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Midsummer in Spitsbergen- Kiel
to Kiel
COX1211 | July 2-21, 2012 |
Between glaciers and geysers - on Iceland, you will encounter the unbridled elements.
And this is only a little foretaste of the natural phenomena of Spitsbergen and Norway.
Highlights of your cruise
• Shetland Islands and Faroe Islands - rough, but hospitable
• Iceland's wild natural scenarios
• Spitsbergen's Arctic beauty
• North Cape - in the light of the midnight sun
• Majestic setting - the Geirangerfjord |
| Day |
Date
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Destination |
| Mon |
2-Jul-12
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Individual travel arrangements to
Kiel, departure 18.00 hrs |
| Tue |
3-Jul-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Wed |
4-Jul-12
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Lerwick, 12.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Thurs |
5-Jul-12
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Torshavn, 12.00 - 19.00
hrs |
| Fri |
6-Jul-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Sat |
7-Jul-12
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Reykjavik, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Sun |
8-Jul-12
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Isafjoerdur, 8.00 - 17.00
hrs |
| Mon |
09 Jul - 11
Jul-12
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Relaxation at sea while cruising
along Greenland's ice edge** |
| Thurs |
12-Jul-12
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Ny-Alesund, 8.00 - 12.00
hrs.
Cruising in the fjords of
Spitsbergen** |
| Fri |
13-Jul-12
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Longyearbyen, 8.00 - 13.00
hrs |
| Sat |
14-Jul-12
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Skarsvag, arrival 21.00
hrs |
| Sun |
15-Jul-12
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Skarsvag, departure 1.30
hrs.
Hammerfest, 8.00 - 13.00 hrs |
| Mon |
16-Jul-12
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Leknes, 8.00 - 14.00
hrs.
Svartisen, arrival 21.30 hrs |
| Tue |
17-Jul-12
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Svartisen, departure 2.00
hrs |
| Wed |
18-Jul-12
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Geiranger, 8.00 - 13.30
hrs.
Hellesylt, 15.00 - 18.00 hrs |
| Thurs |
19-Jul-12
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Bergen, 8.00 - 17.00 hrs |
| Fri |
20-Jul-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Sat |
21-Jul-12
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Kiel, arrival 7.00 hrs.
Disembarkation and individual travel arrangements from Kiel |
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Lerwick/Shetland Islands
In a charming manner, the lively little port town
braves the wind. On the guided walk around the town*, you will discover Fort Charlotte and
the round tower Clickimin Broch dating back to pre-Christian times.
Torshavn/Faroe Islands
Follow the trails of the Vikings to Kvivik and
Kollafjoerdur* or enjoy the rugged beauty of the landscapes on the hike to Streymoy
Sill*.
Reykjavik/Iceland
On the sightseeing flight over fire and ice*, you can
admire the partially glaciated volcanic island from a bird's eye view. The Golden Circle*
reveals bubbling geysers and gushing waterfalls - and one of the oldest thingsteads in the
world.
Isafjoerdur/Iceland
Set out on the boat tour to Vigur* - the only farm
on the island has been family-owned for 170 years. On a kayak trip*, you can explore the
scenic Onundarfjordur Fjord.
Ny-Alesund/Spitsbergen
Send your postcards home from the most northerly post
office in the world. For spectacular photo scenes, the COLUMBUS 2 subsequently cruises through the
Krossfjord, the Lilliehoekfjord and the Smeerenburgfjord or the Magdalenefjord (subject to weather
and ice conditions).
Longyearbyen/Spitsbergen
Wooden facades painted in a wide array of colours
welcome you on the southern shore of the Adventfjord. The Svalbard Museum provides insights into
the long history of the settlement.
Skarsvag/Norway
On Norway's northernmost island, the Sami people still preserve
their old traditions. You can also sense the magic of bygone times at the North Cape*. If
the weather gods are gracious, the famous Globe Sculpture on the rock plateau will be shimmering in
the gentle light of the midnight sun.
Hammerfest/Norway
Nestling on the shore, the northernmost city in the world is
shielded by the surrounding rock faces. It offers a sight that is even more impressive from the
airy heights of the observation point Salen. Down in the city, the Meridian Column commemorates the
first official measurement of the Earth.
Leknes/Lofoten
Hidden in tiny bays along the coast lie picturesque fishing
villages like Nusfjord and Sund*, the colourful wooden huts of which compete for your
attention with the blue of the sea and the white of faraway mountain peaks.
Svartisen/Holandsfjord
The mighty rock and ice walls all around the Svartisen
Glacier are interrupted by deep fjords. Here, in the Saltfjell National Park, breathtaking views of
glacier tongues and valleys, small islands and the vast plateau await you.
Geiranger/Geirangerfjord
The pristine beauty of the fjords, mountains and
glaciers* in the Geirangerfjord is so overwhelming quite a few visitors even forget to take
pictures. The excursion Dalsnibba and the Fjord Centre*, which shows you the fjord from a
bird's eye view, is literally a peak experience.
Hellesylt/Sunnylvenfjord
Re-embarkation of the guests of the overland excursion
"fjords, mountains and glaciers".
Bergen/Norway
On the Fløyen hike*, you will enjoy fantastic views of the pulsating pearl on the banks of
the Byfjord. The Hanseatic district of Bergen* takes you back to the era of the respectable
merchants.
Kiel
The rising sun welcomes you back at the end of your cruise.
*These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in
the planning stage and are subject to changes.
** Depending on weather and ice conditions
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The COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive package is offered at a surcharge to complement the
advertised cruise and can only be booked prior to the beginning of the cruise. The package price
includes a credit for the shore excursions of your choice, beverages with the meals and free
selection from 81 beverages on the bar menu of the COLUMBUS 2. The mini bar as well as a selection
of other beverages, for example champagne, are not included in the COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive
package. The credit for your shore excursions worth € 60 will automatically be credited to your
on-board account.
¹ You pay only the guaranteed price for double occupancy shown here. Accommodation will be provided in
an inside cabin of Category 1 or an outside cabin of Category 3 to 4, subject to availability. If you
book a combination of several cruises in a guaranteed two-berth cabin, we cannot promise that you will
be allocated the same cabin throughout your whole stay. You will receive your cabin number with your
final travel documents (limited allotment).
³ US Dollar rates as of January 4, 2012. Fares are based on the current Euro to
Dollar exchange rate and are subject to change.
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