Arctic
Svalbard
Arctic
Arctic
Sailing under the midnight sun, this unique 12-day expedition sets out to circumnavigate the Svalbard archipelago. As the sea ice retreats, opportunities arise to explore its remotest reaches, where magnificent wildlife thrives amid glaciers, fjords, and mountains.
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Ends: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Language: English speaking voyage
* We always recommend arriving in Svalbard at least 24 hours before departure.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
This in-depth summer voyage takes you around Svalbard, Europe’s last great wilderness, where nature reveals its most dramatic spectacles. From walrus haulouts on remote beaches to the colossal Austfonna ice cap, the journey explores landscapes shaped by ice and history alike.
Wildlife is at its most visible during this season: polar bears roaming the sea ice, whales surfacing along upwelling zones, reindeer grazing on tundra, and Arctic foxes venturing from their dens. Accompanied by expert guides, you will embark on Zodiac cruises, cultural site visits, and hikes, making the most of every hour of Arctic daylight.
Highlights
Our most detailed exploration of Svalbard, circumnavigating the archipelago including the Austfonna ice cap
Summer offers abundant wildlife sightings – Arctic foxes, whales, migratory birds, and polar bears
Spectacular scenery of glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped mountains under the midnight sun
Day 01
Embarkation in Longyearbyen
Depart Longyearbyen at 4pm, sailing past Fuglefjella (Bird Mountain), a striking plateau mountain landscape.
Day 02
Poolepynten
Landing at Prins Karls Forland to see a walrus colony and burial site.
Days 03–04
Ny-Ålesund and Northwest Svalbard
Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station, the world’s northernmost year-round facility. Cruise and land at Kongsfjorden to admire Kronebreen and Kongsbreen glaciers.
Continue to Smeerenburg, a former whaling station now home to walruses. Possible visit to Virgohamna, linked to North Pole airship expeditions, with visible remains of blubber ovens from the 1600s.
Day 05
Continental Shelf and Ice Edge
Sail along the shelf scouting for fin and blue whales, then explore the ice edge in search of seals, seabirds, and polar bears.
Days 06–10
Austfonna and Eastern Svalbard
Marvel at Alkefjellet bird cliff, nesting site for Brünnich guillemots. Take a Zodiac cruise at Storisstraumen and ship cruise by Bråsvellbreen, part of the vast Austfonna ice cap.
Sail through Heleysundet, land at Teistpynten near Hayesbreen glacier, and explore Edgeøya’s Kapp Lee headland for walruses, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and hunting relics.
Hike at Kvalvågen, notable for dinosaur footprints, and take a Zodiac cruise of Hambergbukta in southern Spitsbergen.
Day 11
Hornsund
Landing at Gnålodden with its bird cliffs and trapper’s hut. Sail back towards Isfjorden and Longyearbyen.
Day 12
Disembarkation
Arrive in Longyearbyen at 9am.
Day 01
Embarkation in Longyearbyen
Depart Longyearbyen at 4pm, sailing past Fuglefjella (Bird Mountain), a striking plateau mountain landscape.
Day 02
Poolepynten
Landing at Prins Karls Forland to see a walrus colony and burial site.
Days 03–04
Ny-Ålesund and Northwest Svalbard
Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station, the world’s northernmost year-round facility. Cruise and land at Kongsfjorden to admire Kronebreen and Kongsbreen glaciers.
Continue to Smeerenburg, a former whaling station now home to walruses. Possible visit to Virgohamna, linked to North Pole airship expeditions, with visible remains of blubber ovens from the 1600s.
Day 05
Continental Shelf and Ice Edge
Sail along the shelf scouting for fin and blue whales, then explore the ice edge in search of seals, seabirds, and polar bears.
Days 06–10
Austfonna and Eastern Svalbard
Marvel at Alkefjellet bird cliff, nesting site for Brünnich guillemots. Take a Zodiac cruise at Storisstraumen and ship cruise by Bråsvellbreen, part of the vast Austfonna ice cap.
Sail through Heleysundet, land at Teistpynten near Hayesbreen glacier, and explore Edgeøya’s Kapp Lee headland for walruses, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and hunting relics.
Hike at Kvalvågen, notable for dinosaur footprints, and take a Zodiac cruise of Hambergbukta in southern Spitsbergen.
Day 11
Hornsund
Landing at Gnålodden with its bird cliffs and trapper’s hut. Sail back towards Isfjorden and Longyearbyen.
Day 12
Disembarkation
Arrive in Longyearbyen at 9am.
INCLUSIONS
Lectures, workshops on board, and daily exploratory activities
Free use of ship’s Wi-Fi powered by Starlink
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) beverages served during meals, while on board our micro cruises
Rubber polar standard boots for shore landings
One piece insulation suits available on board
IAATO and AECO fees, and operational fees and permits included
Due to restricted local service options, all transfers included - from the airport to your hotel on arrival, between your hotel and the ship for embarkation and disembarkation, and from your hotel to the airport on departure day
EXCLUSIONS
International flights – we recommend booking early. For excellent service and support, consider using our partner Exito Travel
Travel and cancellation insurance – we strongly recommend securing coverage to protect your expedition. For guidance, see our Travel Insurance Checklist
Additional expenses outside of what is included in the voyage or optional activities
Gratuities
Additional purchases or services on board
Other transfer or hotels unless specified as included as part of the voyage description
Sleeps 2 in a double bed
Ensuite shower and toilet
Window
Sleeps 1 in a lower berth
Ensuite shower and toilet
Window
Sleeps 2 in lower twin berths
Ensuite shower and toilet
Window
The top choice for solo travellers, the new Classic Singles aboard Freya boast an ensuite toilet and shower room and plenty of storage space.
You need somewhere comfortable to return to after a long day of adventuring in the wilderness, and with Freya’s quintessentially warm aesthetic – scattered here and there with characterful design details and artworks – you have just that.
A window lets in plenty of light, gearing you up for another day in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi
220v 2-pin European plug socket
Complimentary toiletries
Towels
Bedding and throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
• For 2 Guests
• Comfortable double bed
• Ensuite shower and toilet
• 15 m²
• Located on deck 3
• Window
• Desk & chair
• Wardrobe
• For 2 Guests
• Comfortable double or twin bed
• Ensuite shower and toilet
• 15 m²
• Located on deck 1
• Window
• Desk & chair
• Wardrobe
• For 1 guest
• 10 m²
• Located on decks 1 and 2
• Window
• Wardrobe
• Cabin 6 - 7
• For 2 Guests
• Comfortable double bed
• Ensuite shower and toilet
• 15 m²
• Located on deck 3
• Window
• Desk & chair
• Wardrobe
• For 2 Guests
• Comfortable double or twin bed
• Ensuite shower and toilet
• 15 m²
• Located on deck 1
• Window
• Desk & chair
• Wardrobe
• For 1 guest
• 10 m²
• Located on decks 1 and 2
• Window
• Wardrobe
• Cabin 6 - 7
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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