Natural Wonders of Svalbard Cruise

Your expedition begins in the most northerly town in the world, Longyearbyen. In the afternoon, you will embark on your expedition vessel at the port of Longyearbyen. After an introduction from your expedition leader and a safety briefing from the captain, you will set sail through the majestic Adventfjord. As Longyearbyen disappears astern, you will wave goodbye to civilization for the next 9 days. As you sail out through the Isfjord, you will spend time on deck watching for whales that frequent the waters.

In the morning, you will approach Prins Karls Foreland, an uninhabited island with beautiful scenery off the west coast of Spitsbergen. You will drop anchor and launch the Zodiac landing craft to go ashore and visit an area where walruses haul out. In the afternoon, you will go on a wilderness hike, where you can frequently see Svalbard reindeer. If conditions allow, you will sail up to the edge of the sea ice, which extends all the way to the North Pole. In calm conditions, you will cruise along the edge of the sea ice, keeping a sharp lookout for wildlife, including polar bears that hunt on the ice.

Every voyage you undertake to Svalbard involves an element of exploration. Part of your Svalbard experience is to have a few days with no set itinerary. Under the guidance of your expedition leader, you will work with the weather and sea ice conditions to show you the best that the northwest coast has to offer. Over the next three days, you will cruise around the coast with regular shore landings to visit different natural and historical sites, including glaciers, go on wilderness hikes, and spend some time enjoying the raw nature of the Arctic.

As you sail back south, you will explore the area around Kongsfjorden, with majestic glaciers and some of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords visible from the decks. Here, you will encounter one of Svalbard's most breathtaking sights: the Lilliehook glacier, one of Svalbard's largest calving glacier fronts. You will spend time here witnessing nature's beauty in its rawest form, with the option of going on a wilderness hike to a neighboring fjord.

In the morning, you will arrive back at the port of Longyearbyen. After breakfast, you will say your goodbyes after making new friends and sharing a wonderful adventure together.

The above itinerary is a guide only, as 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 as possible.