

Spitsbergen 

For booking and availability please contact your 

local travel agent or visit www.hurtigruten.com 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 




Brochure price 3305 3581 3581 3790 4033 4715 5035 



From €19pp 


> Transfer hotel to pier in Reykjavik - €19pp/one way 

> Transfer Longyearbyen pier to airport/hotel - €20pp/one way 

Suite 

IN THE REALM OF THE POLAR BEAR Voyage description on page 32 

Booking Code: 

CENSPI1402 

23 Jul-31 Jul 


30 Jul-07 Aug 


06 Aug-14 Aug 


13 Aug-21 Aug 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 


Suite 





Brochure price 9014 10096 10096 10952 12028 13179 15868 

> Transfer Longyearbyen airport to vice versa, pier to hotel - €20pp/one way 

From €20pp) 

POLAR BEARS, ISLETS AND FJORDS Voyage description on page 34 

Booking Code: 

CENSPI1403 

17 Sep-29 Sep 


Transfers 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 




Brochure price 4458 5355 5355 6252 7150 9170 10067 

Early booking from 5806 6984 6984 8163 9341 11991 15015 


From €20pp 

> Transfer Longyearbyen airport to vice versa, pier to hotel - €20pp/one way 

Suite 





> Professional English speaking Expedition team that gives lectures as well as 

accompany landings and activities 


> Suites include a range of additional complimentary amenities such as drinks with 

meals and a welcome gift (please see page 83 for details) 

Only voyages "In the Realm of the Polar Bear" and "Polar Bears, Islets and Fjords" 

> One hotel night in Longyearbyen before the voyage incl. breakfast and lunch 

(on board or at hotel) 

> Transfer from hotel to ship in Longyearbyen 

NOT INCLUDED 



> Optional Excursions and Gratuities 


ACTIVITIES AND OPTIONAL 

EXCURSIONS 

> Excursions during the voyage are being planned and further 

information will follow latest four month prior departure 

> We recommend the booking of one of our pre programmes 


> Some additional activities offered during the voyage may be 

available for a fee payable locally 

NotES 

> Prices are in € per person > All planned landings are subject to weather- and ice conditions > All itineraries are subject to change > Single cabins on 

request > Rubber boots rental service on board (see page 85)









© Venke Ivarrud 

SPITSBERGEN PACKAGES 

For booking and availability, please call your travel agent, book directly from Hurtigruten: 

+ 020 8846 2666 or visit www.hurtigruten.com. 

THE RETURN OF THE SUN Package description on page 36 

From €983pp 

Season Package Booking Code Twin Single 

3 days (2 nights) CENSPIMAR2N 983 1374 

01 Mar -31 Mar 2014 



Price in €s per night/person 

ENDLESS ARCTIC SUMMER NIGHT Package description on page 36 

From €844pp 


3 days (2 nights) CENSPIMAY2N 844 1122 

01 May-31 May 2014 




CRYSTAL CLEAR AND COLORFUL Package description on page 36 

From €586pp 


3 days (2 nights) CENSPIOCT2N 586 699 

01 Oct - 31 Oct 2014 




MAGICAL DARKNESS; NORTHERN LIGHTS Package description on page 36 

From €730pp 


3 days (2 nights) CENSPIDEC2N 730 981 

01 Dec -31 Dec 2014 




YOUR SPITSBERGEN PACKAGE INCLUDES 

> 2, 3 or 4 nights in standard rooms at Spitsbergen Hotel incl. breakfast 

> 3 activities with transfer to/from your hotel 

> Equipment and outdoor clothing 

NOTES 

> Driver license required for snowmobile safari 

> All planned activities are subject to weather conditions

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explorer – PRICES ANTARCTICA 

Prices 

Antarctica 

Under you will find an overview of the prices for our five voyages to 

Antarctica. For booking and availability please contact your 

local travel agent or visit www.hurtigruten.com 

IN THE REALM OF THE GREAT EXPLORERS Voyage description on page 40 

Booking Code: 

CENANT1401/ 

CENANT1406 

1 Nov-19 Nov 


25 Feb-15 Mar 


Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 






Brochure price 12745 15245 15245 17166 18623 22374 28317 

Suite 

THE LAND OF THE PENGUINS Voyage description on page 42 

Booking Code: 

CENANT1402 

19 Nov-01 Dec 


04 Jan-16 Jan 

2015, 

16 Jan-28 Jan 


Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 





Early booking from 10064 11580 11580 12582 13543 16041 20008 


Suite 

The Great Antarctic Expedition Voyage description on page 44 

Booking Code: 

CENANT1403 

1 Dec-19 Dec 


Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 





Early booking from 10100 11975 11975 13415 14509 17321 21779 


Suite 

CHRISTMAS EXPEDITION Voyage description on page 48 

Booking Code: 

CENANT1404 

19 Dec 2014 - 

04 Jan 2015 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 





Early booking from 12536 14130 14130 15458 16787 19177 23883 


Suite 

POLAR CIRCLE EXPEDITION Voyage description on page 48 

Booking Code: 

CENANT1405 

28 Jan-11 Feb 

2015, 

11 Feb- 25 Feb 


Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 





Early booking from 12413 14448 14448 15591 16961 19816 24796 


Suite










Book the following voyages together 

and receive a 5% discount on the 

second one: 

Treasures of the Atlantic Ocean & 

In the Realm of the Great Explorers 

© Arnau Ferrer 



> Return economy flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia (Economy class flight from Ushuaia to Buenos 

Aires or vice versa for the voyages "In The Realm Of The Great Explorers") 

> Transfers in Ushuaia with orientation tour 



> Professional English speaking Expedition Team that gives lectures as well as accompany landings and 

activities 


> Suites include a range of additional complimentary amenities such as drinks with meals and a welcome gift 

(please see page 83 for details) 

NOT INCLUDED 



> Optional Excursions and 

Gratuities 


ACTIVITIES AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS 

> Excursions during the voyage are being planned and further information will follow latest four month prior departure 

> We recommend the booking of one of our pre/post programmes (more information see page 70) 

> Some additional activities offered during the voyage may be available for a fee payable locally 

NotES 

> Prices are in € per person 

> All planned landings are subject to weather- and ice conditions 

> All itineraries are subject to change 

> Single cabins on request 

> Medical questionnaire mandatory (more information see page 85) 

> Rubber boots rental service on board (see page 85) 

Arrival/Departure options (CENXANTA1-CENXANTD1) 

YOUR Arrival/departure package INCLUDES 

> One night before and one night after the voyage in Buenos Aires including breakfast 

> Airport transfers in Buenos Aires 

From €354pp (twin), €594 (single) 

NOTE 

> Transfers will be provided up until a maximum 

of three nights before and after voyage. 

If arriving outside these dates please arrange 

your own transfer, a refund will not be given

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explorer – Prices europe 

Prices 

europe 

THE BEST OF THE SOUTH-WEST Voyage description on page 56 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1401 

1 Apr - 12 Apr 


TRANSFERS 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Under you will find an overview of the prices for our seven 

voyages in Europe. For booking and availability please contact 

your local travel agent or visit www.hurtigruten.com 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 




Brochure price 2657 3208 3208 3703 4157 5153 5633 



From €16pp 

> Transfer from Las Palmas airport to pier - €30pp/one way > Transfer from Las Palmas hotel to pier - €16pp/one way 

> Transfer pier to Lisbon airport - €27pp/one way > Transfer pier to Lisbon hotel- €27pp/one way 

Suite 

THE GREAT EASTER VOYAGE Voyage description on page 58 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1402 

12 Apr - 22 Apr 


TRANSFERS 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 




Brochure price 2597 3159 3159 3647 4098 5090 5565 



From €14pp 

> Transfer Lisbon airport to pier - €27pp/one way > Transfer Lisbon hotel to pier - €27pp/one way 

> Transfer pier to Bergen airport - €27pp/one way > Transfer pier to Bergen hotel- €14pp/one way 

Suite 

british ISLES IN SPRING Voyage description on page 60 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1403 

24 Apr - 05 May 


TRANSFERS 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 







From €14pp 

> Transfer Bergen airport to pier - €27pp/one way > Transfer Bergen hotel to pier - €14pp/one way 

> Transfer pier to Hamburg airport - €19 pp/one way > Transfer pier to Hamburg hotel - €19pp/one way 

Suite 

SPRING ADVENTURE Voyage description on page 62 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1404 

05 May - 13 May 


TRANSFERS 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 







From €14pp 

> Transfer Hamburg airport to pier - €19pp/one way > Transfer Hamburg hotel to pier - €19pp/one way 

> Transfer pier to Bergen airport - €27pp/one way > Transfer pier to Bergen hotel - €14pp/one way 

Suite




- Be aware that Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and 

the early booking prices are capacity controlled. 

