JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC
Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya
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1 Overview 2 Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya 2 16-Day Itinerary 5 Arrival and Departure information 7 Your Ship Options 9 Included Activities 10 Dates & Rates 11 Inclusions & Exclusions 12 Your Expedition Team 13 Extend Your Trip 14 Meals on Board 15 Possible Landing Sites 18 Packing List Overview
Follow in the footsteps of early arctic explorers on the Jewels of the Russian Arctic: EXPEDITION IN BRIEF Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya expedition, voyaging to two of the most Explore this rarely visited region of isolated, icy archipelagoes in the Russian High Arctic. From the mountains of the Russian Arctic Novaya Zemlya to the wildlife sanctuary of Franz Josef Land, these are rugged Encounter iconic arctic wildlife, such and essentially uninhabited landscapes that few have ever experienced. There’s no as polar bears, walrus and seabirds shortage of amazing adventures in these remote regions, where ice-capped peaks soar Explore glaciated Novaya Zemlya, where majestically out of the water and polar bears wander in their natural environment. the earliest Arctic explorers overwintered The Arctic has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and our expeditions offer the Visit significant sites at Franz Josef Land chance for you to discover why. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable and learn about the region’s storied history adventure! Feel free to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers or your travel professional, who can answer your questions and provide assistance at any time.
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DAY 1 | HELSINKI, FINLAND DAYS 3 AND 4 | AT SEA Your arctic adventure begins in As we sail through the Barents Sea, GREENLAND Arctic Ocean
Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary your Expedition Team will prepare you North Pole ° architecture and intriguing mix of for the adventures that await. Learn eastern and western influences. If you about the storied history and politics Greenland Sea Severnaya arrive early, explore the many museums, of the region, its fascinating wildlife, Franz Josef Zemlya galleries and restaurants, relax at a geology, ecology and climate, and the Svalbard Land ARCTIC Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant incredible sights you will soon explore. CIRCLE Barents Sea Design District before retiring at your Staff will keep a lookout for seabirds, Kara Novaya Sea included hotel. such as kittiwakes, skuas and fulmars Zemlya soaring above your ship. Whale and seal Murmansk DAY 2 | EMBARKATION IN sightings may also be possible in this Helsinki MURMANSK, RUSSIA biologically diverse sea. After breakfast, we will transfer to the RUSSIA Scheduled route Flight route airport and board our private charter DAYS 5 TO 7 | EXPLORING Areas where ice may be present flight to Murmansk, Russia. Once NOVAYA ZEMLYA aboard, get acquainted with the ship and The largest of the Eurasian arctic JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya crew and settle in for your voyage north. archipelagoes, the rarely visited Onboard the Ocean Adventurer Flights to/from Helsinki
Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 2 Novaya Zemlya (“New Land”) is witnessing the wonders of calving ice. DAYS 8 | AT SEA the third-largest wilderness area in Encounters with Brünnich’s guillemots Bid farewell to Novaya Zemlya as we Europe. This seemingly long, narrow (thick-billed murres) are likely, owing cruise farther north to Franz Josef island actually consists of two main to a small colony in the coastal cliffs. Land. There are several activities to islands, Severny (northern) and Yuzhny keep you engaged while at sea. Attend (southern), separated by the imposing To the northwest side of Severny Island presentations by your Expedition Team, Matochkin Strait. are the Oransky Islands. Wildlife relax in our polar library or simply spend abounds here, with a variety of animal some time on deck, admiring the sea. As we explore Novaya Zemlya, expect and plant life to be discovered, Walrus a new adventure every day. Each have been sighted here on many DAY 9 TO 12 | EXPLORING FRANZ expedition will be unique, depending previous expeditions. Coming across JOSEF LAND on the weather and ice, but a few a walrus haul-out is unforgettable. This remote group of 191 islands, landing sites we strive to visit include These giant pinnipeds of the Arctic many covered in ice, forms the most Inostrantseva Bay, the Oransky Islands, create a raucous as each walrus vies for northerly archipelago in Eurasia and Cape Zhelaniya, Cape Spory Navalok a choice spot of coastline. Encounters lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. A and Russkaya Gavan. with whales and seabirds are possible, nature reserve, it is part of the Russian Boasting one of the most picturesque as well as polar bears, a genetically Arctic National Park. Weather and ice glaciers in the entire archipelago, distinct subpopulation here. conditions will shape our exploration, Inostrantseva Bay provides but we do hope to explore historical breathtaking panoramic views of A significant site in polar exploration, sites, remote seabird colonies and walrus pristine arctic wilderness. If conditions Novaya Zemlya also offers a number haul-out at some notable destinations, allow, we may explore ashore, or of opportunities for you to trace the such as Cape Flora, Cape Norway, Bell Zodiac cruise along the face of the footsteps of famous explorers and Island and Tikhaya Bukta. Polar bear glacier, at a safe distance, possibly reflect on the region’s history. encounters are also possible.
Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 3 On Jackson Island, Cape Norway is DAYS 13 & 14 | AT SEA As your arctic expedition winds down where Norwegian explorers Fridtjof IMPORTANT REMINDER you have a couple of days to sail through Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen wintered Embracing the unexpected is part from 1895 to 1896. The conditions were this wildlife-rich sea, where whales of of the legacy—and excitement—of astonishingly difficult, but they survived various species are often seen. Take in expedition travel. When traveling until the summer and continued their a presentation, reminisce about your in extremely remote regions, your journey south. The remains of their small incredible journey with your shipmates, Expedition Team must allow the sea, relax in the lounge while swapping hut are still here today, along with a the ice and the weather to guide route stories and photos or enjoy the solitude and itinerary details. This itinerary memorial marking the event. of the sea. Expedition staff will be on is a tentative outline of what you’ll Exploring Tikhaya Bukta (Calm Bay), the hand to answer any remaining questions experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be site of an abandoned weather station on and spot wildlife. guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife Hooker Island, will feel like stepping back DAY 15 | DISEMBARKATION encounters as described are expected in time. There is plenty to discover as you MURMANSK & FLY TO HELSINKI but not guaranteed. Your Expedition wander the ruins, immersed in Russian Returning to Russia’s most northerly Team will use their considerable polar history, and you may even be able to city, you’ll have time to bid farewell to experience to seek out wildlife in send a postcard from the post office! your Expedition Team and crew before known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or catching our group charter flight back to The Stolichky and Appolonov Islands marine wildlife is not a guarantee. Helsinki, where you will have one more offer plentiful walrus encounters, as the night in this exquisite city. lumbering giants can be found hauled out here. If ice and weather are in our favor, DAY 16 | HELSINKI we’ll explore the area by Zodiac, at a safe After breakfast, spend time exploring distance, to view these pinnipeds of the more of the Finnish capital or catch your Arctic in their natural habitat. homeward-bound flight.
