save £1000 PER PERSON Expedition into the Northeast Passage An extraordinary adventure from Norway to Alaska aboard the MS Hanseatic 15th August to 12th September 2016 Franz Josef Land

n September 2014, a monumental travel first was accomplished when Franz Josef Land Bolshevik Island I The New the MS Hanseatic, the first non-Russian Novaya Zemlya Siberian Islands Chukchi Sea Cape Chelyuskin North Cape Barents Wrangel Island cruise vessel to sail the legendary Sea Tromso Kolyuchin Island Northeast Passage, reached the Murmansk Chukchi Peninsula Bering Strait northernmost point of any passenger Provideniya Nome USA NORWAY ship, something which we hope can Oslo be achieved again in 2016 during this remarkable expedition. To sail the passage from Europe to Asia through the , was a goal of kings, tsars, scientists and explorers Press Release from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for centuries and still to this day remains a great seafaring The expedition ship MS Hanseatic of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has set a new challenge. In 2016 the five star, MS Hanseatic will set out on record for passenger ships in the Northeast Passage. Yesterday afternoon an adventure from Tromso to Nome passing dramatic, bizarre (August 26, 2014), the 122.8-metre-long ship reached the northernmost point at 85°, 40.7’ north and 135°, 39.6’ east. At this latitude, the landscapes along the way whilst experiencing encounters MS Hanseatic was just 480 kilometres from the North Pole. Captain Thilo with polar bears, seals and whales whilst exploring Franz Natke comments: “Unusual ice conditions made this record possible. North Josef Land and Wrangel Island. During such an expedition, of the in the Russian Arctic, there was a large ice-free the extraordinary awaits you every day when local conditions zone stretching north through the Arctic Ocean, which we used for this spontaneous detour.” In temperatures of around zero degrees and a brisk make spontaneous course changes necessary and when north-easterly wind, the passengers took a Zodiac ride along the edge of the Zodiacs press on to untouched coastlines. Far from the pack ice. This event was then celebrated in style with a party on deck. civilisation, discover the Russian Arctic, which was an exclusion zone for decades and thus unreachable. This is a The Itinerary sea route with a legendary history offering a rare modern Day 1 London to Oslo, Norway. Day 3 North Cape. People once day adventure for which we only have a limited number Fly by scheduled flight. On believed that the North Cape of cabins available. arrival transfer to our hotel for an marked the end of the world. Today overnight stay. The remainder of it marks the beginning of our great The MS Hanseatic offers an extremely high level of service, the evening is free. adventure. This morning we hope to see the magnificent bird cliffs at confirmed by the satisfaction ratings from past passengers, Day 2 Oslo to Tromso. Return Gjesvaerstappen Island home to as well as beautiful surroundings, spacious cabins and public to the airport this morning for thousands of gannets, guillemots, areas. In keeping with the expeditionary nature of the cruise our scheduled flight to Tromso. On puffins and razorbills before however, there is a convivial atmosphere onboard and the arrival transfer to the MS Hanseatic arriving at the port of Skarsvag. and sail this evening as we start From here you may choose to join expedition team take care of the day to day events with a our journey towards the Northeast an optional excursion to the North sense of fun and adventure. Passage. Cape Plateau. Novaya Zemlya Kolyuchin Island birds

