Svalbard Expedition Cruise (Sunday dep.)

Join this ultimate Svalbard experience under the midnight sun! Starting with one overnight in Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, the archipelago's biggest island, you will explore the majestic Arctic landscape with its glaciers, mountains, fjords and bird cliffs on an expedition cruise with the historic MS Nordstjernen (3 nights on board). With some luck, you might see polar bears.

Duration

6+ days

Transportation

Cruise

Season

Summer

Tour Type

Guided

This tour is currently not bookable. Please contact us for further information.

Tour category

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, like historic hotels or manor houses, selected for their atmosphere.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

Travel tips and reviews

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Trude Sivertsen - Our co-founder and director

"With its remote location – Svalbard makes a perfect place to get away from busy schedules and all the responsibilities of daily life". 

Trude is happy to share her impressions from her expedition cruise to Svalbard.

Services included: 

  • 4-day (3 nights) Hurtigruten Expedition cruise from/to Longyearbyen including all landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore.
  • Accommodation in 2-berth polar inside cabin with private bathroom with shower/WC (cabin category I).
  • Full board during the cruise 
    • Breakfast and lunch are served as a buffet with free seating.
    • Dinner is either served as a buffet or a set meal with fixed tables (might be a shared table with other guests).
    • Still water and tea/coffee during all meals (tap water in your cabin is drinkable).
  • 2 hotel overnights in Longyearbyen in a standard room including private bathroom with shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Light dinner at the hotel on day 1.
  • Light lunch and farewell dinner at the hotel upon return to Longyearbyen.
  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport.
  • 3-hour sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen incl. Museum and Camp Barentz, ending at the pier.
  • Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Longyearbyen.
  • Professional English-speaking expedition team that accompanies landings and activities and gives lectures (usually on shore).
  • Loan of trekking poles and thermal suits for activities.
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Accommodation in a polar outside (= seaside) cabin with private bathroom with shower/WC (cabin category A).

Important information regarding prices: 

Kindly note that Hurtigruten uses dynamic pricing; instead of offering set prices Hurtigruten will decide the price for the cruise based on the capacity level onboard each departure at the time of booking. The price for the cruise can therefore vary from full price to a price reduction of up to 25%. The prices on our website are according to Hurtigruten’s lowest price level. Early booking is highly recommended to secure the lowest rates. Please contact us for further information.

The price shown during the booking process is the starting price for the selected departure. Please contact us for an offer. Or, if you choose to submit your booking, we will contact you should the price for your chosen departure be higher than published.

Special terms and conditions apply:

Kindly note that special terms and conditions apply when booking this tour: 

  • 10% deposit payment.
  • Final payment 95 days before travel.

Please refer to our terms and conditions for details regarding cancellation.

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