NORTHEAST - INTO THE NATIONAL PARK

Discover one of the world's most beautiful, wild and pristine natural areas in the huge North Greenland National Park. On this unique Albatros expedition cruise, we will venture far from the usual tourist routes and visit places where only true expeditioners and scientists travel. Here we will experience unspoilt Arctic landscapes with good chances of seeing polar bears, whales and musk oxen. Heading out from Reykjavík, our first call is the isolated community, . From here we navigate into the overwhelming Kong Oskar Fjord, which acts as a gateway for the North Greenland National Park, the world's largest nature reserve.

Navigating the sheltered interior of the national park’s fjord system, we are likely to enjoy stable September weather with clear skies and distant visibility. Snow dusts the mountain tops, and the supernatural wonders of Aurora Borealis can be seen at night. We make landings at century old hunting stations in breathtaking landscapes, as our ship navigates north around Ella and Ymer Islands into Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord. On the south. southbound voyage we aim for the dramatic Blosseville Coast, whilst planning to make landings near the great fjord of This is a true Expedition Voyage, with landings in harsh and Kangerlussuaq. The last day will be at sea, enjoying lectures pristine nature, abundant wild life – and compulsory permits from Albatros’ expedition team – or getting glimpses of sea needed from both national park authorities and the Arctic birds migrating military patrol Sirius, who acts as national park officers. Albatros Expeditions and our expedition team onboard have huge experience, having navigated these remote fjords for more than 20 years. There are few wilder, more magnificent and untouched places than the Northeast Greenland National Park! And few ships better suited than Ocean Atlantic for such a

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com voyage. During the night we cruise past the rugged peaks of the Liverpool Land peninsula and reach the mouth of King Oscar ITINERARY Fjord. We are now in the huge national park, established in Day 1 ICELAND, REYKJAVÍK. EMBARKATION 1974 and expanded in 1988. With an area of almost 1 mill. In the afternoon, we board the Ocean Atlantic in Reykjavík and square kilometer, this is the world’s largest national park and set our course northbound for Greenland. After boarding and largest protected land area. There are no permanent welcome drinks, the Expedition Leader will inform you about the settlements in the area, but there have previously - most voyage, the ship's daily routines and the various security and recently up to the middle of the 19th century - been various safety procedures, then you will have time to unpack and get Inuit hunters here in the northeast corner of Greenland, comfortable in your cabin. Before sailing, there will be a including on further north. The program for the mandatory safety drill. The Captain takes the ship out of next few days in the national park depends on the weather and Reykjavík in the early evening, as we enjoy our first hours ice conditions. The route and the landings are determined by onboard. the Captain and the Expedition Leader jointly and are typically announced the night before. Some of the interesting landings Day 2 AT SEA. CROSSING THE DENMARK STRAIT TOWARDS GREENLAND we strive to visit are: After entering , we sail Our lecturers onboard will make inspiring and enriching along the impressive 1300-meter-high rock wall Bastionen on presentations about both Iceland and Greenland’s past history the . A truly beautiful place on our route, and there is and about nature, wildlife and climatology. good reason why the "King of Northeast Greenland", the Danish geologist and polar researcher Lauge Koch, established his Day 3 INUIT TOWN OF ITTOQQORTOORMIIT headquarters here before World War II. We hope to spend the We cross the huge entrance of Scoresbysund during the night morning on Ella Island if the military patrol “Sirius” – who has its and arrive at the Inuit community Ittoqqortoormiit summer base here – grants us permission. Further north we (Scoresbysund) in the morning. About 500 people live here, pass the small Maria Island, where the Germans had a camp most of whom base a large portion of their households on during World War II. The Germans' attempt to gain a foothold in hunting. Seal, muskoxen and polar bear skins hang to dry Greenland during World War II is a fascinating story in itself. outside many of the houses, and the sled dogs are waiting for Look forward to learning more on our onboard lectures! We sea ice to be safe for the first hunts of the fall. The town is continue past Ruth Island and hope to make a landing on Ymer extremely isolated, and the inhabitants only receive ship Island at Blomsterbugten, a small oasis in the national park. supplies twice a year. We have established good contacts with From the tiny hunting lodge Varghytten we can enjoy the the local residents during our earlier visits and can go ashore to formidable view of the characteristic, flat mountain experience this unique little community. Teufelsschloss, where the many rock layers in different colors testify to the area's exciting geological development. We are Days 4-6 NORTHEAST GREENLAND NATIONAL PARK

