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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,280
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Walk Glasgow's historic center
  • View Callanish standing stones
  • See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
  • Spot belugas near Spitsbergen
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Urban Exploration
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Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $12,595
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Four Arctic Islands: The Southbound Journey

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Land on Jan Mayen
  • Enter Scoresbysund fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.
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A sow and her cubs
from $6,695
EBD $2000
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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Helsinki’s Design District
  • Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
  • Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
  • Discover historic Smeerenburg settl
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer 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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A polar landscape
from $3,300
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen -Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
  • Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
  • Observe orca and minke whales
  • Tour ancient circular stone towers
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Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on a 10-day adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to the Arctic island group aboard MV Hondius.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $11,195
EBD $2000
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and the Midnight Sun

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
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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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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $18,995
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Svalbard Summer Solstice Micro Cruise

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Visit Historic Ny-Alesund
  • Observe Alkefjellet’s Seabird Cliff
  • Trace Svalbard’s Whaling History
  • Search Remote Arctic Islands
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Village Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 10-day Svalbard Summer Solstice Micro cruise roundtrip from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Cruise through western fjords to Ny-Alesund, visit historic whaling and exploration sites, and cruise by Zodiac near glaciers and seabird cliffs. Search sea ice for polar bears and walruses, and look for Arctic foxes and whales along the coast.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $10,795
EBD $2000
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and the Midnight Sun

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
Starts / Ends
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ocean Explorer. 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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