Hurtigruten/HX: MS Spitsbergen

 

20-night Macaronesia and Bissagos Islands - Grand Expedition Cruise from Lisbon to Dakar from $6465

The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

 


  • 180 Euro per Couple Shipboard Credit

 

MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary. She cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May and becomes part of global Expedition sailings during the rest of the year. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive and will plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship's maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.

 

AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fare + Onboard Credit on HX Expedition Cruises.

Please contact your travel advisor for more information.*

*Promotion is subject to availability, may not be combinable with certain fares or other amenity offers, is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions apply.

 

Itinerary

Destination

Arrival

Departure

Lisbon

10/9/2024

10/9/2024 7:00:00 PM

Portugal’s capital is an 18th-century city - elegant, open to the sea and carefully planned. Most places of interest are within easy walking distance. Rossio Square, the heart of Lisbon since medieval times, is an ideal place to start exploring. Many rebuilt houses with original façades provide stores and restaurants with modern interiors. High above Baixa is Bairro Alto - with its teeming nightlife. There are many monuments and museums, such as San Jeronimos Monastery, Royal Coach Museum and Gulbenkian Museum. Two well-known landmarks are the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem. A statue of Christ looms above Europe’s longest suspension bridge. Madragoa, Bica and Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s older sections, offer a variety of sights: the Church of Sao Roque, with its beautiful tiles; St. George Castle, which offers a splendid view from its location above the Alfama quarter; the botanical gardens, featuring an unusual, cold greenhouse; and the cathedral, stunning with its Moorish design. Renowned Gulbenkian Museum is the cultural center of Portugal.

Suggested Private Excursions

Coimbra & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours)

Batalha and Alcobaça Majestic Monasteries, Fátima & Óbidos (10 Hours)

Fátima & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours)

Alcobaça Monastery, Nazaré and Óbidos Villages (6 - 8 Hours)

Alenquer for Wine Lovers & Óbidos (6 - 8 Hours)

Dressage Experience, Wine & Lunch with the Countess (6 - 8 Hours)

Tomar & Óbidos Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours)

Lisbon History & Local Flavours (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER

Lisbon History with Alfama District (3 - 4 Hours)

Lisbon History with Belem Area (3 - 4 Hours)

Lisbon Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours)

Lisbon Family Travel (6 - 8 Hours)

Mystic Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Lisbon (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER

Mystic Sintra & Cascais & Estoril Coastline (6 - 8 Hours)

Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours)

Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Queluz History (6 - 8 Hours)

Cooking Class & Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER

Sintra Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours)

Alentejo & Local Tradition (6 - 8 Hours)

Alentejo Wine & Olive Oil (10 Hours)

Alentejo, Local Tradition & Wine Estates (10 Hours)

Alentejo & Wine Flavours (6 - 8 Hours)

Lisbon Sightseeing HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

Lisbon at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

Lisbon Private Panoramic River Cruise

An Exploration of Lisbon (8 hours)

Queluz, Sintra and Estoril (8 hours)

Highlights of Lisbon (4 hours)

 

At Sea

10/10/2024

10/10/2024

No information currently available.

Porto Santo

10/11/2024 10:00:00 AM

10/11/2024 6:00:00 PM

A small and relatively little visited island off the south-east coast of Madeira, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco. Porto Santo has no more than a few tiny villages, and an almost 'other-worldly' mood of timeless tranquillity. Its loveliest feature is its spectacular sandy beach - three miles in length and unspoilt.

Funchal (Madeira), Portugal

10/11/2024 10:00:00 PM

10/11/2024

Madeira has been described as "Island of Eternal Spring". It is renowned for its wine, which many feel ranks among the world’s best. Funchal has a wide selection of resort hotels where watersports, golf and tennis are popular. Visitors can tour the 15th-century cathedral, orchid gardens of Quinta das Cruzes, and buildings associated with Christopher Columbus. Madeira’s discoverer, Zarco, is believed to have lived in the house Quinta das Cruzes. Now it displays furniture and paintings and is surrounded by fabulous gardens. The stunning 15th-century design of Sé Cathedral features white stucco with contrasting black basalt and red tufa rock; the ceiling is inlaid with ivory. Located near Town Hall, the Museum of Sacred Art contains art from several islands, including a group of 15th- and 16th-century paintings of Portuguese and Flemish schools. Visit colorful Mercado dos Lavradores during the morning to see flower vendors and fish and produce stands.

