{"id":3994,"date":"2010-12-16T08:56:00","date_gmt":"2010-12-16T08:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=3994"},"modified":"2010-12-16T08:56:00","modified_gmt":"2010-12-16T08:56:00","slug":"hurtigruten-celebrates-historic-voyage-of-fridtjof-nansen-replicating-svalbard-bergen-sailing-10-savings-offered-thru-dec-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2010\/12\/hurtigruten-celebrates-historic-voyage-of-fridtjof-nansen-replicating-svalbard-bergen-sailing-10-savings-offered-thru-dec-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurtigruten Celebrates Historic Voyage of Fridtjof Nansen, Replicating Svalbard-Bergen Sailing; 10% Savings Offered thru Dec. 31"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 1896, a year before Hurtigruten began ship service along Norway’s west coast, Fridtjof Nansen’s polar exploration ship, Fram, began her “triumphal journey” home to Norway after a three-year stint in the Arctic’s polar ice, a point further north than any human had ever been.\u00a0 In celebration of this historic achievement, Hurtigruten’s modern deluxe expedition ship, also named MS Fram (honoring the original), will sail a near identical route \u2013 taking in the majesty of the northern reaches of Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago known for its stunning fjords and glaciers and abundant wildlife, and the west coast of Norway, beginning at the world’s northernmost town of Honningsv\u00e5g and ending in the Hanseatic port city of Bergen.\u00a0 Guest booking the Sept. 7, 2011 departure of “Polar Bears, Islands and Fjords” by Dec. 31, 2010 save 10% — $4,639 to $6,149; fares after Dec. 31 are $5,154 to $6,832 per person, double.<\/p>\n

Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, home to upwards of 2,000 polar bears, and is the starting point for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.\u00a0 After a night in Longyearbyen, the 318-passenger MS Fram heads out, taking in some of the many spectacular highlights of the region: the remote Russian community of Barentsburg; magical Magdalenefjord set in the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park; crossing latitude 80\u00b0 to visit the populous walrus colony on Moffen Island; exploring the former mining town of NY \u00c5lesund, population 35; and finally heading to Bj\u00f8rn\u00f8ya (Bear Island), well known for its seabird colonies.\u00a0 Sailing across to the Norwegian mainland, guests are treated to what has been described as “the world’s most beautiful voyage” by Lonely Planet.\u00a0 Highlights include Troms\u00f8 -the Capital of the Arctic, the Trollfjord, Lofoten Islands, the beautiful coast of Helgeland and UNESCO-listed Vega\u00f8yan, the western fjords with Geiranger, Nordfjord and Olden, with a grand ending in Norway’s cultural center, Bergen.<\/p>\n

The original Fram is the only wooden ship to venture out on explorations of both the North and South Poles.\u00a0 It modern version has done the same \u2013 sailing in the remote waters of Antarctica, Greenland and Spitsbergen \u2013 albeit with luxuries not found on other expedition ships.\u00a0 Its size offers easier access to ports and up close views of wildlife, and its deluxe status provides more of a yacht environment versus the more common mega ship experience.\u00a0 The ship boasts excellent conference and meeting facilities, a large glass-enclosed observation salon offering panoramic views of the outside scenery, restaurant with ocean views, wellness center with saunas, work-out room and two glass-screened heated outdoor whirlpools, a bistro, a guest bridge for viewing selected data from the ship’s bridge and a ship’s library.\u00a0 Its specially equipped tender lobby makes expeditions to shore in PolarCirkel boats both safe and comfortable.<\/p>\n

Fare includes the voyage in the cabin grade of your choice; transfers as applicable; flights between Longyearbyen and Oslo, including all taxes and fees; one night in Longyearbyen prior to the voyage, inclusive of breakfast and city sightseeing; all meals on board; and a wind and water proof jacket.\u00a0 Suites include a selection of drinks with meals on board.\u00a0 International flights and optional excursions are additional.<\/p>\n

Hurtigruten is a world leader in expedition cruising, sailing to the most remote of destinations including Antarctica, Greenland and the Arctic’s Spitsbergen as well as year round along Norway’s coast and Europe in the spring.\u00a0 Additional information on all of these adventures, as well as brochures and reservations, can be obtained from travel agents or Hurtigruten’s visitor-friendly web site, www.hurtigruten.us<\/a>; or by phone: (800) 323-7436; fax (888)-524-2145; for brochures (800) 582-0835, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Hurtigruten is represented in Australia by Discover the World Marketing. For more information see your local Travel Agent or contact Hurtigruten on 1800 OCEANS (1800 623 267) hurtigruten@discovertheworld.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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