Embark on an 11-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard MV Vikingfjord, exploring the remote islands and fjords of Svalbard. Visit Poolepynten on Prins Karls Forland to see walrus colonies and a historic burial site. Cruise Magdalenefjord’s sharp peaks and sail the continental shelf to watch fin and blue whales in summer. Discover Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs and take Zodiac cruises near Austfonna glacier at Sjuøyane. Hike Ytre Norskøya to see nesting birds and Arctic tern colonies. Explore Fjortende Julbreen glacier and fjord landscapes in Krossfjord. End at Alkhornet, witnessing the geological transition before returning to Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Visit Poolepynten to see walrus colonies and historic burial grounds
Zodiac cruise near Austfonna glacier, Europe’s third-largest ice cap
Hike Sjuøyane islands, home to diverse seabirds and walrus haulouts
Sail continental shelf searching for fin and blue whales during summer
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.
Visit Poolepynten, a headland on Prins Karls Forland, known for its walrus colony and a historical burial site. Cruise through Magdalenefjord, passing sharp mountain peaks along the fjord. Sail along the continental shelf, an area where fin and blue whales are sometimes seen during the summer. Travel near the ice edge, a changing environment where seals, seabirds, and polar bears may be spotted.
Marvel at Alkefjellet, a stunning bird cliff, nesting location of Brunnich guillemot. Take a Zodiac cruise to see Storisstraumen and a ship cruise to Brasvellbreen of the Austfonna ice cap, Europe's third-largest glacier by volume and area. 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.
Landing and hike on Ytre Norskoya, up tobird cliff (little auk), arctic tern colony, and common eider and goose nesting area. Take a Zodiac cruise of Fjortende Julbreen, a stunning glacier, and Fjortende Julibukta, a scenic bay in Krossfjord. Sail south to Isfjorden.
Alkhornet, at the opening of Isfjorden, showcases the change in geology from plateau to edge-dominated, alpine mountainous landscape. Return to 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
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
