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Pole to Pole Adventure - Unique Expedition Cruise from the High Arctic to Antarctica
Pole to Pole Adventure - Unique Expedition Cruise from the High Arctic to Antarctica
Join us on a grand expedition cruise from the Arctic to Antarctica as we set out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience between the polar regions. Your basecamp at sea will be the comfortable and stylish MS Fridtjof Nansen, our state-of-the-art hybrid powered expedition ship.
From Pole to Pole on an epic expedition of discovery
You’ll begin your 93-day expedition cruise in Reykjavik, Iceland, and sail across the Denmark Strait to Greenland, before crossing through the fabled Northwest Passage to the Canadian Arctic and Alaska. We’ll land at sites linked to early exploration history, visit Inuit communities and look out for Arctic wildlife, including seabirds, seals, whales and polar bears.
We’ll then turn south and cruise along the western seaboard of the United States. On landings and shore excursions, you’ll explore the national parks of the Pacific coast before taking in the warm seas and vibrant cultures of Mexico and Central America. In South America, you’ll visit ancient sites in Ecuador, Peru and Chile before witnessing the ethereal splendour of the Chilean fjords and Patagonia. Ending your expedition in style, you’ll spend four days amidst the pristine otherworldly beauty of Antarctica before returning to Ushuaia in Argentina.
Culture, nature, and learning
On this grand expedition cruise, you’ll experience the fantastic diversity of cultures and ecology of the Americas and Antarctica. Your hand-picked onboard Expedition Team will guide and inspire you throughout, ensuring your cruise will be an adventure to remember forever.
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Day 1
Reykjavik, Iceland
World`s northernmost capital
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Day 2-8
At Sea
Western Greenland and the Davis Strait
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Day 9-25
Northwest Passage
All the way through the Northwest Passage
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Day 26-42
Nome, Alaska to Vancouver
Alaska & British Columbia – Inside Passage, bears, & Aleutian Islands
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Day 43-49
Vancouver to San Diego
Highlights and National Parks of the Pacific
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Day 50-61
San Diego to Puntarenas
Discover the nature and culture of North and Central America’s Pacific Coastline
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Day 62-76
Puntarenas to Valparaiso
The cultures and national parks of Latin America
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Day 77-86
Patagonia
Cruising towards the Antarctic
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Day 87-90
Antarctica
The most remote and beautiful place on Earth
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Day 91-93
Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
To the bottom of the world and back again!
Departures
What’s included
Transfer
- Transfer from the ship to Ushuaia airport after the expedition cruise
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Laundry service
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Year built | 2020 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards, Norway |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
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