Spitsbergen Explorer

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The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, Spitsbergen is known as the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” and on this unforgettable 12-day voyage, you will discover why. Building on our Spitsbergen Highlights and Intro to Spitsbergen itineraries, this longer journey has been designed to maximize time on the west and northern/southern tips of the island, providing you optimal chances to witness the remarkable array of creatures who call this spectacular yet forbidding environment home—including whales, walruses, Svalbard reindeer, seabirds by the thousands, and that most iconic of Arctic residents, the polar bear.

In addition to giving you opportunities to observe this unique parade of wildlife, the longer itinerary also allows you more time to explore the vast tundra, appreciate the natural beauty of the surprisingly colorful Arctic wilderness, and benefit from our range of on-board lectures and educational programs. Come aboard with the most knowledgeable, experienced and passionate team in the industry for an extraordinary High Arctic adventure.

Map/Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Oslo, Norway

Your Arctic voyage begins in Oslo, Norway’s vibrant capital city. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and green spaces to keep you busy before retiring at your included airport hotel.

Day 2Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Embark

This morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest settlement, a true frontier town, where you’ll have some time to explore before embarkation. As your ship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the island’s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically from icy waters.

Day 3-11Exploring Spitsbergen

Explore western Spitsbergen as well as stunning fjords and outlying islands to the north. From polar deserts to immense glaciers, the natural landscape here is just as varied as the wildlife. As you cruise around this magical island located above the Arctic Circle, your Expedition Team will constantly be searching for animals.

Each expedition presents new opportunities and different weather and ice, so we have no fixed itinerary; however, some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Phippsøya, Alkhornet and the Hinlopen Strait.

The destinations visited will be selected for optimum wildlife viewing with an appreciation of the history and geology of Spitsbergen.

The island offers multiple opportunities for wildlife photography. Since Svalbard’s legendary wildlife habitat is well-protected and almost entirely uninhabited, it’s one of the world’s best places to spot polar bears in their natural landscapes of ice, Arctic deserts and mountain scenery.

The towering cliffs of Alkefjellet provide homes to thousands of Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres).

Coming across a walrus haul-out is a moment you won’t soon forget. These giant pinnipeds of the Arctic create quite a noisy scene as each walrus vies for a choice spot of coastline.

If you’re itching to experience a more intimate view from the water, you can prebook the sea kayaking or paddling excursion adventure options.

In Spitsbergen, there is no shortage of natural beauty. The tundra can be surprisingly colorful in summer, with wildflowers bursting for a taste of sunshine. Each day, you’ll see something interesting, whether it is an ever-changing gallery of spectacular icebergs, a polar bear resting between hunts, or an abandoned historical site from centuries ago.

Day 12Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to Oslo

The time to say goodbye to your Expedition Team and shipmates has come. Your adventure ends as it began, in the historic frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen. From here, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your return group charter flight to Oslo, included in the transfer package.
 
 

*Depending on the date of departure some voyages may start and end in Helsinki

** The lenght of this Itinerary may vary from 10 to 12 days depedingo on the dates of departure

Inclusions/Exclusions

This expedition includes:

  • Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
  • All shore landings per the daily program
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
  • Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
  • Transfers between Longyearbyen town center and port on embarkation and disembarkation day

This expedition excludes

  • Mandatory Transfer Package*
  • International airfare
  • Arrival and departure transfers in Oslo
  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
  • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
  • Excess-baggage fees on international flights
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar and other personal charges unless specified
  • Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities

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Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 7 May, 2025  End : 16 May, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $11,395
$7,916
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$11,395 $7,916
Veranda Suite
$11,995 $8,396
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$11,990 $9,831
Junior Suite
$14,195 $10,156
Studio Veranda Single
$15,295 $11,036
Penthouse Suite
$16,495 $11,996
Studio Single
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Owners Suite
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
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Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 11 May, 2025  End : 20 May, 2025
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10 Days
Ultramarine
From $13,595
$9,676
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Explorer Suite
$13,595 $9,676
Balcony Suite
$14,895 $10,716
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$17,695 $12,956
Terrace Suite
$18,295 $13,436
Penthouse Suite
$18,995 $13,996
Owner's Suite
$24,395 $18,316
Explorer Triple
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Solo Panorama
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Ultra Suite
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Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 15 May, 2025  End : 24 May, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $13,395
$9,516
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Veranda Stateroom
$13,395 $9,516
Veranda Suite
$14,195 $10,156
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$13,990 $11,431
Studio Single
$16,795 $12,236
Junior Suite
$16,795 $12,236
Penthouse Suite
$19,395 $14,316
Owners Suite
$20,795 $15,436
Studio Veranda Single
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
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Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 23 May, 2025  End : 1 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $14,095
$10,076
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Veranda Suite
$14,095 $10,076
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$13,890 $11,351
Junior Suite
$16,595 $12,076
Penthouse Suite
$19,295 $14,236
Owners Suite
$20,595 $15,276
Studio Single
SOLD OUT  
Veranda Stateroom
$1 $2
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 24 May, 2025  End : 2 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ultramarine
From $13,595
$9,676
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Explorer Suite
$13,595 $9,676
Balcony Suite
$14,895 $10,716
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$17,695 $12,956
Penthouse Suite
$18,895 $13,916
Owner's Suite
$24,395 $18,316
Explorer Triple
SOLD OUT  
Solo Panorama
SOLD OUT  
Terrace Suite
SOLD OUT  
Ultra Suite
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 31 May, 2025  End : 9 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $14,295
$10,236
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Veranda Stateroom
$14,295 $10,236
Veranda Suite
$15,095 $10,876
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$14,790 $12,071
Junior Suite
$17,795 $13,036
Penthouse Suite
$20,695 $15,356
Owners Suite
$22,095 $16,476
Studio Single
SOLD OUT  
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 1 Jun, 2025  End : 10 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ultramarine
From $13,595
$10,281
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Explorer Suite
$13,595 $10,281
Balcony Suite
$14,895 $11,386
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$17,695 $13,766
Penthouse Suite
$18,995 $14,871
Owner's Suite
$24,395 $19,461
Ultra Suite
$27,495 $22,096
Explorer Triple
SOLD OUT  
Solo Panorama
SOLD OUT  
Terrace Suite
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 8 Jun, 2025  End : 17 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $13,595
$10,281
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,595 $10,281
Veranda Stateroom
$14,295 $10,876
Veranda Suite
$15,095 $11,556
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$14,790 $13,430
Studio Single
$17,795 $13,851
Junior Suite
$17,795 $13,851
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  
Penthouse Suite
SOLD OUT  
Owners Suite
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 9 Jun, 2025  End : 18 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinski   Arrival : Helsinski
10 Days
Ultramarine
From $13,595
$9,676
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Explorer Suite
$13,595 $9,676
Balcony Suite
$14,895 $10,716
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$17,695 $12,956
Solo Panorama
$18,995 $13,996
Penthouse Suite
$18,995 $13,996
Owner's Suite
SOLD OUT  
Explorer Triple
SOLD OUT  
Terrace Suite
SOLD OUT  
Ultra Suite
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 16 Jun, 2025  End : 25 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $15,095
$10,876
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$15,095 $10,876
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$14,790 $12,750
Studio Single
$17,795 $13,036
Junior Suite
$17,795 $13,036
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SOLD OUT  
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  
Penthouse Suite
SOLD OUT  
Owners Suite
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 17 Jun, 2025  End : 26 Jun, 2025
Departure : Helsinski   Arrival : Helsinski
10 Days
Ultramarine
From $14,195
$10,791
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Explorer Suite
$14,195 $10,791
Balcony Suite
$15,595 $11,981
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$18,395 $14,361
Terrace Suite
$19,495 $15,296
Solo Panorama
$19,795 $15,551
Penthouse Suite
$19,795 $15,551
Ultra Suite
$28,395 $22,861
Owner's Suite
SOLD OUT  
Explorer Triple
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 24 Jun, 2025  End : 3 Jul, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $13,595
$9,676
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,595 $9,676
Veranda Suite
$15,095 $10,876
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$14,790 $12,071
Junior Suite
$17,795 $13,036
Penthouse Suite
$20,695 $15,356
Owners Suite
$22,095 $16,476
Studio Single
SOLD OUT  
Veranda Stateroom
SOLD OUT  
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 2 Jul, 2025  End : 11 Jul, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $14,295
$10,236
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Veranda Stateroom
$14,295 $10,236
Veranda Suite
$15,095 $10,876
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$14,790 $12,750
Junior Suite
$17,795 $13,036
Studio Veranda Single
$19,295 $14,236
Penthouse Suite
$20,695 $15,356
Owners Suite
$22,095 $16,476
Studio Single
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 10 Jul, 2025  End : 19 Jul, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $14,295
$10,876
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Veranda Stateroom
$14,295 $10,876
Veranda Suite
$15,095 $11,556
Junior Suite
$17,795 $13,851
Studio Single
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
SOLD OUT  
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  
Penthouse Suite
SOLD OUT  
Owners Suite
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$1 $2

