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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $14,795
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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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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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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $14,295
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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Reykjavík landmarks
  • Explore Greenland fjords
  • Visit Inuit settlement
  • Explore Spitsbergen fjords
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Northern Lights
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Travel for 14 days from Reykjavík, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Westfjords coastlines, cross the Arctic Circle, navigate East Greenland fjords, visit Inuit communities, and experience High Arctic wildlife and research sites in Svalbard during guided expedition cruising.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $4,800
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North Spitsbergen Basecamp

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Raudfjorden’s wildlife
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s town
  • Cruise along Monaco Glacier
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the Arctic wonders of North Spitsbergen on the Basecamp cruise. Hike, snowshoe, kayak, and capture the beauty of polar wildlife and landscapes.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $8,320
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Unexplored Svalbard

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station
  • Explore Spitsbergen By Zodiac
  • Sail Along Sea Ice
  • Discover Protected Arctic Reserves
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Explore the Arctic on this 8-day roundtrip from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ny-Ålesund, cruise through the North-West region of Spitsbergen, sail to the sea ice edge, and explore the Nordaust-Svalbard and Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserves while looking for Arctic wildlife.
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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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Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
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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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $14,295
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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen town center
  • Observe polar bears safely
  • Discover Franz Josef Fjord
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Local Market Visits
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Experience a 14-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, East Greenland’s fjords, and Iceland’s Westfjords. Observe polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and seabirds, visit historic sites, Inuit villages, and museums, and enjoy onboard expert briefings, excursions, and 24-hour daylight.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,500
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Svalbard Summer Solstice Micro Cruise

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Explore Ny-Alesund Research
  • Observe Arctic Wildlife
  • Discover Historic Whaling Sites
  • Explore Remote Arctic Glaciers
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Village Visits
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Variable
Discover Svalbard on a 10-day round-trip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard MV Vikingfjord. Sail through Isfjorden and Hinlopen Strait, visit Ny-Alesund and historic whaling sites, and explore remote islands and glacier fronts. Watch for walruses, whales, polar bears, Arctic foxes, and seabirds.
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Blomstrandhalvoya landing with water and ice breaks in between, Spitsbergen Svalbard
from $38,140
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The Geographic North Pole

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen frontier
  • Navigate drifting Arctic sea ice
  • Reach the Geographic North Pole
  • Visit Ny Alesund scientific base
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Longyearbyen and sailing through Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes to the North Pole. Experience wildlife encounters, visit Ny Alesund, and explore breathtaking fjords while enjoying Zodiac landings with expert guides.
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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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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking
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Variable
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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Variable
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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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
from $7,395
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $7,495
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail through these 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard MV Discoverer. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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