Arctic
Svalbard
Arctic
Arctic
This compact 8-day expedition is designed for photographers who want to experience the very best of Svalbard in spring in fewer days. Guided by dynamic nature photographer Piet van den Bemd, you’ll capture snow-covered mountains, fjords filled with crystalline ice, and Arctic wildlife awakening from winter.
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Ends: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Language: English speaking voyage
* We always recommend to arrive 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!
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
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.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
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.
Early spring in Svalbard is a rite of passage for landscape photographers. The frozen wilderness offers a unique pastel light, breathtaking seascapes, and encounters with Arctic wildlife against a snowy backdrop. Under the guidance of Piet van den Bemd, known for his energy and engaging style, you’ll gain one-on-one tuition while exploring iconic Arctic landscapes.
Highlights
Specially designed compact itinerary to capture Svalbard’s spring beauty in just over a week.
Sublime light conditions for photography: soft pastel sunrises and sunsets, snow-covered peaks, and frozen fjords.
Wildlife encounters: whales, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, walruses, seals, and polar bears.
In-field photography experience and personalized tuition.
Exciting Zodiac cruises and shore landings at cultural and natural sites.
Day 01
Departure from Longyearbyen
Embark at 4 pm in Longyearbyen. Sail past Fuglefjella (Bird Mountain), an impressive plateau mountain landscape, as the ship leaves Isfjorden.
Day 02
Alkhornet & Poolepynten
Visit Alkhornet at the opening of Isfjorden, showcasing the dramatic shift in geology from plateau to alpine terrain. Continue to Poolepynten on Prins Karls Forland, home to a walrus colony and historical burial site.
Day 03
The Ice Edge
Explore the ever-changing ice edge, a realm of light and texture, where seals, seabirds, and polar bears can be encountered.
Days 04–07
Sallyhamna, Magdalenefjorden & Camp Zoe
Land at Sallyhamna, a 1937 hut surrounded by cultural remains from the 1600s whaling era. Continue south to Gravnesodden in Magdalenefjorden, with further historical sites. Visit Camp Zoe, a former trappers’ hut, and enjoy a Zodiac cruise at Lilliehöökbreen glacier to witness calving ice before returning south toward Isfjorden and Longyearbyen.
Day 08
Return to Longyearbyen
Disembark in Longyearbyen at 9 am.
Day 01
Departure from Longyearbyen
Embark at 4 pm in Longyearbyen. Sail past Fuglefjella (Bird Mountain), an impressive plateau mountain landscape, as the ship leaves Isfjorden.
Day 02
Alkhornet & Poolepynten
Visit Alkhornet at the opening of Isfjorden, showcasing the dramatic shift in geology from plateau to alpine terrain. Continue to Poolepynten on Prins Karls Forland, home to a walrus colony and historical burial site.
Day 03
The Ice Edge
Explore the ever-changing ice edge, a realm of light and texture, where seals, seabirds, and polar bears can be encountered.
Days 04–07
Sallyhamna, Magdalenefjorden & Camp Zoe
Land at Sallyhamna, a 1937 hut surrounded by cultural remains from the 1600s whaling era. Continue south to Gravnesodden in Magdalenefjorden, with further historical sites. Visit Camp Zoe, a former trappers’ hut, and enjoy a Zodiac cruise at Lilliehöökbreen glacier to witness calving ice before returning south toward Isfjorden and Longyearbyen.
Day 08
Return to Longyearbyen
Disembark in Longyearbyen at 9 am.
INCLUSIONS
Expert guide team and photographer
Lectures and tutorials
Use of Zodiacs (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 hotel to vessel for embarkation and vessel to airport/hotel after disembarkation
EXCLUSIONS
Flights and transfers from airport to hotel
Travel and cancellation insurance
Any additional expenses such as museum entry
• 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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