HIGHLIGHTS
- Only 12 passengers
- Unique expedition ship from 1953
- M/S Stockholm has salied in Svalbard since 1998
- 2 experienced guides
- Each trip is unique
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Jul 05, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Aug 04, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Sep 03, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | 11,507 |
12,090 |
Jul 05, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Aug 04, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Sep 03, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | 12,078 |
12,690 |
ITINERARY
Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
We arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to our hotel.
Day 2 - 11: Expedition cruising
Explore Longyearbyen on your own before meeting up your fellow travellers and guides for lunch. In the afternoon we embark the expedition ship and sail out through the spectacular Isfjorden - the Arctic expedition has started! We are now in a part of the world where we are totally dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Our exact itinerary depends on these factors and on the wildlife we encounter. Our ambition is to head out on Zodiac cruises every day and to go ashore when the opportunity arises. Here are some examples of places we may visit:
Northwest Spitsbergen
The scientific village of Ny-Ålesund is situated in Kongsfjorden. It was from here that Amundsen and Nobile started their heroic expeditions to the North Pole. Two other courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started on the island of Danskøya. Swedish explorer Andrée made an attempt with a hydrogen balloon and American journalist Wellman started with an airship. There are still interesting remnants from these expeditions left on this site.
Magnificent fjords
Svalbard offers the visitor countless spectacular fjords. During our journey we will explore a few of them such as: Liefdefjorden, meaning “The fjord of love”, is lined with snow-covered mountain peaks and here we hope to cruise along the face of the spectacular Monaco Glacier. Many common eiders and pinkfooted geese nest in the area. In Krossfjorden we revel in the beautifully sculptured front of the 14th of July Glacier to the raucous greeting of the large number of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots nesting on the nearby cliffs. Raudfjorden is an area of immense natural beauty – dominated by beautiful glaciers. It is also a favourite spot for seals and the bird cliffs are bursting with activity.
Hinlopen Strait and Alkefjellet
If the ice allows we enter Hinlopen Strait. Here is Alkefjellet, an impressive, basaltic cliff, which is the home to an estimated 200 000 Brünnich’s guillemots. We may also continue into the beautiful bay Palanderbukta on Nordaustlandet.
Eastern Svalbard
The island of Nordaustlandet is covered by an by hundreds of waterfalls. Barentsøya and Edgeøya offer magnificent landscapes and vast tundra. Chances to encounter walruses, Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer are good here.
Southwest Spitsbergen
The grand fjords of Hornsund offer spectacular glaciers and a breathtaking landscape of towering mountain peaks, often reaching above the clouds. On a clear day we can see the summit of the highest mountain Hornsundtind, measuring 1431 meters. Hornsund is a favourite haunt for some of Svalbard’s polar bears and bearded seals are often seen resting on the fjord ice.
Day 12: Longyearbyen
Early morning we disembark our expedition ship and begin our journey back home.
All itineraries are for guidance only. Our exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions, wildlife and government regulations. The places mentioned are just examples of some of the many sites Svalbard has to offer. We always strive to maximise your experience. Please remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition!
MS Stockholm (Expedition, 12-guests)
The M/S Stockholm is a classic ship built in 1953 for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. In 1998 she was totally refitted and started her career as a comfortable polar passenger ship. The M/S Stockholm carries a maximum of 12 passengers in twin cabins with bunk beds. All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes). M/S Stockholm is a marvellous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and wooden decks. It is no wonder she is loved by so many! After 20 years of navigating the waters in Svalbard she has the experience and track record of being able to access difficult to reach sites that are inaccessible to other ships.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 10 nights on board M/S Stockholm
- 1 night in a hotel in Longyearbyen
- Lunch day 2
- All meals on board
- All beverages
- 1 Expedition Leader and 1 guide
- Guiding ashore and talks on board
- All excursions and activities
- Comprehensive information material before the expedition
Not included - Flight to/from Longyearbyen
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Gratuity to the ship’s crew