- Prices may change at any time before departure date, the 

applicable price will be quoted at the time of booking. 



Book the following voyages together and receive a 

5% discount on the second one: 

The Viking Route & Land of Fire and Ice; Treasures 

of the Atlantic Ocean & In the Realm of the Great 

Explorers. You can also combine The Great Easter 

Voyage with British Isles in Spring but please note 

that additional nights in Bergen need to be booked. 

THE VIKING ROUTE Voyage description on page 64 From €3177pp 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1405 

13 May-25 May 


TRANSFERS 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 






From €14pp 


> Transfer pier to Reykjavik airport - €28pp/one way > Transfer pier in Reykavik to hotel - €19pp/one way 

Suite 

MIGRATING SOUTH Voyage description on page 66 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1406 

2 Oct-14 Oct 


TRANSFERS 

Twin 

Single 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 






Brochure price 5610 6456 6456 7303 8150 10690 13507 

From €14pp 


> Transfer from Las Palmas pier to Airport - €30pp/one way > Transfer from pier to Las Palmas hotel - €16pp/one way 

Suite 

TREASURES OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN Voyage description on page 54 

Booking Code: 

CENEUR1407/ 

CENEUR1408 

OCCUPANCY 

Inside 

Superior 

Inside 

CABIN GRADES 

Outside 

Superior 

Outside 




14 Mar-01 Apr Twin 



14 Oct-01 Nov 



Single 


Arrival/Departure options (CENXANTA1TAC) and (CENXANDTD1) 

From €177pp (twin), €297 (single) 

Buenos Aires arrival package includes 

> One night in Buenos Aires including breakfast 

> Transfer from Buenos Aires hotel to pier 

Suite 

NOT INCLUDED 

> Transfer from Las Palmas pier to airport or vice versa - €30pp/one way 

> Transfer from pier to Las Palmas hotel or vice versa - €16pp/one way 


> Hurtigruten voyage in cabin grade of your choice on a full board basis 



> Professional English speaking Expedition Team that gives lectures as 

well as accompany landings and activities 


> Suites include a range of additional complimentary amenities such as 

drinks with meals and a welcome gift (please see page 83 for details) 

NOT INCLUDED 

> International Flights > Travel insurance 

> Optional Excursions and Gratuities > Luggage handling 

ACTIVITIES AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS 

> Excursions during the voyage are being planned and further information 

will follow latest four month prior departure 

> We recommend the booking of one of our hotels as pre/post programme 


> Some additional activities offered during the voyage may be available for 

a fee payable locally 

NotES 

> Prices are in € per person > All planned landings are subject to weather- and ice conditions > All itineraries are subject to change 

> Single cabins on request > Rubber boots rental service on board (see page 85)

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explorer – ambassador 

© Leslie A. Kelly 

MS Fram is 

our newest ship, 

built in 2007 

MS FRAM 

MS Fram builds on the 

heritage of the original 

Fram, taking the most 

advanced technology 

making it extraordinarily 

suited for expedition 

voyages in Polar regions. 

Fram means 'forward' 

in Norwegian – lifting 

expectations of the voyage 

at hand. 

Of the 127 comfortable cabins a number of them are superior and are named after 

Norwegian polar heroes. The spacious outside decks include accessibility to the very 

front of the ship – a great place to observe marine wildlife. We are very proud of the art 

commissioned for MS Fram – local artists from the Arctic have contributed to making 

her a modern masterpiece. MS Fram is equiped with stabilisers. After dressing up for 

shore side excursions and expedition landings you meet at our “tender pit” where we 

safely embark our sturdy Polarcirkel boats which will take you safely and efficiently from 

ship to shore. 

MG 

M 

F 

U 

N 

FJ 

Outside 

grand suite 

Outside suite 

Outside 

superior cabin 

Outside cabin 

Outside cabin 

Inside superior 

cabin 

Sitting area, TV, minibar, double bed, shower/wc. 

Private balcony. 

One room, sitting area, TV, minibar, double bed, 

shower/wc. 

Deck 5, 6 

Deck 5, 6 

Sitting area, TV, refrigerator, double bed, shower/wc. Deck 3, 5 

One bed, one sofa bed, table, refrigerator, TV, shower/wc. 

(U 526 with upper and lower berths.) 

One bed, one sofa bed, table, refrigerator, TV, shower/wc. 

(N 352 with upper and lower berths.) 

Sitting area, TV, refrigerator, double bed, shower/wc, 

limited or no view. (FJ 503 with twin bed.) 

Deck 5, 6 

Deck 3 

Deck 5 

I Inside cabin One bed, one sofa bed, refrigerator, TV, shower/wc. Deck 3, 5, 6 

Cabins 342 and 346 are adapted for guests with disabilities. 

Subject to change. 

© Grégory Gérault 

© Tommy Simonsen 

© Grégory Gérault 

Cabin category MG 

Cabin category F2 

Cabin category N2

DECK 8 

DECK 7 

DECK 6 

DECK 5 

DECK 4 

DECK 3 

DECK 2 

Deck plan 

Deck 8 

SAUNA 

SAUNA 

SHOWER 

LOCKER ROOMS 

OBSERVATION DECK 

Deck 7 

SUN DECK 

JACUZZI 

PASSENGER BRIDGE 

Deck 6 

BALCONY 

MG-638 MG-659 MG-657 

M2-653 

M2-636 

I2-640 

M2-649 

I2-655 

I2-651 

I4-647 

I4-645 

M2-634 

SUN DECK 

U2-643 

U2-641 

U2-639 

U2-632 

U2-630 

U2-628 

I4-637 

SHOWER 

JACUZZI 

FITNESS 

ROOM 

M2-629 

I4-635 

I4-633 

I4-631 

WC 

M2-626 

M2-627 

M2-624 

WC 

M2-625 

M2-622 

LIFT 

LIFT 

U2-623 

U2-621 

U2-619 

U2-617 

U2-615 

U2-611 

U2-609 

U2-607 

U2-603 

LIFT 

LIFT 

BAR 

QILAK 

OBSERVATION LOUNGE 

I2-613 

I4-605 

I4-602 

U2-620 

U2-618 

U2-616 

U2-614 

U2-612 

U2-610 

U2-608 

U2-606 

U2-604 

Ship yard: Fincantieri, (I) 

Flag: Norway 

Year of construction: 2007 

Gross tonnage: 11 647 

Passengers: 318 

Cabins: 127 

Overall length: 114 m 

Beam: 20.2 m 

Ice class: 1A/1B 

Service speed: 13 knots 

Deck 5 

BALCONY 

MG-541 

MG-543 

MG-532 

M2-539 

I4-537 

M2-535 

M2-530 

M2-528 

U2-533 

U2-531 

U2-529 

U2-527 

U2-526 

U2-524 

U2-522 

U2-520 

I4-525 

I4-523 

I4-521 

I4-519 

I4-517 

PROMENADE DECK 

PROMENADE DECK 

LIFT 

LIFT 

F2-515 

F2-518 

F2-513 

F2-511 

F2-516 

F2-514 

F2-509 

F2-512 

F2-507 

F2-505 

F2-510 

F2-508 

FJ-503 

FJ-506 

F2-501 

FJ-504 

F2-502 

OBSERVATION TERRACES 

Deck 4 

SHOP 

BUFFET 

BISTRO 

FRAMHEIM 

LECTURE HALL 

BALCONY 

IMAQ RESTAURANT 

ARCADE 

LIFT 

LIFT 

WC WC NUNAMI LOBBY 

EXPEDITION/ 

FRONT DESK 

INTERNET 

POLHØGDA 

CONF. LECTURE HALL 

ROOM 

COLIN 

ARCHER 

Deck 3 

N2-341 

N2-339 

N2-354 

N2-352 

N2-337 

N2-335 

N2-333 

F2-350 

N2-331 

N2-348 

N2-346 

I2-340 

N2-344 

N2-342 

GANGWAY 

ENTRANCE 

HALL 

N2-329 

N2-327 

N2-325 

N2-323 

N2-321 

N2-319 

N2-317 

N2-315 

N2-313 

N2-311 

N2-309 

N2-307 

LIFT 

LIFT 

I4-324 

I4-320 

I4-316 

I4-312 

I4-308 

N2-338 

N2-336 

N2-334 

N2-332 

N2-330 

N2-328 

N2-326 

N2-322 

N2-318 

N2-314 

N2-310 

N2-306 

N4-304 N4-305 

N4-302 N4-303 

N2-301 

Deck 2 

WARD 

CAR DECK 

LIFT 

LIFT 

TENDER 

LOBBY

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explorer – on board 

Ample deck space gives 

unequalled views to the 

untouched scenery 

LIFE ON BOARD 

MS Fram was specially built 

for comfortably sailing the 

remote waters of the Arctic 

and Antarctic, and you may 

enjoy her many services whilst 

she takes you close to nature 

and wildlife. No dressing up 

for dinner – no fuss, no frenzy 

– our aim is to sail calmly 

through the crisp clean air, 

close to the ever-changing 

environment. 

