Svalbard Small Ship Cruises

from $4,450

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Wander Longyearbyen charming street
• Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
• Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
• Sail Isfjorden scenic waters

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.

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from $15,295

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki
• Discover Spitsbergen
• Experience Spitsbergen
• Lookout for Arctic wildlife

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Helsinki aboard the Ultramarine. Explore historic sites, witness iconic wildlife, and enjoy birdwatching. Explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs, and more.

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from $18,480

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Arctic Climate Expedition 2025

Roundtrip Oslo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Svalbard's glaciers
• Tour Longyearbyen's cultural sites
• Spot Svalbard wildlife
• Join Arctic sustainability workshop

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Oslo / Oslo

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Photography Seminars, Adventure Options, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving

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Variable

Join a 13-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle to and from Oslo, venturing beyond 80°N to observe iconic Arctic wildlife and glaciers. Hosted by Dr. Sylvia Earle, this expedition invites changemakers to engage in vital conversations on preserving the planet for future generations.

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from $15,358

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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• View polar bears on the pack ice
• Observe walruses and other wildlife
• Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
• Enjoy incredible photos ops

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day polar expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Endurance to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and other unique creatures of the ice. This tour offers chances to hike and kayak among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.

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from $13,795

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki museums
• Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
• Visit the 14th of July Glacier
• Admire Alkefjellet cliffs

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Discover Spitsbergen on this 15-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundras. Spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds like puffins and guillemots. Visit historical whaling outposts, colorful tundra meadows, and breathtaking locations like Alkefjellet and the 14th of July Glacier.

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from $17,250

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Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Make for the wilder wilds
• Discover the islands and fjords
• Actively explore the scenery
• Explore the coves and inlets

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Variable

This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Endurance takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.

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from $4,695

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Svalbard - Last Stop before the North Pole

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Northwest Spitzbergen
• Experience Northeast Svalbard
• Journey to North Svalbard
• Explore Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard on this Arctic adventure cruise, encountering whales, walruses, polar bears, and countless sea birds.

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from $10,495

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In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Discover Kvitoya’s icy wilderness
• Explore Longyearbyen’s Arctic charm
• Enjoy Spitsbergen’s landscapes
• Witness polar bears in the Arctic

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, visit remote islands, and create unforgettable memories on this Arctic adventure.

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from $11,995

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In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s Arctic charm
• Sail through Isfjorden
• Discover Kvitoya’s icy wilderness
• Marvel at Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring the stunning landscapes of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park and Kvitoya, home to polar bears. Experience the wildlife of Isfjorden, witness the impressive ice cliffs of Austfonna, and conclude your adventure along Spitsbergen’s west coast.

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from $10,595

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Historical Expedition Cruise "In the Footsteps of Aviation Pioneers"

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s history
• Visit remote Ny Alesund
• Navigate icy Kvitoya
• Search for polar bears

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise aboard MV Sea Spirit, tracing the historic routes of legendary explorers while navigating Svalbard’s breathtaking fjords, vast glaciers, and wildlife-rich tundra. From Longyearbyen to remote icy frontiers like Kvitoya and Alkefjellet, witness polar bears, belugas, and seabird colonies.

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from $4,595

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Highlights of Svalbard

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cruise Northeast Svalbard’s glacier
• See Polar desert and icy landscapes
• Discover historic Smeerenburg ruins
• Spot polar bears on the ice

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Set sail on a 7-day Arctic cruise aboard the Ocean Albatros and visit historic settlements, witness wildlife like polar bears and walrus, and sail through icy fjords and remote islands of Svalbard. Discover stunning glaciers, and bird colonies, and experience the isolated beauty of one of the northernmost regions on Earth.

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from $17,595

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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Southbound - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Explore the Svalbard coast
• Discover islands and fjords
• Actively explore the scenery
• Explore the coves and inlets

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Oslo / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Resolution takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.

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from $4,300

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore North Spitsbergen
• Visit the Monaco Glacier
• See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
• Visit St. Johns Fjord

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearben, then join our expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar bear.

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from $10,095

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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s scenery
• Spot polar bears in Svalbard
• Admire Iceland’s vast Westfjords
• Discover the Svalbard Archipelago

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with visits to the Svalbard Museum and stunning landscapes. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, sail to East Greenland's fjords, visit an Inuit village, and experience Iceland's dramatic Westfjords before concluding in Reykjavik.

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from $19,695

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Sail the waters of East Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Discover Svalbard’s fjords
• Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Variable

Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.

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from $24,295

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Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Witness the solar eclipse
• Encounter Svalbard wildlife
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
• Experience Greenland’s wildlife

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Oslo / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to experience the stunning polar north, from Svalbard’s cliffs filled with seabirds to polar bears on ice. Witness the total solar eclipse in Greenland and seek Arctic wildlife among breathtaking landscapes.

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from $17,080

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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Spitsbergen
• Visit Ny-Alesund
• Discover Jan Mayen
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activities

Village Visits, Urban Exploration

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Variable

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.

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from $13,795

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Arctic Odyssey Under a Solar Eclipse

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s rich history
• Sail through Isfjorden’s calm water
• Discover Svalbard’s glaciers
• Witness a total solar eclipse

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen, and experience the midnight sun while exploring Svalbard's stunning fjords and wildlife. Witness a rare total solar eclipse in the Arctic, then sail to Iceland's breathtaking Westfjords before concluding your adventure in Reykjavik.

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