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Around Spitsbergen – Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Prices from / per person
$5,400.00
cruise features
Overview | 9 Nights / Expedition / Small Ship (13-200) |
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Wildlife | Whales ● Polar Bears ● Walrus' ● Kittiwakes ● Little Auks |
Activities | Zodiac Cruising / Shore-Based Walking / Hiking |
Embarkation / Disembarkation | Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen |
Cruise Partner/Vessel | Oceanwide Expeditions / m/v Hondius |
Cruise Dates | Aug 9, 2024 – Aug 18, 2024 |
108
Passengers
8
Expedition Members
41
Staff / Crew
1:14
Passenger / Expedition Ratio
2
Shore Landings/Day*
These are approximate numbers and should be confirmed for each trip
* Except sea days
Trip Summary
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears. The expedition will make a landing on the island of Kvitøya, a site of historical significance, and home of a large walrus population.
“Spitsbergen” is Dutch – spits meaning “pointed” and bergen meaning “mountains.” It was so named in 1596 by Dutch Arctic explorer Willem Barentsz. It took some time for the name to catch on – English whalers would refer to the archipelago as Greenland until the late 1780s. The Norwegian name is Svalbard.
Touched by three seas – The Norwegian Sea, the Greenland Sea, and the Arctic Ocean – Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago of northern Norway.
Its rugged mountains and rolling tundra offer plenty of opportunities for hiking and snowshoeing. Spitsbergen is by far the largest wilderness area of Europe and offers some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world.
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Circumnavigation Around Svalbard
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Great places to visit
Taking a cruise around Spitsbergen offers a thrilling expedition into the heart of the Arctic wilderness. With its rugged landscapes, towering glaciers, and diverse wildlife including polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, every moment aboard the cruise is a captivating adventure. Navigating through icy fjords, passengers are immersed in the pristine beauty and remote allure of this remote Norwegian archipelago. Exploring historic sites adds a fascinating dimension to the journey, providing insights into the region’s rich cultural and maritime history.
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Summer 2024 and 2025
9 night sailings available June, July and August in 2024 and 2025. Pricing varies based on number of passengers and cabin selection starting at $5,400 for a single berth shared cabin.
PLEASE NOTE: N.B. The chances that we can reach Kvitøya and complete a full Svalbard circumnavigation (based on our experiences from 2013—2019) are about 70%. In case we cannot complete a full circumnavigation, we may make a circumnavigation of Spitsbergen through Hinlopen Strait. All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots.
transportation
Airport / Hotel pickup
Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group flights to and from Longyearbyen.
other tour services
Enjoy Natural Scenery & Local Life
Contact our adventure cruise specialists to discuss pre and post cruise land tours and turn your cruise into a more complete and personalized journey.