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As you prepare for your journey, you may be interested to know the details of your arrival and departure. Since air transportation to and from your voyage is not included in the cost of your expedition, you have some flexibility in planning your flights. Looking to extend your adventure beyond your polar cruise? Learn how to add on a pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!—in your gateway city on page 21. Arrival ARRIVING IN HELSINKI You may arrive in Helsinki at any time during Day 1 of the itinerary. Your included accommodation will be at the airport hotel, so arrival transfers are not necessary. PLEASE NOTE On arrival at the hotel, you will receive a welcome letter outlining the departure There is a strict luggage limit of 44 lbs information for the following day’s flight. An agent representing Quark Expeditions® (20 kg) checked luggage and 11 lbs (5 kg) will be available in the lobby of the hotel that evening to answer any questions about cabin baggage on the flights between the charter flight(s) scheduled for the following morning. Helsinki and Murmansk. Should you have additional luggage, it can be stored MURMANSK AND EMBARKATION at the hotel in Helsinki. There is NO Your flight to the Arctic is expected to depart from Helsinki to Murmansk on Day 2 option to pay for additional luggage. of the itinerary. Although the scheduled flight time will be communicated in your
Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 5 welcome letter, there is significant you may make your way to the airport to you arrive. A departure transfer to variability based on weather conditions. connect with your homeward flight, or the airport is not provided from the You should be prepared to depart the stay longer if you have booked additional downtown hotel at the end of your hotel for the airport on our group accommodation. stay in Helsinki. transfer at any time. Included Departure Accommodations PLEASE NOTE Weather conditions can always delay DISEMBARKATION IN MURMANSK Your included accommodation begins on our arrival, and airline schedule Your ship is scheduled to arrive back at Day 1 of your itinerary, and the specific changes have also been known to the pier in Murmansk before 8am local hotel(s) will be indicated on your final occur. Booking flexible tickets is time, but may arrive earlier depending voyage confirmation. If you are arriving always encouraged, as we cannot on Murmansk tides. After breakfast, and prior to Day 1 of your expedition or are be held responsible for delays due once the ship has docked, you will have staying after the disembarkation day, to unforeseen circumstances. time to bid farewell to your Expedition please contact your Polar Travel Adviser Team and shipmates before completing for hotel options. your disembarkation. The process takes about an hour. After disembarkation, IMPORTANT you will transfer to the airport for your Transfers REMINDER return charter flight to Helsinki. HELSINKI AIRPORT TRANSFERS Russian visas are required for Arrival and departure transfers in tourists from most countries. See DEPARTING FROM HELSINKI Helsinki are not included in the your country’s Russian consulate Upon arrival in Helsinki, there will be a expedition. Your first night’s included or embassy for details. A measure of flexibility is something all of us group transfer to your included post- accommodation will be provided at must bring to a polar expedition. expedition hotel in downtown Helsinki. the airport hotel, so please make your After breakfast the following morning, way to the lobby for check-in when
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Quark Expeditions® is pleased to boast the largest polar-class fleet of any polar operator and the ability to offer our guests this great expedition on one of our ice strengthened vessels.
The entire Quark Expeditions® fleet is built for the challenging polar environments, so we can confidently take you to places ordinary cruise companies wouldn’t dream of going.
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OBSERVATION DECK
BRIDGE
FUNNEL OCEAN ADVENTURER —Newly Renovated! BRIDGE DECK
Our popular ship Sea Adventurer has been relaunched as OBSERVATION DECK Ocean Adventurer after a multimillion-dollar renovation. CLINIC POLAR A team of marine architects, engineers, interior designers LIBRARY BRIDGE and polar expedition specialists worked together to enhance this nimble and intimate fleet favorite. Upgrades include CAPTAIN’S DECK BRIDGE DECK a refreshed look and feel throughout, plus the complete
PURSER’S CLINIC OFFICE remodeling of the lounge, dining room and bar. All cabins CLIPPER CLUB POLAR LIBRARY received new linens and bathroom updates. Six new deluxe DINING MAIN ROOM WC EL LOUNGE OFFICE cabins as well as three new suites have also been added. RECEPTION CAPTAIN’S DECK Major technical enhancements include two new Rolls-Royce UPPER DECK POLAR BOUTIQUE PURSER’S OFFICE engines, which yield increased speed and fuel efficiency, and CLIPPER CLUB
DINING MAIN ROOM WC EL LOUNGE a minimized carbon footprint. OFFICE RECEPTION ZODIAC BOARDING UPPER DECK SHIP SPECIFICATIONS: ROOMS POLAR BOUTIQUE M GY
Staff & Crew: 87 MAIN DECK Guests: 128 ZODIAC BOARDING ROOMS
Lifeboats: 4, partially enclosed M GY Ice Class: 1A MAIN DECK
Visit QuarkExpeditions.com to view deck plan details. STERN BOW STERN BOW LOWER DECK LOWER DECK
Triple Superior Triple Superior Lower Deck Twin Deluxe Lower Deck Twin Deluxe MainMain Deck TwinDeck Porthole Twin PortholeSuite Suite MainMain Deck TwinDeck Window Twin WindowOwner’s SuiteOwner’s Suite
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Ready for a little adventure beyond your ship? Each Quark Expeditions® POLAR PLUNGE voyage offers a variety of fun This rite of passage, experienced just recreational activities to enhance once per expedition, sees you safely your polar experience. jumping into icy ocean waters under the watchful eye of our staff—and just about ZODIAC CRUISING every single camera lens on board! Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar expeditions, safely transporting guests to PHOTOGRAPHY remote shorelines and shallow inlets— Documenting your voyage so you can places the ships can’t reach. Expedition take the memories home is a rewarding staff make stepping in and out of them- experience. Our photography guides safe and comfortable. will help you learn skills to capture the beauty of the Polar Regions. HIKING Led by experienced staff, exploring in OTHER EQUIPMENT ON BOARD foot is the best way to appreciate the Walking poles are provided at each polar landscapes. Our guides are able to landing for your convenience. As there accommodate a range of skill levels to are limited number of poles available, suit every passenger. please bring your own if you require them on every landing. PRESENTATIONS Daily chats with on-board experts— Contact your Polar Travel Adviser or your our guides, scientists and other special Travel Professional for more information guests—let guests rub shoulders with about your Included and Paid Activities, historians, ornithologists, biologists, including the necessary experience, physical geologists and more. requirements and cost.
