Hornsund Small Ship Cruises

from $5,650

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Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Visit Longyearbyen’s historic charm
• Explore Ny Alesund's settlement
• Discover Arctic wilderness
• Wander Hornsund’s iconic peaks

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Hondius, cruising Spitsbergen's west coast with stops at glacier-carved fjords, historic sites, and prime wildlife habitats teeming with polar bears, walruses, and Arctic birdlife. This unforgettable journey reaches the northernmost points near the North Pole, immersing you in stunning glacial and tundra landscapes.

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from $5,650

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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Longyearbyen's landmarks
• Sail Isfjorden's stunning waters
• Visit Krossfjorden's glaciers
• Spot wildlife at Seven Islands

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $5,900

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
• Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
• Spot wildlife in Bellsund

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.

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from $5,650

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Visit Ny Alesund’s research hub
• Sail Monaco Glacier’s icy expanse
• Witness Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Plancius. Sail through Spitsbergen's icy North Atlantic, with opportunities to spot whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the magnificent polar bear.

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from $5,900

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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Discover Longyearbyen's history
• Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
• Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
• Explore Bell Sund’s rich history

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, exploring Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Highlights include Ny Alesund, Monaco Glacier, Hinlopen Strait, and the remote Seven Islands.

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from $5,900

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Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Discover Longyearbyen's history
• Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
• Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
• Explore Bell Sund’s rich history

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius to explore glaciers, wildlife, and remote settlements. Highlights include Ny Alesund, the Monaco Glacier, and the rugged landscapes of Bell Sund.

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from $9,395

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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s center
• Admire Isfjorden’s Arctic views
• Visit Hornsund’s glacial fjords
• Tour Ny Alesund’s research outpost

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with a hotel stay and exploration. Encounter stunning landscapes, wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and enjoy guided excursions before returning to Longyearbyen for disembarkation.

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from $20,793

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Circumnavigating Svalbard: The Ultimate Expedition

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 16 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 / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 16-day Arctic cruise on the MS Fram, starting in Oslo and flying to Longyearbyen, the northernmost town. Explore stunning landscapes, wildlife, and historic sites while aiming for a complete circumnavigation of Svalbard, concluding your journey back in Oslo.

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from $11,608

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Svalbard in Summer: Under the Midnight Sun

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Wander Longyearbyen’s streets
• Explore Hornsund’s towering peaks
• View Bellsund’s bird cliffs
• Discover Ny Alesund research legacy

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Oslo / Oslo

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard the MS Fram, starting in Longyearbyen before sailing through stunning fjords and Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. Experience wildlife and glaciers, visit Ny Alesund, and conclude your adventure with a return flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo.

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from $11,717

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Sublime Svalbard—From Hamburg via Norway’s Springtime Fjords

Hamburg - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Hamburg’s UNESCO warehouses
• Stroll Esbjerg’s compact center
• Hike rugged Lofoten terrain
• Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords

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Hamburg / Longyearbyen

Activities

Whale Watching, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Set off on a 14-day Arctic expedition cruise from Hamburg to Svalbard, featuring cultural stops in Denmark and Norway. Explore stunning fjords, the Arctic Circle, and Spitsbergen, where you might spot polar bears before disembarking in Longyearbyen.

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from $37,420

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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover the Nordaustlandet
• Explore Søraust-Svalbard Nature
• Sail through Hinlopen Strait
• Watch the arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

Activities

Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day cruise exploring the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer, before cruising to Svalbard and its untouched landscapes.

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from $15,181

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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Discover Longyearbyen’s shops
• Visit Ny Alesund’s research base
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Explore Hinlopen Strait for seabird

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Oslo / Oslo

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Variable

Embark on an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the MS Fram, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring sites like Ny Alesund and Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. Experience wildlife encounters, remote hikes, and the icy shores of Barentsoya and Edgeoya before returning to Longyearbyen and flying back to Oslo.

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from $12,749

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Svalbard in Summer: Under the Midnight Sun

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Oslo’s fjord-side capital
• Discover Longyearbyen Arctic charm
• Experience Hornsund’s dramatic peak
• Visit Bellsund’s seabird cliffs

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Oslo / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Arctic cruise aboard the MS Fram, starting in Oslo before heading to Longyearbyen to explore its unique charm. Experience stunning wildlife, glaciers, and remote landscapes while navigating Northwest Spitsbergen National Park and ending your adventure back in Oslo.

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from $12,138

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Svalbard in Spring: The Return of the Sun

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Oslo’s Nordic landmarks
• Discover Longyearbyen’s wild charm
• Admire Hornsund’s glacier peaks
• Visit Bellsund’s seabird cliffs

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 11-day expedition cruise on the MS Fram, starting in Oslo and flying to Longyearbyen for Arctic exploration. Experience remote fjords, wildlife viewing, and learn about Svalbard's history before concluding your journey in Longyearbyen.

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from $13,274

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Sublime Svalbard—From Dover via Norway’s Springtime Fjords

Dover - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Harlingen’s canals
• Visit Heligoland’s red cliffs
• Experience Lofoten’s coastline
• Walk Dover’s cliffs coastal views

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Dover / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on an Arctic expedition from Dover on MS Fram, exploring the Netherlands, and Norway while discovering historic sites, stunning landscapes, and wildlife. Conclude in Longyearbyen, gaining insights into Arctic nature and the chance to see polar bears.

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from $16,119

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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Oslo’s fjord-side capital
• Experience Ny Alesund’s landscapes
• Scout Arctic wildlife
• Discover Eastern Spitsbergen

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 13-day expedition cruise around Spitsbergen on the MS Fram, starting in Oslo before heading to Longyearbyen and exploring fjords, wildlife, and polar research hubs. Experience flexible landings, kayaking, and insights into Arctic ecosystems while immersing yourself in the Svalbard Archipelago.

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from $19,653

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $56,120

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Transarctic, the Quest for the two North Poles

Longyearbyen - Nome - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Set sail through the ice floe
• Exploration of Svalbard
• Watch the arctic wildlife
• Experience brand new activities

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Nome

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 21-day transarctic quest for the two North Poles from Longyearbyen to Nome. Cross these ice-covered landscapes of the Arctic by sea and explore the research projects that are part of the scientific mission taking place on board.

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