BAR SERVICE 

The ship has a bar with an excellent selection 

of spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks 

at moderate prices, and a lounge with 

coffee service. 

CABINS 

There is a wide range of comfortable cabins 

on board, all with private bathrooms. 

Please note that check in hours in reception 

may open before the cabin is ready for 

use. You will be informed at check-in when 

your cabin is ready for you. You may expect 

some noise and vibration in some cabins. 

This varies depending on the location of 

your cabin. Also, noise affects people 

differently and what may be a problem 

for one person may not be a problem for 

others. Please note that cabins on deck 5 

with passenger access to outside areas may 

sometimes have an obstructed view due 

to other passengers walking past. Please 

ask our reservation team for advice on the 

best cabin location for you. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

The emphasis on board is on relaxation 

and discovery, and not on the commercial 

entertainment which is so often a part of 

conventional cruises. Our aim is to get you 

closer to unique environments and to allow 

you to share the experience with your 

fellow travellers. Occasionally there may 

be some musical entertainment on board 

in the evenings. 

Fitness room and sauna 

A fitness room and a sauna are available 

to our guests. 

INFORMATION AND SERVICES 

On deck 4, you will find our reception 

and expedition desk, where our staff are 

available to answer your questions. In 

this area, you will also find our internet 

café, our lobby with wireless access and 

our lecture rooms. 

Jacuzzi (whirlpool) 

If you forget to bring your swimsuit on 

board, you can buy one in our shop, so that 

you can take a lovely bath out on deck in 

one of our two Jacuzzis. 

Lectures 

The ship’s experienced lecturers’ command 

an in-depth knowledge of the 

areas in which we sail. They will conduct, 

on a regular basis, lectures on topics 

such as biology, history and geology 

throughout the course of the trip. The 

lecturing schedule will be announced 

everyday in the on board daily program. 

Do not hesitate to contact our Expedition 

Team for any questions or concerns 

you might have. 

LIBRARY 

The ship has a small selection of books on 

different topics that is available to guests 

while on board. 

Observation Lounge 

Qilak means “sky” in Greenlandic, and 

the name of this lounge sets the standard. 

Here you find large panoramic windows, 

ample comfortable seats and even a pair 

of binoculars so you can view the wildlife 

and details of the ever changing landscape.

© Michael Marczok 

On board 

Your voyage includes breakfast, lunch and 

dinner. Regular coffee/tea is complimentary 

throughout the whole voyage. Other 

beverages and refreshments during the day 

are not included but can be purchased on 

board in the restaurant, cafeteria and bar. 

SHOP 

Our on board shop offers a great range 

of both warm, practical clothing, local 

souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards at 

good prices. In addition we also stock a 

small selection of soap, toothpaste and 

other personal effects. 

© Nina Helland 

OUTDOOR DECKS 

MS Fram has spacious outdoor areas. 

Enjoy the views from the very front of the 

ship where there is a large viewing area or 

from the back on deck 7. Both are perfect 

vantage points to sit back, relax and watch 

the world go by. 

POLARCIRKEL BOAT LANDINGS 

These sturdy boats enable both waterbased 

exploration and safe landings in 

otherwise inaccessible areas. You will 

need to be fairly agile to board these but 

there is otherwise no need to worry about 

travelling in them. The crew will show you 

what to do and as long as you follow their 

instructions, after a few days it will become 

second nature. On all landings in Polarcirkel 

boats guests are expected to wear proper 

footwear. In Antarctica it is mandatory to 

use rubber boots for all landings. For all 

other destinations boots can be useful. 

You are welcome to bring private boots, or 

you can rent a pair on board. See separate 

point “Rubber boots rental”. Landing operations 

depend on favourable conditions. 

RESTAURANT & CUISINE 

Our restaurant is named Imaq – the Greenlandic 

word for “ocean”, offering scenic 

views from every table. At the far end of 

the restaurant is a balcony, an ideal place 

from which to take photos. The open 

seating for the breakfast and lunch buffet 

creates a relaxed atmosphere. Where 

possible, we plan our menus around seasonal 

ingredients, taking advantage of 

local produce to satisfy healthy appetites 

stimulated by the fresh sea air. 

SHORE EXCURSIONS 

A selection of shore excursions is available 

to pre-book. Where available we will 

supply you with excursion information in 

advance, otherwise you will receive full 

details and prices on board. Excursions and 

their contents are subject to maximum/ 

minimum numbers and local and weather 

conditions. 

SUITE SERVICE 

As a suite guest on MS Fram, we offer you 

an exclusive suite check-in area at deck 5 

with a chilled glass of champagne to begin 

your voyage. Special amenities come with 

our magnificent suites including a welcome 

on board gift, complimentary beverages 

for lunch and dinner inclusive of chilled 

filtered water by the carafe, sodas, soft 

drinks, beer and a selection of wine by the 

glass. We also offer an exclusive breakfast 

area with speciality buffet products. If local 

products are available, we will do our best 

to provide them to you. 

In the suite you will find a kettle for your 

convenience with coffee, teas, sweeteners 

and cream, and the mini bar has a complimentary 

selection upon your arrival. Replenishment 

of the mini bar is chargeable. 

Relaxing on deck 

Fitness room with a view 

© Håvard Jensen

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Practical information 

explorer – practical information 

Address and contact information to 

the ship 

All cabins have a telephone. Buy a phone card in the 

reception to call from the ship. There is an Internet 

café on board (at extra cost) and Wi-Fi is available on 

deck 4 (in the reception area only) and in the bar on 

deck 7. Please note that the connection is a 512MB 

line and that both internet and telephones from 

time to time will be out of range due to the vessel’s 

location. Due to the limited capacity we kindly ask 

you not to use live casting /live streaming websites. 

Phone: + 47 85 00 11 00. E-mail: fram@hurtigruten.com 

Alcohol Policy 

Guests are respectfully reminded that only beverages 

purchased from the ships restaurants and bars 

can be consumed on board. Alcoholic beverages 

purchased in ports-of-call and from our on-board 

shops will be stored by the ship and delivered to your 

cabin on the last day of the sailing. According to Norwegian 

law, persons over the age of 18 are allowed to 

purchase beer and wine. Spirits are only available to 

persons over the age of 20 years. 

Announcements 

To hear all announcements in the cabin, the TV has 

to be set to a channel number. Check your cabin 

folder for specific channel number once on board. 

Important updates to our programme and emergency 

information will be announced to the cabins 

via separate speakers overriding all other audio in 

the cabin. 

Artworks 

Local artists from the Arctic have contributed to 

making the MS Fram a modern masterpiece. There is 

a permanent exhibition of original artefacts from the 

original Fram used by Nansen and Amundsen. 

CHARTER FLIGHT TO USHUAIA 

Flight times between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires are 

only confirmed by the airline a few days prior to the 

day of departure and our hospitality desk at the hotel 

will provide the details and your boarding pass. This 

also applies if you have not booked the Hurtigruten 

arrival/departure package. It is strongly recommended 

that you stay in Buenos Aires overnight before 

and after the voyage as we are unable to accept 

responsibility if you miss your voyage or return flight 

in the event of any delay. 

Children 

Hurtigruten ASA cannot accept children under the 

age of 5 to travel with us to Antarctica. There is no 

age restriction on our other destinations. For safety 

reasons, children under 12 years of age will be considered 

on each landing. It is entirely at the Captain’s 

discretion to allow children on shore landings. 