Suggested Private Excursions

Funchal History & Tradition (6 - 8 Hours)

Funchal History & Wine (6 - 8 Hours)

Madeira Mountains Jeep Tour (8 Hours)

Madeira Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours)

Funchal Sightseeing HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

Funchal at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

 

Funchal (Madeira), Portugal

10/12/2024

10/12/2024 10:00:00 PM

Madeira has been described as "Island of Eternal Spring". It is renowned for its wine, which many feel ranks among the world’s best. Funchal has a wide selection of resort hotels where watersports, golf and tennis are popular. Visitors can tour the 15th-century cathedral, orchid gardens of Quinta das Cruzes, and buildings associated with Christopher Columbus. Madeira’s discoverer, Zarco, is believed to have lived in the house Quinta das Cruzes. Now it displays furniture and paintings and is surrounded by fabulous gardens. The stunning 15th-century design of Sé Cathedral features white stucco with contrasting black basalt and red tufa rock; the ceiling is inlaid with ivory. Located near Town Hall, the Museum of Sacred Art contains art from several islands, including a group of 15th- and 16th-century paintings of Portuguese and Flemish schools. Visit colorful Mercado dos Lavradores during the morning to see flower vendors and fish and produce stands.

Suggested Private Excursions

Funchal History & Tradition (6 - 8 Hours)

Funchal History & Wine (6 - 8 Hours)

Madeira Mountains Jeep Tour (8 Hours)

Madeira Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours)

Funchal Sightseeing HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

Funchal at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

 

At Sea

10/13/2024

10/13/2024

No information currently available.

Santa Cruz de La Palma

10/14/2024 7:00:00 AM

10/14/2024 10:00:00 PM

The Canary Islands encompass such a variety of features that in the course of a day it is possible to pick bananas, throw snowballs, swim in the Atlantic and climb mountains. La Palma is the most western of the Canary Islands — and probably the greenest. Over seventy percent of the island is a natural preserve. La Palma has an abundance of wild plants and wild flowers, many of which only occur on La Palma, or only on the Canary islands.. For the adventurous, there are national parks with miles and miles of hiking trails to explore. Hike along the coast, through forests and up mountain peaks of up to 8,000 feet. There are also extinct and active volcanoes to hike around as well. Santa Cruz, the main port and capital of the island, is a charming Spanish town complete with a 17th century castle, a Renaissance church and an exquisite 16th century town hall. Here one can also find a mock-up of Columbus's ship The Santa Maria near the northern end of the boulevard by the maritime museum.

La Gomera

10/15/2024 7:00:00 AM

10/15/2024 10:00:00 PM

One of the smaller Canary Islands, La Gomera is best known for being Christopher Columbus’ residence prior to his discovering the Americas. His 15th century house is now a museum open to the public. In the seaside resort of Valle Gran Rey, one can sit in shore front restaurants, sample the local cuisine and enjoy the views of Tenerife. Don’t miss an opportunity to try Mistela, a locally made beverage that is honey from the palm trees mixed with local white wine.

Puerto de la Estaca

10/16/2024 7:00:00 AM

10/16/2024 10:00:00 PM

No information currently available.

At Sea

10/17/2024

10/17/2024

No information currently available.

At Sea

10/18/2024

10/18/2024

No information currently available.

At Sea

10/19/2024

10/19/2024

No information currently available.

Santo Antao

10/20/2024 7:00:00 AM

10/20/2024 8:00:00 PM

Cape Verde's greenest island,Santo Antão Island, is known for an array of landscapes from lush valleys to volcanic flats. Highlights include the beautiful Paul Valley, Cova Crater, the picturesque village of Fontainhas, Ponta do Sol, and Grogue, known for its sugarcane distillery.

