Svalbard Micro Ships
These gutsy little 12-guest micro ships are perfect for exploring Svalbard’s waters. They’re also ideal for travellers seeking an intimate, highly personalised experience with …
Discover MoreSpecial Offers Available: Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
Expert impartial advice at no extra cost: no-nonsense advice on 500 voyages across 25 ships
The Arctic Experts. No Compromises: there’s no question we can’t answer
The only B Corp certified Arctic specialist: so your adventures can be a force for good
A full concierge service, unlike booking direct: we leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip
The great allure of these expedition ships lies in their original working roots, classic lines, no-frills style and authenticity. Travelling on one is an experience in its own right, and over the years, these characterful vessels have earned deep affection from those lucky enough to sail aboard them.
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
Let the midnight sun guide the way as you sail north to Phippsoya, just 540 miles from the geographical North Pole. En route you'll experience calving glaciers and teeming colonies of seabirds, walrus and whales, all while keeping a sharp…
Scouting Svalbard’s ice floes for wildlife by zodiac and on foot, cruising the magnificent 14th of July glacier and reaching the world’s most northerly settlement at Ny Ålesund are just some of this 10-day voyage’s many highlights. There's also the…
Using the ship as your comfortable ‘basecamp’ and travelling slower to enable more time for exploring each location – on foot, by kayak and through the lens of your camera – this is an ideal trip for the active traveller seeking quality…
Circumnavigate Spitsbergen on board a choice of three small ships and in the company of specialist guides. Travelling in such small groups allows you more time to explore, and some late-season departures benefit from stunning autumn light. Ask about special…
Ortelius in Svalbard
Ortelius' observation lounge
Out on the Plancius' deck
The Plancius' observation lounge
The Expedition ship in the Arctic
Clipper Club Bar
The MS Quest
The bow of the MS Quest
Panorama lounge on the MS Quest
Out on the Plancius' deck
These ships have universal appeal and work well for almost anyone, but they’re especially ideal for:
These gutsy little 12-guest micro ships are perfect for exploring Svalbard’s waters. They’re also ideal for travellers seeking an intimate, highly personalised experience with …
Discover MoreWhether luxury for you means exceptional service, world-class dining, top-tier guides, an extensive wine list or relaxing spa treatments, these ships have you covered. With …
Discover MoreFirst introduced to Svalbard in 2019, these futuristic X-Bow ships with their state-of-the-art technology, exceptional stability, comfortably appointed cabins and generous …
Discover MoreWhile Svalbard may be an almost year round destination, the changing weather, number of daylight hours, amount of ice and snow conditions through the year all have a marked effect …
Discover MoreWe'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Our team of experts are ready to help you with any questions about a trip to the Arctic.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Privacy policy