![]() ![]() ![]() Scree slopes and cliffs around the islands host enormous nesting colonies of seabirds such as guillemots, dovekies, and kittiwakes. Polar bears and other quintessential High Arctic wildlife-such as walruses and some rare whale species-can be spotted anytime, anywhere in and around Franz Josef Land. The archipelago, part of the Russian Arctic National Park since 2012, is a nature sanctuary. Our experienced captain and expedition leader decide our best route and continually adjust plans as opportunities warrant in this wild and remote corner of the Arctic.īetween obligatory initial and final calls at the Russian polar station Nagurskoye in Cambridge Bay we are free to explore the many waterways and islands of this unique Arctic wilderness. Our route and exploration opportunities in Franz Josef Land are heavily dependent on weather and sea ice. You will spend these days exploring the Franz Josef Land. If you are interested in this activity, please let us know - it is necessary to book them in advance. Blazing glaciers, beautiful landscapes, whales, seals and walruses - sea kayaking is a great chance to explore the amazing place in the north. He will share his skills with you. Franz Josef Land is perfect for taking unique photos: flourishing tundra, polar desert, birds colonies and glaciers. A professional photographer will participate in the cruise. Look for details in the Accommodation section. The cost of the cruise depends on the booking date and type of selected cabin. In Franz Josef Land you will discover unparalleled landscapes, wildlife, and history in one of the wildest and most remote corners of the Arctic during boat trips by Zodiacs.īack in Svalbard you have the opportunity to explore beautiful fjords and islands on the northwestern coast of Spitsbergen. Here you will seek the full range of Arctic wildlife in one of the world’s most impressive polar desert environments. Starting in Longyearbyen in the Norwegian territory of Svalbard, you will cross the icy, wildlife-rich Barents Sea to the Russian High Arctic. This extraordinary expedition to Franz Josef Land is as unique and authentic as the place itself. The site is well preserved.Experiences you'll have Cruise to Franz Josef Land It was the first soviet research base and the northernmost one in the world. The station was in function from 1929 to 1959. We may visit an abandoned polar station at Tikhaya Bay on Hooker Island. Arctic foxes are also frequent guests here. The towering cliffs at the southern part of Cape Flora are home for the huge sea birds colony. Several monuments and crosses bear witness of these historical events.Īpart from the historic sites Cape Flora is famous for its thick carpets of mosses of deep red, green and yellow. Cape Flora is also the place where the memorable encounter of Jackson and Nansen took place. The members of this expedition had made a great contribution to the exploration of the archipelago. For 3 years - from 1894 to 1897 - the base of Frederick George Jackson British Expedition was placed at the area. Here Leigh Smith and his crew had to spend 10 months after their steam yacht Eira had been crushed by ice and sunk near the coast. We hope to go on discovering the history of Arctic Exploration at Cape Flora, Northbrook Island. ![]()
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