Svalbard Whale Watching Cruises

from $11,595

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Navigate Svalbard fjords
• Observe Arctic wildlife
• View calving glaciers
• Discover migratory birds

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Start in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen to board Ocean Explorer for an 11-day journey through Svalbard’s spring environments. Travel through fjords, sea ice, and coastal areas while observing Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and shifting light. Return to Helsinki after exploring a wide range of remote and seasonal landscapes.

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from $3,250

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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore South Spitsbergen fjords
• Zodiac excursions in Hornsund
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Northern Lights viewing nights
• Watch for whales at sea

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activities

Whale Watching, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Northern Lights

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6‑day Arctic expedition aboard MV Hondius from Longyearbyen to Tromso, exploring South Spitsbergen’s glaciers and fjords, visiting remote Bear Island, watching for whales and seabirds, and chasing the Northern Lights under polar skies

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from $9,895

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise Arctic Fjords
• Spot Polar Bears
• Discover Seabird Cliffs
• Explore Hornsund Glacier

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.

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from $9,999

$200 OBC

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Polar Horizons Journey

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Discover Oslo landmarks
• Explore Svalbard glaciers
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Explore Tromso museums

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Oslo / Tromso

Activity Level

Variable

Set out from Oslo on a 13-day Arctic expedition through Norway and Svalbard. Travel aboard World Voyager, exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting polar bears, whales, and reindeer. Experience Captain’s Choice Zodiac landings, visit Bear Island and North Cape, and end your voyage in Tromso surrounded by Arctic landscapes.

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from $9,999

$200 OBC

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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Join Zodiac glacier landings
• Watch whales in fjords

Starts / Ends

Tromso / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.

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from $6,495

EBD $2000

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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki’s Design District
• Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
• Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
• Discover historic Smeerenburg settl

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.

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from $5,495

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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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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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from $22,160

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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

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

This 12-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 $36,190

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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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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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from $6,290

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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Visit the fishing village of Reine
• Cruise through Trollfjorden
• See immense seabird colonies
• View iconic Arctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Bodo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.

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from $31,796

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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Bergen to Longyearbyen - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore the rare northern fjords
• Paddle in a deep fjord
• Explore Lofoten Islands
• Visit the famous building in Tromso

Starts / Ends

Bergen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.

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from $6,895

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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Northwest Svalbard
• Navigate Arctic ice
• Reach High Arctic islands
• Visit Ny-Alesund station

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.

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from $13,395

EBD $2000

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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
• Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
• Discover Shetland Viking Sites
• Observe Bear Island Birds

Starts / Ends

Aberdeen / Helsinki

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.

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from $22,995

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Jewels of the Arctic - Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
• Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
• Spot whales in Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.

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from $44,720

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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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

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 $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

Starts / Ends

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 $22,295

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
• Discover Svalbard’s fjords
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
• Experience Greenland’s vast fjords

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Oslo / Reykjavik

Activity Level

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 $11,495

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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Svalbard’s icy fjords
• Visit historic Ny Alesund
• Observe polar bears safely
• Explore East Greenland fjords

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, wildlife, and historic towns. Cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, and Inuit settlements, and enjoy 24-hour daylight, wildlife spotting, and expert-led presentations.

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