Svalbard Expedition Cruise (Wednesday dep.)

A cruise around Spitsbergen, the Svalbard archipelago’s biggest island, is a true Arctic adventure over a long weekend! Board the historic MS Nordstjernen after 1 night in Longyearbyen for a 4-nights cruise. Experience glaciers, majestic mountains, fjords and bird cliffs, and - if you are lucky - also polar bears, all under the midnight sun.

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

Read travel tips from our local experts, and see reviews from our travellers.

Trude Sivertsen - Our co-founder and director

"This is not a luxury cruise in any way – go with the intent of exploring a remote region and learning about life in the Arctic both past and present. Take in the fresh air and enjoy the elements."

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

Services included:

  • 4-day (4 nights on board) Hurtigruten Expedition voyage 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).
  • 1 hotel overnight in Longyearbyen in a standard room including private bathroom with shower/WC, including light dinner and breakfast.
  • Lunch at the hotel on day 2.
  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport (or to the hotel if extra nights are booked).
  • 3-hour sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen incl. Museum and Camp Barentz, ending at the pier.
  • 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 Hotel 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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