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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear, 12 June 2027
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10 nights
MS Spitsbergen
12 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
Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen
Liefdefjorden
Ice Edge Cruising
Freemansundet
Freemansundet
Hornsund
Bamsebu
Longyearbyen
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
Compact, comfortable interiors ideal for guests who value practicality.
Amenities
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A purpose-built expedition vessel offering modern comfort and authentic exploration in the world’s northernmost regions.
- Ice-strengthened hull designed for Arctic sailing
- Carries just 335 guests for an intimate experience
- Expedition-focused voyages in Norway, Iceland and Greenland
- Modern Nordic interiors with warm, natural tones
- Panoramic Explorer Lounge and viewing decks
- Two restaurants serving fresh, locally inspired cuisine
- Outdoor Jacuzzi and fitness centre
- Science and lecture programme led by the Expedition Team
- Sustainability-driven technology and operations
- Personalised, relaxed atmosphere with exceptional service