Travel details - North Svalbard Adventure

This expedition takes you into the pack ice and along the remote coasts of rugged North Spitsbergen. Imposing glaciers and glittering fjords alternate with huge expanses of sea ice. You will have numerous opportunities to observe polar bears, whales and seabirds at close range. The specially equipped expedition ships offer the highest level of comfort and exciting lectures by experienced tour guides about life in the Arctic.

From USD 7,495 p.p. (quadruple occupancy)/ USD 13,299 p.p. (double occupancy)
Vessels: Plancius, Ortelius, Hondius
COOL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: Save  USD 500 p.p. until Feb 28, 2025*

Included in the price
  • Transfers to/from airport Oslo, according to travel itinerary
  • 2 nights incl. breakfast in Oslo, according to travel itinerary
  • 2 hr Oslofjord Cruise from/to Oslo
  • Domestic flight Oslo – Longyearbyen – Oslo
  • Pretour Longyearbyen according to travel itinerary incl. 3 nights incl. breakfast in Longyearbyen*
  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
  • AECO fees and governmental taxes
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material
Departures 2025
Season Departure Tour code
- May 30th - Jun 11th, 2025 Plancius
- Jun 5th - Jun 17th, 2025 Hondius
- Jun 6th - Jun 18th, 2025 Plancius
- Jun 8th - Jun 20th, 2025 Ortelius
- Jun 12th - Jun 24th, 2025 Hondius
- Jun 15th - Jun 27th, 2025 Ortelius
- Jun 19th - Jul 1st, 2025 Hondius
- Jun 20th - Jul 2nd, 2025 Plancius
  • *Pre-program Longyearbyen: The order of the included activities may vary depending on availability.

  • Day 1 Arrival in Oslo

    Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can discover the city from the water on a round trip on the Oslofjord (Duration of the excursion: approx. 2 hours). Overnight stay in Oslo.

  • Day 2 Oslo and flight to Longyearbyen

    Transfer to the airport and flight to Longyearbyen. You land in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, located on the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago. Enjoy a stroll through the former mining town. You’ll leave Longyearbyen behind for a dinner and informal lecture in a cozy, authentic cabin. The topic of the evening is polar bears. How much do you know about the King of the Arctic? (Duration of the excursion: approx. 3 hours). Overnight stay in Longyearbyen.

  • Day 3 Longyearbyen

    Today you will get to know the surroundings of Longyearbyen on a guided hike. At the head of the valley where Longyearbyen lies, there are two glaciers: Larsbreen and Longyearbreen. Over thousands and thousands of years, Longyearbreen has eroded the mountain beds and pushed out rocks and gravel to create a large moraine. Here one can find 40-60 million year old fossils. (Duration of the excursion: approx. 3 hours). Overnight stay in Longyearbyen.

  • Day 4 Longyearbyen

    Many associate dog sledding with winter and freezing temperatures – but the dogs need exercise during the summer months as well! Our custom-built dog sleds on wheels offer a perfect solution for both two and four-legged to get out and enjoy the beautiful Svalbard scenery. (Duration of the excursion: approx. 4 hours). Overnight stay in Longyearbyen.

  • Day 5 Longyearbyen

    Enjoy the comfort and efficiency of a guided tour with electric bikes. On this tour, you get to see many of Longyearbyen's attractions while getting close to nature. This is a great tour also for bird enthusiasts, as we will get up close to the summer’s vivid birdlife. Embarkation in the afternoon. In the early evening the ship sails out of Isfjorden, where you might spot the first minke whale of your voyage.

  • Day 6-11 North Spitsbergen’s natural beauty, wildlife, and pack-ice

    This voyage will take you into the pack ice and along the remote shorelines of rugged north Spitsbergen. Places we might visit include the following:

    Raudfjord: On the north coast of Spitsbergen, you can enjoy this expansive fjord spilling with glaciers – and maybe even visited by ringed and bearded seals. The cliffs and shoreline also support thriving seabird colonies, rich vegetation, and the possibility of polar bears. We will try to land at Alicehamna or Buchananhalvøya.

    Monaco Glacier: Depending on the weather and sea ice, we could sail into Liefdefjorden, land at Texas Bar and cruise within sight of the 5-kilometer-long (3.1 miles) face of Monaco Glacier. The waters in front of this precipitous glacier are a favorite feeding spot for thousands of kittiwakes, and the base of the ice is a popular polar bear hunting ground. If ice conditions prevent us from sailing here early in the season, we may sail along the west coast of Spitsbergen.

