Journey through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness on this 10-day cruise aboard [Ship Name], round-trip from Longyearbyen. Begin with views of Alkhornet’s alpine geology before visiting Poolepynten’s walrus colony and exploring the dramatic fjords and bird cliffs of Prins Karls Forland, Ytre Norskøya, and Alkefjellet. Learn about polar exploration history at Virgohamna and Andreeneset, and spot whales along the nutrient-rich continental shelf. Navigate the ice edge, home to polar bears and seals, and cruise past the massive Austfonna ice cap. In northern Svalbard, land on the remote Seven Islands, rich with birdlife and cultural remains, and visit historic sites like Texas Bar and Sallyhamna. End the voyage back in Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Cruise near Bråsvellbreen, part of Austfonna's vast glacier system
Search for polar bears along the shifting sea ice
Spot fin and blue whales on the continental shelf
Experience Seven Islands’ seabirds, walruses, and remote Arctic beauty
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Alkhornet, located at the entrance to Isfjorden, marks the transition in geology from flat plateau terrain to an alpine mountain landscape shaped by steep edges.
Day 2-7: Prins Karls Forland | Smeerenburg | Ice Edge
Visit Poolepynten, a headland on Prins Karls Forland, known for its walrus colony and historic burial site. Cruise through Magdalenefjord, surrounded by sharp, pointed mountains and dramatic scenery. Sail to Smeerenburg, a former whaling station steeped in legend, now frequented by walruses. Make a possible landing at Virgohamna, a historic site tied to early North Pole air expeditions, with visible remains of 17th-century blubber ovens. Land on Ytre Norskøya for a hike to a bird cliff hosting little auks, along with nesting arctic terns, common eiders, and geese. Follow the continental shelf, an area where fin and blue whales are often seen feeding in nutrient-rich upwelling zones. Search the shifting ice edge, a dramatic landscape alive with seals, seabirds, and polar bears.
View Alkefjellet, a towering bird cliff that serves as a nesting site for thousands of Brünnich guillemots. Join a Zodiac cruise through Storisstraumen and a ship cruise past Bråsvellbreen, part of the vast Austfonna ice cap—Europe’s third-largest by volume and area. Discover Kvitøya, home to a walrus colony and the historic site of Andreeneset with its Arctic exploration remains.
Hike on an area of Sjuoyane, or “Seven Islands”, the northernmost part of Svalbard, home bird cliffs, overflowing in the summer with black guillemots, ivory gulls, and kittiwakes, cultural remains, and walrus haulouts. Cruise down Liefdefjorden, standing in awe where the Monaco glacier meets the sea, and/or landing at Texas Bar, an historic trappers’ hut. Land at Sallyhamna, a hut built in 1937, rich in history and cultural remains from the 1600s whaling period. Take a Zodiac cruise of Fjortende Julbreen, a stunning glacier, and Fjortende Julibukta, a scenic bay in Krossfjord. Return to Isfjorden and Longyearbyen.
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Signature Penthouse (Double)
Cabin size: 15 m² with double bed, window, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on deck 3.
Signature Twin/Double
Cabin size: 15 m² with twin bed, window, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on decks 1 & 2.
Signature Single
Cabin size: 10 m² with single bed, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on deck 3.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