Sao Felipe

10/21/2024 8:00:00 AM

10/21/2024 10:00:00 PM

No information currently available.

Praia

10/22/2024 7:00:00 AM

10/22/2024 10:00:00 PM

No information currently available.

Boa Vista

10/23/2024 7:00:00 AM

10/23/2024 5:00:00 PM

No information currently available.

At Sea

10/24/2024

10/24/2024

No information currently available.

Bissau

10/25/2024 12:00:00 PM

10/25/2024

No information currently available.

At Sea

10/26/2024

10/26/2024

No information currently available.

At Sea

10/27/2024

10/27/2024

No information currently available.

Bissau

10/28/2024

10/28/2024 4:00:00 PM

No information currently available.

Dakar

10/29/2024 9:00:00 AM

10/29/2024

The capital of Senegal is a modern city of 1.5 million with beautiful contemporary buildings and some historical colonial houses. It is a vibrant city with active open-air markets, cafe terraces, a wide range of hotels, delicious food and a great night life. You can discover Dakar by taking a walk along the ocean or the busy city streets. Art lovers will find an abundance of galleries, artists' studios, museums, and festivals.
Senegal is a shopper's paradise and exquisite crafts can be found in markets, on the streets, and in stores everywhere in Dakar.
For the sport enthusiast, this city by the beach offer all water sports and golf, tennis, biking, and more.




Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.

Rates are capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice.

 

 

Stateroom Description & Pricing Info

Inside

Cruise Only Price

 

I2D - Inside Stateroom

$6465

K4D - Superior Inside Stateroom

CALL

I2 - Inside Stateroom

CALL

K2 - Inside Stateroom

CALL

K2D - Inside Stateroom

CALL

 

Oceanview

Cruise Only Price

 

QJ - Superior OutsideStateroom

$8270

YA - Outside Stateroom with Wheelchair Accessible

$8270

O2D - Outside Stateroom

$8631

P2D - Outside Stateroom

$8872

U2D - Outside Stateroom

$9173

USPT - Unspecified Outside Stateroom

CALL

USPD - Unspecified Outside Stateroom

CALL

UNT3 - Unspecified Outside Stateroom

CALL

P2 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

U2 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

O2 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

O3 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

A2 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

J2 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

AJ - Outside Stateroom

CALL

J2D - Outside Stateroom

CALL

J3 - Outside Stateroom

CALL

 

Suite

Cruise Only Price

 

MX - Owners suite on upper deck

CALL

Q3 - Outside Minisuite

CALL

Q2 - Outside Minisuite

CALL

Q4 - Outside Minisuite

CALL

MG - Grand suite

CALL

 

*** WAITLIST: Availability in this category is to be advised. Please contact us to request a quote.

 

 

Departure Date: 10/9/2024
Number of Nights: 20
Cruise Inclusions:

Expedition Cruise

  • Stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages* in the Aune restaurant and complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
  • Range of included activities

Onboard activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Full use of our Science Center, extensive library, and advanced biological and geological equipment
  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
  • Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
  • The ship has hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and a gym.
  • Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.

Landing activities

  • Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
  • Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change
  • Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • Please make sure you meet all vaccination requirements (global health insurance recommended)?
  • No gratuities are expected

Post-Program in Dakar after the cruise

  • Dakar City Tour, day room at hotel in Dakar, including lunch
Remarks:

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Not all cabin grades are available on all ships. Prices for cabin grade D on request.

For voyages 9 nights or longer, cabin assignments are complimentary. For reservations less than 9 nights, guests may reserve specific cabins: $150 per cabin for northbound and $125 per cabin southbound voyages.

Single Supplement: applies and varies based on desired travel date.

Price Does Not Include:

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Travel Protection Plan
  • Optional Excursions
  • Optional Beverage Packages
  • Luggage handling

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



 

 

 

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