    Highlights of Hinlopen: We aim to sail into Hinlopen Strait, home to bearded seals, ringed seals, and polar bears. At the entrance, there is even the possibility to spot blue whales. After cruising among the ice floes of Lomfjord in the Zodiacs, you can view the bird cliffs of Alkefjellet, with their thousands of Brünnich’s guillemots. On the east side of Hinlopen Strait, we may attempt a landing on Nordaustlandet. Here we may see reindeer, pink-footed geese, and walruses. We can take an alternate route if ice prevents entry into Hinlopen.

    The Seven Islands: The northernmost point of the voyage may be north of Nordaustlandet at Chermsideøya or Phippsøya, in the Seven Islands. Here we may reach 80° north, just 870 km (540 miles) from the geographic North Pole. Polar bears inhabit this region, so the ship may park for several hours among the pack ice before wheeling around west again.

    Sailing the continental shelf: While retracing our route west, keep watch for polar bears and elusive Greenland (bowhead) whales. About 40 nautical miles west of Spitsbergen, we sail the edge of the continental shelf. Here fin whales forage during the summer in the upwelling zones (where cold, nutrient-rich water wells up from below the sea’s surface) that run along the Spitsbergen banks. At the mouth of Kongsfjorden, you have a good chance of sighting minke whales.

    Forlandsundet, St. Johns Fjord, or Alkhornet: Walruses sometimes haul out in Forlandsundet at Sarstangen or Poolepynten. Alternatively, we might sail into St. Johns Fjord or south to the mouth of Isfjorden, landing at Alkhornet. Seabirds nest on these cliffs, Arctic foxes search below for fallen eggs and chicks, and reindeer graze the sparse vegetation.

  • Day 12 Longyearbyen and flight to Oslo

    Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. Disembarkation in Longyearbyen and flight to Oslo. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Oslo.

  • Day 13 Oslo

    Transfer to the airport.

  • All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots.

$ 500 discount p.p. until Feb, 28th 2025

Prices in USD per person

Cabin category. Quadruple Triple Twin Twin Twin Del. Superior Junior Suite Grand Suite
View Porthole Porthole Porthole Window Window Window Window Balcony
Deck Deck 3 Deck 3 Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 6 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 7
double occupancy: 7.495 8.545 13.299 14.160 14.755 16.370 18.240 19.430
single occupancy: - - 8.465 8.865 9.315 10.265 11.365 12.065
*Cool-Savings Discount until Feb 28, 2025: The discount will be deducted when booking.
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  • Cat. 8: Grand Suite with private balcony
  • Cat. 7: Junior Suite
  • Cat. 6: Superior
  • Cat. 5: Twin Deluxe
  • Cat. 4: Twin Window
  • Cat. 3: Twin Porthole
  • Cat. 2: Triple Porthole
  • Cat. 1: Quadruple Porthole
  • 8 Grand Suite with private balcony
    Cabin numbers

    701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706

    Size approx. 27 m2, balcony

    Cabin features One double bed, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, sofa, table & chair, tea and coffee maker, fridge, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat screen TV, telephone & wifi (extra), one double window, private balcony

    Deck: Deck 7

  • 7 Junior-Suite
    Cabin numbers

    707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714

    Size approx. 19-20 m2

    Cabin features One double bed, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, sofa, table & chair, tea and coffee maker, fridge, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), one double window

    Deck: Deck 7

  • 6 Superior
    Cabin numbers

    601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608

    Size approx. 20-21 m2

    Cabin features One double bed, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, sofa, table & chair, tea and coffee maker, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), two windows

    Deck: Deck 6

  • 5 Twin Deluxe
    Cabin numbers

    609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619

    Size approx. 19-21 m2

    Cabin features Two single beds, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, sofa, table & chair, tea and coffee maker, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), two windows

    Deck: Deck 6

  • 4 Twin Window
    Cabin numbers

    401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414

    Size approx. 12-14 m2

    Cabin features Two single beds, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, small sofa, table & chair, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), window, partially restricted view

    Deck: Deck 4

  • 3 Twin Porthole
    Cabin numbers

    302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 313, 315, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 335, 337

    Size approx. 13-16 m2

    Cabin features Two single beds, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, small sofa, table & chair, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), two portholes

    Deck: Deck 3

  • 2 Triple Porthole
    Cabin numbers

    309, 311

    Size approx. 16 m2

    Cabin features Three single beds, one of which is a fold-away upper bed, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, small sofa, table & chair, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), two portholes

    Deck: Deck 3

  • 1 Quadruple Porthole
    Cabin numbers

    301, 303, 305, 307

    Size 16 m2

    Cabin features Four single beds, two of which can be folded away, private bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, small sofa, table & chair, wardrobe, cabinet, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone & WiFi (extra), two porthole

    Deck: Deck 3