Natural Wonders Cruise - 20th - 30th August 2022

10 days
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On this expedition we will venture to the northern wilderness to explore the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and glaciers of north west Spitsbergen, home to an abundance of polar wildlife. Every day is an adventure and we will use the Zodiac landing craft to explore various sites of interest and to take short hikes ashore in the nature.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • The ultimate Svalbard cruise on a small, capable expedition vessel with just 12 guests.
    • The focus on this adventure is to explore the beautiful natural wilderness of Svalbard during the summer months with 24 hours of daylight.
    • We will encounter calving glaciers, witness an abundance of wildlife, visit historical places, and spend time exploring ashore.
    • All this with 2 expert guides and just 12 guests.

What's this trip about?

    On this expedition we will venture to the northern wilderness to explore the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and glaciers of north west Spitsbergen, home to an abundance of polar wildlife. Every day is an adventure and we will use the Zodiac landing craft to explore various sites of interest and to take short hikes ashore in the nature.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLongyearbyen
End CityLongyearbyen

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Norway

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Whale watching
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Expert Svalbard Expedition Leader
    • Lectures on Svalbard
    • Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography opportunities
    • Polar Bear protection guides for shore landings
    • Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner + alcoholic drinks with evening meal)
    • Bedding and towels
    • Highly experienced Captain and Cook
    • Rubber boots for shore landings
    • Transfers from airport to hotel and to vessel for embarkation + vessel to airport/hotel after disembarkation.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Longyearbyen

0.20° N, 0.60° E

Your expedition begins in the most Northerly town in the world, Longyearbyen. In the afternoon we embark our expedition vessel at the port of Longyearbyen. After an introduction from our expedition leader and a safety briefing from the Captain,...

Days 2-3: Prins Karls Foreland & Sea Ice

0.30° N, 0.70° E

In the morning we approach Prins Karls Foreland, an uninhabited island of beautiful scenery off the west coast of Spitsbergen. We will drop anchor and launch the Zodiac landing craft to go ashore and visit an area where walruses haul out. In th...

Days 4-7: Exploring the North-West Coast

0.50° N, 0.40° E

Every voyage we undertake to Svalbard involves an element of exploration. A part of our Svalbard experience is to have a few days with no set itinerary. Under the guidance of our expedition leader, we will work with the weather and sea ice cond...

Days 8-9: Lilliehook Fjord, Kongsfjorden and Ny-Alesund

0.50° N, 0.30° E

As we sail back south we explore the area in and Kongsfjorden. Expect majestic glaciers, some of Svalbard’s most beautiful fjords and scenery from the decks. Here we encounter one of Svalbard’s most breathtaking sites, the Lilliehook glacier, o...

Day 10: Longyearbyen

78.2232° N, 15.6267° E

In the morning we arrive back at the port of Longyearbyen. After breakfast we say our goodbyes after making new friends and sharing a wonderful adventure together.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $11,900
Price per day$1,190
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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Age Requirements
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