Svalbard: 6-Day Arctic Mini Explorer — Longyearbyen & Polar Ice Edge
For travelers short on time but big on Arctic dreams, this 6-day mini-cruise delivers Svalbard’s greatest hits. Sail from Longyearbyen into the ice-choked waters of Northwest Spitsbergen, search for polar bears along the ice edge, cruise past glacier fronts by Zodiac, and visit the northernmost settlement on Earth at Ny-Ålesund.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Longyearbyen. Embark expedition vessel. Safety briefing, sail into Isfjorden.
Day 2: Kongsfjorden — cruise to Ny-Ålesund (78°55′N), visit polar research station, Amundsen airship mast.
Day 3: Liefdefjorden — Monaco Glacier zodiac cruise. Prime polar bear territory, walrus haul-out.
Day 4: Hinlopen Strait — Alkefjellet bird cliffs (60,000 guillemots). Ice edge cruising for polar bear sightings.
Day 5: Hornsund — dramatic spike-peaked fjord. Glacier front Zodiac cruise, beluga whale watching. Farewell dinner.
Day 6: Return Longyearbyen, disembark, airport transfer. Departure.
Inclusions
- 5 nights expedition vessel (twin cabin)
- All meals, daily Zodiac cruises and shore landings
- Expedition team lectures
- Waterproof boots loan
- Port taxes
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
|---|---|
| Price | From $3,250 per person |
| Data Source | Expeditions Online |
