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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - May 25, 2026
Day 1
Oslo, Norway
Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, our introduction to Norway begins with a tour of Oslo, including a visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian pole explorers such as Nansen and Amundsen. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner at your leisure. (L) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - May 26, 2026
Day 2
Oslo, Norway
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Tuesday - May 26, 2026
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Longyearbyen, Norway
Depart Oslo on a charter flight, and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. On arrival, have a private lunch and then enjoy a panoramic drive through the town. We will stop for photo ops along the way, including to take in the views of the Svalbard mountains. Embark the ship, your base of exploration for the next six days. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - May 27, 2026
Day 3
Svalbard, Norway
Our travel in the archipelago is truly exploratory by design and our exact day-today movements will remain flexible, depending on local conditions. Our main focus will be to explore and absorb the stunning early season sea and landscapes each day under near-ideal light for photography. Like the icons of this icy realm, the walrus and the polar bear, our movements will be in reaction to the frozen seas and the shifting currents as we search for the creatures who thrive in this wintry wilderness. The polar bears will be returning to spring feeding grounds when/where the seals are pupping and our ace staff will be on constant lookout. We will use our agile Zodiac fleet to cruise among the small ice floes and icebergs and maybe even set foot on the frozen ocean (only possible in the early season). The Arctic light at this time of year is exceptional and ever-changing and you'll have the rare opportunity to witness it. We'll chase the light and near pristine conditions with a National Geographic photographer by your side to help you capture your best photographs. (B.L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - May 28, 2026
Day 4
Svalbard, Norway
Friday - May 29, 2026
Day 5
Svalbard, Norway
Saturday - May 30, 2026
Day 6
Svalbard, Norway
Sunday - May 31, 2026
Day 7
Svalbard, Norway
Monday - Jun 1, 2026
Day 8
Svalbard, Norway
Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
Day 9
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 9 - Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
Day 9
Air Travel
Oslo, Norway
Wednesday - Jun 3, 2026
Day 10
Oslo, Norway
Disembark in Longyearbyen and have a photo op outside the Seed Vault before transferring to the airport. Fly back to Oslo and overnight at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. The next day, walk across the street to the airport for flights home. (Day 9: B,L,D; Day 10: B)
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