The Polar Travel Company

A classic 17-day expedition aboard the 12-passenger M/S Stockholm, exploring Norway's coastline, the remote Bear Island, and the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard. Witness magnificent fjords, Art Nouveau architecture, and iconic wildlife like polar bears and walruses during the Arctic spring.

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Duration: 17 days / 16 nights
Starts: Bergen, Norway
Ends: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Language: Swedish & English speaking voyage

The expedition takes place on the M/S Stockholm, a classic ship carrying only 12 passengers.
The itinerary includes UNESCO World Heritage sites: Geirangerfjorden and Nusfjord.
New environmental regulations for Svalbard (effective 1 January 2025) will be observed to ensure responsible tourism.
The route is highly flexible and depends on ice, weather conditions, and wildlife sightings.

Included

Embark on an intimate Arctic odyssey aboard the classic M/S Stockholm, exploring the dramatic Norwegian coast before heading deep into the Barents Sea. This 17-day expedition begins in Bergen and navigates through the majestic Storfjord and Geirangerfjord, showcasing Norway's iconic blue waters and plunging waterfalls. The journey explores cultural gems like the Art Nouveau town of �lesund and the well-preserved fishing communities of Grip and Nusfjord.

The voyage ventures northward to the secluded Bear Island, a remote haven where hundreds of thousands of puffins, guillemots, and razorbills nest on 400-meter cliffs. The final pinnacle is Svalbard, visited early in the season to witness serene pastel skies and a world of glistening glaciers and fjord ice. Here, the small ship size allows for a more flexible and responsible encounter with iconic Arctic wildlife, including polar bears and walruses.

Highlights:
Explore the dramatic Lofoten Islands and majestic Norwegian fjords.
Visit UNESCO World Heritage treasures: the Geirangerfjord and the fishing village of Nusfjord.
Experience an intimate 12-passenger voyage aboard the classic M/S Stockholm.
Zodiac cruise along the massive bird cliffs of the remote Bear Island.
Search for polar bears and walruses in the pristine winter landscapes of early-season Svalbard.

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Day 1: Bergen
The Journey Begins
Arrive in Bergen, a city surrounded by high mountains and deep fjords. Settle into a centrally located hotel for your first night.

Days 2�9: Northern Norway
Fjords, Art Nouveau, and Fishing Villages
Embark on the M/S Stockholm and head toward the scenic Alversund. The following days explore the Norwegian coast with potential visits to �lesund�s Art Nouveau facades, the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord, and the preserved wooden buildings of Grip. Sail past natural attractions like the Seven Sisters and Torghatten rock. Visit the old trading post at Kjerring�y, the picturesque village of Reine, and the authentic Nusfjord fishing community. The journey through Northern Norway concludes with a visit to the Polar Museum in Troms�.

Day 10: At Sea
Crossing the Barents Sea
Set sail towards Bear Island, situated in the heart of the Barents Sea.

Days 11�16: Bear Island & Svalbard
Bird Cliffs and the Realm of the Polar Bear
Reach Bear Island and its 400-meter cliffs where hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest. Weather permitting, enjoy a spectacular Zodiac cruise along the bird cliffs. Continue to Svalbard to witness the Arctic archipelago spring to life with sparkling ice formations and glaciers. Potential explorations include the shimmering blue icebergs of Hornsund and the little auk colonies at V�rsolbukta in Bellsund.

Day 17: Longyearbyen
Disembarkation
Disembark in Longyearbyen and begin your return journey home.