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OCE AN ADVENTURER Adventure Options Lower Deck Main Deck Main Deck Owner’s Transfer Dates Days Start / End Triple Twin Porthole Window Superior Deluxe Suite Suite Package ARCTIC 2020 JUL 9 - 24, 2020 16 Helsinki $9,995 $11,995 $13,495 $14,495 $15,995 $17,495 $18,995 $20,495 $1,995 — —
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Inclusions Exclusions RATES INCLUDE: RATES SPECIFICALLY • Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping DO NOT INCLUDE: • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board • Mandatory Transfer Package* • Complimentary reusable water bottle • Beer and house wine during dinner • International airfare • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin • All shore landings per the daily program • Arrival and departure transfers in Helsinki • Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experi- • Passport and visa expenses and an informative Arctic Reader enced Expedition Leader • Government arrival and departure taxes not • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program mentioned above throughout the program • Formal and informal presentations by our • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified • All luggage handling aboard the ship Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical • Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum • Photographic journal documenting the expedition travel insurance—strongly recommended benefit of US$500,000 per person • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore • Excess-baggage fees on international flights • Russian invitation letter for visa application provided landings after final payment • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal *MANDATORY TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES: charges unless specified • One night’s pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki • Phone and Internet charges • Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Murmansk • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for • Transfers to and from the ship in Murmansk shipboard staff and crew • Transfers between the airport and hotel in Helsinki in conjunction with charter flight • Additional overnight accommodation
PACKAGE PRICE: $1,995 USD
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Our Expedition Leaders and staff bring staff to guest ratio, we know how to diverse polar expertise in subjects as handle the unexpected to guarantee varied as polar history, marine biology, the safety of all passengers. Ensuring glaciology and photography. Their this hard earned experience is passed knowledge will deepen your immersion on, our new expedition staff receive Your Expedition Leader into the polar environment and further comprehensive training in our newly SOLAN JENSEN developed Quark Academy, which enhance your connection to the Arctic. Born and raised in coastal Alaska, Solan provides real-world polar expedition has worked as a wilderness ranger, expe- With over 29 years of experience training prior to any staff member’s dition leader, kayak guide, boat builder bringing passengers to remote polar first voyage as well as ongoing training and marine mammal emergency re- regions and an industry leading for experienced staff. sponder. His passion for wild places was laid forth at university, where he received a degree in philosophy, which led him directly to a guiding career in the Polar Regions. Solan has led trips throughout the Arctic, including Greenland, Canada, Alaska, Norway and Russia. An appre- ciator of single malts, the history of jazz music and old polar films, Solan is also a tireless student of the banjo.
*Expedition Leader subject to change, and will be confirmed in final documents.
