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Adventure in the Arctic
from $7,390
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Svalbard Adventure

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Tour and explore by Zodiac craft
  • See countless spectacular fjords
  • View large numbers of seabirds
  • Search for polar bears and seals
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic expedition cruise to Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest, where you explore icy landscapes and wildlife, including walruses and polar bears. Enjoy a night in Longyearbyen before a seven-night journey of stunning fjords and glaciers.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $6,790
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Hike Alkhornet cliffs
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Walk Bellsund tundra
  • Search Hornsund fjord ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard in May, where you can witness the stunning landscapes and wildlife, including polar bears and walruses. Experience the vibrant awakening of spring in this pristine environment aboard the M/S Quest.
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Riding zodiac in Arctic Ocean
from $9,595
EBD $2000
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
  • Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
  • Spot majestic polar bears
  • Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Hiking
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $14,395
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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Svalbard’s tundra
  • Wander Longyearbyen’s town
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Experience Spitsbergen on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, where you search for polar bears and admire Atlantic walruses in stunning fjords. Enjoy guided hikes across the tundra and explore historic traps, combining breathtaking nature with rich history.
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Enjoying the spring sunshine on a zodiac excursion in Svalbard
from $9,690
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Navigate majestic Hornsund
  • Explore remote Danskoya
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise in Svalbard aboard the M/S Balto, witnessing iconic Arctic wildlife and stunning glacial landscapes. Explore historic Ny-Alesund and navigate fjords while observing seabirds and polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Polar bear and cub
from $15,175
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Ultimate Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Longyearbyen Arctic town
  • Search for polar bears
  • Visit North Pole Museum
  • See Arctic wildlife and glaciers
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Copenhagen / Copenhagen
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Variable
Explore the Arctic aboard SH Diana and discover the remote wilderness of Svalbard. Cruise through glaciers, fjords, and sea ice while spotting polar bears, walruses, whales, Arctic foxes, seals, and reindeer. This 12-day voyage stands out for its exceptional wildlife and dramatic Arctic landscapes.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $13,725
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In-Depth Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Search polar bear habitats
  • View Arctic glaciers
  • Find Svalbard reindeer
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
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Copenhagen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard, Norway aboard SH Diana on a 12-day Arctic voyage. Cruise through glaciers, fjords, sea ice, tundra, and beaches while searching for polar bears, walruses, bowhead whales, Arctic foxes, and Svalbard reindeer. Visit the North Pole Expeditions Museum before exploring one of the Arctic Circle's most remote wildlife destinations.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
Starts / Ends
Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $10,250
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Ultimate Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • See Arctic narwhals
  • Cruise Svalbard fjords
  • Observe Arctic roaming foxes
  • View Arctic glaciers
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Copenhagen / Copenhagen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Svalbard cruise aboard SH Diana. Cruise through glaciers, fjords, sea ice while searching for polar bears, walruses, bowhead whales, narwhals, Arctic foxes, ringed seals, and Svalbard reindeer. Visit Longyearbyen and the North Pole Expeditions Museum before exploring one of the Arctic Circle's most remote wildlife destinations.
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $7,750
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Exploring Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Tour the North Pole Museum
  • Navigate Svalbard's glaciers
  • Spot polar bears on sea ice
  • Observe diverse Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends
Copenhagen / Copenhagen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Svalbard expedition cruise aboard the SH Vega, beginning with a pre-cruise stay in Copenhagen before flying to Longyearbyen to set sail. Discover towering glaciers, deep fjords, and Arctic wildlife including polar bears, walruses, and reindeer before returning to Copenhagen.
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Snow-covered mountain peaks
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore Raudfjorden glaciers
  • View Liefdefjorden Monaco ice
  • Hike Edgeoya tundra
  • View Hornsund fjords alpine peaks
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 12-day Arctic expedition to Svalbard on the M/S Quest, where you can witness summer's arrival in late June and vibrant tundra blooms. As the sea ice thaws, explore remote areas and enjoy stunning sunsets and wildlife sightings in the pristine landscape.
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Explore Svalbard
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard to the Pack Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
  • Discover historic Ny-Alesund
  • Observe birds at Alkefjellet
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise on the M/S Quest to explore Svalbard's Arctic wilderness, where you witness polar bears and stunning glaciers under the midnight sun. Discover historic sites like Ny-Alesund and sail through breathtaking fjords while observing nesting guillemots and magnificent waterfalls.
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5 days ago
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
Raj Kamdar
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7 months ago
This is our second polar cruise with Adventure Life. Very competent, helpful and informative. Highly recommend.
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I've worked with Kassandra for many years, and she knows what I like now. She is fun to talk to on the phone and has been to many places, in order to offer her first-hand experiences.
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