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Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition, 14 June 2027
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13 nights
MS Fram
14 Jun '27Cruise overview
Itinerary
Longyearbyen
From Oslo to the town at the top of the world
After a flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with an overnight stay in the world’s northernmost town, Longyearbyen.
A colourful frontier settlement where people are outnumbered by snowmobiles, Longyearbyen is a unique place on the edge of the Arctic wilderness. If you have time, head out to explore this special town, before enjoying a relaxing evening at your leisure.
If you’d like to spend two extra days exploring Longyearbyen and its surroundings before your voyage, see this voyage option. It includes the same sailing itinerary but with additional Arctic land adventures.
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
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Longyearbyen
Krossfjord
Gravnesodden
Monacobreen, Spitsbergen
Ice Edge Cruising
Ice Edge Cruising
Isflakbukta, Phippsøya
Storøya
Sundneset Peninsula
Negribreen Glacier
Gnålodden
Bamsebu
Longyearbyen
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Spacious cabin with refined décor and extra comfort.
Amenities
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Sofa Bed
- Room Service Available
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Lounge Area
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- Double or Twin Configuration
Ship features
MS Fram blends polar expedition capability with Nordic design and hospitality.
- Purpose-built for expedition cruising in polar regions
- Ice-class hull for Arctic and Antarctic voyages
- Refurbished in 2022 with modern Scandinavian interiors
- Expedition lounge and science centre
- Panoramic observation deck and outdoor viewing areas
- Restaurant serving locally inspired and sustainable cuisine
- Fitness room, sauna and two outdoor hot tubs
- Expedition team offering lectures, landings and guided hikes