Highlights

This luxury cruise embarks on a journey to the edge of the Arctic, setting sail from Tromsø, the Arctic gateway to Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The itinerary visits notable destinations, including the majestic North Cape, the northernmost tip of Europe, and Svalbard. This voyage offers the enchanting experience of exploring the Arctic’s striking landscapes and unique wildlife.

Watch for polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and other Arctic mammals as they roam in their natural habitat.
View nesting Arctic seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, little auks, fulmars and gulls.
Navigate through sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, including cruising close to towering tidewater glaciers.

Map/Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Tromsø

Arrive in Tromsø at your own convenience. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your designated hotel, where you will have time to settle in and prepare for the expedition ahead.

Day 2Embarkation

On day 2, your group will transfer to the pier and embark your expedition vessel. Settle into your cabin and begin your Arctic journey as the ship departs later in the day.

Day 3Skarsvag & Cruising North Cape

Skarsvåg, Europe’s northernmost fishing village on Magerøya Island, is a short journey from Nordkapp (North Cape)—Europe’s northernmost point above the Arctic Circle, marked by a striking globe monument. Only Svalbard stands between here and the North Pole. Along the coast, Atlantic puffin colonies and over a million seabirds nest, including arctic skuas, razorbills, northern gannets, white-tailed eagles, common eider ducks and great cormorants.

North Cape (Nordkapp), the northernmost tip of Europe in Norway, where the Arctic Ocean meets the rugged coast, is a majestic headland that has fascinated explorers for centuries. Cruising to North Cape promises an awe-inspiring encounter with nature’s grandeur and a glimpse into the Arctic’s captivating allure. In summer, North Cape basks in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, a surreal phenomenon where the sun never fully sets.

Day 4-11Svalbard

Svalbard is the kingdom of the polar bears, deep in the Arctic Circle, featuring varied polar landscapes and gargantuan glaciers. Beyond magnificent fjords in the north, the remaining sea ice serves as prime hunting grounds for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, tundra and beaches replace snow and ice. Alongside 600 polar bears, this Arctic hotspot is home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seals and arctic fox

Day 11-12Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly to Copenhagen

You will disembark in Longyearbyen and transfer to the airport for your return charter flight to Copenhagen, marking the end of your arctic expedition.

Inclusions/Exclusions

This expedition includes:

Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
Your selected stateroom
All meals onboard
Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
24-hour room service
Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
One selected shore excursion per port of call
All expedition landings
Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
Gym, sauna, pool
24/7 self service laundry
Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boots
Memory Package
Onboard gratuities & port taxes

This expedition excludes:

Additional activities such as kayaking, private tours, special arrangements, plus private Zodiac tours, cost extra.
Premium wines and spirits, plus purchases from the ship’s boutique and any spa treatments are not included.
You will need to purchase your own visas where required, travel insurance, flights, domestic transfers and any hotel requirements pre or post cruise, unless otherwise stated within the itinerary description.