HIGHLIGHTS
- Authentic
and intimate expedition cruise experience
- Attempt
to sail above 80°N and fully circumnavigate the entire
archipelago
- Summertime
offers good chances of sighting polar bears hunting on the sea ice
- See
beautiful fjords, glaciers, and icebergs in the pristine Arctic
wildnerness
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Jul 20, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Aug 09, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | EUR 8,797 |
EUR 8,797 |
Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 | EUR 9,655 |
EUR 9,655 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Jul 20, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 | EUR 9,077 |
EUR 9,077 |
Aug 09, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | EUR 8,797 |
EUR 8,797 |
Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 | EUR 9,655 |
EUR 9,655 |
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Oslo /
Longyearbyen - Hotel
Day 2 - Longyearbyen
Day 3-5 - North West Spitsbergen National Park
Day 6-8 - Eastern Svalbard Nature Reserve
Day 9-10 - South Spitsbergen National Park and the area of Bellsund
Day 11 - The Isfjord
Day 12 - Longyearbyen / Oslo
Day 1 From 59º N
to 78º N
Your trip starts with an evening flight from Oslo. If time allows,
enjoy the museums, parks and trendy cafés of the Norwegian
capital before your flight to Longyearbyen in the Svalbard Archipelago.
Transfer to and overnight at your hotel.
Day 2 The Norwegian
Stronghold in the High Arctic
After an overnight stay, you have the opportunity to explore the
colorful frontier outpost of Longyearbyen before boarding your ship in
the afternoon. An excursion after lunch is included in your voyage -
or, choose from a selection of optional adventures before your voyage
begins.
Day 3-5 Exploring Amazing
Fjords with Fascinating History
The North West Corner is scattered with lovely islands, fjords and
beaches, but such majestic sights can be blocked by some heavy sea ice.
We use all our expertise and 120 years of experience in these waters to
try and navigate the ice in order to access areas for you to explore.
One such site is Kongsfjorden, one of the most beautiful fjord areas in
Spitsbergen, with mighty glaciers calving icebergs into the sea, framed
by stunning mountain formations. We also plan to call on the former
mining settlement of Ny-Ålesund, now an international centre
for research, with a picturesque mix of old and new buildings. There
will likely be many other exciting landings and scenic kayaking
opportunities if we are able to move past the ice and go further north.
Day 6-8 Enjoy Expedition
Days in the Arctic
Eastern Svalbard boasts the highest population of polar bears in the
archipelago. You will also be exploring the area in summertime, which
is when polar bears and their cubs will be out hunting for seals on the
ice floes. We therefore have high hopes that you’ll spot one
or more during this journey.
The Arctic Ocean in this part of Svalbard is also full of drifting ice
and its frozen seascape changes constantly. Being modern-day explorers,
the captain and the Expedition Team will be carefully analysing the
density and movements of the sea ice using advanced sonar and live
satellite imagery. They will then discuss together and decide where we
can safely sail or land. This is what makes this cruise an expedition;
it is a true, suspense-filled adventure into the Arctic’s
great wilderness, negotiating and adapting to whatever elements nature
challenges us with.
Ultimately, it is the sea ice that will determine whether we can cross
the 80th parallel,before we attempt to sail through the Hinlopen
Straitand continuing towards Edgeøya, the third largest
island in the archipelago.
Day 9-10 The Expedition
Continues
Our aim for these days is to navigate any sea ice and reach the
southernmost tip of Spitsbergen. The varied geology here at Hornsund
has created a dramatic and photogenic landscape. Ice pushed into the
fjord early in the season also attracts polar bears that hunt on the
floes, so with a bit of luck, we may spot this magnificent predator.
Day 11 Fjord, Wilderness
We will spend the day exploring the Isfjord, the most prominent fjord
system on Svalbard. In the inner parts of Isfjorden, the landscape
changes constantly. The immense U-shaped valleys, carved out of the
mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the area some ten thousand
years ago, are home to large populations of the Svalbard reindeer.
Day 12 End of the
Expedition
Our return to the colourful town of Longyearbyen marks the end of a
remarkable voyage that brought us just a few hundred miles from the
Geographical North Pole. A transfer vehicle will take you to the
airport for your flight back to Oslo.
MS Fram (Expedition, 200-guests)
MS Fram is purpose built as an expedition vessel with a higher ice-class, chart drawing tools, ship depth sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, autonomous tracking system, oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full 'expedition tools-deck' equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer you need an 'expedition base-camp' that is comfortable - something that combines 'all oceans capabilities' with safety, flexibility and environmental friendliness. That's Fram - simply the best expedition ship imaginable.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Flights
- Return flights in economy class between Oslo and
Longyearbyen
Hotel
- Overnight in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise,
including breakfast and lunch
Transfers
- All transfers in Longyearbyen, including an excursion
before the expedition cruise
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer
and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurant Aune
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm
included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in
remote areas with very limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill
stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and accompany
activities on board and ashore
- Range of included excursions
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on
a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center, which has an
extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science program allows guests to assist with live
scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks
for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, sauna with
floor-to-ceiling window, and indoor gym
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and
preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for
activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers help with your camera settings
before landings
Not Included In Your
Expedition
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice
conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you meet all visa entry requirements
- No gratuities expected