Around Spitsbergen

Arrive individually in Longyearbyen, a charming town nestled in the Arctic wilderness. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore the town's unique attractions. Embark on your Arctic adventure at 4 PM from Longyearbyen port, cruising through the stunning Isfjorden in the early evening. Enjoy your first overnight stay on board.

Discover the breathtaking Krossfjord region, where you will witness spectacular glacier falls and bustling bird cliffs. Keep an eye out for Arctic foxes and polar bears. Enjoy a Zodiac tour along the glaciers and visit the historic Ny-Ålesund, now a modern research station. Explore the town's rich history and wildlife before setting sail towards the Seven Islands. Overnight on board.

Continue your exploration of the Krossfjord region, with more opportunities to marvel at the stunning glaciers and vibrant birdlife. Visit Ny-Ålesund again to delve deeper into its fascinating history and observe its diverse wildlife. The ship then sets course for the Seven Islands, bringing you closer to the North Pole. Overnight on board.

Navigate towards the northernmost archipelago of Svalbard, the Seven Islands. If ice conditions permit, spend several hours in the pack ice, home to polar bears, walruses, and the rare ivory gull. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Arctic and look out for wildlife. Possible landings on the north coast offer insights into the whaling history of the 17th century. Overnight on board.

Continue your journey through the Seven Islands and the surrounding pack ice. Spend the day immersed in the Arctic's tranquil beauty, observing polar bears and walruses. Learn more about the region's whaling history during possible landings on the north coast. Overnight on board.

Sail through the impressive drift ice fields of the Hinlopen Strait. Enjoy a Zodiac tour around the ice chunks, spotting bearded seals, ringed seals, and polar bears. Pass by Alkefjellet, home to countless thick-billed guillemots. Explore the Augustabukta region, where reindeer and walruses roam. Visit Sundneset to learn about the life of Arctic fur hunters, or explore Diskobukta, a beach littered with Siberian driftwood and whale bones. Overnight on board.

Continue your exploration of the Hinlopen Strait, with more opportunities to observe the region's diverse wildlife. Pass by Alkefjellet and Augustabukta, and visit Sundneset or Diskobukta for more insights into the Arctic's natural and historical wonders. Overnight on board.

Explore the large fjord systems of Hornsund and Bellsund, where you have excellent opportunities to spot seals and polar bears. Visit Ahlstrandhalvøya at the mouth of Van Keulen Fjord, where beluga whale skeletons tell the tale of past hunting. The tundra at Recherchefjord offers a chance to see grazing reindeer. Overnight on board.

Continue your exploration of Hornsund and Bellsund, with more opportunities to observe the region's wildlife and stunning landscapes. Visit Van Keulen Fjord and Recherchefjord for more insights into the Arctic's natural beauty. Overnight on board.

Arrive back in Longyearbyen around midnight. Disembark depending on your flight schedule and begin your individual journey home, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Arctic adventure.