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Spitsbergen

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Embark on this unique 10-day exploration of the coastline of Spitsbergen on board the 12-passenger vessel the MS Freya. This flexible itinerary allows you to take in as much as possible of the Arctic wilderness, including its deep fjords, mountain ranges, ice floes, and tundra. Observe polar bears, walrus, bearded seals, beluga, Arctic foxes, and Svalbard reindeer in addition to seabird rookeries teeming with diverse species such as guillemots, razorbill, puffins, and kittiwakes. 
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Embark in Longyearbyen

  • 1 Dinner

Board the MS Freya at 5 PM. On arrival meet your expedition staff and take a minibus tour of the town of Longyearbyen while awaiting the expedition ship to be made ready from her previous cruise.

Guests that have stayed overnight in a local hotel can be picked up on the way back from the airport. The brief tour of the town enables guests fresh from the flight to see the Global Seed Vault, University Center in Svalbard, and the Svalbard church. After this stop at a local café for coffee and some food.

Once onboard the ship attend safety briefs and become aquainted with your cabin. The MS Freya then departs and heads out into Isfjorden to begin your cruise.
 

Day 2-9: Cruising the Archipelago of Svalbard

  • 8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Over the next 8 days your ice class expedition vessel explores the breath-taking coastlines of Spitsbergen by taking advantage of the small ship abilities to visit areas inaccessible to larger vessels. There is a lot to see in this Arctic wilderness, with its deep fjords and mountain ranges. Try to take in as much as possible during the expedition cruise. The itinerary is flexible to allow for the polar climate and the unpredictable movements of the ice floes.  

Expedition staff and the ship’s crew are constantly on the lookout for Arctic wildlife. Spend time in the pack-ice as conditions allow looking for polar bears, walrus and their haul outs, bearded seals, and beluga. A visit to some of the seabird rookeries is a must, where you can see guillemots, razorbill, puffins, and kittiwakes amongst many other Arctic species.

Where possible attempt to visit some of the area's tidewater glaciers that terminate in the sea. The ship's tenders are deployed as often as possible to enable more detailed exploration by zodiac-style cruising and shore excursions. There is a limited amount of hill walking across the permafrost to study the tundra flora and to observe Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes in their natural habitat. Also have the chance to walk on the Arctic sea ice as the ship occasionally uses the ice face to tie up at night.

The expedition guides provide expert information and interpret what you see in the field while ensuring whatever you do is safe and ecologically sustainable. There are a broad range of wildlife and technical lectures throughout the expedition. A democratic approach is offered to maximizing opportunities - your expedition leaders do not try to fulfill a cruise itinerary at the expense of a wildlife viewing experience.

Day 10: Disembark in Longyearbyen

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast leave the MS Freya once the ship is safely tied up in Longyearbyen Harbor. Guests departing the same day are taken to the airport for the afternoon flight to Oslo, ending your fantastic small ship expedition cruise.

There is time before the afternoon departures for guests to explore more of the town and reflect on your epic adventure.

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  • 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners

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