North Spitsbergen
Enjoy the spectacular icy landscapes of Spitsbergen on an early season voyage, sailing on a two-masted schooner or an icestrengthened expedition cruise ship.
Spitsbergen - with its rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, ice caps and glaciers is a true High Arctic wilderness. Its abundant wildlife was once a huge draw for whalers and trappers but now discerning visitors are discovering the attractions of huge Arctic seabird colonies and the chance to enjoy and photograph species such as Walrus, Reindeer, Arctic Fox and of course, Polar Bear.
If you choose to visit Spitsbergen in May or June there are two different adventure cruises available to you: 7-nights onboard an icestrengthened expedition cruise ship or a longer 11-night itinerary on the Noorderlicht, a two-masted schooner.
As you will be visiting fairly early in the Arctic season the sea ice may restrict the areas you can visit - however, it also makes for excellent conditions to see Polar Bears. Sea ice is the classic and best way to find and observe these magnificent creatures and, for this reason, an early season voyage is recommended. Although sightings can never be guaranteed.
Sailing from Longyearbyen, your vessel will take you north along Spitsbergen's west coast, where you will zodiac cruise along sculpted glacier fronts; marvel at the many species of delicate wildflowers in full bloom; visit the northern settlement of Ny Alesund, once a thriving mining village now a scientific research centre; hike over the tundra on the lookout for Reindeer, Pink-footed Geese, breeding Ivory Gulls and Walrus and keep a constant watch for Polar Bears.
You will visit west Spitsbergen's most beautiful fjords including Raudfjord and Magdalenafjord with their impressive glacier fronts and exceptional variety of wildlife.
(The Noorderlicht also operates a 7-night SOUTH SPITSBERGEN voyage with departures in late September. Please ask us for details.)
- Itinerary
- Day 1.
- Embark in Longyearbyen
- Day 2.
- Krossfjorden, Ny Alesund
- Day 3.
- Liefdefjorden
- Day 4.
- Hinlopen Strait
- Day 5.
- Phippsoya
- Day 6.
- Raudfjord, Ytre Norskoya
- Day 7.
- Prins Karls Forland
- Day 8.
- Longyearbyen and disembark
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Vessel:
Alexsey Maryshev, Grigoriy Mikheev, Antarctic Dream, Noorderlicht, Professor Molchanov, Professor Multanovskiy
- Embark: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
- Disembark : Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
- Voyage nights : 7 & 11 nights
- Departure dates :
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7-nights:
28 May to 4 Jun,
4 to 11 Jun,
11 to 18 Jun,
12 to 19 Jun,
13 to 20 Jun,
14 to 21 Jun,
20 to 27 Jun,
21 to 28 Jun,
22 to 29 Jun -
11-nights:
20 to 31 May,
31 May to 11 Jun,
22 Jun to 3 Jul -
Price:
From £1,595 in a triple share cabin
From £1,795 in a twin share cabin - Single supplement : On request. If you are travelling alone ask about our request share programme which enables solo travellers to share a cabin with another solo traveller.
- What's included: Voyage including guided shore & zodiac excursions, all meals onboard & transfers.
- Guide price for flights & accommodation package: Around £495 including return flights from the UK & 1-night in Oslo.