Arctic fox

Day 4 Murmansk, Russia. Subject to weather conditions, we are inhabited by polar bears, Arctic of birds nest on steep cliffs, and Murmansk, our gateway to Russia, will take the Zodiacs and explore foxes, Arctic hares, walruses and long tundra hikes will give you the is the largest city north of the Arctic on land whilst thousands of sea seals. chance to observe polar bears Circle and the headquarters of birds brood on the steep cliffs. and reindeer in the vast, silent Russia’s Northern Fleet. Once we The captain and crew can react Days 14 to 20 Siberia. For the next landscape. Kolyuchin Island on have completed custom formalities flexibly and are always seeking seven days we track the Siberian the edge of the Chukchi Peninsula there will be the chance to enjoy the most incredible experiences coast as the MS Hanseatic can also offers overwhelming animal an optional city tour of Murmansk with consideration for the ice and take full advantage of its ice class observations. The Zodiacs can take or trace the legacy of the Sami weather. Thanks to this, you will feel allowing us to pass through the you to large bird-infested cliffs with in the heart of the tundra on the even closer to the pioneers of the eye of the needle in the Northeast thousands of thick-billed murres, Kola Peninsula. This evening we Austro-Hungarian Polar Expedition Passage: Cape Chelyuskin, located black guillemots, kittiwakes, continue our journey eastwards. who whilst exploring the Arctic between Bolshevik Island and the horned puffins and glaucous gulls Ocean on almost the very same mainland, is known for frequently and with a little luck, you will see Days 5 & 6 Cruising the Barents date 143 years ago, happened being blocked by ice. The course lots of walruses gathering on the Sea. For centuries, the Northeast upon new land which they named thereafter will be determined by the rocks. The Chukchi Peninsula is Passage has fired the imagination after their emperor: Franz Josef weather and ice. The New Siberian a natural paradise for whales, of pioneering spirits, from the early Land. The explorers first set foot on Islands offer lots of possibilities seabirds, walruses and seals, explorations by the naval powers Wilczek Island, which is now home for Zodiac explorations and for whereas on Cape Deschnyow, of the 16th century, to the first to the grave of their engineer Otto spotting many rare seabirds, snow the most north-easterly point of successful passage by the Swede Krisch. Hooker Island also promises grouse, reindeer and lemmings. In the Eurasian landmass, Russian Adolf Erik Nordenskjöld between a fantastic expedition experience. 1893, the researcher Fridtjof Nansen history speaks for itself. A walk will 1878 and 1879. Your days at sea will Enjoy a visit to an abandoned allowed his ship to freeze in order lead you to a monument to the be in the shadow of the golden age Russian Arctic station from the to reach the geographic North pioneer Semyon Dezhnyov, the of Arctic explorers and endeavours 1930s or view the bird-inhabited Pole by using the natural ice drifts first to traverse the cape in 1648. of Willem Barents which will be cliff known as Rubini Rock up close. of the Arctic Ocean. These little- In Lorino, you can gain fascinating brought to life through a series of Besides the imposing cliffs and researched islands give exciting insights into the everyday life and onboard lectures. basalt columns, the island is also insights into the “adolescence” nomadic traditions of the Chukchi home to the largest sea bird colony of polar exploration. Meanwhile people who survive by hunting Days 7 to 9 Novaya Zemlya & in the archipelago. Enjoy other the Medvezhiy Islands in the East and breeding reindeer. Fascinating Franz Josef Land. As Barents spontaneously arranged highlights Siberian Sea are famous as a polar encounters also await you on circumnavigated Novaya Zemlya in this region, made possible by the bear nursery. They are a frozen seldom-visited Provideniya, located in 1596 during his search for the flexibility of the MS Hanseatic and habitat where the kings of the Arctic in the extreme east of Russia, when Northeast Passage, his ship became the Zodiacs. bring their cubs into the world. you go ashore with the experts and trapped in the pack ice and the visit the small museum. crew was forced to spend the winter Days 10 to 13 Kara Sea & Days 21 to 27 Chukchi Sea, there. Following in his wake we will Severanya Zemlya. The onboard Chukchi Peninsula & Bering Strait. Day 28 Nome. This afternoon we call at the deep bays of this primeval lecture programme continues as We leave Siberia and arrive at the complete our traversing of the island which in geological terms, we cross the Kara Sea towards Russian Far East. If weather and Northeast Passage and cross is almost identical to the Urals, as Severnaya Zemlya. Only a few ice permits we hope to call at the International Date Line as it is a northern continuation of this people have sailed these waters Wrangel Island. Using the Zodiacs we arrive in Alaska and the port ancient mountain range formed or seen the almost semi-glacial to land we can experience raw of Nome where we will remain in when Europe and Siberia collided. islands of Severnaya Zemlya which natural beauty. Numerous species port overnight. Polar bear cubs

Black legged kittiwakes

Puffin, North Cape

Day 29 Nome to London. onward scheduled flight to London Disembark this morning and departing this evening. transfer to the airport for the specially chartered flight to Day 30 London. Arrive this morning. Vancouver. Connect here with our

Important note on this expedition: This itinerary represents one of the world’s most difficult expedition cruises to plan, organise and sail and has been carefully planned based on average ice and weather data and closely coordinated with the local Russian authorities. Experience and careful preparation notwithstanding, the actual itinerary therefore depends on the local conditions which besides ice and weather, include decisions taken by the Russian authorities. We will, of course, do everything in our power to ensure that this cruise can take place as advertised but as with any expedition cruise to these remote destinations we are reliant on weather, ice, sea conditions and local authorities.

