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Svalbard Explorer

3.8/5 From 9 Reviews

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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 guest photographers on selected departures.

Trip Summary

9 full days in Svalbard with up to 18 planned landings and Zodiac cruises
Choice of three ships – two intimate 12-passenger vessels and one 50-passenger ship
Two dedicated expedition guides on the 12-passenger ships for a highly personal experience
Over 25 years of Arctic expertise (operating in Svalbard since 1999)
High staff-to-guest ratio (1:10 on the larger ship) ensuring personal attention throughout
Bilingual departures in English and Swedish
Full days of exploration – typically 7-8 hours ashore or by Zodiac

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M/S Stockholm reaches places others can't

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The M/S Quest cutting through the ice

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Chance of bears crossing in Spitsbergen

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Polar bear viewing from the deck, Svalbard

The stunning mountains and glaciers of Svalbard

Brünnich's Guillemots nest out of reach from foxes

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14th July Glacier on Svalbard

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Discover and explore abandoned whaling sites

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M/S Quest sailing near to walrus resting on the shore

Operator's Itinerary

Start from Longyearbyen and end at Longyearbyen

Landmarks potentially visited on Svalbard Explorer

NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only as 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.

Experience The Trip: Svalbard Explorer

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Svalbard Explorer trips scored 3.8/5 from 9 reviews

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