- Chance of seeing polar bears
- Cross 80° N and come ashore to explore the Arctic wilderness
- Experience the Midnight Sun (until 23. August), giving you 24 hours of daylight to discover Svalbard
- Explore magnificent Arctic scenery and fjords with the nostalgic MS Nordstjernen
This voyage on MS Nordstjernen is the essential Spitsbergen adventure. Spend two nights on land and the rest at sea exploring Spitsbergen´s extraordinary Arctic landscape of glaciers and fjords. Scan for magnificent wildlife and we just might see the King of the Arctic; the mighty polar bear.

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Day 1Longyearbyen, Svalbard
On the Edge of Wilderness
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Day 2Longyearbyen & Barentsburg - Embarkation
Settlements of the Far North
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Day 3Magdalenefjord, North West Corner, Moffen and 80°North
Chances of Seeing Polar Bears
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Day 4Kongsfjorden & Ny-Ålesund
Fjords, Glaciers and Research
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Day 5Isfjorden & Longyearbyen
Cruising into Isfjorden
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Day 6Longyearbyen
Flying Home from the Arctic
Departures
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Jun5 Jun12 Jun19 Jun26 Jun
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Jul3 Jul10 Jul17 Jul24 Jul31 Jul
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Aug7 Aug14 Aug21 Aug28 Aug
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What's included
Included in your voyage
Hotel
- One night at the hotel in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including light dinner and breakfast
- One night at the hotel Longyearbyen after the expedition cruise incl. light lunch, dinner and breakfast
Transfers
- Transfers between airport and hotel in Longyearbyen
- 3 hours Sightseeing in Longyearbyen incl. Museum and Camp Barentz, ending at the pier
- Transfer between ship and hotel in Longyearbyen
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats while in Svalbard
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you meet all visa entry requirements
- No gratuities expected
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen and Oscar Farrera
Your ship
MS Nordstjernen
Year built | 1956 |
Shipyard | Blohm & Voss |
Passenger capacity | 149 |
Beds | 150 |
Car capacity | 0 |
Gross tonnage | 2191 |
Length | 80,77 m |
Beam | 12,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north.
Practical information
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