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Experience the wonders of the Arctic on a journey to Svalbard with our 93 invigorating small ship cruises for 2026. Join us on an expedition through the captivating landscapes of Svalbard, from the dramatic fjords of Norway to the icy realm of the Arctic. Explore the rare northern fjords, paddle in deep fjords, and discover the beauty of Lofoten Islands and Tromso. Engage in wildlife viewing, village visits, and hiking while surrounded by stunning natural beauty that will leave you in awe. Whether you're kayaking through crystal-clear waters, hiking the arctic tundra, or searching for iconic arctic wildlife like the polar bear, each moment offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of the region. Don't miss this chance to delve into the captivating nature, history, and culture of Svalbard. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Franz Josef Land scenery
from $10,195
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Best of Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Stroll charming Longyearbyen town
  • Sail scenic fjords near Isfjorden
  • Experience midnight sun’s glow
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit to explore Svalbard's stunning Arctic landscape. Experience the Midnight Sun, encounter wildlife like polar bears, and enjoy breathtaking fjords and glaciers while visiting historic sites.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research hub
  • Sail Monaco Glacier’s icy expanse
  • Witness Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Plancius. Sail through Spitsbergen's icy North Atlantic, with opportunities to spot whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the magnificent polar bear.
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A zodiac landing on remote shores
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, exploring Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Highlights include Ny Alesund, Monaco Glacier, Hinlopen Strait, and the remote Seven Islands.
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Colorful homes in Greenland
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Spot minke whales
  • See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
  • Witness the Monaco Glacier
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Scuba Diving
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day North Spitsbergen cruise aboard MV Hondius. Begin in Longyearbyen, exploring its historic charms before setting sail. Encounter majestic glaciers in Raudfjord, spot polar bears in Hinlopen, and reach the northernmost Seven Islands.
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A mother bear and her two cubs
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen, historic town
  • Visit Raudfjord, expansive glaciers
  • Discover Monaco Glacier, ice cliffs
  • Visit Alkhornet, Arctic wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the pack ice of northern Spitsbergen, offering abundant chances to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and a diverse array of Arctic wildlife.
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Polar bear and cub
from $5,700
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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
  • Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
  • Discover Trygghamna whaling relics
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits
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Variable
Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $9,395
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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s center
  • Admire Isfjorden’s Arctic views
  • Visit Hornsund’s glacial fjords
  • Tour Ny Alesund’s research outpost
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with a hotel stay and exploration. Encounter stunning landscapes, wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and enjoy guided excursions before returning to Longyearbyen for disembarkation.
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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
  • Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
  • Spot wildlife in Bellsund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.
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It's a beautiful day in the Arctic
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius to explore glaciers, wildlife, and remote settlements. Highlights include Ny Alesund, the Monaco Glacier, and the rugged landscapes of Bell Sund.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $6,000
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North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Whale

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
  • Sail near Monaco Glacier and observ
  • Spot polar bears & whales
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day North Spitsbergen Expedition aboard the MV Plancius, sailing deep into the Arctic pack ice and remote northern Svalbard. Explore Longyearbyen, Raudfjord, and Monaco Glacier while watching for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $18,695
EBD
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
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Oslo / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Arctic wilderness while searching for polar bears, beluga whales, and seabird colonies. Enjoy stunning fjords and glaciers, and learn from experts committed to safety and environmental responsibility.
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Zodiac cruising the Svalbard waters
from $19,195
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
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Oslo / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise through Svalbard's High Arctic on the Douglas Mawson, where 24-hour daylight ensures great wildlife sightings, including polar bears and walruses. Experience hiking the tundra adorned with summer blooms and keep an eye out for Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer in this stunning polar landscape.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $23,495
EBD
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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore the town of Longyearbyen
  • Seek out Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Camp Barentz
  • Discover Svalbard's fjords
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $13,895
EBD
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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Svalbard’s tundra
  • Wander Longyearbyen’s town
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover the thrill of seeing walruses, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic foxes, guillemots, and puffins. Cruise past blue glacier fronts and picturesque fjords, and relish tundra hikes in breathtaking landscapes.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $14,895
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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Svalbard’s tundra
  • Wander Longyearbyen’s town
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Kayaking
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Variable
Experience Spitsbergen on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, where you search for polar bears and admire Atlantic walruses in stunning fjords. Enjoy guided hikes across the tundra and explore historic traps, combining breathtaking nature with rich history.
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Riding zodiac in Arctic Ocean
from $10,695
EBD $2000
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
  • Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
  • Spot majestic polar bears
  • Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai
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Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $9,795
EBD $2000
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Visit Hornsund Glacier
  • Discover Helsinki's museums
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Experience an 11-day cruise from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Explore the pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun, spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, and marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snowcapped peaks. Enjoy scenic flights, expert guidance, and immersive exploration in the High Arctic.
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