Embark on a 10-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, starting and ending in Longyearbyen. Sail past Fuglefjella, then land at Poolepynten on Prins Karls Forland to see walruses and burial sites. Take a Zodiac ride around Fjortende Julbreen glacier. Continue to Nordaustlandet with stops at Sallyhamna, Kvitøya, and Hamburgbukta for historic whaling remains. Cruise near the Austfonna ice cap and explore bird cliffs like Alkefjellet. Search the ice edge for polar bears, seals, and seabirds. Visit the Ny-Ålesund Research Station and Kongsfjorden, including the glaciers Kronebreen and Kongsbreen. End the journey in Isfjorden, passing by Alkhornet’s contrasting geology before returning to Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Search the Arctic ice edge for polar bears and seals
Cruise near Austfonna, Europe’s third-largest glacier by volume
Explore Alkefjellet, nesting site of Brünnich guillemot seabirds
Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station and nearby Kongsfjorden glaciers
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. Take a Zodiac cruise to see Fjortende Julbreen glacier and Fjortende Julibukta, a bay in Krossfjord.
Day 3-8: Kvitoya | Alkefjellet | Ny-Alesund & Kongsfjorden
Land at Sallyhamna, a hut built in 1937, rich in history and cultural remains from the 1600s whaling period. Search the ice edge, a dynamic setting of texture and light, home to seals, seabirds, and polar bears. Explore the island of Kvitøya, taking in the walrus colony and cultural remains of the Andreeneset headland.
Take a Zodiac cruise to see Storisstraumen and a ship cruise to Bråsvellbreen of the Austfonna ice cap, Europe's third-largest glacier by volume and area.
Marvel at Alkefjellet, a stunning bird cliff, nesting location of Brünnich guillemot. See the historical site at Bruceneset in beautiful Alicehamna bay, during a Zodiac cruise or hike. Land at Hamburgbukta to view remains from the 1600s whaling industry. Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station, the world’s northernmost year-round research facility, and Kongsfjorden, with landings and cruises to its two glaciers, Kronebreen and Kongsbreen. Alkhornet showcases the change in geology from plateau to edge-dominated, alpine mountainous landscape.
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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
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