Svalbard Explored

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INCLUDES  FLIGHTS + 1 PRE-VOYAGE NIGHT ACCOMMODATION + ALL TRANSFERS

Explore the High Arctic wilderness within the Arctic Circle between 74° and 81° north on our 7-night Svalbard Discovery cruise on board a boutique expedition ship. Admire the striking scenery on a voyage around Norway’s outlying Svalbard archipelago where only a few intrepid adventurers and explorers have been before. These remote islands of Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya reveal their secrets as you come ashore to rugged landscapes bordered by tundra where wildflowers blossom under the midnight sun. Polar bears prowl the icy wilderness for hapless walrus, beluga whales swim along and expect to see black-legged kittiwakes swooping overhead as we cruise through icy fjords and past towering glaciers. Our journey to and from the world’s most northerly town will leave you feeling on top of the world.

  • Take a stroll through the high street of Longyearbyen, the world’s most northerly town, and follow in the footsteps of polar explorers
  • Sail past Spitsbergen’s most beautiful glacier, Monacobreen, as it calves icebergs
  • Spy on hundreds of polar bears, walruses, whales and arctic foxes in their natural habitat
  • Inspect tundra-loving wildflowers such as tufted saxifrage and arctic white campion in Wijdefjorden
  • Learn more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts
 
 
 

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Day 1LONGYEARBYEN

Longyearbyen is the world’s most northerly town and with it comes the world’s most northerly high street and pub. On Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, Longyearbyen is home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum which chronicles early efforts to reach the pole by air. The nearby Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicates of seeds held in gene banks worldwide. The surrounding Arctic waters are populated by whales including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling.

Day 2SVALBARD

Located deep inside the Arctic Circle, approaching the Svalbard archipelago feels a lot like sailing towards the edge of the world. Known as the kingdom of the polar bears, we’ll be hoping to spot some of its subjects as we explore some of the most varied polar landscapes in the Arctic. Down in our Zodiac boats, we’ll get close to the gargantuan glaciers, rapidly retreating from the oceans that they feed. In the north of the archipelago, past the magnificent fjords, the remaining sea ice offers the perfect hunting ground for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, the landscape is punctuated with large areas devoid of snow and ice alongside vast tundra and exposed beaches. Alongside Svalbard’s 3,000 polar bears, this Arctic wildlife hotspot is also home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, the arctic fox and many species of marine mammals and seabirds.

Day 3HINLOPEN STRAIT

Hinlopen Strait is a waterway that divides Svalbard’s largest island, Spitsbergen, from its second-largest island, Nordaustlandet. Whilst often congested with ice, this is a scenic place with interesting history and rich wildlife, including polar bears and several species of ducks and geese. The name is probably derived from the director of a Dutch whaling company in the 17th century. Sailing in the Hinlopen Strait, in the heart of the Arctic Ocean promises an unforgettable experience and offers offers breathtaking panoramas.

Day 4-7SVALBARD

Located deep inside the Arctic Circle, approaching the Svalbard archipelago feels a lot like sailing towards the edge of the world. Known as the kingdom of the polar bears, we’ll be hoping to spot some of its subjects as we explore some of the most varied polar landscapes in the Arctic. Down in our Zodiac boats, we’ll get close to the gargantuan glaciers, rapidly retreating from the oceans that they feed. In the north of the archipelago, past the magnificent fjords, the remaining sea ice offers the perfect hunting ground for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, the landscape is punctuated with large areas devoid of snow and ice alongside vast tundra and exposed beaches. Alongside Svalbard’s 3,000 polar bears, this Arctic wildlife hotspot is also home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, the arctic fox and many species of marine mammals and seabirds.

Day 8LONGYEARBYEN

Longyearbyen is the world’s most northerly town and with it comes the world’s most northerly high street and pub. On Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, Longyearbyen is home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum which chronicles early efforts to reach the pole by air. The nearby Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicates of seeds held in gene banks worldwide. The surrounding Arctic waters are populated by whales including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling.

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Svalbard Explored

Start : 13 Jun, 2025  End : 20 Jun, 2025
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
8 Days
Oceanview D4
$6,280  
Oceanview M4
$6,580  
Balcony D5
$8,180  
Balcony M5
$8,580  
Balcony D6
$8,980  
Suite
$11,480  
Premium Suite
$12,680  

Svalbard Explored

Start : 20 Jun, 2025  End : 27 Jun, 2025
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
8 Days
Oceanview D4
$6,580  
Oceanview M4
$6,980  
Balcony D5
$8,580  
Balcony M5
$8,980  
Balcony D6
$9,480  
Suite
$11,980  
Premium Suite
$13,280  

Svalbard Explored

Start : 27 Jun, 2025  End : 4 Jul, 2025
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
8 Days
Oceanview D4
$6,280  
Oceanview M4
$6,580  
Balcony D5
$8,180  
Balcony M5
$8,580  
Balcony D6
$8,980  
Suite
$11,480  
Premium Suite
$12,680  

Svalbard Explored

Start : 4 Jul, 2025  End : 11 Jul, 2025
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
8 Days
Oceanview D4
$6,280  
Oceanview M4
$6,580  
Balcony D5
$8,180  
Balcony M5
$8,580  
Balcony D6
$8,980  
Suite
$11,480  
Premium Suite
$12,680  

Svalbard Explored

Start : 11 Jul, 2025  End : 18 Jul, 2025
Departure : Longyearbyen   Arrival : Longyearbyen
8 Days
Oceanview D4
$6,280  
Oceanview M4
$6,580  
Balcony D5
$8,180  
Balcony M5
$8,580  
Balcony D6
$8,980  
Suite
$11,480  
Premium Suite
$12,680  

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Inclusions/Exclusions

This expedition includes:

  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

This expedition excludes:

  • Tips & bottled beverages,
  • Additional internet
  • Laundry service  
  • Travel Insurance with Emergency Evacuation coverage,
  • COVID tests

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