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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen

Oslo / Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen / Oslo

This Arctic expedition is one of a kind! We will sail above 80 degrees N, to take you to the ice edge of the Arctic Ocean while circumnavigating Svalbard. Enjoy excursions including hiking, kayaking and traversing a glacier. In the largest Arctic wilderness in Europe, there’s a good chance to see polar bears.

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    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Comfortable and intimate expedition experience
    • Attempt to sail above 80°N and fully circumnavigate the island of Spitsbergen
    • Summertime offers good chances of sighting polar bears hunting on the sea ice
    • See beautiful fjords, glaciers, and icebergs in the pristine Arctic wilderness

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    ITINERARY

    Day 1 - Oslo / Longyearbyen
    Day 2 - Longyearbyen
    Day 3-4 - North West Spitsbergen National Park
    Day 5-7 - Eastern Svalbard Nature Reserve
    Day 8 - South Spitsbergen National Park and the area of Bellsund
    Day 9 - The Isfjord
    Day 10 - Longyearbyen / Oslo

    Day 1 From 59º N to 78º N
    Your trip starts with a flight from Oslo in the evening. Before your flight, enjoy the museums, parks and cafés of the Norwegian capital. On arrival in Longyearbyen, you will set foot in an entirely different world: a tiny town perched on the edge of the Arctic wilderness. Transfer to your hotel and overnight.

    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 3-4 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 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 5-7 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 Strait and continuing towards Edgeøya, the third largest island in the archipelago.

    Day 8 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 9 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 10 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. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Oslo.

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    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

     
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