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com now well within the narrow and winding Kejser Franz Joseph enter Reykjavík in the morning and bid farewell to the vessel Fjord, stretching more than 200 km from the icecap to the open and crew. Arctic Ocean. We will sail by the mighty iceberg-producing Waltershausen Glacier before entering beautiful Moskusokse Please Note: Fjord. On our way back towards open sea, we hope to make a Itineraries are subject to change. landing at Myggbukta Hunting Station, which was the center of the Norwegian occupation of East Greenland in 1931. The occupation was found illegal by the International Court of Justice in Haag, and the Norwegian trappers had to leave. Cruising south along the coast, we aim for landings on Jameson Land, which is breeding ground for polar bears.

Days 7-8 CRUISING ALONG THE BLOSSEVILLE COAST Possibly the most dramatic coast outside of Antarctica, the Blosseville is guarded by Greenland’s highest mountains and steepest fjords – and a belt of pack ice which before global warming would keep out any explorer for years. The recent decade has had warmer summers and much less ice which enables ice strengthened vessels such as the Ocean Atlantic to venture along the coast, on lookout for polar wildlife, abandoned Inuit settlements and otherworldly landscapes.

Day 9 AT SEA. LECTURES AND BIRD WATCHING The last day will be at sea getting glimpses of sea birds migrating south. Our lecturers onboard will make inspiring and enriching presentations about both Iceland’s and Greenland’s history, nature, wildlife and climatology. A captain’s farewell drink and a slideshow of our voyage will also be presented this evening.

Day 10 REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND. DEPARTURE Early in the morning we slowly approach the Icelandic capital, Reykjavík, and your Arctic adventure will have concluded. We

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Ocean Atlantic is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising in Antarctic waters! Renovated in 2016 and with an international ice class rating of 1B, she is one of the strongest ships operating in Antarctica. Her high maneuverability, shallow draft and strong engines allow for extended voyages into isolated TV. Ideal for relaxation, the vessels' accommodation ranges in fjords, creating exciting adventures for any Antarctica traveler. size from 11 - 35 m2 and are designed with either portholes or Ocean Atlantic was renovated (2016) with elegant common windows. areas and accommodation for 198 passengers. Daily shore landings at penguin rookeries, research stations and The ship was built in 1985 and underwent an extensive rebuild other Antarctic wonders are made possible by her fleet of 20 in 2010. With a length of 140m she has ample space on the Zodiacs. multiple decks for several lecture halls, a relaxed restaurant Restaurant & Bar serving 4-star international cuisine, professionally staffed bars The bright, spacious restaurant prepares 4-star international and observation platforms - and even a pool. cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in your tour All common areas on the Erickson Deck feature large panel price. All meals are served in the restaurant where you can windows, enabling passengers to quickly spot passing whales enjoy the spectacular views. You have free seating at all meals. and photographic sights from the comfort of indoor lounges. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, while dinner is a la All private cabins are stylish appointed and feature individual carte. Meals, including daily snacks, are prepared by a bathroom facilities, phone for internal calls, individual professional chef. Coffee, tea and water are free during the temperature controls and entire cruise; other drinks can be purchased in the restaurant and at the bar. In the event you are not onboard at lunch time we will prepare a lunch bag for you in the morning, which you

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com can take ashore. In the afternoon, we offer tea and coffee in the lounge. We also offer a midnight snack between 22:00 h and 24:00 h. The professionally staffed bar offers a selection of soft drinks, juices, wines, liquors, spirits and beer that can be charged to your shipboard account. Observation Deck / Pool Enjoy the time on our observation deck while relaxing in a deckchair, take a swim in the pool or soak in the jaccuzi. Activities Library: Our board library offers a wide range of multilingual books ranging from fiction to travel literature. Curl up with a book, watch a DVD and broaden your understanding of the region's history, flora, fauna, climate, scientific contributions and more. Entertainment: The focus is placed on exploration and education. From the ship's well-equipped, onboard lecture theatres, the expedition team will host a series of presentations and workshops on various topics. Shore Excursions & Landings: The expedition team will organize a series of Zodiac excursions and shore landing activities to bring you closer in touch with your natural surroundings. Gym & Wellness Gym facilities and a sauna are available onboard the ship. Panoramic Lounges Large windows, comfortable seating and even binoculars create the ideal lookout to enjoy the ever-changing landscapes.

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