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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $11,895
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Set sail from Helsinki on an 11-day cruise aboard Ocean Explorer to experience Svalbard’s summer landscapes. Navigate scenic fjords, watch for wildlife, explore Arctic shorelines, and take in the midnight sun before returning to Helsinki on a charter flight.
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Riding zodiac in Arctic Ocean
from $10,095
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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
Activity Level
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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Photographers in Fuglesfjorden Svalbard
from $17,995
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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
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,295
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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cruise Hornsund fjord
  • Discover Bellsund history
  • See seabirds nesting
  • Hike Arctic tundra
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Begin in Longyearbyen, then embark on a 10-day Arctic cruise aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords, glaciers, and national parks, with chances to see polar bears, walrus, whales, and seabirds. Visit historic Ny Ålesund and reach the polar ice edge for wildlife encounters in one of the Arctic’s most pristine regions.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $12,500
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Svalbard Spring Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise the ice edge
  • See walrus colony
  • Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
  • Land at Sallyhamna
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy exploring Svalbard’s icy wilderness on this 8-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Navigate to walrus colonies, historic trapper huts, and the Arctic ice edge. Visit sites like Alkhornet, Poolepynten, and Magdalenefjorden. Spot seals, seabirds, and polar bears, and cruise among calving glaciers by Zodiac.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $8,095
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Norway’s Wild North: Lofoten to Svalbard

Bodø to Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Lofoten's Coastal Villages
  • Discover Tromsø's Arctic Heritage
  • Observe Gjesværstappan Seabirds
  • Explore Svalbard's Ice and History
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Citizen Science, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Sail from Bodø, Norway, to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, on a 10-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore the Lofoten Archipelago, Tromsø, Gjesværstappan, Bear Island, southern and northwest Svalbard, Arctic sea ice, Kongsfjorden, and Ny-Ålesund, with opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about Arctic history.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $6,395
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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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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $9,295
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Svalbard Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Arctic Quest

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Witness polar wildlife
  • Cruise Hinlopen Strait
  • Encounter walrus colonies
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund settlement
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day Arctic expedition roundtrip Longyearbyen aboard MV Discoverer. Explore remote fjords, towering glaciers, polar deserts, and historic settlements across Svalbard. Search for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds while discovering Arctic exploration history amid some of the planet’s most spectacular wilderness.
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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $7,495
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through these 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard MV Discoverer. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $6,250
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Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research hub
  • Sail Monaco Glacier’s icy expanse
  • Witness Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Plancius. Sail through Spitsbergen's icy North Atlantic, with opportunities to spot whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the magnificent polar bear.
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A zodiac landing on remote shores
from $6,250
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Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, exploring Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Highlights include Ny Alesund, Monaco Glacier, Hinlopen Strait, and the remote Seven Islands.
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It's a beautiful day in the Arctic
from $6,250
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Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius to explore glaciers, wildlife, and remote settlements. Highlights include Ny Alesund, the Monaco Glacier, and the rugged landscapes of Bell Sund.
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