Prices per person Based on double occupancy Wrangel Island LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING - SAVE £1000 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Cat Cabin Description Brochure Price Special Offer 2 Twin cabin on Amundsen Deck N/A N/A 3 Twin cabin on Explorer Deck £22495 £21495 4 Twin cabin on Marco Polo Deck £23995 £22995 5 Twin cabin on Explorer Deck £25995 £24995 6 Twin cabin on Bridge Deck N/A N/A 7 Suite on Bridge Deck N/A N/A

Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Oslo on a bed and breakfast basis, 26 nights aboard the MS Hanseatic on a full board basis, mini-bar with soft drinks in your cabin restocked each day, specially chartered flight between Nome and Vancouver, Zodiac excursions, expedition team including onboard lectures, transfers, landing fees, gratuities to crew, port taxes, airport taxes, use of rubber boots and parka jackets onboard. Not Included: Travel insurance, optional shore excursions in Murmansk and North Cape, visas. Walruses NB. Ports and itinerary subject to change based on ice conditions. MS Hanseatic Operated by our German associates, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the MS Hanseatic is the world’s only five-star expedition ship (Berlitz Cruise Guide 2015). With a maximum of just 175 passengers, this unique vessel offers an informal and relaxed atmosphere onboard with the finest surroundings. You will be joined by a qualified expedition team of naturalists who will accompany you ashore and provide informative talks throughout the cruise.

Your Cabin/Suite There are 88 outside cabins which sauna, hairdressing salon and small whether you are enjoying a quick reach every spectacular sight, no measure 22 square metres and four boutique. There is also a hospital breakfast or a relaxed evening matter how remote. Due to their suites which measure a spacious on the lower deck. Whilst relaxing meal. When the weather is good, manoeuvrability, these inflatable 44 square metres. All offer a on deck and watching for passing you are very welcome to have craft allow us to truly immerse comfortable living and sleeping wildlife, the excellent service team breakfast on deck and at lunchtime ourselves in nature. You can be area with a modern en-suite offer little touches like exotic fruit there is always the choice between feet away from glaciers, bears, bathroom – cabins have a shower skewers and cooling terry cloth a buffet and a la carte menu. spectacular birdlife and explore and suites have a bathtub and towels. Exciting perspectives are There will also be special events otherwise inaccessible and shower – as well as a mini bar which also guaranteed in the Observation throughout your cruise. waterways. is refilled with soft drinks every day, Lounge thanks to the 180 degree Infotainment system with private panoramic view which can be Life Onboard For your Comfort, Safety & email, internet access (subject enjoyed while relaxing with an With your every need attended Security to charge), TV, radio, satellite aperitif at the bar and listening to to, there is nothing to do but With the highest ice class for a telephone, a spacious wardrobe, the piano music. It is in the Explorer relax and enjoy the experience passenger ship – E4, a shallow hairdryer, and individually Lounge that the expedition team aboard the MS Hanseatic. After draught, a powerful engine adjustable air conditioning. The will hold lectures and briefings. a Zodiac excursion, you will be and robust propellers, this is large panoramic windows or welcomed back onboard with a sturdy ship with excellent maritime portholes offer fantastic hot drinks and snacks, drinks will manoeuvrability, allowing us views. The forward-view camera be handed to you as you stand to access remote islands and shows impressions of the ocean on deck viewing magnificent coastlines and is the perfect and your arrival directly on your flat icebergs and the crew of 125 will vessel from which to experience screen. On arrival in your cabin you think of everything and enhance unforgettable expedition moments. will find fresh fruit and champagne. your cruise in every way possible. The cabins and suites on the Bridge Highly qualified, knowledgeable Deck also come with a safe and experts will accompany you 24-hour butler service. Cabins on throughout the cruise. Discovering the Amundsen Deck have portholes unknown territory and seeing and all other cabins and suites have amazing wildlife will be a lot panoramic windows. more rewarding with an expert Your Dining by your side. Whether a naturalist Your Space Experience indulgence at the or ornithologist, their passion The vessel has a spacious single highest level. Highly trained chefs and enthusiasm will be conveyed sitting restaurant, two lounge bars, a will surprise you every day with through talks onboard and during lecture theatre, library, sun deck with their skill and attention to detail. excursions in small groups. a heated swimming pool and pool Diversity as well as classic delicacies The onboard fleet of 14 Zodiac bar, indoor whirlpool, fitness room, will be available for every meal, landing craft enables guests to Explorer Lounge Drinks on the Ice

Suite on bridge deck

During this voyage you will be visiting out of the way destinations, and will be accompanied by an expedition team. Some landings ashore and optional excursions will be made by Zodiac landing craft. This cruise will appeal to the more adventurous and those who enjoy the natural world.

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