Cruise card 

A cruise card will be issued upon arrival on board as 

part of the check in procedure in accordance with ISPS 

regulations. All our guests are requested to wear this 

card when disembarking the ship in all ports of call 

and landings. The card serves as a control system on 

the gangway enabling the ship to know which of our 

guests are on board and ashore at any time. 

This card, in addition to being the key card for your 

cabin, is also your payment card on board. The card is 

the only means of payment for the on board facilities. 

To activate the cruise card account you must have a 

Visa, American Express, Diners or MasterCard. The 

credit card must be valid more than 3 months after 

your stay on board. We regret that our system does 

not support Maestro Card. Please note that when 

using your credit card on board the ship, your account 

will be debited in NOK. The rate of exchange will be 

the one validated by your credit card company. 

The evening before the voyage ends the account 

will be totalled and settled on board, and a receipt 

brought to your cabin. We regret that there is no 

facility for cash withdrawals or currency exchange on 

board. 

Disabled cabins / Mobility 

The ship is suitable for wheel-chairs. Persons in need 

of special assistance must travel with a companion. 

Please note that the ship’s gangway must be used 

in order to embark/disembark wheelchairs. In ports 

where tidal conditions or other circumstances require 

use of a portable gangway, or during landings with 

Polarcirkel Boats, there is no possibility to use/take 

wheelchairs. Embarkation and disembarkation in 

Kangerlussuaq/Greenland is by Polarcirkel boat 

and therefore we regret that any voyages starting 

and ending in Kangerlussuaq are not suitable for 

wheelchair users. 

Electricity 

The plugs in your cabins are all 220V/50hz. Suites have 

110V for Shavers. The plugs are continental two pin 

plugs. Adapters are available for purchase in the shop. 

Environment and green navigation 

Our Captains take pride in route planning that minimises 

the load of the engines and reduces emissions. 

All waste is stored on board until it is deposited for 

treatment ashore. We never dump waste in the sea 

and we ask you not to leave any waste when you are 

on shore excursions. In populated areas there are 

containers for depositing waste, please use them. 

We ask you to respect the saying: “Leave nothing but 

footprints, take nothing but pictures.” 


The on board Expedition Team is composed of an 

Expedition Leader, an Assistant Expedition Leader 

and several lecturers and experts. Your Expedition 

Leader will regularly update you on the progress of 

the trip as well as the different points of interest and 

wildlife sightings that may occur. Biographies of the 

Expedition Team can be found on the Information bulletin 

board located close to their Information desk. At 

the Expedition desk you will be able to find information 

regarding the trip and book optional excursions. 

general 

Brochure Accuracy 

The information and descriptions contained in this 

brochure have been checked by our staff and/or 

local agents to ensure they are correct. 

However, changes may occur after the date of publication 

and there may be occasions when Hurtigruten 

or local suppliers may withdraw some facilities. 

Should we become aware of any significant change 

which may be considered to have an effect on the 

enjoyment of your holiday we will do our utmost to 

advise you. 

Public holidays and religious festivals may also affect 

the availability of resort and hotel facilities. 

Tourist offices can provide details of such events. 

Some areas we visit are very remote, affected by 

prolonged cold weather or difficult terrain. 

Provision of facilities will be subject to local conditions, 

and customs and lifestyles may differ from 

those to which you are accustomed. 

Wildlife 

The brochure includes pictures and descriptions of 

wildlife which may be seen from the ships and during 

excursions, but there is no guarantee of sightings. 

Gratuity Policy 

We in Hurtigruten ASA have learned that many of our 

guests wish to give a special thanks to our service 

crew on board. It is at your discretion to honour 

service rendered by the crew in bars, restaurant and 

cabins. In order to give you some guidelines, we 

recommend 80 NOK (approx 8 GBP, 9 Euro, 12 USD) 

per guest per day as an average gratuity. Whatever 

amount you decide to give, please fill in the form you 

will find in your cabin and give it to the receptionist 

two nights before the end of the cruise. The amount 

will then be debited to your cruise account. 

Health 

At the time of printing no compulsory vaccinations or 

health precautions were required for British citizens. 

Passengers suffering from any known or suspected 

medical condition, or women more than 28 weeks 

pregnant, are required to notify us at least 14 days 

before departure and produce a medical certificate 

confirming fitness to travel. We reserve the right to 

refuse or cancel a booking if the relevant certificate 

is not produced and will not be liable for the refusal 

by any operator to carry any person who has failed to 

notify us as above. If in doubt about health precautions, 

please consult your doctor. 

Hurtigruten Ltd cannot be held responsible for any 

circumstances arising out of a failure to disclose a 

disability or pre-existing medical condition. If you 

have any concerns regarding reports that long periods 

of immobility, such as remaining seated during 

flights, may be a contributory factor of Deep Vein 

Thrombosis (DVT) we recommend you contact your 

GP for advice. The above information is correct at 

the time of going to press but it is the responsibility 

of all passengers to ensure they comply with health, 

passport and visa requirements applicable at time 

of travel. 

Language 

The language on board is English. Announcements, 

lectures and written information are also given in 

German. 

Laundry 

A laundry service is available on board at low cost. 

No self-service or dry-cleaning is possible. 

Life saving equipment, life vests and 

safety on board 

The ship complies with all safety requirements 

and is a modern vessel suitable for sailing in icy 

waters. Upon arrival on board all passengers will be 

instructed in safety procedures, and the use and location 

of the safety equipment. There is a safety plan 

situated on the inside of the cabin door. We stress 

the importance of becoming acquainted with the 

ships safety plan. Special safety regulations will apply 

on landings with the Polarcirkel boats. Please follow 

the instructions given by the Expedition Leader and 

crew/staff. Special lifejackets for use during landings 

will be handed out to all passengers before first 

landing. A mandatory briefing regarding the safety 

guidelines will also be given.

Medical Declaration Form 

In accordance with IAATO and Hurtigruten ASA 

requirements, all travellers to Antarctica and on 

board the Trans-Atlantic Voyage must complete a 

confidential medical declaration form, signed by a 

doctor, stating that they are fit to travel. This form 

will be sent to you well in advance. The form must be 

filled out, brought on board the ship and personally 

delivered to the doctor upon embarkation. Boarding 

may be denied if these forms are not presented at 

time of embarkation. 

Medical emergencies and medication 

There is an English-speaking physician and nurse 

on board at all times. The ship has a small medical 

facility with the necessary equipment and drugs to 

handle small emergencies. In the event of a serious 

emergency, the nearest hospital will be contacted. 

Medical consultations as well as medicines will be 

charged to the passenger affected. All guests must 

have personal travel/health insurance. 

If you depend on medication, remember to bring sufficient 

supplies to last through any unforeseen delays. 

We also recommend that you keep your medication 

in your hand luggage properly labelled and with clear 

instructions for its use. If you depend on vital drugs, 

please inform the ship’s doctor upon arrival. 

Illness on board can lead to quarantine and orders 

from the ship’s physician and captain, must be followed. 

Mobile phone 

Depending on the operator with whom you have 

a contract, mobile phones will function in some 

places on shore. Check with your carrier company for 

details. Guests may use their own GSM telephones 

on board the ship at all times as long as we have 

connection at an international price level. The price 

will vary depending on which mobile operator you 

use. Please check with your carrier company for rates 

and if your subscription is valid on the MCP Satellite 

System on board. 

Passport and VISA requirements 

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with 

the required travel documents you will be asked to 

provide prior to boarding the ship. 

It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify 

and obtain all required travel documents and have 

them available when necessary. 

Passport is the only valid identification for all of our 

voyages aboard MS Fram. ID-cards are not accepted. 

The passport needs to be valid for more than six 

months after you return to your home country. At 

check-in passports will be collected by the crew 

on board the vessel, in order to clear immigrations 

and customs. Passports will be kept throughout the 

whole voyage and returned at the end of the trip. 

Please bring a photocopy of the passport with you. It 

is the guests' responsibility to identify and to obtain 

the necessary visas before commencing their cruise. 

Based on nationality, many countries still require an 

entry visa. Upon arrival Cape Verde a tourist VISA will 

be issued to all guests. This is a personal VISA that is 

to be paid at arrival pier by the guest (ca. 4000 CVE, 

approx €36pp). 

We regret we are unable to accept any liability if you 

are denied access to a flight or entry into a country 

or are otherwise affected by difficulties or costs 

resulting from your passport not being approved or 

if you have not obtained the required visa or other 

documentation. 

