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Arctic
Labeled ultima Thule (“farthest land”) by ancient geographers, the lands and seas of the far north were once unpassable. Using expedition ships and icebreakers, our expeditions present travelers with the opportunities to view Arctic wildlife, seabirds, whales, polar bears; encounter indigenous peoples who carve out a living at the ends of the habitable earth; and attain destinations long sought after by a succession of polar explorers, such as the North Pole and Northeast Passage.
|  | | Northern Ring of Fire: Kuril Islands & KamchatkaDeparts: June 10, 2009 Join us aboard the luxury expedition vessel Clipper Odyssey as we cruise north from Hokkaido, Japan, along the Kuril Island chain to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. History of the Cold War and Arctic explorers comes to life as we trace the Ring of Fire through the North Pacific. Spectacular scenery and an incredible array of wildlife—whales, seals, otters, and thousands of seabirds await along the deserted coves and anchorages of this seldom visited region. | |  | | Northern Ring of Fire: Aleutians & the Bering SeaDeparts: June 21, 2009 On this remarkable cruise aboard the Clipper Odyssey, we'll explore some of the most remote places on Earth – the Kamchatka Peninsula followed by the Commander, Pribilof, and Aleutian Islands – showcasing a wild and pristine Alaska few travelers get to witness. The history of WWII in Alaska unfolds as we explore Attu, Kiska, and Adak Islands and note rusted military artifacts amid fields of vividly-hued wildflowers. And, aboard Zodiacs we investigate secret coves and picture-perfect bays in search of seabirds, brown bears, and Arctic foxes. | |  | | Norwegian Fjords to SpitsbergenDeparts: June 30, 2009 Norway’s exquisitely scenic coastline and the wildlife habitats of Spitsbergen are the highlights of this remarkable voyage during the height of the northern summer. From Bergen, travel deep into magnificent fjords and step ashore in brightly painted fishing villages. Cruise past the dramatic cliffs that millions of seabirds—kittiwakes, cormorants, fulmars, and puffins— call their seasonal home. Cross the Arctic Circle, and set out by Zodiac, in the company of expert naturalists, to explore the pristine shores and icescapes of Spitsbergen’s islands and inlets as we search for polar bears, walrus, seals, and whales in this remote and fascinating land.
| |  | | Wild Alaska: Aleutians, Pribilofs, St. Lawrence, Katmai, Bering SeaDeparts: July 6, 2009 Our Wild Alaska expedition showcases the islands and coastlines of the Bering Sea and their wealth of North Pacific wildlife—seabirds, walrus, Arctic fox, and bears. During our adventure we ceremoniously cross the Arctic Circle and explore the remote Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Watch for bears along the hidden bays of Katmai National Park; step ashore in Kodiak, the first capital of Russia’s North American colonies; and on St. Lawrence Island be the welcome guests of a Siberian Yupik community. Impressive landscapes—from pristine coves and beaches to expansive tundra and soaring mountains—serve as photogenic backdrops to this remarkable adventure.
| |  | | Across the Far North: Spitsbergen to IcelandDeparts: July 13, 2009 Set out on an expedition cruise from Spitsbergen to Iceland, discover Arctic wildlife, glittering glaciers, flowering tundra, and active volcanoes of these two fascinating northern lands. Explore Svalbard’s historic mining capital, Longyearbyen before cruising Spitsbergen’s hidden inlets, deeply carved fjords, and rocky outcroppings. We hope to witness massive walrus hauled out on the gravel shores of protected bays and polar bears hunting along the pack ice. Our exploration of Iceland includes outpost fishing villages such as Seydisfjördur; bizarre lava-flows; the sapphire glaciers of Höfn; and Grímsey Island’s 36 species of seabirds. | |  | | Wild Alaska: Aleutians, Pribilofs, St. Lawrence, Katmai, Bering SeaDeparts: July 19, 2009 Our Wild Alaska expedition showcases the islands and coastlines of the Bering Sea and their wealth of North Pacific wildlife—seabirds, walrus, Arctic fox, and bears. During our adventure we ceremoniously cross the Arctic Circle and explore the remote Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Watch for bears along the hidden bays of Katmai National Park; step ashore in Kodiak, the first capital of Russia’s North American colonies; and on St. Lawrence Island be the welcome guests of a Siberian Yupik community. Impressive landscapes—from pristine coves and beaches to expansive tundra and soaring mountains—serve as photogenic backdrops to this remarkable adventure.
| |  | | Across the Far North: Iceland to GreenlandDeparts: July 26, 2009 Cruise the coastline of Iceland and Greenland to discover the splendors of mid-summer in the far north. Iceland’s volcanic legacy continues in this geological wonderland in its steaming fissures and fumaroles, thermal pools, and its legendary 10,000 waterfalls. Travel to Greenland reveals gargantuan icebergs, twisting fjords, and fascinating cultural history. Visit colorful hamlets among flowering tundra and search for Arctic fox, musk oxen, orca and pilot whales, and seals. Huge colonies of seabirds are another highlight with puffins, kittiwakes, and murres, along with eider ducks, sea-eagles, and cormorants. Expert naturalists and historians enlighten you along the way. |
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Africa