In the evening and whilst transferring between sites, the team will give informative lectures on board covering wildlife, marine biology, exploration, history, photography and research They will aim to deliver two shore excursions every day. The onboard expedition team (at least one for every eight passengers) will help you experience a range of activities centered around daytime exploration via Zodiac boat safaris (investigating coves, glaciers and wildlife), guided hikes (exploring pristine beaches and stunning wilderness) and photography (helping you to improve your skills with a camera). Arctic black smokers and the origin of life.Polar whales and Arctic ecosystem engineering.The largest land predator on Earth – the polar bear.Extremophiles – organisms that survive extreme conditions.Physics and folktales of the Northern Lights.Geology of Svalbard – ancient history, fossils and coal.
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Climate change and how to refreeze the Arctic.
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New Scientist editor, podcast presenter and author Rowan Hooper will accompany you on the activities and also give a series of private talks and fireside chats covering a broad range of polar science such as: During the day the itinerary remains flexible as the captain will look at prevailing conditions and sightings, to give you the best opportunity for wildlife encounters. Your expedition is a carefully curated mixture of daytime activity designed to immerse you in your polar surroundings and evening talks.
LIFE ON BOARD YOUR ARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISE In partnership with Polar Routes and AE Expeditions Let us help make your Arctic visit a trip of a lifetime. This style of cruising tends to attract like-minded people, who love to connect with the natural world, so an ideal environment for couples, friends and solo travellers to relax. With only 130 guests, amazing viewing space and a ship build designed to minimise negative environmental impacts, the Greg Mortimer guarantees a far more enjoyable guest experience than the other older and larger expedition ships. Accompanied by New Scientist's Rowan Hooper along with highly knowledgeable and supportive expedition team, experts in exploration, science and wildlife.
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With a full programme of talks, shore visits and Zodiac boat safaris. Plus, you will explore the Arctic town of Longyearbyen.Īboard a new state-of-the-art polar expedition vessel, the Greg Mortimer, you will experience the majesty of Norway’s Svalbard with its ancient glaciers, glass-still fjords, imposing pack ice and distinct landscape where wildlife thrives at nearly 80° north. Witness polar bears on ice flows (June is one of the best months to spot them), beluga whales and a plethora of species on land, sea and in the air.
Gain extensive knowledge of marine and polar nature while deepening your connection to this remote and rugged archipelago. Join our marine expedition exploring the northernmost region of Earth, the realm of the polar bear and the midnight sun. Information pack Download the tour informationġ8 June 2024 - 13 days from £9,995 (see price grid in images above)
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