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Into the Polar Bear’s Realm

4.6/5 From 19 Reviews

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This popular introduction to Svalbard is keenly priced and, with numerous early season departures, guarantees plenty of ice. Sail onboard one of the newest ships in polar waters and spot bears from the plentiful deck space. Optional kayaking and hiking come highly recommended.

Trip Summary

  • 7 full days exploring Svalbard with daily shore-based landings and zodiac excursions
  • Travelling on a state-of-the-art expedition ship with stabilisers, a wide choice of balconied cabins and top-class staff
  • Arctic operational experience since 1992
  • Impressive expedition staff-to-guest ratio of 1:6
  • Includes pre-cruise hotel night and return Helsinki-Longyearbyen charter flights
  • Kayaking and paddling available on select departures (additional cost)
  • Complimentary 3-in-1 expedition parka jacket, loan of boots & house drinks during onboard bar opening hours and dinner 

Operator's Itinerary

Start from Helsinki and end at Helsinki

Landmarks potentially visited on Into the Polar Bear’s Realm

NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only. Each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions, and opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is key and all part of the adventure of an expeditionary cruise.

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What our customers think of Into the Polar Bear’s Realm

Into the Polar Bear’s Realm trips scored 4.6/5 from 19 reviews

Staff was very good. Food was very good.

Travelled: July 2026

Naren Patel - USA

The polar bears were incredibly stunning, the guides were nice, the food and staff were incredibly accommodating, and we were out on adventures SO MUCH. It was so incredible.

Travelled: July 2026

Rachel Schoppen - USA

My engagements with Swoop so far for the last two trips (both Kate Higgs & Hannah Green) were very pleasant. Kate and Hannah have been very helpful with our questions.

Travelled: July 2025

Kuang Chuan Tan - Singapore

The expedition team were great and knowledgeable.

Travelled: June 2025

Narendranath TV Ramana - Malaysia

From start to finish, all went smoothly. This was my first trip and preparation was very helpful.

Travelled: June 2025

Joo Kim Bullock - UK