
Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound)
Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound)
15-day expedition cruise from Longyearbyen to Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Shetland Islands before ending in Bergen, Norway
Norway and Iceland
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town, and join an expedition cruise to discover Spitsbergen’s landscapes which are home to polar bears. Experience Iceland's volcanic terrain and look out for white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises, as well as humpback, minke and the elusive blue whale.
Island communities
Enjoy a taste of life on the Faroe Islands with visits to its capital, Tórshavn, and the tiny village of Elduvík. In the Shetland Islands, learn about Norse heritage and local customs, like the making of delicate Shetland lace shawls. Birdwatchers should keep an eye out for Red-throated Divers, redshanks, and curlews.
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Day 1
Oslo / Longyearbyen
Explore cosmopolitan Oslo
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Day 2
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen adventures
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Day 3-4
Spitsbergen
Scenic Spitsbergen
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Day 5
At sea
A day at sea
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Day 6
Jan Mayen Island
Volcanic Jan Mayen
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Day 7
At sea
To Iceland's north coast
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Day 8
Akureyri
Akureyri and Goðafoss
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Day 9
Húsavík
Whale-Watching in Húsavik
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Day 10
Bakkagerði
Hike in Bakkagerði
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Day 11
At sea
Enjoy a day at sea
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Day 12
Elduvík
Peaceful, tiny Elduvík
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Day 13
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
10th century Tórshavn
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Day 14
Lerwick
Shetland Isles
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Day 15
Bergen
Disembark in Bergen
What's included
Included in your voyage
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Oslo to Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise
Transfers
- All transfers in Longyearbyen including an excursion before the expedition cruise
Hotel
- Overnight in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and lunch
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurant Aune
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported. In Svalbard there is no Wi-Fi or mobile coverage except in Longyearbyen.
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Citizen Science Programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
- Use of ship's hot tubs, panoramic sauna and gym
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
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 on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
MS Spitsbergen
Year built | 2009 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR) |
Passenger capacity | 180 |
Beds | 243 |
Car capacity | 0 |
Gross tonnage | 7,344 |
Length | 100.54m |
Beam | 18m |
Speed | 14.5 knots |
MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Spitsbergen
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