
Spitsbergen and Polar Bears – an Arctic Adventure (Wednesday to Monday)
Spitsbergen and Polar Bears – an Arctic Adventure (Wednesday to Monday)
Join us on an expedition to Spitsbergen for the chance to see towering glaciers, dramatic mountain formations and polar bears under the midnight sun.
The town on top of the world
Your adventure starts in the unique town of Longyearbyen, located right at the edge of an arctic wilderness. Enjoy a guided tour that includes visits to the Svalbard Museum before taking in the rugged beauty of the Isfjord on a scenic cruise. Prepare to see stunning glacier fronts, Arctic wildlife and historic landmarks. You’ll also learn about the history and culture of the people who first discovered Svalbard.
Where beauty and history combine
Your Captain and Expedition Team will decide which parts of Spitsbergen’s fabled North West Corner we’ll explore. We’ll attempt to land at Magdalenefjord. Framed by spectacular views of jagged mountain peaks and glaciers, you’ll be setting foot on an island with fascinating explorer and whaling history. If the conditions are favourable, we plan to sail above 80° North, bringing you within 600 nautical miles of the North Pole.
Dramatic fjords and glaciers
We plan to explore Kongsfjorden, also known as King’s Bay, the largest fjord on the Northwest coast of Spitsbergen. You might get to see glaciers calving into the sea as we enter the fjord and, with luck, polar bears as they trek along the coast’s drifting ice on the hunt for seals. Your expedition will end where it all started in Longyearbyen.
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Day 1
Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Mining History and Arctic Nature
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Day 2
Longyearbyen - Embarkation
Settlements of the Far North
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Day 3
Magdalenefjorden and the North West Corner
Into the Arctic Wilderness
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Day 4
Woodfjorden, Liefdefjorden, Moffen and 80°North
Scanning for Polar Bears
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Day 5
Kongsfjorden and Ny-Ålesund
Fjords, Glaciers and Research
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Day 6
Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Flying Home from the Arctic
Departures
2022
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Current offers on this cruise:
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Solo Traveller Offer
Solo travellers who prefer their own space while still travelling with others, have the opportunity to save on select voyages departing in 2022. For a limited time, pay no single supplement if you book one of the below expedition cruises.This offer applies to a selection of departures that you can find on each voyage page.See Special Offer
What's included
Included in your voyage
Hotel
- One night at the hotel in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including light dinner, breakfast and lunch
Transfers
- Transfer from the airport to hotel in Longyearbyen
- 3 hours Sightseeing in Longyearbyen incl. Museum and Camp Barentz, ending at the pier
- Transfer between ship and Longyearbyen airport
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to and streaming is not supported. When in Svalbard, there is no Wi-Fi or mobile coverage except in Longyearbyen.
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats while in Svalbard
- Loan of trekking poles and thermal suits for activities
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
MS Nordstjernen
Year built | 1956 |
Shipyard | Blohm & Voss |
Passenger capacity | 108 |
Beds | 150 |
Car capacity | 0 |
Gross tonnage | 2191 |
Length | 80,77 m |
Beam | 12,6 |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north.
Practical information
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