Longyearbyen Cultural Trips

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius from Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers, fjords, and wildlife-rich areas like Monaco Glacier and Hinlopen Strait. Visit Ny Alesund, reach 80° north, and marvel at Spitsbergen's dramatic landscapes.

Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.

Sail from Longyearbyen on an 11-day cruise through Svalbard’s wilderness aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, explore glaciers like Bråsvellbreen, hike Sjuøyane’s bird cliffs, cruise fjords with whales and polar bears, and discover changing geology at Alkhornet before returning to Longyearbyen.

Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.

Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.

Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.

Experience the Arctic’s raw beauty on this 16-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Isafjordur aboard the M/S Quest. Witness a rare total solar eclipse over Kong Oscar Fjord. Cross the Greenland Sea while watching for whales. Discover Kejser Franz Josef Fjord and Blomsterbugten—stunning locations framed by glaciers and rock formations.

Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing 15-day expedition aboard Le Lyrial, in search of the mighty polar bear. Encounter polar bears, explore glaciers and remote regions, then sail through Greenland's eastern coast, visit Husavik, and conclude your adventure in Reykjavik.

Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.

Embark on a 19-day Nordic Pathways cruise aboard World Traveller through Denmark and Norway's iconic destinations. Explore historic cities, majestic fjords, and picturesque villages and delve into Scandinavian culture and natural beauty.