Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords
11 nights
National Geographic Resolution
25 Apr '26Cruise overview
From the remarkable wilderness of the high Arctic to the fabled fjords of Norway, explore two distinct but intertwined regions. Spend several days amid the ice floes and islands of Svalbard, and keep a lookout for the wildlife that calls this region home, including polar bears, walruses, seals and myriad seabirds. Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and go ashore to hike. Then head south to the indented coastline of Norway, where nature flourishes.
Itinerary
Tromsø
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’ because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
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Senja Island
Senja Island
Bjørkøya Island
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard Archipelago
Oslo
Oslo
Category 1 - Fore Deck
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A revolutionary polar expedition vessel offering luxury, stability and immersive exploration in the world’s most extreme environments.
- Carries just 126 guests for an intimate expedition experience
- Polar Class 5 ice-strengthened hull and X-Bow® design for smoother sailing
- Panoramic Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Spacious all-outside cabins, most with balconies
- Expert expedition team of naturalists, historians and photographers
- Dedicated science hub and undersea exploration programme
- Multiple dining venues serving regionally inspired cuisine
- Two infinity-style hot tubs and a glass-walled sauna
- Wellness centre, yoga studio and gym
- Operates worldwide in Antarctica, Arctic and subpolar regions
