Enjoy time in Oslo before flying to Svalbard. Your expedition begins in Oslo, Norway's fjord-side capital. If you have time, consider exploring the city center on your own. With its rich history and fashionable art scene, Oslo is a fascinating city. You'll find museums, galleries, and breathtaking architecture-including the beautiful Opera House and new Munch Museum. Take a stroll in the Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, visit Akershus Fortress, or relax in a floating sauna. Explore modern Sorenga and enjoy urban beach life, or try New Nordic cuisine before spending the night at your airport hotel in Oslo. ... Read More
Get to know the town at the top of the world. After a morning flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with two nights in the world's northernmost town. It's a colorful frontier settlement where people are outnumbered by snowmobiles-you'll discover that Longyearbyen is a unique place on the edge of the Arctic wilderness. Spend the next two and a half days exploring Longyearbyen and its surroundings. The town is perfect for getting around on foot; stroll down the main street and you might see Svalbard reindeer saunter by. But don't worry-although wild, they're curious and tame. To give you a wider look, local guides will take you on an e-bike tour of the area and present the historic backdrop to the town at the top of the world. From the expedition center, you'll head out of town and along an unpaved road to Hotellneset, which has a lake and showcases the remnants of the area's mining past. Svalbard's very first hotel was built here by Hurtigruten pioneer Richard With before the modern town we see today had even been constructed. Then we'll head back into Longyearbyen along the "Burma Road", which was an important link for coal being shipped from the harbor, enjoying panoramic views as we ride. Sights along the way include an old funicular, the historic Svalbard Church, and the ruined remains of the original Longyearbyen, which was bombed during WWII. From here we'll continue under the steep cliffs of the Plateau Mountain, passing the graveyard and the iconic Huset-a building that has been everything from a movie theater to a bar, school, and church. We will continue on to the Coal Miners' Cabins, the original miners' homes, and enjoy a relaxed lunch before completing our tour and returning to the hotel. On Day 4, you'll have the morning to finish looking around Longyearbyen before boarding the ship in the afternoon and beginning our expedition cruise. ... Read More
Monday - Jul 21, 2025
Day 5
Ny Alesund, Norway
Experience science, serenity, and epic scenery. Today, you'll discover the serenity of Ny-Alesund and neighboring fjords, such as Krossfjord and Kongsfjord. Disconnect and enjoy a day without distractions, as the Norwegian Mapping Authority's nearby geodetic station requires us to switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. One of the northernmost settlements and a former mining town, Ny-Alesund was the starting point for Roald Amundsen's expeditions north with the airship "Norge". Now, the town is a hub for global science and climate research, and you can still see remnants of its history. You'll be immersed in rugged, glacial scenery as we explore the fjords around Ny-Alesund. Be ready for adventure; we'll seize any opportunity to launch our small expedition boats, go ashore to hike, or cruise by majestic glaciers. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 22, 2025
Day 6
Spitsbergen National Park, Norway
Experience pristine Arctic wilderness. Over the next three days, you'll explore the natural beauty and rugged tundra of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. In this wilderness of steep mountains, stark glaciers, and beautiful offshore islands, we'll scan for animals of the Arctic: whales, seals, walruses, and reindeer. If we're really lucky, we may even see the elusive polar bear from the observation deck of the ship. In stunning Kongsfjord, you may see impressive glaciers calving into the sea. Be ready for adventure; we'll seize any opportunity to launch our kayaks or use our small expedition boats and go ashore to hike or participate in a beach clean-up. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jul 23, 2025
Day 7
Spitsbergen National Park, Norway
Thursday - Jul 24, 2025
Day 8
Coastal Navigation, United States
Experience the opportunity to sail to the edge of the polar ice cap. If conditions allow, we'll sail north and cross the 80th parallel to explore the ever-changing ice edge. The transition zone between the ice cap and the sea is a magical yet ephemeral place where the waters are filled with ice floes and drifting pack ice. From the ship, there are great opportunities here for spotting wildlife, such as seals and walruses who lounge photogenically on the sparkling ice. And if the conditions are right, we'll lower our expedition boats into the water and enjoy an unforgettable close-up experience amid the floating ice. The ice edge isn't a fixed boundary, and it moves depending on the season and conditions, so visiting it will be an attempt rather than a certainty. As summer progresses from May to August, it retreats further toward the pole, meaning it may be out of reach for us. If this is the case, then instead we'll explore the equally impressive deep fjords, mighty glaciers, and enchanting scenery of the Svalbard coast. In late July and into August, this is a time when the wildflowers appear, blanketing the landscape with a blaze of beauty and color. ... Read More
Friday - Jul 25, 2025
Day 9
Hinlopen Strait, Norway
Saturday - Jul 26, 2025
Day 10
Freemansundet, Norway
Kapp Lee, Norway
Scouting for polar bears, seabirds, and walruses. Be ready for anything, as this stage of your voyage continues to be truly adventurous. If the sea ice permits, we'll venture to the frozen seascape of Eastern Spitsbergen. We have high hopes we'll see the elusive polar bear over the next two days. We'll also scout for walrus, colonies of Brunnich's guillemots, and other seabirds in the Hinlopen Strait. We may head south to Freemansundet and Kapp Lee or take our small expedition boats to Edgeoya or Barentsoya. In true expedition style, our exact route will depend on that day's conditions. Channel your inner explorer on exhilarating landings, hikes, and kayak trips. And if the ice doesn't allow us to pass through Hinlopen Strait, you'll experience just as much adventure as we delve deeper into the wonders of western Svalbard. We'll take a flexible route through deep fjords and pass by calving glaciers, seeking out remarkable Arctic wildlife. ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 27, 2025
Day 11
Hornsund, Norway
Monday - Jul 28, 2025
Day 12
Bellsund, Norway
Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer history. Your expedition cruise continues south toward Hornsund-one of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords. Rich, colorful vegetation makes way for towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. Head out on deck to spot seals and whales, admire Mount Hornsundtind, and watch glaciers calving into the sea. Then we'll head to the snowcapped mountains of Bellsund, whose cliffs are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars, while Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer can be found below. Look out for the early mining settlements here and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the first female trapper. Our activities will be determined by the ever-changing weather conditions of Hornsund and Bellsund. Your Expedition Team will decide on the best possibilities for exploring on the day. ... Read More
A final day on top of the world. Your Arctic adventure comes to an end back in Longyearbyen. A transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Oslo. You'll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change than you arrived with-and with memories of an incredible experience. If you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, consider spending some more time in the Arctic and joining an optional Post-Program. ... Read More
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