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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
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Circumnavigating Svalbard: The Ultimate Expedition

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Venture to the Arctic ice edge
  • Encounter wildlife in Svalbard
  • Trace whaling history of Bellsund
  • Explore Longyearbyen Arctic town
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Join a 14-day Svalbard expedition cruise on MS Fram, starting in Longyearbyen, to explore Svalbard's stunning Arctic landscapes and wildlife. Experience hiking, kayaking, and daily landings at sites like Brasvellbreen Glacier and Hornsund before returning to Oslo.
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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $16,595
EBD $2000
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Photography Seminars
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Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $24,500
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Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Visit Ny-Alesund Station
  • Explore Kongsfjorden Glaciers
  • Discover Smeerenburg Settlement
  • Search Ice Edge Wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Travel 12 days from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit Poolepynten, Ny-Alesund, Kongsfjorden, Smeerenburg, and Hornsund. Cruise glaciers, sail the ice edge, and observe wildlife including walruses, whales, seabirds, and polar bears across Svalbard.
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Polar bear and cub
from $21,500
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Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Visit Ny-Alesund Station
  • Explore Kongsfjorden Glaciers
  • Discover Smeerenburg Settlement
  • Search Ice Edge Wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Hiking
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Sail 12 days from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Visit Poolepynten, Ny-Alesund, Kongsfjorden, Smeerenburg, and Hornsund. Cruise glaciers, sail the ice edge, and observe wildlife including walruses, whales, seabirds, and polar bears across Svalbard.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $3,250
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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Visit Ny Alesund settlement
  • Reach the Arctic pack ice
  • Spot walruses at Poolepynten
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail aboard Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard and North Spitsbergen. You explore Longyearbyen, Kongsfjorden, and the pack ice, visit Ny Alesund, and search for whales, walruses, and polar wildlife along remote fjords and coastlines.
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Incredible views in Burgerbukta
from $14,640
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Svalbard & The Arctic Circle

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Alkehornet bird cliffs
  • Visit Gravneset whaling site
  • Discover Smeerenburg history
  • View Brasvellbreen ice front
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 8-day cruise around Svalbard on Aqua Lares, adjusting routes based on ice and wildlife. Explore historic whaling sites, observe majestic glaciers, and enjoy expert-led small group adventures for optimal wildlife viewing.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $9,295
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Svalbard Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Arctic Quest

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Witness polar wildlife
  • Cruise Hinlopen Strait
  • Encounter walrus colonies
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund settlement
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Citizen Science
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Experience a 10-day Arctic expedition roundtrip Longyearbyen aboard MV Discoverer. Explore remote fjords, towering glaciers, polar deserts, and historic settlements across Svalbard. Search for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds while discovering Arctic exploration history amid some of the planet’s most spectacular wilderness.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $10,749
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Arctic Isles & Volcanic Shores

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Longyearbyen and Svalbard
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits
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Sail Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Iceland on a 12-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard World Navigator. Discover Arctic wildlife, remote islands, historic settlements, volcanic landscapes and Westfjords scenery, with Captain's Choice landings shaped by local conditions.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,764
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Islands Of Ice

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Svalbard Arctic Wildlife
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island
  • Explore Djúpavík's History
  • Discover Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, the Arctic Circle, and Iceland from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík in 11 days aboard SH Diana. Discover remote Arctic landscapes, wildlife, volcanic islands, Drangey Island, Djúpavík, and Dynjandi Waterfall, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris subject to conditions.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $34,980
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Reach Geographic North Pole
  • Navigate Arctic sea ice
  • Spot Polar bears along Spitsbergen
  • Explore Northwest Spitsbergen
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Paris / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen through Spitsbergen and Arctic sea ice to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Navigate frozen landscapes, observe polar wildlife, explore fjords by Zodiac, and experience one of the world’s most remote expedition routes before returning to Svalbard.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $25,090
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Alkehornet cliffs
  • Discover Smeerenburg Fjord
  • Visit Gravneset whaling site
  • View Brasvellbreen glacier front
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Embark on a 13-day Svalbard expedition aboard Aqua Lares, adjusting routes for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore iconic sites like bird cliffs, historic cemeteries, and glaciers, with daily shore landings and expert guidance for safety and responsible encounters.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Search icy polar habitats
  • See Austfonna ice cap
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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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.
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