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 18 Jul, 2025  End : 27 Jul, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
10 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $13,190
$11,990
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Deluxe Veranda Fwd
$13,190 $11,990
Veranda Stateroom
$13,890 $12,620
Veranda Suite
$14,590 $13,250
Studio single
$16,990 $15,410
Junior Suite
$16,990 $15,410
Studio Veranda Single
$18,290 $16,580
Penthouse Suite
$19,490 $17,660
Owners Suite
$20,790 $18,830

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 3 Aug, 2025  End : 14 Aug, 2025
Departure : Helsinki   Arrival : Helsinki
12 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $16,595
$12,076
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Veranda Suite
$16,595 $12,076
Junior Suite
$19,595 $14,476
Studio Single
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Fwd
SOLD OUT  
Veranda Stateroom
SOLD OUT  
Studio Veranda Single
SOLD OUT  
Penthouse Suite
SOLD OUT  
Owners Suite
SOLD OUT  
Deluxe Veranda Forward
SOLD OUT  

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 13 May, 2026  End : 23 May, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ultramarine
From $11,690
$9,243
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Explorer Triple
$11,690 $9,243
Explorer Suite
$15,090 $11,827
Balcony Suite
$16,490 $12,891
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$19,190 $14,943
Terrace Suite
$19,890 $15,475
Solo Panorama
$20,590 $16,007
Penthouse Suite
$20,590 $16,007
Owner's Suite
$25,990 $20,111
Ultra Suite
$28,690 $22,163

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 14 May, 2026  End : 24 May, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $14,290
$11,219
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$14,290 $11,219
Veranda Stateroom
$14,990 $11,751
Veranda Suite
$15,790 $12,359
Studio Single
$18,290 $14,259
Junior Suite
$18,290 $14,259
Studio Veranda Single
$19,690 $15,323
Penthouse Suite
$20,990 $16,311
Owners Suite
$22,390 $17,375

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 21 May, 2026  End : 31 May, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ultramarine
From $11,690
$9,243
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Explorer Triple
$11,690 $9,243
Explorer Suite
$15,090 $11,827
Balcony Suite
$16,490 $12,891
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$19,190 $14,943
Terrace Suite
$19,890 $15,475
Solo Panorama
$20,590 $16,007
Penthouse Suite
$20,590 $16,007
Owner's Suite
$25,990 $20,111
Ultra Suite
$28,690 $22,163

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 22 May, 2026  End : 1 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $14,290
$11,219
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$14,290 $11,219
Veranda Stateroom
$14,990 $11,751
Veranda Suite
$15,790 $12,359
Studio Single
$18,290 $14,259
Junior Suite
$18,290 $14,259
Studio Veranda Single
$19,690 $15,323
Penthouse Suite
$20,990 $16,311
Owners Suite
$22,390 $17,375

