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    Svalbard and Greenland Summer Micro Cruise

    Highlights

    Set sail under the midnight sun, for unforgettable wildlife encounters in two of the Arctic’s wildest frontiers.

    Experience the best of both worlds on this combined Svalbard and East Greenland summer expedition — an immersive journey through vast ice fjords, towering mountains, incredible wildlife, and some of the last true wildernesses on Earth.

    Nature unlimited.

    See the High Arctic archipelago’s famous wildlife against a pristine backdrop of fairytale fjords, calving glaciers, and snow-capped mountains. Witnessing this endlessly rich habitat – home to reindeer, whales, Arctic foxes, polar bears, and much more – illuminated by the midnight sun is, simply, one of the greatest shows in nature.

    Your journey continues in the mythical Scoresbysund, the largest fjord system in the world, its labyrinthine pathways strewn with cathedral-size icebergs. Encounter the local wildlife, including musk ox, Arctic foxes, Arctic hares, and maybe even (though they are rare here) polar bears and narwhals. 

    Travelling with just 12 or 44 guests ensures genuine small-group exploration — fast Zodiac operations, flexible landings, and the freedom to respond to wildlife and weather conditions as they unfold.

    Map/Itinerary

    Day 1Longyearbyen

    Depart Longyearbyen at 4pm.

    Sail past striking Fuglefjella (Bird Mountain), a fine example of plateau mountainous landscape, as we leave Longyearbyen. 

    Day 2-4North and West Svalbard

    This leg of the voyage leads into the remote North and Northwest of Svalbard, heading towards the fabled 80° North.

    Venture deep into the polar wilderness, where sweeping fjords, towering glaciers, and historic sites from the whaling and trapping era set the scene.

    Explore Poolepynten, a headland on Prins Karls Forland, home to a walrus colony and burial site.

    Take a Zodiac cruise of Fjortende Julbreen, a stunning glacier, and Fjortende Julibukta, a scenic bay in Krossfjord.

    Day 5-7Sail West to Greenland

    Sailing west across the Greenland Sea and through the Fram Strait, you’ll trace the edge of the Arctic pack ice — a vast, shifting world of white meeting open ocean. This stretch offers the chance, with a bit of luck, to spot polar bears on ice and blue whales and humpbacks as they migrate through these deep waters.

    Spend time on deck watching the sea ice drift past, take part in photography workshops and expert-led talks, and soak in the endless glow of the midnight sun as the Arctic horizon stretches calm and uninterrupted around you.

    Day 8-12Greenland Fjords

    Moving further south sailing into the largest fjord system in the world – Scoresbysund and departing Greenland in the afternoon on day 12, depending on weather conditions.

    Our plan includes a visit to Ittoqqortoormiit — a remote Inuit community perched at the edge of the fjord and one of the most isolated settlements in Greenland.

    Weather permitting, we depart on the afternoon of Day 12.

    Day 14Akureyri - Disembarkation

    Disembarkation in Akureyri marks the start of your onward journey, with the option to travel to Reykjavík or explore the unique attractions of North Iceland.

    Nearby islands teem with puffins, while the region offers a blend of geothermal wonders and volcanic landscapes to discover.

    Inclusions/Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • Extended Zodiac Excursions  opportunities
    • Polar bear protection guides for shore landings
    • Expert guide team
    • Lectures and tutorials
    • Boots on loan
    • WiFi
    • Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner + alcoholic drinks with evening meal)
    • Non alcoholic drinks throughout
    • Beer and wine with dinner
    • Bedding and towels
    • Highly experienced captain and cook
     

    Exclusions

    • International travel to/from embarkation and disembarkation points.

    • Travel and cancellation insurance

    • Any additional expenses such as museum entry

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