Post 

You can hand in your mail in the reception, and for 

a limited amount covering service fee and stamps 

we will forward the post in every port where it is 

possible. The time used from sending the postcard 

to when it gets to the receiver may be relatively long. 

Hurtigruten cannot accept responsibility for lost mail. 

Restaurant services 

On board we serve a buffet breakfast and lunch. 

Dinner varies between buffets, set meals and 

barbeques. The type of dinner is announced in the 

daily programme. Our Head Waiter will assign tables 

prior to arrival. Information about table number and 

meal times will be in your cabin upon arrival. Please 

provide information regarding special requests for 

seating arrangements to your sales office/travel 

agent. At some voyages we might serve the dinner 

divided into Boat groups. If you have special dietary 

requirements, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten 

free, please inform your sales office/travel agent as 

early as possible, and contact the Head Waiter when 

on board. The Chefs will do their best to meet your 

dietary requirements. Beer, wine, onboard produced 

water and soft drinks are sold in the restaurant during 

lunch and dinner. 

Room service 

The cabins are cleaned daily. We regret that meals or 

drinks cannot be served in the cabins. 

Resident Photographer 

Our resident photographer will invite you to photography 

workshops and practical sessions out on deck 

to enable you to take the best possible pictures from 

your voyage. 

Rubber boot rentals 

Onboard you may rent a pair of high quality boots for 

a low cost to wear during landings and hikes. These 

boots will be kept on the ship's tender deck, and you 

will have your private pair during the whole voyage. 

We also offer high quality binoculars, walking sticks 

and a small selection of warm thermo suits for rent 

at a low cost. 

Seasickness 

Seasickness pills are available for purchase in the 

reception. If you are prone to seasickness it is recommended 

that you bring pills that you are familiar with. 

You may also buy “sea bands” on board. 

Ship’s security 

MS Fram complies with the ISPS-regulations 

(International Ship and Port Security System) where 

all luggage is subject to X-ray/metal detector inspection 

upon arrival port facility or ship. You are kindly 

asked to keep this in mind packing your luggage for 

the voyage. The ISPS regulations also include hand 

baggage scan in all ports of call throughout the 

course of the voyage. 

Flights 

Please see the price pages for available flight 

packages. We can also offer regional supplements 

and upgrades, please contact us for 

details and prices. 

The airfares offered are special package tour 

fares which cannot be altered or cancelled without 

charge. All flight package prices are based 

on specific booking classes, if the relevant 

booking class is not available a supplement 

may apply. Our reservations team will advise 

you of this. 

Most flights within Europe do not offer a complimentary 

meal/drinks service, please check 

with your airline. On intercontinental flights this 

is usually included. We can offer upgrades to 

Smoking 

On board MS Fram, smoking is only permitted in 

designated areas on outside decks. Do not smoke 

in your cabin. To show respect for the environment, 

please use the provided ashtrays when smoking. 

Throwing cigarette butts overboard is strictly prohibited. 

A cleaning charge of 1,500 NOK will be applied 

for smoking in your non-smoking cabin, to cover for 

the cost of cleaning linen and curtains to return it to a 

non-smoking standard. 

Special requests 

If you have special requests (e.g. dietary or medical) 

please inform us at time of booking. We will do our 

best to meet such requests but can not guarantee 

to do so and under no circumstance will any such 

request be accepted by us so as to form part of a 

contractual agreement. 

Vaccinations 

Check with your General Practitioner regarding the 

recommended vaccinations for your journey. 

Water 

The tap water in your cabin is potable, but we recommend 

buying bottled water or our self-produced 

potable water by the carafe in the restaurant for the 

quality and freshness. 

Weather conditions 

The planned itinerary may change and landings may 

be cancelled due to changeable weather conditions. 

Hurtigruten ASA reserves the right to change 

the itinerary due to weather conditions and other 

unforeseen events. 

Walking on board 

We kindly remind you to be careful walking on board 

the ship while at sea, especially venturing out on 

deck, mind the signs for warning of wet and slippery 

decks. Be aware the doors toward the outer decks on 

5, 7 and 8 are potentially dangerous in windy conditions. 

Please adhere to the signs and announcements 

when it is not advised to go outside. While walking 

inside, hold on to railings but not to door frames to 

avoid injury. 

Welcome meeting 

Upon arrival on board, there will be a mandatory passenger 

safety drill before departure. There will also 

be a welcome meeting where security information as 

well as practical information about the cruise will be 

given, and an opportunity to meet some of the crew 

and be introduced to the key personnel on board. 

The practical information given in this brochure 

is subject to change without notice. 

business class on some routes, this will usually 

include a higher luggage allowance and access 

to the lounge at the airport. Depending on the 

airline this may also include seats with more legroom. 

Please note that upgrading may not apply 

to all sectors if your flight is via another airport. 

Our reservation team will be able to advise you 

of availability, prices and other details. 

Luggage allowance varies between airlines 

and a charge may apply if you exceed this or 

carriage may be refused, please check with your 

airline. If you are planning to take a wheelchair 

or need assistance at the airport please advise 

us at the time of booking so we can inform the 

relevant airline. 

Any flight times advised at the time of booking 

are provisional and subject to change, please 

check before you travel.

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booking conditions 

explorer – booking conditions 

These are the terms and conditions which apply to your holiday and/or sea passage; please read 

them and the information on pages 82 to 85 carefully as you will be bound by them. 

1. YOUR CONTRACT 

Your contract is with Hurtigruten Ltd., a 

company wholly owned by Hurtigruten ASA, 

on the basis of these conditions and the 

information contained in the brochure, and 

shall be governed by English law and the 

jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may 

however choose the law and jurisdiction of 

Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to 

do so. When you book an air package 

holiday or sailing with us the contract 

between us will exist as soon as you or your 

travel agent asks us to confirm your 

booking. We then become responsible to 

provide you with the voyage arrangements 

or air package holiday you have booked and 

you become responsible to pay for them, in 

each case subject to these terms and 

conditions. You will also become responsible 

to pay for any additional arrangements 

made by us on your behalf including 

International Flights not included in any air 

package, optional excursions, travel 

insurance or other arrangements requested 

by you and booked. 

When you make a booking you guarantee 

you have the authority to accept and do 

accept on behalf of your party the terms of 

these booking conditions and accept 

responsibility for making all payments to us 

for all members of the party. We are unable 

to accept provisional or conditional 

bookings. We will send all documents and 

other information to you and you will be 

responsible for ensuring that all other 

members of the party are kept fully 

informed. A confirmation invoice which you 

should check as soon as you receive it will 

be sent on receipt of your deposit. If you 

wish to change or cancel any arrangements 

later you may have to pay an amendment or 

cancellation charge and additional costs 

(see below) which may be as much as the 

whole of the original price of your 

arrangements. 

Only one invoice and one set of documents 

will be issued. No final invoice will be sent. No 

verbal amendments may be made by either 

party to these written booking conditions; any 

change must be in writing signed by the Chief 

Executive of Hurtigruten ASA. 

If you book your holiday through a travel 

agent all communication must be through 

that agent. 

Please quote your booking reference 

number in all communications. All monies 

you pay to the travel agent are held by the 

travel agent on our behalf at all times. 

You are responsible for complying with any 

Visa or other entry requirements for you or 

any of your party who are not full European 

Union Passport Holders. 

2. PAYMENT 

Once you have asked us to confirm your 

booking the total price of the arrangements 

you have booked is due and is payable as 

follows: 

(i) If you book more than 60 days before 

your scheduled departure date a 

non-refundable deposit of 20%. 

The balance is due 60 days before your 

scheduled departure date. No second 

invoice will be sent. Travel documents will 

be issued 7 to 14 days prior to departure. 

(ii) If you book less than 60 days before your 

scheduled departure date the full price is 

payable when you book. Our preferred 

method of deposit payment is by bank debit 

card or credit card. Balance payment may 

be made by cash, bank debit card, credit 

card or cheque (providing there is time to 

clear it to meet the payment schedule 

shown above – you should allow 5 working 

days for clearance from the time we receive 

it). 

Online Bookings 

Bookings made online that cost less than 

€1,000 or made within 60 days of departure 

require full payment at the time of booking 

and no refund is made if cancelled. 

Credit Card Charges 

No charge will be made for deposits or 

balances paid by Debit Card/Switch/Delta. 

In line with most major operators we will 

make a charge of 2% for deposits and 

balances paid by credit card. Your booking 

may be cancelled if you do not make 

payment on time (we will not normally send 

reminders) and cancellation charges as set 

out under “If You Cancel” (see below) will 

be payable by you. 

