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Svalbard Expedition Cruise (Wednesday dep.)

A cruise around Spitsbergen, the Svalbard archipelago’s biggest island, is a true Arctic adventure over a long weekend! Board the historic MS Serenissima after 1 night in Longyearbyen for a 4-nights cruise. Experience glaciers, majestic mountains, fjords and bird cliffs, and - if you are lucky - also polar bears, all under the midnight sun.

Duration

6+ days

Transportation

Cruise

Season

Summer

Tour Type

Guided

This tour is not yet updated for next season. Please send an enquiry for further information.
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Tour category

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Funken Lodge

Gold

Accommodation at approx. 4 star hotels or at unique properties selected for their atmosphere or attractive location.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

Travel tips and reviews

Read travel tips from our local experts, and see reviews from our travellers.

Trude Sivertsen - Our co-founder and director

"This is not a luxury cruise in any way – go with the intent of exploring a remote region and learning about life in the Arctic both past and present. Take in the fresh air and enjoy the elements."

Trude is happy to share her impressions from her expedition cruise to Svalbard.

Services included:

  • 1 hotel overnight in Longyearbyen in a standard room including private bathroom with shower/WC, including 2 course dinner and breakfast.
  • Lunch at the hotel on day 2.
  • 3-hour sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen incl. Svalbard Museum and Camp Barentz, ending at the pier.
  • 4 nights on board MS Serenissima from/to Longyearbyen including all landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore.
  • Accommodation in a standard cabin (seaside) with private bathroom with shower/WC.
  • Full board during the cruise
    • Breakfast and lunch are served as a buffet with free seating (might be a shared table with other guests).
    • Dinner is either served as a buffet or a set meal with free seating (might be a shared table with other guests).
    • Still water and tea/coffee during all meals (tap water in your cabin is drinkable).
  • Professional English/German/Norwegian and French-speaking expedition team (on some cruises also Italian) that accompanies landings and activities and gives lectures (usually on shore).
  • Waterproof boots, a lifejacket, and a windproof and waterproof jacket are provided for all guests. Trekking poles are available on request. Thermal suits are available for us onboard.
  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport (or to the hotel if extra nights are booked).
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Hotel Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotel (accommodation in standard room)
  • Accommodation in a superior cabin (seaside) with private bathroom with shower/WC.

Special terms and conditions apply:

Kindly note that special terms and conditions apply when booking this tour: 

  • 10% deposit payment.
  • Final payment 95 days before travel.

Please refer to our terms and conditions for details regarding cancellation.

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