Svalbard Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $11,995

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $19,505

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $19,505

EXPLORE

Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
• Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
• Search ice edge wildlife
• Explore Hornsund bird cliffs

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.

Cruise Details

0

from $9,395

EXPLORE

West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s center
• Admire Isfjorden’s Arctic views
• Visit Hornsund’s glacial fjords
• Tour Ny Alesund’s research outpost

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with a hotel stay and exploration. Encounter stunning landscapes, wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and enjoy guided excursions before returning to Longyearbyen for disembarkation.

Cruise Details

0

from $18,560

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $7,000

Save $7700

EXPLORE

Exploring Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Spot wild polar bears
• Cruise icy Arctic fjords
• Visit Longyearbyen
• Observe whales in Arctic waters

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Travel through Svalbard on a guided 9-day Arctic cruise aboard SH Diana. Depart from Longyearbyen and explore fjords, glaciers, and tundra while spotting polar bears, walruses, and arctic foxes. Cruise on a small polar ship built for ice navigation, offering close-up access to remote wildlife habitats and dramatic scenery within the Arctic Circle.

Cruise Details

0

from $6,000

EBD 10%

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $6,250

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $6,000

EXPLORE

North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Whale

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen town
• Encounter Arctic wildlife
• Sail near Monaco Glacier and observ
• Spot polar bears & whales

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day North Spitsbergen Expedition aboard the MV Plancius, sailing deep into the Arctic pack ice and remote northern Svalbard. Explore Longyearbyen, Raudfjord, and Monaco Glacier while watching for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.

Cruise Details

0

from $8,350

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $4,500

EXPLORE

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Wander Longyearbyen charming street
• Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
• Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
• Sail Isfjorden scenic waters

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.

Cruise Details

0

from $3,250

EBD 10%

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $4,000

EXPLORE

North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Discover Longyearbyen’s history
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Hike Alkhorne
• Explore historic Ny Ålesund

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.

Cruise Details

0

from $18,695

EBD

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $23,495

EBD

EXPLORE

Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore the town of Longyearbyen
• Seek out Arctic wildlife
• Visit Camp Barentz
• Discover Svalbard's fjords

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.

Cruise Details

0

from $19,195

EBD

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Oslo

Activities

Kayaking, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0

from $15,508

EXPLORE

Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• View polar bears on the pack ice
• Observe walruses and other wildlife
• Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
• Enjoy superlative photos ops

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Resolution to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and more. This active tour offers chances to hike, kayak, and take Zodiac tours among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.

Cruise Details

0

from $6,990

EXPLORE

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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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.

Cruise Details

0