Arctic wilderness and Midnight Sun
During this unique ten-day expedition cruise from Hurtigruten you will explore from the luxury ship MS Spitsbergen or MS Fram in Spitsbergen; the largest Arctic wilderness in Europe. Look for the numerous animal species that live here such as seals, thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes and reindeer. During the day, under the guidance of an experienced expedition team, you will adventure ashore or by Arctic Circle boat, and in the evening you will sail under the Midnight Sun that impressively illuminates the landscape of deep fjords and picturesque glaciers.
More polar bears than humans
You have a great chance to see with your own eyes the King of the North, the mighty polar bear, the Svalbard archipelagois home to more polar bears than people. This unforgettable cruise will show you the most spectacular highlights of the Arctic see nature in full bloom, framed by impressive mountain formations, vibrant bird cliffs and endless Arctic tundra.
Tips and Tops Expedition Cruise around Svalbard:
- The expedition ship MS Fram consists of 125 comfortable cabins for up to 250 passengers, the MS Spitsbergen over 90 cabins for up to 180 passengers
- Enjoy breathtaking views from the panoramic windows of your bedroom or from the observation deck
- In summer you can enjoy 24 hours of daylight
- Before embarking, stroll through the former mining town of Longyearbyen and visit the wooden church and impressive polar museum
- Very high chance of seeing polar bears on land and on the sea ice walrus and whales
- Visit the Kongsfjorden one of the most beautiful fjords in Svalbard with mighty glaciers dropping icebergs into the sea
- For the birdwatcher it is fun with arctic bird species such as ivory gulls, guillemots and auks
- The immense U-shaped valleys of Isfjord, carved out of the mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the area some ten thousand years ago, are home to large numbers of Svalbard reindeer
- Visit the settlement of Ny-Ålesund an international center for research that has a picturesque mix of old and new buildings
- Admire the many museums, beautiful architecture in Osloand visit the Opera House
