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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 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
Activities
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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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
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.
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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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Variable
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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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Photography Seminars, Village Visits
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Variable
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.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $17,500
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Observe walrus colonies
  • Cruise past stunning glaciers
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Witness towering bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Arctic adventure from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Explore walrus colonies at Poolepynten, cruise past Fjortende Julbreen Glacier, witness seabird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and visit historic whaling sites. Experience polar landscapes, icy fjords, and the vibrant wildlife of Svalbard.
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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,250
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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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Ivory Gulls on the pristine snow
from $6,250
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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Hornsund fjords
  • Uncove Bear Island cliffs
  • Search pack ice wildlife
  • Spot ivory gulls Agardhfjellet
  • Examine dinosaur tracks Boltodden
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Explore the Arctic on a 10-day voyage aboard Ortelius around South Spitsbergen and Bear Island. Visit fjords, seabird cliffs, fossil sites, and tundra landscapes while watching for whales, seals, walruses, and polar bears.
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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • See stark countryside plant species
  • Spot minke whales
  • Visit Alkhornet
  • Sail through Fuglefjorden
  • Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.
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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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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $18,695
EBD
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
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Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Arctic wilderness while searching for polar bears, beluga whales, and seabird colonies. Enjoy stunning fjords and glaciers, and learn from experts committed to safety and environmental responsibility.
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Zodiac cruising the Svalbard waters
from $18,695
EBD
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
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Oslo / Oslo
Activities
Kayaking
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise through Svalbard's High Arctic on the Douglas Mawson, where 24-hour daylight ensures great wildlife sightings, including polar bears and walruses. Experience hiking the tundra adorned with summer blooms and keep an eye out for Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer in this stunning polar landscape.
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great travel company. We called for a last minute trip to Svalbard. Kevin gave great advice and worked fast, and emailed promptly. He even got us some last minute discounts. Highly recommend! We also traveled through Adventure Life on another Arctic cruise, and they supported us through some trying circumstances.
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It was a great experience arranging our Svalbard wildlife cruise (Around Spitzbergen - in the reals of polar bear and ice, on MV Plancius) with Adventure Life. They are very reliable with information and trustworthy with payment handling. We organised this trip one year ahead and we were kept up to date all the way. Our dedicated travel advisor, Chloe made our travel experience extra convenient and super easy. Very happy with Adventure Life's service and support. Would recommend them 100% to everybody.❤️
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Wonderful and very Memorable trip! Both me and my wife enjoyed the incredible scenery, excursion and good company or people we met. Some confusion on Svalbard arrangements but they were eventually resolved. More than happy to recommend to others
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This is our second polar cruise with Adventure Life. Very competent, helpful and informative. Highly recommend.
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