Svalbard
Travel to High Arctic Spitsbergen on these Svalbard expedition cruises
Browse the range of Svalbard cruises and tours here at Expeditions Online. You might also be interested in our Greenland cruises or our Canadian Arctic cruises. Travel to Spitsbergen, the main island of the Svalbard Archipelago. This is a very accessible affordable way to travel to the High Arctic and you’re guaranteed to have an incredible time! The Svalbard Archipelago is halfway between North Cape and the North Pole, yet flights from Norway reach the tiny township of Longyearbyen in just a few hours. From here, you join an expedition cruise and head out to explore the wildly beautiful Spitsbergen coastline, in search of polar bears roaming the pack ice hunting for seals and walruses. Svalbard is one of the most northerly landmasses in the Arctic; it is at the edge of the ice-covered Arctic Ocean. During the short summer, Svalbard comes alive with visiting and endemic wildlife. Vast colonies of seabirds soar and circle over spectacular cliff breeding grounds. Embark on a Svalbard cruise and marvel at the spectacular mountains springing from the sea, blue ice, and grinding glaciers! Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about our selection of Svalbard expedition cruises.
Spitsbergen Highlights: Ultramarine
May and June
7 days
Majestic peaks, massive glaciers and towering fjords contrast with the vivid tundra. Active exploring provides opportunities to spot polar bears
North Spitsbergen M/V Plancius
June, July
8 days
Search for polar bears on this 7 night cruise on board the ice-strengthened M/V Plancius exploring the northwestern Arctic wilderness of Spitsbergen
Svalbard Last Stop Before the North Pole
June-July
8 days
Board the Ocean Albatros for an 8 day cruise to spectacular Spitsbergen. Travel with expert lecturers and look out for wildlife such as polar bear
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Hondius
June
8 days
A 7 night adventure cruise on board the new ship the ice-strengthened M/V Hondius exploring the northwestern Arctic wilderness of Spitsbergen
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Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge Best of Svalbard
June-July
12 days
A polar bear safari cruise with the luxury M/V Sea Spirit exploring the northern reaches of Svalbard
Around Spitsbergen - M/V Hondius
June-August
10 days
A 9 night adventure cruise on board the new ship the ice-strengthened M/V Hondius circumnavigating the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard
Around Spitsbergen M/V Plancius
July
10 days
A 9 night voyage around Svalbard, on board the comfortable M/V Plancius, searching for polar bears, walrus, reindeer, Arctic birdlife and flora
Expedition Svalbard: M/S Quest
July - September
11 days
A 10 night, in-depth expedition cruise exploring the Svalbard archipelago onboard the 53-passenger M/S Quest
Around Spitsbergen: M/V Ortelius
July, August
10 days
A 9 night voyage around Svalbard, where you have chances to see polar bears, walrus, reindeer, various bird species and surprisingly beautiful flora
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