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Spitsbergen & Polar Bears – an Arctic Adventure (Wednesday to Monday)

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£1503.0

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Highlights

  • Chance of seeing polar bears
  • Cross 80° N and come ashore to explore the Arctic wilderness
  • Experience the Midnight Sun (until 23. August), giving you 24 hours of daylight to discover Svalbard
  • Explore magnificent Arctic scenery and fjords with the nostalgic MS Nordstjernen

Highlights

  • Chance of seeing polar bears
  • Cross 80° N and come ashore to explore the Arctic wilderness
  • Experience the Midnight Sun (until 23. August), giving you 24 hours of daylight to discover Svalbard
  • Explore magnificent Arctic scenery and fjords with the nostalgic MS Nordstjernen
Ship Nordstjernen
Capacity: 290

This adventure cruise on MS Nordstjernen is the essential Spitsbergen experience. Spend one night on land and the rest at sea sailing along the west coast of Spitsbergen. Explore the beautiful glaciers and fjords, and scan for wildlife. If we are lucky, we might get to see the King of the Arctic; the polar bear.

  • Chance of seeing polar bears
  • Cross 80° N and come ashore to explore the Arctic wilderness
  • Experience the Midnight Sun (until 23. August), giving you 24 hours of daylight to discover Svalbard
  • Explore magnificent Arctic scenery and fjords with the nostalgic MS Nordstjernen
15 May, 2024 to 20 May, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
22 May, 2024 to 27 May, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
29 May, 2024 to 03 June, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
05 June, 2024 to 10 June, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
12 June, 2024 to 17 June, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
19 June, 2024 to 24 June, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
26 June, 2024 to 01 July, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
03 July, 2024 to 08 July, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
10 July, 2024 to 15 July, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2733 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 2226 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
17 July, 2024 to 22 July, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
24 July, 2024 to 29 July, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
31 July, 2024 to 05 August, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
07 August, 2024 to 12 August, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
14 August, 2024 to 19 August, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
21 August, 2024 to 26 August, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
28 August, 2024 to 02 September, 2024 on Nordstjernen
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Polar Outside. From
£ 2533 GBP pp
Polar Outside. From
Outside cabin 7–13 m2, with limited/no view.
Polar Inside. From
£ 1503 GBP pp
Polar Inside. From
Two bed cabin (bunk beds), wash basin, without shower/wc.
show reverse itinerary
Day 1 Mining History and Arctic Nature
Your adventure starts with an overnight stay to enjoy Longyearbyen´s galleries, pubs, restaurants and magnificent setting on the edge of wilderness. Reminders of mining heritage are everywhere in this frontier town. The package includes an overnight at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, the world’s northernmost full-service hotel when booking a cabin with private facilities on board MS Nordstjernen. If you have booked a cabin with shared facilities, an overnight at charming Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. Hotel upgrade is available on request.
Day 2 Settlements of the Far North
After breakfast, you will have some free time to relax or visit the shops before check out and lunch. After lunch you will take your bags to the bus, and enjoy a guided tour that includes visits to the Svalbard Museum and Camp Barentz. This tour ends at the harbour, where you will embark MS Nordstjernen to sail the Isfjord to the Russian settlement of Barentsburg. Here you can explore Russian artefacts and architecture, join a folklore show or soak up real Russian atmosphere in the local pub.
Day 3 Into the Arctic Wilderness
This area is rich with islands, fjords and beaches and heritage: a whaling station and graveyard that dates from the 16th century. We hope to make a landing here and explore this wonderful Arctic wilderness. Keep a sharp eye out! We hope to encounter polar bears, whales and seals.
Day 4 Scanning for Polar Bears
North West Spitsbergen National Park features beautiful terrain, as well as the fast-moving Monaco glacier and Jotunkjeldane thermal springs. We may spot a polar bear searching for bird eggs nearby. Be on the lookout for whales and seals as well. If the conditions are favourable, we will sail past 80° North.
Day 5 Fjords, Glaciers and Research
Kongsfjorden is the largest fjord in the Northwest coast of Spitsbergen and home to the majestic Kongsbreen glacier. Later, we dock at Ny-Ålesund. Situated at 78º 55’ N, this is one of the world’s northernmost year-round communities. It is now an advanced High Arctic research station.
Day 6 Flying Home from the Arctic
This Arctic adventure ends in Longyearbyen. An early morning transfer bus will take you to the airport for your flight home.
Please Note:
Hurtigruten offers unique expedition cruises to some of the most remote and pristine waters of the world. As with all expeditions; nature prevails. Weather, and ice and sea conditions, sets the final framework for all Hurtigruten’s operations. Safety and unparalleled guest experiences are at all times our top priorities. All our indicative itineraries are continuously evaluated for adaptions, whether this is due to constraints the elements unexpectedly presents – or exciting possibilities nature and wildlife offer. That is why we call it an expedition.
Nordstjernen
MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north The ship was built to sail Norwegian Coast…

Nordstjernen

MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north

The ship was built to sail Norwegian Coastal Voyages in 1956 and extensively modernised in 2000 for exclusive Arctic sailing. Today she takes explorers on adventures in the waters around Spitsbergen. Despite modernisation, she still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship, restored to her former splendour with new brass, classic wooden interiors and all her original art. Out on deck you come extra close to the untouched nature of the Polar Arctic and with roofs over a lot of the deck space you can enjoy being outside, even in rough weather.

MS Nordstjernen is equipped with a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge and a library. Inside you’ll find cosy interior and exterior cabins, the majority of which have upper and lower berths. All rooms and deck surfaces exhibit that old, beautiful wood.

All outside cabins have ensuite shower and W/C, and inside I cabins have ensuite. Inside D & E cabins ahave shared facilities.

Cabin layout for Nordstjernen

Includes

Hotel

  • One night at the hotel in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including light dinner and breakfast
  • One night at the hotel Longyearbyen after the expedition cruise incl. light lunch, dinner and breakfast

Transfers

  • Transfers between airport and hotel in Longyearbyen
  • 3 hours Sightseeing in Longyearbyen incl. Museum and Camp Barentz, ending at the pier
  • Transfer between ship and hotel in Longyearbyen

Expedition Cruise

  • Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to and streaming is not supported. When in Svalbard, there is no Wi-Fi or mobile coverage except in Longyearbyen or Barentsburg.

Onboard Activities

  • Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
  • Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
  • Landing Activities
  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats while in Svalbard
  • Loan of trekking poles and thermal suits for activities

Not included in your voyage

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Luggage handling

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
  • Activities are subject to change
  • Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities expected

 

Overview
Highlights
Dates & Prices
Itinerary
Map
Ship
What's Included

6 days from £1503.0

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