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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $17,500
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Observe walrus colonies
  • Cruise past stunning glaciers
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Witness towering bird cliffs
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 10-day Arctic adventure from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Explore walrus colonies at Poolepynten, cruise past Fjortende Julbreen Glacier, witness seabird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and visit historic whaling sites. Experience polar landscapes, icy fjords, and the vibrant wildlife of Svalbard.
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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
Starts / Ends
Copenhagen / Copenhagen
Activity Level
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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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $14,275
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Discover Svalbard and the Norwegian Arctic: Tromso to Longyearbyen

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Tromso attractions
  • Discover Bear Island
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Longyearbyen town
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Longyearbyen
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Norway on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Diana from Tromso to Longyearbyen. Visit North Cape, cruise past Bear Island, and discover Svalbard's glaciers, fjords, tundra, and sea ice. Watch for polar bears, walrus, reindeer, Arctic foxes, whales, and seabirds while experiencing some of Norway's northernmost destinations.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,395
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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
Starts / Ends
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities
Hiking, Photography Seminars, Kayaking
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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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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
Starts / Ends
Copenhagen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
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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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $14,995
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise the ice edge
  • See walrus colony
  • Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
  • Land at Sallyhamna
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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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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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,250
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Around Spitsbergen, In the Icy Realm of Polar Bear

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.
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Ivory Gulls on the pristine snow
from $6,250
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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
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.
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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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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
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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.
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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
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $3,250
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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
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.
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