Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear
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10-night voyage departing Longyearbyen.
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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear
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Day 1
Longyearbyen , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Saturday, 14/08/2027
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
Day 2
Longyearbyen , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sunday, 15/08/2027
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
Day 3
Krossfjord , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Monday, 16/08/2027
Day 3
Ny-Ålesund , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Monday, 16/08/2027
Day 4
Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Tuesday, 17/08/2027
Day 5
Liefdefjorden , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Wednesday, 18/08/2027
Day 6
Ice Edge Cruising
Thursday, 19/08/2027
Day 7
Freemansundet , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Friday, 20/08/2027
Day 8
Freemansundet , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Saturday, 21/08/2027
Day 9
Hornsund , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sunday, 22/08/2027
Day 10
Bamsebu , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Monday, 23/08/2027
Day 11
Longyearbyen , Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Tuesday, 24/08/2027
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
118–129 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
151–194 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible
194 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
118 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite
301–312 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite
344–355 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft | J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft | QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft | YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O2D Polar Outside Cabin | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft | P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft | U2D Arctic Superior Cabin | Enquire → |
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft
J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft
QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad)
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft
YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O2D Polar Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft
P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft
U2D Arctic Superior Cabin
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Your Ship
MS Spitsbergen
Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen embodies the history of HX's 1896 'Sports Route' between mainland Norway and Svalbard.
