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The timeless lure of the North has drawn many to the upward reaches of our planet.

The Aurora borealis, the ice, the marvelous creatures, the midnight sun, the sunset-lookoutendless landscape are all a part of the magneticism that beckon us, call us forward on our quest. Four thousand, five hundred years of human history lies behind us on our journey of exploration. Northern people attune to the harsh realities of their natural environment, cultivated ingenious adaptations to thrive in Arctic. Only a few hndred years ago early European explorers navigated the icy waters of Baffin Bay in search of whales, clipper-maingold, a route to the orient and in the case of the Vikings, a new home.

The 122-passenger Adventurer, among the very few vessels in the world specifically constructed for expedition voyages to the far reaches of this remote land. Her ice-strengthened hull permits her to glide easily and safely through ice-strewn waters that are not accessible to conventional cruise vessels.

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For those who have ever dreamed of participating in a truly rare experience....

....we offer you an adventure of a lifetime - a voyage to the North Pole aboard the north-pole-tripmost powerful icebreaker ever built by man. This cruise is a not-to-be-missed chance to experience first-hand the splendor, beauty and raw savagery of one of the last few remaining frontiers on earth. 

 

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The North Pole - whenever we think of it and those heroic bygone days when it was first conquered, it is only natural for us to belive that of all the places in this world where man has gone, this is the one surviving place that is not just eternal but as old as the earth itself. The North Pole is more that just a place on the map, it's a grid coordinate that defies being reached by all but the hardiest and bravest amoung us - yet to belive this would be to miss out on an adventure of a lifetime.

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Journey to the frontiers of the polar regions

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At the end of te world, where the summer sun never sets, there exists a barren universe, a magical land of ice and water, a polar desert of breathtaking scenery - this is the region where we are offering you a range of exceptional cruises on board LE BOREAL to Iceland, Spitsbergen, Greenland and the Baffin Sea, into the heart of the Canadian Arctic, into the heart of Nunavut territory.

 

Thsi part of the world conceals so many secrets; you need only to keep your eyes Arctic_Housesand ears open to the protected environments that surrounds you: humpback whales, walruses or even a glimps of the charming beluga and narwhal whales, very fast cetaceans known as the "unicorns of the sea." Ad of course how coudl we forget that Lord of the Arctic, the polar bear, a legendary figure for the Inuit people.

 

An exceptional journey where each destination reveals a timeless experience.


Bergen Norway to Reykjavik, IcelandBergen-Reykjavik_map

  • Enjoy the contrasting landscapes of this polar region are spellbinding with Spitzbergen, an archipelago at the end of the world.
  • Discover the last terra firma before the Pole and her extraordinary fauna

Departs June 22nd, 2012 for 15nights

Pricing starts from $6,694 US per person


Reykjavik, Iceland - Round TripReykjavik-Reykjavik_reference

  • Discover the treasures of Iceland, volcanic land steeped in history.

Departs July 7th, 14th & 21st, 2012 for 7 nights

Pricing starts from $3,263 US per person

 

 


Reykjavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandReykjavik-Kangerlussuaq_reference

  • Meet with whales, seals and sea gulls playing in the currents in the middle of giant icebergs.
  • Walk around little isolated villages looking like gardens of bright colours, wiht strange consonant names such as Qaqortoq, Sisimut, Narsarsuaq...

Departs July 28th, 2012 for 12 nights

Pricing starts from $5,498 US per person


 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Iqaluit, CanadaKangerlussuaq-Iqaluit_reference

  • Discover the Inuit territory of Nunavut, meaning “our Land” that compromises most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.Officially separated from the Northwest Territories in 1999, Nunavut has remained faithful to its traditions.
  • Baffin land: explore an undiscovered country and its hidden treasures such as arctic guillemots, elegant belugas, humpback whales and walruses...

 Departs August 22nd, 2012 for 12 nights

Pricing starts from $6,048 US per person

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