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PRE- AND POST-EXPEDITION TRIP EXTENSIONS You can extend your trip by booking extra days to explore other northern cities before or after the voyage. Since you’re traveling such a long way, you may want to spend extra time in Helsinki. This dynamic city known for melding old-world architecture with modern metropolitan ways, has plenty to offer culture enthusiasts and foodies alike. Stroll Helsinki’s charming streets, grab a pint at a microbrewery, or visit dazzling shops, galleries and a traditional public sauna.
To discover the best options for extending your adventure, get in touch with your Travel Professional or a Polar Travel Adviser for seamless, worry-free booking of all trip extensions.
FROM TOP: Helsinki; the Sibelius Monument; Helsinki Cathedral
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If there is one constant at sea, it is that you’ll enjoy delicious meals daily. While meal times may change due to landings and wildlife encounters, you’ll always be served three meals a day. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated by letting us know prior to your expedition.
Breakfasts and lunches are normally served buffet-style, while dinners are served plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing our chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs, ensuring you receive top-quality meals during the course of your expedition.
Soft drinks, juices and water are available at all times, and beer and wine are served with dinner, all included in the cost of your package. Spirits, premium wines and champagne are available at an extra cost, which can be billed to your shipboard account. The well-stocked bar is open to enjoy with your fellow shipmates in the late morning, afternoon and evening.
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Embracing the unexpected is part of the Russia legacy—and excitement—of expedition MURMANSK travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team Founded in 1916, as a supply port during must allow the sea, the ice and the the First World War, Murmansk was weather to guide route and itinerary initially named Romanov-on-Murman details. The following landing sites are a for the Russian royal family (“Murman” sample of what you may experience on likely derives from the Sami word your expedition. murman, which means “the edge of the earth”). The following year, as a result of Finland the October Revolution, the name was HELSINKI changed to Murmansk. The port remains This seaside city is known for its vibrant ice-free all year, making it a significant cultural and design scene, as well as its naval base and fishing and shipbuilding extraordinary mix of architecture styles. hub; in fact, the largest city north of It was named the World Design Capital in the Arctic Circle is the headquarters of 2012, which also happened to be its 200th both the Russian Northern Fleet and the anniversary as the capital of Finland. nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet.
Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 15 Novaya Zemlya here since 2005. The cape is protected as Franz Josef Land part of the Russian Arctic National Park. CAPE SPORY NAVALOK BELL ISLAND The earliest Arctic explorers, led by INOSTRANTSEVA BAY In 1881, the Benjamin Leigh Smith Dutch navigator and cartographer From moss and lichen to icebergs expedition built a hut here, but the crew Willem Barents, wintered here, on the and glaciers, this picturesque bay is never had the opportunity to use it, as northeast coast of Novaya Zemlya, in often full of surprises. One of the most 1596–97, when their ship became trapped memorable sites in Novaya Zemlya, this in the ice. It was the third of Barents’ area is also known to be visited by the IMPORTANT REMINDER expeditions to search for the Northeast iconic polar bear. Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition Passage, but also his last. He died a week ORANSKY ISLANDS travel. When traveling in extremely after he and his crew left the cape in Located on the northwestern side of remote regions, your Expedition Team open boats in the spring. The remains of Severny Island (Northern Island), these must allow the sea, the ice and the their hut were found in 1871. smaller islands are somewhat protected weather to guide route and itinerary CAPE ZHELANIYA from the harshest conditions. They boast details. This itinerary is a tentative Located at the northernmost point of and abundance of wildlife, including outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no Severny Island, Cape Zhelaniya (which walrus, polar bears, whales and seabirds. specific itinerary can be guaranteed. means “Cape Desire” or “Cape Wish”) RUSSKAYA GAVAN By the same token, wildlife encounters was named by Willem Barents. It marks This is the site of a former polar as described are expected, but not the boundary between the Barents Sea station. Built in 1932, it closed in 1993. guaranteed. Your Expedition Team and Kara Sea, as well as the boundary The surrounding bay is home to seabird will use their considerable experience between Europe and Asia. A Soviet cliffs and Walrus can occasionally be to seek out wildlife in known habitats, station was based here during the Second found on nearby Bogaty Island. The but the presence of any particular World War, and then an experimental bay is dominated by the cascading species of bird or marine wildlife is station during the Cold War. An not a guarantee. Shokalsky Glacier. automated weather station has operated
Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 16 their ship wrecked off the coast. The interesting for botanists. This is also STOLICHKY AND hut is well preserved and has a number the location where Fridtjof Nansen and APPOLONOV ISLANDS of interesting inscriptions on its interior Frederick Jackson stayed during the The star attractions of this pair of walls. Also found here is an old Russian 1895–96 winter, and the remains of their small islands are walrus haul-outs. isba (wooden hut), which may even stone hut can be visited. Hundreds of giant pinnipeds are predate the official 1873 discovery of known to haul out on the islands as CAPE TEGETTHOF, HALL ISLAND Franz Josef Land. well as on ice floes in the surrounding The cape’s impressive tall cliffs are home waters. Watching large groups of these CAPE FLORA, NORTHBROOK ISLAND to large numbers of seabirds, while the boisterous behemoths jockeying for More than half a dozen expeditions ruins of the Walter Wellman 1898–99 space is an unforgettable experience. passed through Cape Flora in the late expedition are also found here. With a Zodiac cruising to watch walrus from a 19th and early 20th centuries. Three diverse landscape, the island is great for distance is a possibility here. expeditions, Leigh Smith, Jackson- exploring on foot, provided that polar Harmsworth (Jackson’s journal was bears aren’t in the vicinity. TIKHAYA BUKTA (CALM BAY) published as A Thousand Days in the From 1929 to 1963, a weather station was RUBINI ROCK, HOOKER ISLAND Arctic) and Ziegler-Fiala, camped here. based at this bay on the western side of Considered by many to be home to the Many buildings from the time are in Hooker Island. A vast seabird colony can most impressive bird cliffs anywhere in ruins or have fallen into the sea, but be found at Rubini Rock, a spectacular Franz Josef Land. The cliffs here host an some remain and can be explored. sea cliff of near-vertical basalt rock. The abundance of seabirds, and because of most abundant birds are kittiwakes and CAPE NORWAY, JACKSON ISLAND deep waters, ships are able to approach dovekies (little auks). Sections of the Sometimes difficult to access, weather the edge of the cliffs for spectacular old station have been refurbished as an is always a factor at this northern part views. Most of Hooker Island’s shores outpost for the national park rangers. of the archipelago. A variety of arctic are dominated by glacier fronts. flora is found here, making it particularly
Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 17 WEATHER CONDITIONS & TEMPERATURES Weather is very variable; temperatures may hover Packing around the freezing mark and winds can be strong. The continuous daylight warms sheltered areas so that you may sometimes find it warm enough for t-shirts. However, you may encounter snow squalls, fog and white-outs during an expedition and should Checklist be ready for any conditions.
WHAT TO BRING! Packing for the polar regions doesn’t have to be daunting, and to make it easier for you, all Quark voyages include an expedition parka to keep, and a loan of appropriate polar footwear. Additional suggested items include:
FOR SHORE LANDINGS SUGGESTED ITEMS Base layers (wool, synthetic or a blend) Waterproof, lightweight backpack or dry sack Mid-layer warm/fleece top Swimsuit (for the polar plunge!) Mid-layer warm/fleece pant Binoculars Wool and synthetic sock (3 to 4 pairs) Camera with extra batteries Extra memory cards Neck warmer or balaclava Earplugs (in case of noisy cabinmates) Warm hat that covers ears Eye masks for sleeping Waterproof pants Seasickness, indigestion, headache Waterproof gloves and glove liners or other medicine Sunscreen Voltage converters and plug adapters Sunglasses with UV protection (220V/European outlets) Spare set of gloves Ski goggles (for Zodiac cruising)
FOR ON BOARD Comfortable casual clothing (pants/jeans, shirts, sweaters) Lighter shirts (in case the ship gets warm) Comfortable non-slip close-toed unheeled shoes (NOTE: Flip flops or sandals should not be worn on board due to safety concerns)
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