Aboard the MV Vikingfjord for a 14-day pioneer micro cruise and discover the raw beauty of the Svalbard archipelago. Your Svalbard circumnavigation cruise starts in Longyearbyen and includes a stop at Prins Karls Foreland, where you can view a walrus colony. As you continue your journey north, acquire knowledge by exploring Ny-Alesund's historical sites and museum, or have a chance to sail close to a calving glacier face in Kongsfjord before you approach the island of Nordaustlandet and cruise along the stunning Austfonna Ice Cap. On the south coast of Spitsbergen, visit rarely visited landing sites, take in the breathtaking nature, wildlife, and scenery, and go on wilderness hikes around Hornsund. Finally, disembark safely in Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Visit Prins Karls Foreland to observe walruses in their natural habitat
Discover the impressive calving glacier face in Kongsfjord
Explore the north coast of Spitsbergen and lookout for polar bears
Experience the Arctic wilderness by taking a hike in Hornsund fjord
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Your Svalbard circumnavigation cruise departs from the port of Longyearbyen in the afternoon. The overall schedule is flexible to allow you to see as much as possible and will be led by your highly experienced leader. Taking advantage of the beautiful 24-hour sunlight you will sail out of the Isfjord and towards Prins Karls Foreland where you will do shore landings and visit a walrus colony on day 2. Your plan is to sail north and attempt a clockwise circumnavigation of Spitsbergen.
Your Svalbard circumnavigation cruise departs from the port of Longyearbyen in the afternoon. The overall schedule is flexible to allow you to see as much as possible and will be led by your highly experienced leader. Taking advantage of the beautiful 24-hour sunlight you will sail out of the Isfjord and towards Prins Karls Foreland where you will do shore landings and visit a walrus colony on day 2. Your plan is to sail north and attempt a clockwise circumnavigation of Spitsbergen.
As you head north you plan to call at the scientific community of Ny-Alesund, the most northerly inhabited settlement on earth which is home to an interesting historical site and museum. You will explore the majestic Kongsfjord and the fjords that branch into it. You will sail close to an impressive calving glacier face and there will also be an opportunity for hikes ashore with your expedition leader. If the conditions allow you will then sail north and attempt to reach the edge of the sea ice which extends all the way to the North Pole, a really impressive sight.
You will sail along the north coast of Spitsbergen keeping a lookout for wildlife including polar bears that inhabit the area. Depending on the sea ice conditions, you aim to continue along the north coast to reach the island of Nordaustlandet and cruise along the Austfonna Ice Cap, a truly breathtaking sight. If the sea ice doesn’t allow you access then the other option is to head south through the Hinlopen Strait. You aim to make shore landings on a daily basis to explore the majestic wilderness of this area.
You will follow the compass south and explore the region along the south coast of Spitsbergen. You will visit rarely visited landing sites and have lots of chances to take in the breathtaking nature, wildlife, and scenery. As you round the southern tip of Spitsbergen, you will enter the area around Hornsund where you will have a day to explore and do some wilderness hikes. You will then set sail north along the coast towards Longyearbyen.
Day 14: Longyearbyen | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Safely back in the port of Longyearbyen after your epic 14-day Svalbard circumnavigation cruise, you will enjoy a final breakfast together. You say your goodbyes and disembark in the morning after making new friends and sharing an incredible adventure together.
The above itinerary is a guide only. A part of any Arctic adventure is the flexibility to take advantage of the weather and ice conditions. Your expedition leader will make sure you see as much a possible.
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$19,260
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Type A - Double with En-Suite
Cabin size: 15 m² with double bed, window, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on deck 3.
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Type B - Double / Twin with En-suite
Cabin size: 15 m² with twin bed, window, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on decks 1 & 2.
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Type C - Single Cabin with En-suite
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
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
