Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Starts: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Ends: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Language: English and Swedish speaking voyage

This itinerary is operated by two different vessels: the historic *M/S Stockholm* (built in 1953) and the modern *M/S Sjøveien* (totally refurbished and with a hot tub on deck).
Very small group: maximum 12 passengers with 2 experienced guides.
Includes an initial hotel night in Longyearbyen.
The itinerary is for guidance only; the final route depends entirely on ice conditions, weather, and wildlife encounters.
Complies with the new Svalbard environmental regulations in force since January 2025.

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 Enrichment Program More info about this activity

Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.

But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.

You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.

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© Agustin Ullmann

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 Ship Cruise More info about this activity

Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.

Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.

Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!

© Agustin Ullmann

© Agustin Ullmann

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 Shore Excursion More info about this activity

Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.

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© Agustin Ullmann

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 Zodiac cruising More info about this activity

On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.

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 Hiking More info about this activity

Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.

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This expedition offers an exceptional purity during May and June. During these months, the midnight sun reigns supreme, bird colonies are bustling with life, and mountains showcase their beautifully snow-capped peaks. The ice still holds the islands in its grip, allowing for the admiration of changing formations and winter landscapes that transform as summer approaches. It is the time when polar bear cubs take their first steps, Arctic foxes still wear their winter coats, and seals rest upon the fjord ice.

Aboard intimate vessels like the *M/S Stockholmor the *M/S Sjøveien*, travelers access corners that have fascinated explorers for centuries. The focus is on close nature observation through daily Zodiac cruises and landings in the wild tundra. From the historic settlement of Ny-Ålesund to the remote northern outposts in Sjuøyane, each expedition is unique and seeks to connect the passenger with the grandeur of Arctic silence and the imposing presence of walruses, whales, and the King of the Arctic: the polar bear.

Highlights:
Exclusive expedition for only 12 passengers with a high guide-to-passenger ratio.
Navigation through ice and glittering glaciers such as Monaco and the 14th of July.
Opportunity to reach Sjuøyane, the northernmost outpost of the archipelago.
Sightings of iconic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, seals, reindeer, and Arctic foxes.
Visit to historic polar exploration sites at Danskøya and Ny-Ålesund.

Itinerary

© Adam Rheborg

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© Henrik Haaning Nielsen

Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Arrival in the Polar Realm
Arrival in Longyearbyen and transfer to the hotel for the first night. Free time to explore the settlement before the expedition.

Day 2 - 8: Expedition Cruising
Glaciers, History, and Wildlife
After lunch with fellow travelers, embarkation in the afternoon to sail through the spectacular Isfjorden. The exact itinerary will depend on ice and weather, including possible visits to:

Prins Karls Forland: Snow-covered mountains and home to harbor seals and seabirds.
Virgohamna, Danskøya: Historic remains of the brave attempts by Andrée and Wellman to reach the North Pole.
Fantastic Fjords: Cruising in front of the Monaco Glacier in Liefdefjorden, the 14th of July Glacier in Krossfjorden, and the landscapes of Raudfjorden.
Ny-Ålesund: Visit to the scientific village from where Amundsen and Nobile set off for the North Pole.
Sjuøyane: Svalbard’s northernmost outpost, steeped in history and extreme landscapes.
North of Spitsbergen: Opportunity to reach the edge of the pack ice to admire the grandeur of the frozen landscape and search for wildlife.

Day 9: Longyearbyen
End of the Expedition
Early morning disembarkation and transfer for the journey back home.

Itinerary

Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Arrival in the Polar Realm
Arrival in Longyearbyen and transfer to the hotel for the first night. Free time to explore the settlement before the expedition.

Day 2 - 8: Expedition Cruising
Glaciers, History, and Wildlife
After lunch with fellow travelers, embarkation in the afternoon to sail through the spectacular Isfjorden. The exact itinerary will depend on ice and weather, including possible visits to:

Prins Karls Forland: Snow-covered mountains and home to harbor seals and seabirds.
Virgohamna, Danskøya: Historic remains of the brave attempts by Andrée and Wellman to reach the North Pole.
Fantastic Fjords: Cruising in front of the Monaco Glacier in Liefdefjorden, the 14th of July Glacier in Krossfjorden, and the landscapes of Raudfjorden.
Ny-Ålesund: Visit to the scientific village from where Amundsen and Nobile set off for the North Pole.
Sjuøyane: Svalbard’s northernmost outpost, steeped in history and extreme landscapes.
North of Spitsbergen: Opportunity to reach the edge of the pack ice to admire the grandeur of the frozen landscape and search for wildlife.

Day 9: Longyearbyen
End of the Expedition
Early morning disembarkation and transfer for the journey back home.

© Adam Rheborg

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© Henrik Haaning Nielsen