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Nov 15 2019
Luxury Cruise From Antarctica To Arctic Launching In 2022
From 2022, it will be possible to take a cruise from Antarctica all the way to the Arctic for the first time, as long as you’re prepared to pay a premium. Per-person fares for SeaDream’s 88-day cruise–which also includes several stops in South America and Europe–range from €51,329 ($56,536) up to €146,024 ($160,838).
From Ushuaia to Longyearbyen
Passengers will first need to make their way by air from Buenos Aires down to Ushuaia in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province. From Ushuaia–commonly regarded as the world’s southernmost city–the ship departs on the evening of February 8 sailing southbound through the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands.
After spending several days touring some of the islands of Antarctica, the ship returns north to Chile’s Cape Horn before making its way up the eastern coastline of South America.
Five weeks into the journey, passengers will enjoy a natural break from sightseeing with a four-day crossing of the Atlantic. Several ports of call throughout Europe including London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen break up the journey to the Arctic circle.
The vessel will then tour one of Norway’s fjords and the spectacular Lofoten islands before exploring the islands and ice-fjords of Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic. After more than a week in the Arctic, the cruise ends on May 7 in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town with scheduled flights.
Following the epic voyage of almost three months, the ship will remain in Longyearbyen for a series of shorter cruises around Svalbard.
An all-new vessel for an all-new experience
Operator SeaDream Yatch Club markets the new vessel SeaDream Innovation as an ultra-luxury yacht with 5-star dining onboard. It’s set to be the most luxury cruise experience ever to be offered in some of the world’s most remote waters.
Set for launch in 2021, the Norwegian-flagged vessel will feature 110 staterooms over nine decks and 3,500 square meters (37,673 square feet) of outdoor space. The mega-yacht will be staffed by up to 200 crew to run operations and look after the maximum 220 passengers. Because of its intended use in remote areas, the vessel has been designed to carry a helicopter and even a sea plane.
A boom in Arctic tourism
While Arctic cruising is nothing new, the demographics of those embarking is changing. Expedition-style cruises have long been popular in Arctic waters near Canada, Alaska and northern Europe. What’s changed now is that the rapid melting of sea ice has created the space for larger, luxury cruise ships.
The SeaDream voyage is the latest in a line of new offerings targeting the luxury traveler. In summer 2020, Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Endurance and Silversea’s refurbished Silver Explorer will be among the ships sailing between northern Norway and Alaska via the Northern Sea Route.
However, not everyone is happy with increased tourism in and around Svalbard. Not only do experts worry about the environmental and societal impact, they also warn against potential emergency situations. Anders Thorheim from the Norwegian Red Cross told the Barents Observer that while 240 volunteers were mobilized to help with the Viking Sky incident earlier this year, such an operation would be impossible in more remote areas.
Nov 15 2019
Luxury Cruise From Antarctica To Arctic Launching In 2022
From 2022, it will be possible to take a cruise from Antarctica all the way to the Arctic for the first time, as long as you’re prepared to pay a premium. Per-person fares for SeaDream’s 88-day cruise–which also includes several stops in South America and Europe–range from €51,329 ($56,536) up to €146,024 ($160,838).
From Ushuaia to Longyearbyen
Passengers will first need to make their way by air from Buenos Aires down to Ushuaia in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province. From Ushuaia–commonly regarded as the world’s southernmost city–the ship departs on the evening of February 8 sailing southbound through the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands.
After spending several days touring some of the islands of Antarctica, the ship returns north to Chile’s Cape Horn before making its way up the eastern coastline of South America.
Five weeks into the journey, passengers will enjoy a natural break from sightseeing with a four-day crossing of the Atlantic. Several ports of call throughout Europe including London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen break up the journey to the Arctic circle.
The vessel will then tour one of Norway’s fjords and the spectacular Lofoten islands before exploring the islands and ice-fjords of Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic. After more than a week in the Arctic, the cruise ends on May 7 in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town with scheduled flights.
Following the epic voyage of almost three months, the ship will remain in Longyearbyen for a series of shorter cruises around Svalbard.
An all-new vessel for an all-new experience
Operator SeaDream Yatch Club markets the new vessel SeaDream Innovation as an ultra-luxury yacht with 5-star dining onboard. It’s set to be the most luxury cruise experience ever to be offered in some of the world’s most remote waters.
Set for launch in 2021, the Norwegian-flagged vessel will feature 110 staterooms over nine decks and 3,500 square meters (37,673 square feet) of outdoor space. The mega-yacht will be staffed by up to 200 crew to run operations and look after the maximum 220 passengers. Because of its intended use in remote areas, the vessel has been designed to carry a helicopter and even a sea plane.
A boom in Arctic tourism
While Arctic cruising is nothing new, the demographics of those embarking is changing. Expedition-style cruises have long been popular in Arctic waters near Canada, Alaska and northern Europe. What’s changed now is that the rapid melting of sea ice has created the space for larger, luxury cruise ships.
The SeaDream voyage is the latest in a line of new offerings targeting the luxury traveler. In summer 2020, Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Endurance and Silversea’s refurbished Silver Explorer will be among the ships sailing between northern Norway and Alaska via the Northern Sea Route.
However, not everyone is happy with increased tourism in and around Svalbard. Not only do experts worry about the environmental and societal impact, they also warn against potential emergency situations. Anders Thorheim from the Norwegian Red Cross told the Barents Observer that while 240 volunteers were mobilized to help with the Viking Sky incident earlier this year, such an operation would be impossible in more remote areas.