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Zodiac boats bring you closer to the majestic Arctic landscape
from $10,595
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Historical Expedition Cruise "In the Footsteps of Aviation Pioneers"

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise aboard MV Sea Spirit, tracing the historic routes of legendary explorers while navigating Svalbard’s breathtaking fjords, vast glaciers, and wildlife-rich tundra. From Longyearbyen to remote icy frontiers like Kvitoya and Alkefjellet, witness polar bears, belugas, and seabird colonies.
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s history
  • Visit remote Ny Alesund
  • Navigate icy Kvitoya
  • Search for polar bears
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Franz Josef Land scenery
from $10,195
EBD 15
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Best of Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit to explore Svalbard's stunning Arctic landscape. Experience the Midnight Sun, encounter wildlife like polar bears, and enjoy breathtaking fjords and glaciers while visiting historic sites.
  • Explore Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Stroll charming Longyearbyen town
  • Sail scenic fjords near Isfjorden
  • Experience midnight sun’s glow
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A sow and her cubs
from $8,895
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Best of Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit to explore Svalbard's stunning Arctic landscape. Experience the Midnight Sun, encounter wildlife like polar bears, and enjoy breathtaking fjords and glaciers while visiting historic sites.
  • Stroll charming Longyearbyen town
  • Explore Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Sail scenic fjords near Isfjorden
  • Visit Ny Alesund's historic base
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Take a zodiac tour to see polar bears.
from $7,495
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West Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day expedition cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore icy fjords, encounter diverse wildlife, and experience the magic of the Arctic landscape under the midnight sun.
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s charm
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research hub
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
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from $6,590
EBD $500
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
Activity Level
Variable
Start your adventure by exploring the High Arctic capital of Longyearbyen before cruising Svalbard for seven days. Depending on weather and ice conditions, potential landing sites include Prins Karls Forland, Danskøya, Hornsund, and numerous fantastic fjords. View charismatic Arctic wildlife and large numbers of nesting seabirds.
  • 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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snow covered mountains
from $9,090
EBD $500
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Sjoveien
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Svalbard, the Arctic island that has captivated explorers for centuries, on this 8-day voyage aboard the M/S Sjoveien. Spot unique Arctic wildlife and enjoy Svalbard's icy springtime beauty with daily landings on sturdy Zodiac crafts.
  • Cruise Arctic fjords and islands
  • Embark on daily Zodiac cruises
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • See remains of Arctic exploration
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Walruses lounging on ice in Svalbard
from $6,090
EBD $500
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Springtime in Svalbard

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
Activity Level
Variable
Visit Svalbard on this 9-day Arctic cruise on the M/S Quest, when the midnight sun reigns supreme. During the month of May, Svalbard is characterized by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking vistas. The fairy-tale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice, and pastel-colored skies.
  • Enjoy Alkhornet's birdlife
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Discover historic Danskøya
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A zodiac landing on remote shores
from $5,900
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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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It's a beautiful day in the Arctic
from $5,900
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Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $5,900
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North Spitsbergen - In Pursuit of the Bowhead Whale

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring the breathtaking diversity of North Spitsbergen. This expedition offers unforgettable vistas of sweeping sea ice, rugged coastlines, and numerous chances to encounter Arctic wildlife, including whales, polar bears, seabirds, and walruses.
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s heritage
  • Wander Raudfjord’s glaciers
  • Encounter Ytre Norskoya’s puffins
  • Spot Isfjorden’s whales
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,450
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
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.
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $4,300
Save $1000
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic wonders on an 8-day North Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Encounter polar bears, bowhead whales, and more. Marvel at Monaco Glacier's icy majesty, witness puffins nesting at Ytre Norskoya and sail into the pack ice for a thrilling three-day adventure.
  • Witness Spitsbergen's beauty
  • Encounter the grandeur of Raudfjord
  • Watch for Greenland and minke whale
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A towering iceberg
from $3,950
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
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.
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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from $9,590
EBD $500
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
Activity Level
Variable
This unique cruise includes one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and seven nights on board the charming Stockholm exploring Svalbard’s magical coastlines in search of walruses, whales, arctic foxes, and polar bears.
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Take daily Zodiac cruises
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Explore grand icy landscapes
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $4,990
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Whales and Northern Lights in Northern Norway

Alta Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
Starts / Ends
Alta / Alta
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 7-day cruise aboard the M/S Stockholm and experience Norway's stunning natural beauty. Enjoy the sparkling ice formations, snow-capped mountains, fjord ice, and maybe even spot orcas, humpback whales, and the Northern Lights.
  • Explore Alta’s Arctic charm
  • Navigate Norway’s icy fjords
  • Spot whales in Stjernoya
  • Witness Aurora Borealis in Alta
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Admire Jan Mayen’s Beerenberg
  • Experience Greenland’s vast fjords
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A polar landscape
from $2,750
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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, sail from Iceland’s volcanic shores to Spitsbergen’s icy fjords and towering peaks, crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting remote Jan Mayen’s seabird-rich cliffs. Watch for whales, seals, and polar bears along the way.
  • Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
  • Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
  • Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
  • Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs
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Polar bear relaxing on an iceberg.
from $4,350
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17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer

Aberdeen - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Aberdeen to Spitsbergen via Jan Mayen on a 17-day Arctic adventure aboard MV Hondius, exploring remote islands, glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. Visit Fair Isle, Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes, and Spitsbergen’s icy fjords while spotting whales, polar bears, and walruses under the midnight sun.
  • Visit seabird-rich Fair Isle
  • Discover Jan Mayen’s volcano
  • Sail Arctic ice, spot wildlife
  • See massive Arctic glaciers
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