3.A PRICES 

All Voyage prices shown in this brochure are 

in Euros and are per person based on full 

occupancy of the cabin accommodation 

unless otherwise stated. Single/Sole 

occupancy of cabins with more than one 

berth is at our discretion as single/sole use 

of multiple berth cabins will be limited. The 

price of your voyage or air package holiday 

arrangements was calculated using 

exchange rates quoted in the Financial 

Times Guide to World Currencies on 

25.01.2013, Norwegian Kroner (NOK) 8.73; 

Euros 1.17 and USD 1.58. We reserve the 

right to change any of the prices quoted in 

this brochure although there will be no 

change within 30 days of your departure 

date. You will be advised of the current price 

of the voyage or air package holiday you 

wish to book before your contract is 

confirmed. 

We reserve the right to increase or decrease 

prices in line with any change in VAT, local 

and UK taxes, embarkation/disembarkation 

fees, fuel surcharges, exchange rates, 

security charges or any fees chargeable for 

the services included in the cost of your holiday.Should 

it be necessary to make any 

surcharges we will notify you of the relevant 

adjustments by issuing a new invoice. In any 

event we will absorb all such increases 

where they form less than 2% of the total 

cost of your voyage or air package holiday 

(excluding any cancellation or amendment 

charges). Only amounts in excess of 2% will 

be invoiced to you, together with an 

administration charge of €1.00 per person 

together with an amount to cover agent’s 

commission. 

In the event that any surcharge means you 

paying in excess of 10% more on the 

original cost of your voyage or air package 

holiday, you will be entitled to cancel your 

trip with a full refund of all monies paid 

(except amendment fees). Should you wish 

to cancel under these circumstances you 

must exercise your right to do so within 14 

days from the date of the invoice we send 

you showing the increase. 

Should the price of your voyage or air 

package holiday go down due to changes 

above by more than 2% of your holiday cost 

then any refund due will be paid to you. 

Please note that travel arrangements are not 

always purchased in local currency and 

some apparent changes have no impact on 

the price of your travel due to contractual or 

other protection in place. 

3.B Voyage and Air Package 

Holiday Prices Do Not Include 

• Travel Insurance 

• Luggage Handling 

• International Flights except where 

included in the 

Air Package Holiday Price 

• Optional Excursions 

• Gratuities 

Optional Excursions booked before you 

travel or local excursions or other activities 

that you may choose to book and pay for 

whilst on holiday are not part of your voyage 

or air package holiday arrangements 

provided by us nor are we agents for the 

provider of the service. For any excursion or 

other activity you book before departure or 

with which you are assisted in arranging 

whilst on holiday, your contract will solely be 

with the supplier of the excursion or activity 

and not with Hurtigruten. We are not 

responsible for the provision of your 

excursion or activity or for anything that 

happens during the course of its provision 

by the supplier. 

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 

If you wish to change your travel 

arrangements after they have been 

confirmed we will do our utmost to help but 

it may not always be possible. Any request 

for changes to be made must be in writing 

by the person who made the booking or 

your travel agent. You will be asked to pay 

an administration charge of €73 per person 

and any further cost we incur in making this 

alteration. NB: most airlines will charge a fee 

for ticket changes. Costs may increase the 

closer to the departure date that changes 

are made. For example, the transfer within 

60 days of departure of arrangements 

involving a scheduled flight will mean the 

cancellation and re-booking of this flight 

and a significant additional charge. 

If you change the number of people in your 

party, the price of the arrangements will be 

recalculated for the new party size e.g. this 

may mean that accommodation is 

under-occupied and each member of the 

party may have to pay an increased price. 

Any increase in price caused by changes 

you have requested is not a cancellation 

charge even though it may arise because a 

member of your party has cancelled. Any 

change by you to your confirmed 

arrangements after departure is in all cases 

subject to availability and any relevant costs. 

5. IF YOU CANCEL 

You, or any member of your party, may 

cancel your travel arrangements at any time. 

Written notification from the person who 

made the booking or your travel agent must 

be received at our offices. We recommend 

‘Recorded Delivery’. Cancellation takes 

effect the day we receive your letter or 

email. Since we incur costs in relation to 

your arrangements from the time we confirm 

your booking you will have to pay the 

applicable cancellation charges as shown in 

the table below (which also applies if we 

cancel because you have failed to make 

payments on time - see “Payment” section) 

together with the cost of any air fare for 

which we have had to pay at the time of the 

booking and will be payable immediately on 

cancellation. 

When the 

Charges as a % of 

cancellation letter 

the 

is received by us total holiday cost 

before departure (excl. insurance 

premiums) 

60 or more days Retention of deposit 

42–59 days 30% 

28–41 days 60% 

14–27 days 90% 

Less than 14 days 100% 

6. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR 

BOOKING 

We reserve the right to change any of the 

details, and correct any errors in this 

brochure or invoices at any time. If changes 

are made before you have made your 

booking we will advise you before we 

confirm your arrangements. We reserve the 

right in any circumstances to cancel your 

travel arrangements (for example if a 

minimum number of participants for a 

particular travel arrangement is not reached, 

we may have to cancel it) and to change 

airline, aircraft types, vessels and itineraries 

without liability for any subsequent loss. 

Even after we have confirmed your booking 

we may have to make alterations but we will 

not cancel your travel arrangements less 

than 60 days before your departure except 

for reasons of force majeure or failure by 

you to pay the final balance in full. 

Most alterations will be minor and while we 

will do our best to notify you or your travel 

agent of any changes as soon as reasonably 

possible if there is time before your departure, 

we will have no other liability to you. 

Occasionally we may have to make a 

significant change to your confirmed 

arrangements. 

If we have to make a significant change we 

will notify you as soon as possible and you 

may either: 

(a) accept the change and the contract 

between us will then be varied to 

incorporate the change; or 

(b) take alternative arrangements altogether 

(subject to availability). If the alternative 

arrangements selected are a lower price 

than those originally confirmed the 

difference will (if already paid) be refunded 

to you. 

(c) withdraw from the booking completely in 

which case we will as soon as possible, 

refund all money paid to us. 

Passengers must give notice of their 

decision as soon as reasonably possible and 

not later than 7 days of being informed of 

the alteration. 

If you choose (a) or (b) above, you will 

receive as compensation a credit towards 

the cost of your arrangements, or any 

alternative selected, the amount shown in 

Scale A below. If you choose (c) we will pay 

you compensation shown in Scale B below. 

In all cases we will have no liability for any 

other or greater compensation or for 

expenses or losses incurred. 

Period before 

departure date 

notification given 

by us 

If you have to cancel for a reason covered by 

your travel insurance you may be able to reclaim 

the cancellation charges, less applicable 

excess. Insurance premiums are not refundable. 

Credit/Compensation 

per fare paying 

passenger 

(excluding infants)* 

Scale A Scale B 

0–7 days €60 €30 

8–14 days €50 €24 

15–28 days €36 €18 

29–42 days €24 €12 

43–59 days €12 €6 

More than 60 days €6 Nil 

*The compensation shown above applies to 

full fare paying adults only. Children or others 

travelling at concessionary rates will receive 

compensation pro rata based on the concessionary 

price against the full adult price as 

shown on the confirmation. 

The above rates do not apply when we are 

forced to make changes which cause you to 

withdraw or cancel your arrangements, by 

reason of unusual and unforeseeable 

circumstances beyond our control and which 

we could not have avoided by the exercise 

of all due care and our only liability will be 

to refund, as soon as possible, all money 

paid to us by you. We are unable to accept 

liability or pay compensation where the 

performance or prompt performance of our 

contractual obligation is prevented or 

affected by reason of circumstances 

amounting to “force majeure” i.e. any event 

which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) 

could not, even with due care foresee or 

avoid. Such events may include, but are not 

limited to, war, threat of war or civil 

commotions, riots, terrorist activity, industrial 

dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse 

weather, fire, flood, drought, government 

action, airport and port regulations and 

closures, technical transportation problems, 

maintenance to vessels, scheduling of 

transport and similar events outside our 

control. 

A flight or ship delay does not constitute a 

change to holiday arrangements. 

7. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE 

If you have a problem during your holiday 

concerning any service we have confirmed 

you must inform the local supplier, e.g. your 

hotelier, or our local representative or agent 

immediately to enable them to try to resolve 

the matter. You are also obliged to act in a 

way so as to minimise any loss. If the issue is 

not resolved locally it is essential you notify

group 

bookings 

© Alain Bidart 

Whether it is for a special 

occasion, a special interest 

or just a group of friends 

travelling together, we are 

able to offer savings off the 

standard brochure price plus 

free places on selected dates 

for groups of more than 10. 

As well as offering great 

value you’ll also benefit 

from our dedicated Groups 

Department who will be 

on hand throughout the 

booking process to provide 

expert knowledge and all 

the information you need to 

ensure your group enjoys a 

voyage of a lifetime. 

To discuss your group requirements 

in more detail and 

to book call our Groups Team 

on 020 8846 2633 or email 

uk.groups@hurtigruten.com 

Please note that the groups discount 

cannot be used in conjunction with 

any other offer and is subject to 

availability and the free place is on a 

voyage only basis. 

our head office in writing, quoting the 

booking reference number, at the earliest 

opportunity and no later than 28 days after 

your return, to enable any complaint to be 

investigated. It is strongly recommended 

that you communicate any complaint to the 

supplier of the services in question without 

delay and obtain a written report. If you fail 

to follow this procedure we will have been 

deprived of the opportunity to investigate 

and rectify your complaint at the time and 

this may affect your rights under this 

contract. Any accident resulting in personal 

injury, loss of, or damage to luggage must 

be reported to a ship’s officer or airline 

official immediately and written confirmation 

obtained. We are unable to accept liability 

for the contents of literature, DVDs, videos 

or websites produced by our suppliers/ 

hoteliers. 

8. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU 

We accept liability for any damage caused 

to you or any person in your party by the 

failure to perform, or the improper 

performance of, the voyage or air package 

holiday arrangements when your booking is 

confirmed (subject to any changes 

subsequently agreed between us) (but 

excluding any additional arrangements or 

extras whether or not purchased at the same 

time as defined in paragraph 3B) unless: 

(a) the failures which occur in the 

performance of the contract are attributable 

to you or some other person in your party; 

(b) such failures in performance are 

attributable to a third party unconnected 

with the provision of the services contracted 

for and are unforeseeable and unavoidable 

or; 

(c) such failures are due to: 

(i) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances 

beyond our control, the consequences of 

which could not have been avoided even if 

all due care had been exercised; or 

(ii) an event which we, or the supplier of the 

services could not foresee or forestall even 

with all due care. 

Our liability, shall in any event be limited to: 

i) the maximum of twice the cost of your 

travel arrangements, or 

ii) the minimum amount payable in 

accordance with and/or in an identical 

manner to: 

(a) the contractual terms of the companies 

that provide the transportation and 

accommodation for your travel arrangements, 

which are expressly incorporated 

into the contract and also form the terms 

and conditions of separate contracts 

between you and the carrier. 

(b) any relevant international conventions, 

including the Warsaw Convention 1929, 

whether as amended by the Hague Protocol 

1955 or the Montreal Protocol 1999, or 

otherwise, or the Montreal Convention 

1999. Carriage of passengers and their 

luggage by sea is governed by the Athens 

Convention 1974, and in respect of carriage 

by rail by the Berne Convention and in 

respect of provision of accommodation by 

the Paris Convention. Any action arising out 

of carriage by air or sea must be 

commenced within the two year time limit 

prescribed by the Warsaw and Montreal 

Conventions or the Athens Convention as 

applicable. Legal proceedings for all claims 

for which time bars are not stated in 

international conventions or are stated in the 

Norwegian Maritime Code must be made 

within one year from the date on which 

disembarkation did, or should have, taken 

place. The transport of passengers, baggage 

and vehicles is subject to the provisions of 

the Act. no. 39 of 24 June 1994 Norwegian 

Maritime Code, as amended, (“Norwegian 

Maritime Code”) and package tours are 

subject to the provisions of the Act no. 57 of 

25 August 1995 Relating to Package Tours 

(“The Package Tours Act”). 

We are to be regarded as having all benefit 

of any limitation of compensation contained 

in these, or any other conventions, including 

claims for death, injury, delay to passengers 

and loss, damage and delay to luggage. 

You may ask for copies of the transport 

companies’ contractual terms or the 

international conventions from our offices at 

Bedford House, 69-79 Fulham High Street, 

London SW6 3JW. 

Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you 

have rights in some circumstances to 

refunds and/or compensation from your 

airline in cases of denied boarding, 

cancellation or delay to flights, for which 

you must pursue the airline. Reimbursement 

in such cases will not automatically entitle 

you to a refund of any part of your holiday 

cost from us. Also, where a delay may result 

in entitlement to cancel a flight this does 

not automatically entitle you to cancel or 

receive a refund for any other arrangements, 

even though they may have been made in 

conjunction with your flight. 

9. INDEMNITY 

When you book arrangements with us you 

accept responsibility for the proper conduct 

of yourself and your party. If your actions or 

omissions cause damage to any property in 

the provision of the contracted arrangements, 

or cause delay or diversion to any 

flight or other means of transportation, you 

agree to fully indemnify us against any claim 

(including professional fees and legal costs) 

made against us by or on behalf of the 

owner of such property or the operator of 

the flight or other means of transportation. 

The Captain of an aircraft or Master of a 

ship has authority over the aircraft/ship and 

passengers at all times when they are 

boarding or on board. There will be no 

liability on our part, or that of any supplier, 

for any refund, compensation, or costs thus 

incurred. Additionally, we will have the right 

to recover full costs resulting from the 

incident from the passenger. 

At any port or place we may refuse to 

embark or may disembark any passenger 

who, in the opinion of the ship’s authorized 

personnel, might be excluded from landing 

at further destinations by local authorities or 

who may be suffering from any contagious 

or infectious disease, or whose presence 

may be detrimental to the wellbeing of 

passengers or crew. In cases of quarantine 

of the ship, or individual passengers 

(passengers may be required to remain in 

their cabin or as instructed by authorised 

personnel on board if they or any other 

occupant of the accommodation presents 

any symptoms or may be considered to put 

other passengers at risk) we will not be liable 

for expenses thus caused and in such cases 

as above there will be no entitlement to any 

refund or compensation and we will have no 

liability for costs incurred as a result. 

Each passenger warrants that they are fit to 

travel. 

Hurtigruten reserves the right to require any 

passenger to produce evidence of the same 

and cannot accept liability for any situation 

arising out of a failure to disclose any 

pre-existing condition or disability. 

Passengers with physical or mental 

disabilities or other conditions which may 

require special assistance, e.g. use of a 

wheelchair or scooter, or service animal, 

must advise us in writing before a booking is 

made. Passengers who use wheelchairs or 

who may require special assistance must be 

accompanied by someone who is able to 

assist them on shore and at sea. 

Your specific passport and visa requirements 

and other immigration requirements are 

your responsibility and you should confirm 

these with the relevant Embassies and/or 

Consulates. We do not accept responsibility 

if you cannot travel because you have not 

complied with the latest requirements. If 

you have made independent travel 

arrangements you accept responsibility for 

joining the ship in good time, regardless of 

any change to the sailing time or date, or to 

the itinerary. We are not able to refund 

monies paid to us, or any third party acting 

on our or your behalf, or make compensation 

or other payments where, for whatever 

reason, you fail to join the ship. Passengers 

going ashore are responsible for 

re-boarding the ship prior to departure from 

port. 

10. INSURANCE 

It is a condition of the contract with us that 

every member of the booking has travel 

insurance in force for the entire duration of 

the holiday, covering at least the 

cancellation of the booking and providing 

medical cover for illness or injury and 

repatriation while overseas. Please provide 

us with the name of your insurer, together 

with their 24-hour emergency number when 

you book or as soon as possible. 

11. BROCHURE VALIDITY 

This brochure was published in January 

2013 and the details and prices contained in 

it are valid from March 2014 to February 

2015 but may be superseded by 

subsequent brochures. 

12. DATA PROTECTION 

In order to process your booking and ensure 

your travel arrangements run smoothly and 

meet your requirements we, Hurtigruten 

Ltd, need to use the information you 

provide such as name, address, any special 

needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full 

responsibility for ensuring that proper 

security measures are in place to protect 

your information. We must pass the 

information on to the relevant suppliers of 

your travel arrangements such as airlines, 

ships, hotels, transport companies etc. The 

information may also be provided to 

security or credit checking companies, 

public authorities such as customs/ 

immigration if required by them, or as 

required by law. 