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 29 May, 2026  End : 8 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ultramarine
From $11,690
$9,727
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Explorer Triple
$11,690 $9,727
Explorer Suite
$15,090 $12,473
Balcony Suite
$16,490 $13,603
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$19,190 $15,784
Terrace Suite
$19,890 $16,349
Solo Panorama
$20,590 $16,914
Penthouse Suite
$20,590 $16,914
Owner's Suite
$25,990 $21,275
Ultra Suite
$28,690 $23,455

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 30 May, 2026  End : 9 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $15,390
$12,715
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$15,390 $12,715
Veranda Stateroom
$16,090 $13,280
Veranda Suite
$16,990 $14,007
Junior Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Studio Single
$19,690 $16,188
Studio Veranda Single
$21,190 $17,399
Penthouse Suite
$22,690 $18,610
Owners Suite
$24,090 $19,740

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 6 Jun, 2026  End : 16 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ultramarine
From $11,690
$9,727
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Explorer Triple
$11,690 $9,727
Explorer Suite
$15,090 $12,473
Balcony Suite
$16,490 $13,603
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$19,190 $15,784
Terrace Suite
$19,890 $16,349
Solo Panorama
$20,590 $16,914
Penthouse Suite
$20,590 $16,914
Owner's Suite
$25,990 $21,275
Ultra Suite
$28,690 $23,455

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 7 Jun, 2026  End : 17 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $15,390
$12,715
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$15,390 $12,715
Veranda Stateroom
$16,090 $13,280
Veranda Suite
$16,990 $14,007
Junior Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Studio Single
$19,690 $16,188
Studio Veranda Single
$21,190 $17,399
Penthouse Suite
$22,690 $18,610
Owners Suite
$24,090 $19,740

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 14 Jun, 2026  End : 24 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ultramarine
From $11,990
$9,970
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Explorer Triple
$11,990 $9,970
Explorer Suite
$15,490 $12,796
Balcony Suite
$16,890 $13,926
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Terrace Suite
$20,390 $16,753
Solo Panorama
$21,090 $17,318
Penthouse Suite
$21,090 $17,318
Owner's Suite
$26,690 $21,840
Ultra Suite
$29,490 $24,101

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 15 Jun, 2026  End : 25 Jun, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $15,390
$12,715
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$15,390 $12,715
Veranda Stateroom
$16,090 $13,280
Veranda Suite
$16,990 $14,007
Junior Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Studio Single
$19,690 $16,188
Studio Veranda Single
$21,190 $17,399
Penthouse Suite
$22,690 $18,610
Owners Suite
$24,090 $19,740

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 22 Jun, 2026  End : 2 Jul, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ultramarine
From $11,990
$9,970
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Explorer Triple
$11,990 $9,970
Explorer Suite
$15,490 $12,796
Balcony Suite
$16,890 $13,926
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Terrace Suite
$20,390 $16,753
Solo Panorama
$21,090 $17,318
Penthouse Suite
$21,090 $17,318
Owner's Suite
$26,690 $21,840
Ultra Suite
$29,490 $24,101

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 23 Jun, 2026  End : 3 Jul, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $15,390
$12,715
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$15,390 $12,715
Veranda Stateroom
$16,090 $13,280
Veranda Suite
$16,990 $14,007
Junior Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Studio Single
$19,690 $16,188
Studio Veranda Single
$21,190 $17,399
Penthouse Suite
$22,690 $18,610
Owners Suite
$24,090 $19,740

Spitsbergen Explorer

Start : 1 Jul, 2026  End : 11 Jul, 2026
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
11 Days
Ocean Explorer
From $15,390
$12,715
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
$15,390 $12,715
Veranda Stateroom
$16,090 $13,280
Veranda Suite
$16,990 $14,007
Junior Suite
$19,690 $16,187
Studio Single
$19,690 $16,188
Studio Veranda Single
$21,190 $17,399
Penthouse Suite
$22,690 $18,610
Owners Suite
$24,090 $19,740

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