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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
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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
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
Activities
Archaeological Site 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.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $12,299
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Polar Horizons Journey

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Discover Oslo landmarks
  • Explore Svalbard glaciers
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Tromso museums
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Tromso
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Set out from Oslo on a 13-day Arctic expedition through Norway and Svalbard. Travel aboard World Voyager, exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting polar bears, whales, and reindeer. Experience Captain’s Choice Zodiac landings, visit Bear Island and North Cape, and end your voyage in Tromso surrounded by Arctic landscapes.
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $11,599
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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
  • Discover Bear Island wildlife
  • Join Zodiac glacier landings
  • Watch whales in fjords
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $7,116
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Arctic Frontier Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Tromsø Culture
  • Navigate North Cape
  • Explore Bear Island
  • Discover Svalbard Wildlife
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Oslo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore an 8-day Arctic expedition from Tromsø to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, visiting North Cape, Bear Island, and Svalbard. Discover Arctic landscapes, historic sites, glaciers, and wildlife including reindeer, Arctic foxes, seabirds, whales, and possible polar bear sightings.
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Adventure in the Arctic
from $7,390
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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.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $6,790
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Hike Alkhornet cliffs
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Walk Bellsund tundra
  • Search Hornsund fjord ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard in May, where you can witness the stunning landscapes and wildlife, including polar bears and walruses. Experience the vibrant awakening of spring in this pristine environment aboard the M/S Quest.
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Enjoying the spring sunshine on a zodiac excursion in Svalbard
from $9,690
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Navigate majestic Hornsund
  • Explore remote Danskoya
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise in Svalbard aboard the M/S Balto, witnessing iconic Arctic wildlife and stunning glacial landscapes. Explore historic Ny-Alesund and navigate fjords while observing seabirds and polar bears in their natural habitat.
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A vibrant green aurora dances over the serene fjord in Norway.
from $5,090
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Whales and Northern Lights in Northern Norway

Roundtrip Alta - 7 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Explore Alta’s Arctic charm
  • Navigate Norway’s icy fjords
  • Spot whales in Stjernoya
  • Witness Aurora Borealis in Alta
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.
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