10 Days 9 Nights
Svalbard Archipelago is the heart of Arctic, a place of deep fjords, dramatic landscapes, snowcapped mountains, pack ice, and lordly polar bears. The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, Spitsbergen is known as the "wildlife capital of the Arctic".
Cruising on the west and northern/southern tips of the island, provides you optimal chances to witness the remarkable array of creatures including whales, walruses, Svalbard reindeer, seabirds by the thousands, and that most iconic of Arctic residents, the polar bear.
In addition, be amazed by the beauty of this frozen wonderland, explore the vast virgin tundra, appreciate the natural beauty of the surprisingly high Arctic wilderness.
Itinerary Highlights
- Encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, such as polar bear, walrus and reindeer
- Hike the tundra, explore polar desert, admire immense glaciers
- Admire the magnificent fjords
- Appreciate the whaling and mining history of Svalbard archipelago as well as the Arctic exploration history.
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Oslo
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Day 2
Embarkation in Longyearbyen
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Day 3-8
Cruise Northern & Southern Spitsbergen
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Day 9
Disembarkation in Longyearbyen / Oslo
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Day 10
Departure from Oslo
Cruise Partner
Featured ship
Silver Endeavour
Sailing to both poles, this newest addition to Silversea fleet launched in Nov 2022 redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry. Spread over eight public decks, not only does she feature ample onboard space, multiple restaurants, plus a huge choice of bars and lounges, but her large and luxurious suites are some of the best in expedition cruising. Superbly designed, all her suites feature a balcony and the highest standards of service thanks to an impressive crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1. (Refurbished: 2023; Guest Capacity: 220; Rooms: 110; Restaurants: 4)
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Includes
- Shipboard accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Transfers between Longyearbyen town center and port on embarkation and disembarkation day
- All meals aboard the ship as stated, all snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout the voyage, selected beer and wine during dinner, and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- All shore landings and all zodiac transfers with expedition leaders
- Onboard entertainment and enrichment lectures
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- Private executive transfers (between home and airport)
- International roundtrip flights (or air credit)
- One night pre-cruise and one night post-cruise stay in Oslo
- Flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen in economy class
- Food and Beverages, Choice of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Premium beverages in-suite and throughout the ship
- In-suite 24-hour dining and room service
- Butler service in all suites
- Complimentary expedition gear including parka, backpack and water bottle
- Butler service in every suite category
- Onboard gratuities
- Unlimited Free Wifi
Excludes
- International airfare
- Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
- Visa
- Travel insurance