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North Spitsbergen

Example 11 Day Cruise aboard Sea Spirit
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This interactive and exciting 11-day voyage brings you to North Spitsbergen, the ideal site for Arctic adventures. Participate in polar bear photo-safari activities in continuous Arctic daylight and discover seals and whales in the Arctic pack ice. Find yourself far above the Arctic Circle – only 600 miles from the North Pole.
WalrusPolar bear printAn ocean of icebergs.Walking through vast arctic landscapes. A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Embark in Longyearbyen

The small town Longyearbyen, honored to be the administrative capital of the Spitsbergen archipelago, is a starting point of our expedition. A visit to the Polar Museum will be a fantastic start of your great Arctic adventure.

Embark the Sea Spirit in the afternoon and keep an eye for our first whales as the ship sails out of Isfjorden.

Day 2: Krossfjorden, 14th of July Glacier

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today, the Sea Spirit enters the picturesque Krossfjorden. Board a Zodiac and cruise along the Glacier of 14th of July. This place is remarkable for the beautiful view: blue ice, green slopes near the glacier, a colorful variety of wild flowers, and bird colonies on the nearby cliffs. Arctic Fox are also seen here – patroling the base of the cliffs in case a chick falls from its nest.

Day 3: Liefdefjorden, Andøya Island – Monaco Glacier

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The landscape of Liefdefjorden may be used as demonstration material for the “Different forms of water” lecture. It is formed by glaciers, snow, rain, clouds and slushy water, also pack and sea ice. On Andøya Island, go for a walk to observe tundra landscapes and various species of arctic birds. Then cruise along the face of the picturesque Monaco Glacier. You may have the opportunity to see polar bears on the glacier as it offers an incredible opportunity to get great photos.

Day 4-5: Phippsøya Island, Seven Islands

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As the ship travels far north, the crew plans on landing at Phippsøya, the largest one of Seven Islands archipelago. The island and nearby region are great places for walrus photography and a favorite hunting area of polar bears.
Spend a second day in the pack ice to maximize opportunities to observe the main masters of the Arctic - walruses and polar bears.

Day 6: Karl XII Island

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Karl XII Island is a roughly 2 km long, narrow island situated about 34 km north of Nordaustlandet. The 105 meter high Kongsberget in the north and the 30 meter high Drabanten in the south are two of the highest points on the island. Karl XII Island is named after Karl XII, King of Sweden 1697-1718.

Day 7-8: Kvitoya - Nordaustlandet

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today the crew hopes to get to the rarely visited Kvitoya. The island is dominated by an icecap, which leaves a small area bare of ice and snow. Weather permitting, land at the western tip at Andréneset, where the Swedish explorer André and his companions perished in 1898.

Day 9: Hinlopen Strait - Alkefjellet

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today, the ship enters Hinlopen Strait, pushing on through ice floes. This area is home to seals, polar bears and ivory gulls. Board a Zodiac and cruise to the towering cliffs of Alkefjellet, home to thousands of Brünnich’s Guillemot nesting on them. The bird colonies provide an abundance of bird egg meals for polar bears and Arctic fox roaming at the base of the cliffs.

Day 10: Smeerenburg fjord and Magdalena fjord

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the day sailing around and taking pictures of Smeerenburg fjord and Magdalena fjord, two of the most beautiful fjords in Northern Svalbard.

Day 11: Disembark in Longyearbyen

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Your Arctic adventures finish at the port of Longyearbyen. Disembark in the morning and transfer to the airport for the flight to Oslo and home.

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Travelers board a Zodiac to get a closer look at the terrain and wildlife
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Outdoor Bistro at the Jacuzzi area of the Sea Spirit

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Triple Classic
Averaging 226 sq ft. Two twin beds (convert to a King) and a sofa bed, picture window, two wardrobes and en suite facilities.
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Main Deck Suite
Averaging 248 sq ft. Two twin beds or a King Size bed, minimum two portholes, and en suite facilities.
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Single Suite
Averaging 21 square meters/226 square feet, these cabins are located on the Oceanus Deck. They feature a picture window (it may be covered during rough sea crossings), two wardrobes, and a king-size bed.
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Classic Suite
Averaging 226 sq ft. Two twin beds or a King Size bed, picture window, two wardrobes, and en suite facilities.
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Superior Suite
Averaging 215 sq ft. Two twin beds or a King Size bed, picture window overlooking outside walkway, and en suite facilities.
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Deluxe Suite
Averaging 258 sq ft. Two twin beds or a King Size bed, private balcony, walk-in closet or wardrobe, and en suite facilities.
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Premium Suite
Averaging 323 sq ft. Two twin beds or a King Size bed, private balcony, lounge area, and en suite facilities.
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Owner's Suite
Averaging 463 sq ft. King size bed and sofa bed, separate living room with game and meeting area, private deck, and en suite facilities with jetted bathtub.

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All rates posted are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement: 1.7 for Main Deck and Classic, Superior Suite; twice the posted price for Deluxe, Premium and Owner's Suite.
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  • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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