Additionally, where your holiday is outside 

the European Economic Area (EEA), controls 

on data protection in your destination may 

not be as strong as the legal requirements in 

this country. We will not pass any 

information on to any person not 

responsible for part of your travel 

arrangements. This applies to any sensitive 

information that you give to us such as 

details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious 

requirements. (If we cannot pass this 

information to the relevant suppliers, 

whether in the EEA or not, we cannot 

provide your booking. In making this 

booking, you consent to this information 

being passed on to the relevant persons.) 

Please note that where information is also 

held by your travel agent, this is subject to 

your agent’s own data protection policy. 

Hurtigruten is not responsible for the privacy 

practices of any other companies. 

If you wish to obtain a copy of the personal 

information held about you, please write to 

the above address. Hurtigruten Ltd may 

make a small charge for supplying this 

information as permitted by law. 

Hurtigruten Ltd. may wish to contact you by 

post, e-mail and/or telephone with news, 

information and offers on its voyages and 

other holidays we may have available and 

for market research purposes. If you prefer 

not to be contacted for the purposes set out 

above please contact the Customer Data 

Controller, Marketing Department, 

Hurtigruten Ltd, Bedford House, 69-79 

Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JW.

Welcome to Svalbard 

Explore Longyearbyen – next to the North 

Pole. We offer a variety of Polar adventures, 

and at the same time ensure that you are 

well cared for in the midst of Svalbard’s 

mighty nature – with the Midnight Sun or 

the polar night as your constant companion. 

We can book flights, hotels, meals and 

activities and also offer great package 

specials. When you book with us you are 

guaranteed professional advice, a comfortable 

stay and an unforgettable experience 

in the North Pole region. 

© Ragnar Hartvig 

Many ways to explore 

Join us on excursions such as a snow 

mobile safari, dog sledging, ice caving 

and fossil hunting, enjoy a wilderness 

barbecue or visit one of the 

fascinating Russian settlements. 

Elements outside – cosy inside 

Choose between several types 

of accommodation, from modern 

comforts and historical hotels in 

the town centre, to cabins in the 

wilderness. 

© Trym Ivar bergsmo

Experience the good life in 

the untouched wilderness of Svalbard 

with Spitsbergen Travel 

© Heiko Kühr 

© Thomas Berstad 

© Nina baily 

Contact us directly 

for more information 

Tel: + 47 79 02 61 00 

info@spitsbergentravel.no 

spitsbergentravel.no 

Delicious food 

The menus are based on fresh 

produce and inspired by our local 

area. Choose elegant French menus 

in stylish restaurants or traditional 

Norwegian meals by the bar. 

Exciting wildlife 

Svalbard is a biological hot spot because 

of the extraordinary diversity 

of Arctic wildlife and unique nature. 

See Arctic fox, reindeer, Polar bear 

and thousands of seabirds.

90 

explorer – MS FRAM 

© Fatima 

© Michael Miller 

© Laurent Patin 

A SELECTION OF OUR 

BEST guest PHOTOS 

Last year Hurtigruten continued its yearly 

photo competition for our guests. We asked 

that they capture and share pictures of 

favourite memories from their trips. We 

received a huge number of excellent photos 

depicting the fascinating coast of Europe, 

mythical Greenland, awesome Spitsbergen 

and the vast expanses of the Antarctic. 

Hurtigruten would like to thank all who 

participated in the competition! 

To take part in the competition, 

please send your favourite photo from 

your Hurtigruten voyage at 

www.hurtigruten.com/photocompetition 

© Flemming Salhauge © Nicole Herzer 

© Kröplin-Gerken

Navn 

Adresse 

Postnr/Sted 

HURTIGRUTENS REISEKLUBB BLIR 

1893 AMBASSADØR PROGRAM 

Vi i Hurtigruten inviterer deg til å bli medlem i vårt ambassadørprogram, 1893. Fordi du er med 

i Hurtigrutens Reiseklubb og en verdsatt gjest, ønsker vi at hver eneste reise du tar med oss 

skal bli spesiell. Som medlem i 1893 vil du få en kombinasjon av fordeler, eksklusive tilbud og 

ekstra service. Du vil oppleve disse fordelene før, under og etter reisen. Dette medlemskapet 

er kostnadsfritt fordi du er med i Hurtigrutens Reiseklubb. 1893 vil erstatte Reiseklubben, men 

vi kan ikke overføre medlemskapet ditt. Derfor håper vi at du tar deg tid til å fylle ut 

søknadsskjemaet i brosjyren og sender det til oss. 

Navnet 1893 viser til historien vår, fordi Kaptein Richard With grunnla Hurtigruten i 1893. 

Vi kaller det et ambassadørprogram fordi det er gjestene våre som er de virkelige 

ambassadørene for Hurtigruten 

Få rabatt på reiser med oss 

Som 1893-medlem får du rabatter på rundreiser langs norskekysten, og på våre Explorer-reiser 

hver gang du velger å ta en tur med oss. I tillegg vil du oppleve fordeler om bord og rabatter 

på utvalgte utflukter. Det vil alltid være noe nytt å se og oppleve langs norskekysten, eller på 

våre explorer reiser til Antarktis, Grønland, Spitsbergen og Europa. 

Vedlagt finner du vårt magasin, 1893 Ambassador. Vi har også lagt ved en brosjyre som 

forklarer mer om vårt ambassadørprogram og om hvilke fordeler du får når du velger å bli 

medlem. Den siste siden i brosjyren er et søknadsskjema som vi håper du vil fylle ut og sende 

tilbake til oss. 

Velkommen tilbake om bord! 

Vennlig hilsen 

Hurtigruten ASA 

Cecilie Kopperud 

Salgssjef 

DITT KUNDENUMMER: 

Narvik, 10. juli 2010 

Join the 1893 Ambassador programme 

Hurtigruten would like to present its 1893 Ambassador Programme, 

and invite you to join and discover the variety of our unique destinations 

with special extras as an 1893 Ambassador. This is a complementary 

membership for all guests that have travelled with us. 

Benefits 

As an 1893 Ambassador member, 

you will special discounts and extra 

perks that are available only to members. 

1893 benefits include: 5% 1893 

Ambassador repeater discount on 

your next Norwegian Coastal Voyage 

with a minimum stay of 3 nights *, 

5% 1893 Ambassador repeater discount 

on your next Explorer Voyage *, 5% 

discount on selected excursions booked 

on board and 3 days free bicycle rental 

included with every Norwegian classic 

round trip and a free quarterly member 

journal with background stories and 

insider tips. 

Explore the world 

of Hurtigruten 

Regardless of where or when you go, 

travelling with Hurtigruten creates memories 

for life. With us, you can visit places 

that most people have never been able 

to reach and experience new cultures, 

landscapes and traditions. Hurtigruten 

is the best way to enjoy the Norwegian 

coast, Greenland, Spitsbergen, Antarctica 

or Europe. It is easy to become 

a member, simply register online at; 

www.hurtigruten.com/1893 

* Provided you have travelled with us for a minimum of 3 nights on a previous single journey. 

It can be used in conjunction with normal brochure prices, early booking prices and group 

prices that were booked in advance. 

HURTIGRUTEN ASA 

Svarsending: 4511 

0093 Oslo 

COVER PHOTOS: Front page: Marsel van Oosten. Back page, main photo: Jakub Kasl. Small photos: Trym Ivar Bergsmo and Per Lillehagen.

The world’s most 

beautiful voyage 

whatever the season 

Every season provides an 

ever-changing backdrop to a 

journey of matchless wonders 

Discover the beauty of Norway’s coastline. In spring the sunlight rejuvenates life long the 

coastline, allowing you to experience the Arctic Awakening. The Land of the Midnight 

Sun truly lives up to its name during summer. The daylight lasts 24 hours above the 

Arctic Circle, making every Norwegian ‘night’ a joy to behold. Explore the Autumn Gold 

as the clear air strengthens the reds and yellows, which fill the mountainsides, hilltops 

and woods. In winter the landscape is covered in pure white snow and the air is fresh, 

pure and crisp. Explore Norway’s northern reaches with Hurtigruten, and experience a 

magical winter wonderland whilst going in search of the mesmerising Aurora Borealis. 

Start your journey of a lifetime at www.hurtigruten.com 

Your travel agency: 

01521 

Hurtigruten ASA 

Bedford House, 69-79 Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JW - Email: book@hurtigruten.com 

www.hurtigruten.com

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