Voyage Overview
Search for wildlife, sail into the pack ice and explore scenic fjords on this 11 day expedition.
Similar to the “Realm of the Polar Bear” voyage, but with three additional days of exploring. Scour the ice and tundra in search of the elusive polar bear and encounter even more icebergs, glaciers, and unique wildlife than you ever thought possible on this 11-day expedition. Search for lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds under the midnight sun.
Trip Details
Duration: 11 Days
Ship: Expedition, Expedition Ship, 128 Guests
Start: Longyearbyen, Norway
End: Longyearbyen, Norway
Highlights:
- 9 planned days in Svalbard
- Cruising through the pack ice to search for polar bears
- Hiking along the shoreline while keeping an eye out for arctic foxes and reindeer
- Zodiac cruising past glacier faces, walruses hauled out on ice floes or the beach and bird cliffs
- Taking in the views from the water in the optional kayaking program
Trip Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Embarkation in Longyearbyen, Norway
Days 2-10: Svalbard
Day 11: Disembarkation in Longyearbyen
Tour Dates
- April 2026 to September 2026
| Dates | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26 – Jul 6, 2026 (11 days) | Available | view pricing chart |
Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation in Longyearbyen
Transfer from Longyearbyen to the Expedition for a late afternoon embarkation. Meals included: Dinner
Days 2 -10: Svalbard
Each day is planned to take advantage of local ice and weather conditions. Svalbard is one of the few places on the planet to offer such a plethora of natural and historical extravaganzas. Spend the next nine days exploring the remote polar regions. Visit ice-sculpted fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery, and glaciers crashing into the sea. Spend time exploring pack ice edges in search of polar bears hunting seals. At one or more of the stops, it’s possible to encounter Svalbard’s Arctic fox and the region’s unique reindeer.
Our goal is to give travelers the best possible opportunity to see wildlife in and around the Svalbard archipelago. Early season voyages often provide the greatest opportunity to see large ice floes in the Arctic pack ice, which usually means excellent wildlife viewing. Later in the season, the group will cover more territory, which may allow the chance to explore the entire archipelago. This can lead into the less explored regions of Nordaustlandet and Kvitøya, or the continental edges where large whales are attracted by nutrient rich upwellings.
Day 11: Disembarkation in Longyearbyen
On the departure day, there will be transfers available to the Longyearbyen airport for all passengers with flights scheduled. Meals included: Breakfast
Please note the itinerary and route map are only tentative outlines of what you may experience. No specific itinerary, routing or landing sites can be guaranteed in advance. Where the ship actually sails will depend on a lot of factors including, but not limited to, the weather & ice conditions and the captain & expedition leader. Every trip is different, which adds to the excitement of expedition cruising in the polar regions.
Trips & Rates
Please note, rates are Per Person in USD
Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime
Jun 26 – Jul 6, 2026 (11 days)
| Start: | Longyearbyen, Norway |
| End: | Longyearbyen, Norway |
Discount valid until Feb 2
| Cabin Category | Lower Deck Triple | Main Deck Triple | Upper Deck Obstructed View Triple | Lower Deck Twin | Main Deck Twin Porthole | Main Deck Twin Window | Upper Deck Twin | Deluxe | Suite | Owner’s Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $7,149 | $7,499 | $9,049 | $8,549 | $9,049 | $9,499 | $10,249 | $10,749 | $11,349 | $11,599 |
| Discount | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% | Save 15% |
| Discounted Per Person Price | $6,077 | $6,374 | $7,692 | $7,267 | $7,692 | $8,074 | $8,712 | $9,137 | $9,647 | $9,859 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Limited | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Limited | Limited |
Adventure Options:
Single Travelers:
- If willing to share a cabin, we can match you with another or other passengers of the same gender in Triple, Lower Deck Twin, Main Deck Twin Porthole, Main Deck Twin Window, Superior & Deluxe.
- Please enquire for single occupancy prices
Adventure Options:
- Kayaking – $1,099/person on Antarctica Classic, $1,299/person on Quest for the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica Classic in Depth & Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica and $1,499/person on Spirit of Shackleton
- Camping: $399/person
Voyage Ship
Expedition
The Expedition is a small expedition ship offering an ideal balance of comfort and capability. With a very high ice class and spacious outdoor deck spaces, the vessel is perfect for exploration in the icy, scenic waters of Antarctica.
Cabins & Deck Plan
Owner’s Suite
DECK 4
DECK 5
Owner’s Suites are equipped with one double bed made up of two twin berths. They have a large sitting area with couch, a panoramic window and an ensuite bathroom.
208 sq. ft. (19 m2)
1-2
1 Double
Suite
Captain’s Deck
Suites feature one double bed made up of two twin berths, a sitting area with a couch, a large view window and ensuite bathroom.
215 sq. ft. (20 m2)
1-2
1 Double
Deluxe
Captain’s Deck
Deluxe Cabins have two lower berths, a large view window and an ensuite bathroom.
144 sq. ft. (13.4 m2)
1-2
2 Twins
Superior
Upper Deck
Superior cabins feature two lower berths, a large view window and ensuite bathroom.
132 sq. ft. (12 m2)
1-2
2 Twins
Main Deck Twin Window
Main Deck
The most abundant cabin category on the ship. Featuring two lower berths, two windows and ensuite bathroom.
115 sq. ft. (11 m2)
1-2
2 Twins
Main Deck Twin Porthole
Main Deck
The six Main Deck Twin Porthole cabins are located forward on the Main Deck and feature 2 lower berths, one porthole and ensuite bathroom.
115 sq. ft. (11 m2)
1-2
2 Twins
Lower Deck Twin
Lower Deck
Located on the lowest passenger deck of the ship, the cabins feature two lower berths, one porthole and ensuite bathroom.
115 sq. ft. (11 m2)
1-2
2 Twins
Triple
Main Deck
With a forward location on the Main Deck, the Triple cabins feature 2 lower & 1 upper berth, a porthole and ensuite bathroom.
145 sq. ft. (13.5 m2)
1-3
3 Twins
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Arrival and departure transfers (arrival transfer is included only if arriving on Day 1 or you have booked extra pre-voyage hotel nights with your cruise reservation)
- 10 nights aboard the Expedition
- 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
- Lectures and educational programs
- Insulated, waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 – 16
- Expedition parka
Exclusions:
- Airfare
- Trip cancellation and medical insurance
- Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per person
- Meals in Longyearbyen
- Drinks
- Staff gratuities
- Wi-Fi & satellite telephone calls
- Laundry service
- Kayaking
Solo Travelers
Are you traveling alone? Solo travelers have the following options:
- Can book into a share cabin in the following categories: Triple, Lower Deck Twin, Main Deck Twin Porthole, Main Deck Twin Window, Superior & Deluxe.
- Contact us for solo occupancy prices
