Svalbard Small Ship Cruises

from $10,495

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In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Discover Kvitoya’s icy wilderness
• Explore Longyearbyen’s Arctic charm
• Enjoy Spitsbergen’s landscapes
• Witness polar bears in the Arctic

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, visit remote islands, and create unforgettable memories on this Arctic adventure.

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from $11,000

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East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

Longyearbyen - Narsarsuaq - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen’s history
• Sail through Foster Bay
• Traverse Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
• Explore Antarctic Sound’s islands
• Discover Thule dwellings
• Bathe in Uunartoq’s hot springs

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Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq

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Village Visits, Northern Lights

Activity Level

Variable

Start your 21-day East and South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard the MV Plancius in Longyearbyen. Explore historic sites, spot minke whales, and sail to Greenland's Foster Bay. Journey through fjords, encountering icebergs, musk oxen, and geese. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Tasiilaq, and Norse ruins in Eriksfjord, ending in Narsarsuaq, before flying back to Copenhagen.

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from $10,095

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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Reykjavik’s lively streets
• Discover Westfjords’ rugged fjords
• Cruise Scoresby Sund’s vast fjords
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit’s village

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join this 14-day cruise on the MV Sea Spirit from Reykjavik, experiencing vibrant culture and Icelandic cuisine. Sail through Faxafloi, spotting whales, then explore remote West Fjords, East Greenland, and Svalbard, ending in Longyearbyen.

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from $5,600

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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
• Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
• Discover Trygghamna whaling relics

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.

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from $4,450

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore Longyearbyen
• Spot minke whales
• See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
• Witness the Monaco Glacier

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day North Spitsbergen cruise aboard MV Hondius. Begin in Longyearbyen, exploring its historic charms before setting sail. Encounter majestic glaciers in Raudfjord, spot polar bears in Hinlopen, and reach the northernmost Seven Islands.

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from $56,120

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Transarctic, the Quest for the two North Poles

Longyearbyen - Nome - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Set sail through the ice floe
• Exploration of Svalbard
• Watch the arctic wildlife
• Experience brand new activities

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Longyearbyen / Nome

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 21-day transarctic quest for the two North Poles from Longyearbyen to Nome. Cross these ice-covered landscapes of the Arctic by sea and explore the research projects that are part of the scientific mission taking place on board.

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from $5,650

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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Longyearbyen's landmarks
• Sail Isfjorden's stunning waters
• Visit Krossfjorden's glaciers
• Spot wildlife at Seven Islands

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius from Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers, fjords, and wildlife-rich areas like Monaco Glacier and Hinlopen Strait. Visit Ny Alesund, reach 80° north, and marvel at Spitsbergen's dramatic landscapes.

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from $16,795

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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Longyearbyen
• Experience Camp Barentz
• Visit Svalbard Museum
• Look out for birdlife

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard. Experience exhilarating polar bear encounters, observe wildlife like beluga whales and arctic foxes, and navigate stunning fjords and pack ice.

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from $3,950

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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Watch for polar bears and walrus
• Visit Kongsfjorden and Isfjord
• Ski the snowy Arctic terrain
• Enjoy zodiac cruising and hiking

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn. Explore Western Spitsbergen and have multiple opportunities to ski in the alpine terrain of the Arctic.

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from $13,895

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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Discover Svalbard’s tundra
• Wander Longyearbyen’s town

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover the thrill of seeing walruses, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic foxes, guillemots, and puffins. Cruise past blue glacier fronts and picturesque fjords, and relish tundra hikes in breathtaking landscapes.

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from $10,095

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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s scenery
• Spot polar bears in Svalbard
• Admire Iceland’s vast Westfjords
• Discover the Svalbard Archipelago

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with visits to the Svalbard Museum and stunning landscapes. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, sail to East Greenland's fjords, visit an Inuit village, and experience Iceland's dramatic Westfjords before concluding in Reykjavik.

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from $4,450

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Longyearbyen, historic town
• Visit Raudfjord, expansive glaciers
• Discover Monaco Glacier, ice cliffs
• Visit Alkhornet, Arctic wildlife

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the pack ice of northern Spitsbergen, offering abundant chances to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and a diverse array of Arctic wildlife.

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from $37,420

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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover the Nordaustlandet
• Explore Søraust-Svalbard Nature
• Sail through Hinlopen Strait
• Watch the arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

Activities

Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day cruise exploring the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer, before cruising to Svalbard and its untouched landscapes.

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from $4,450

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North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Discover Raudfjorden’s wildlife
• Explore Longyearbyen’s town
• Cruise along Monaco Glacier
• Visit Ny Alesund’s research station

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Photography Seminars, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the Arctic wonders of North Spitsbergen on the Basecamp cruise. Hike, snowshoe, kayak, and capture the beauty of polar wildlife and landscapes.

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from $23,495

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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore the town of Longyearbyen
• Seek out Arctic wildlife
• Visit Camp Barentz
• Discover Svalbard's fjords

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.

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from $9,395

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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s center
• Admire Isfjorden’s Arctic views
• Visit Hornsund’s glacial fjords
• Tour Ny Alesund’s research outpost

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with a hotel stay and exploration. Encounter stunning landscapes, wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and enjoy guided excursions before returning to Longyearbyen for disembarkation.

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from $5,900

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
• Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
• Spot wildlife in Bellsund

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.

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from $5,650

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Visit Ny Alesund’s research hub
• Sail Monaco Glacier’s icy expanse
• Witness Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Plancius. Sail through Spitsbergen's icy North Atlantic, with opportunities to spot whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the magnificent polar bear.

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