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14 Night Three Arctic Islands Iceland Greenland Spitsbergen Cruise and Land Tour from Helsinki

Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Cruise Line: Quark Expeditions
Sailed:  Saturday, Sep 7, 2024 from Helsinki, Finland
Ended: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Sep 7, 2024 departure of the Ocean Adventurer. If Quark Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Sep 7, 2024
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland      
Your Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries, and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna, or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel.
Day 2 - Sunday - Sep 8, 2024
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland      
Air Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Longyearbyen, Norway      
After breakfast, the group will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's largest settlement, as part of the transfer package. As you embark this afternoon, you'll enjoy great views of the mountainous landscape that serves as a backdrop for this seaside town.
Day 3 - Monday - Sep 9, 2024
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway      
Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, rewards you with austere beauty and opportunities to spot its abundant wildlife. Here, you'll visit spectacular glacier fronts and tundra in full bloom, with walrus, polar bears, and Svalbard reindeer amongst your possible wildlife sightings. Birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, Brunnich's guillemots, black-legged kittiwakes, and ivory gulls. If conditions allow, you could sail within 10 degrees of the North Pole!
Day 4 - Tuesday - Sep 10, 2024
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway      
Day 5 - Wednesday - Sep 11, 2024
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway      
Day 6 - Thursday - Sep 12, 2024
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway      
Day 7 - Friday - Sep 13, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
While sailing south through the Greenland Sea, your Expedition Team will teach you about the wildlife and history of Greenland, your next stop. On deck, you'll learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in a presentation, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar, or watch a film-there are many things to do during your time at sea.
Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 14, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 9 - Sunday - Sep 15, 2024
East Greenland, Denmark
East Greenland, Denmark      
During your tour of Greenland's remote eastern coast, you'll enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen-40 percent of the world's muskoxen population lives here. Finally, you will sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world. If conditions allow, you may also visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the most remote community in East Greenland.
Day 10 - Monday - Sep 16, 2024
East Greenland, Denmark
East Greenland, Denmark      
Day 11 - Tuesday - Sep 17, 2024
East Greenland, Denmark
East Greenland, Denmark      
Day 12 - Wednesday - Sep 18, 2024
East Greenland, Denmark
East Greenland, Denmark      
Day 13 - Thursday - Sep 19, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
As we sail south, the Denmark Strait is your pathway toward Iceland. Your Expedition Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations about the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds you'll see soaring above your ship.
Day 14 - Friday - Sep 20, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 15 - Saturday - Sep 21, 2024
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland      
You'll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, at the end of your journey. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, we provide a transfer to a central downtown location.