Spitsbergen circumnavigation 9-night cruise

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The Arctic’s scenic extremes have long beguiled visitors. In the far north of Svalbard, in the Norwegian Arctic, you’ll see glacier fronts, icebergs and mountainscapes. Thousands of guillemots turn towering cliffs into a riot of movement. In other parts, it’s the encompassing stillness that can stagger you — lonely bays dotted with icebergs, or an unbroken be...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    The Arctic’s scenic extremes have long beguiled visitors. In the far north of Svalbard, in the Norwegian Arctic, you’ll see glacier fronts, icebergs and mountainscapes. Thousands of guillemots turn towering cliffs into a riot of movement. In other parts, it’s the encompassing stillness that can stagger you — lonely bays dotted with icebergs, or an unbroken bed of sea ice engulfing the horizon line. Our Polar cruising team have experienced Svalbard on their own voyages, and they’re well-placed to help you choose the ideal itinerary and vessel for your Arctic expedition cruise. Polar bear sightings, understandably, receive much fanfare. But, as our specialists will tell you, there are also walruses and numerous whale species to look out for, not to mention a host of birdlife. They’ll also recommend you explore Longyearbyen, a permanent human settlement whose existence and history are a surprising and enriching aspect of Arctic travel.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLongyearbyen
End CityLongyearbyen

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Longyearbyen

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Longyearbyen. Arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 : Polar Cruise

After a morning to explore Longyearbyen and the excellent museum you will board the ship and set sail along the fjord. (Twin private cabin with window included in this itinerary).The itinerary that we have included here is what you are likely to do but please bear in mind that all plans are subject to change by the captain and expedition leader dependant on conditions at the time.

Day 3 : Polar Cruise

Visit the 14th July Glacier and the research base of Ny Alesund.

Day 4 : Polar Cruise

Explore the whaling station at Smeerenburg.

Day 5 : Polar Cruise

Experience the surreal ice sculptures of Sparreneset.

Day 6 : Polar Cruise

Visit the northern island of Phippsoya.

Day 7 : Polar Cruise

Keep an eye open for polar bears on Kvitoya.

Day 8 : Polar Cruise

Beluga whales are often in the waters here and the best place to see them is from the deck.

Day 9 : Polar Cruise

Go kayaking in the quiet waters near Sundneset.

Day 10 : Polar Cruise

Reach the most southerly point as you round the south western corner of Spitsbergen .

Day 11 : International return flight

Sailing up through dramatic scenery you make your way north again toward Longyearbyen.Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to continue your homeward journey. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,148
Price per day$741
Last Updated: 3/1/2023

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