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From Longyearbyen to the wild fjords: summer exploration of Spitsbergen aboard a magnificent sailing ship, between flower-covered tundra and eternal ice

By Alexis DEBUC expert of your cruises Fancy an Arctic summer in the heart of Spitsbergen, surrounded by ancient glaciers, whales, bears, and seabirds? This expedition takes you to the north of the archipelago for total immersion in polar nature, living to the rhythm of the midnight sun.
A spectacular setting, non-stop Departing from Longyearbyen, you will sail through Isfjorden and then on to Raudfjord, Monaco Glacier, and Hinlopen Strait. Each site boasts inhabited cliffs, spectacular glaciers, and extraordinary panoramas—sometimes as far north as the 80th parallel.
Wildlife in the great outdoors Polar bears, walruses, ringed and bearded seals, beluga whales and reindeer: encounters with Arctic life are a constant feature of the journey. On land, Arctic foxes mingle with vast populations of seabirds, including little auks, guillemots and fulmars
Human history and ruins Step ashore at Trygghamna to discover 17th-century whaling stations, the remains of Pomor hunters, and historic Ny-Ålesund, a site of scientific pioneers at the North Pole.
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Main features
Boat model: Gulet
Type: Special sailing boats
Number of cabins: 16
Maximum capacity: 33 travelers
Crew members: 12

Cabin

Triple cabin with porthole
Standard comfort cabin located on the lower deck, perfectly suited to families travelling with children or passengers who are not looking for a twin cabin or a more luxurious category. Equipped with a porthole, it benefits from plenty of natural light. Sleeping arrangements include an upper berth and two lower berths, offering flexible accommodation options. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet.
Double cabin
Standard double cabin on the lower deck. Sleeping accommodation comprises an upper berth and a lower berth. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet.
Double cabin with porthole
Standard double cabin on the lower deck. Equipped with a porthole, it benefits from plenty of natural light. Sleeping accommodation comprises an upper berth and a lower berth. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Longyearbyen Isfjorden Trygghamna
You touch down in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the... more+ Svalbard archipelago. Enjoy strolling around this former mining town, whose parish church and Svalbard Museum make for fascinating attractions. Though the countryside appears stark, more than a hundred species of plant have been recorded in it. In the early evening the ship sails out of Isfjorden, where you might spot the first minke whale of your voyage.
In the evening you sail for Trygghamna, where you see the remains of a 17th-century English whaling station and 18th-century Pomor hunting station, both of which you can visit the next morning. 
Activities: Including: Visit Longyearbyen, more+
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Trygghamna Alkhornet
From Trygghamna you walk to Alkhornet, a large seabird cliff where the birds are scouting out... more+ breeding places. Below the cliffs is a common place to spot Arctic foxes, and you may also see reindeer grazing on the lush vegetation if there’s not too much snow. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Alkhornet, more+
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Alkhornet Fuglefjorden
You sail into Fuglefjorden amid views of Svitjodbreen and Birgerbukta, both breeding areas for... more+ great skuas as well as likely spots to see a polar bear. The aim is to visit Ytre Norskøya, a small island that served for many years as a Dutch whaling lookout. Here you can still follow the whalers’ tracks to the summit of the island, passing popular bird cliffs on the way. On shore are the remains of more 17th-century blubber ovens, while Arctic skuas and common eiders breed among the graves of some two hundred Dutch whalers. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Ytre Norskøya, more+
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Fuglefjorden Raudfjorden Buchananhalvoya
Raudfjorden, on the north coast of Spitsbergen, is a fine place for gazing over the glaciers.... more+ It’s also a favorite hangout for ringed and bearded seals, colonies of seabird, and the occasional polar bear and beluga whale. Alicehamna and Buchananhalvøya are fine places for gazing over the geology of the land. 
Activities: Including: Wildlife observation, more+
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Buchananhalvoya Graahuken
If ice conditions permit, you may land on the northern side of Graahuken, an extensive tundra area... more+ of Spitsbergen, and walk from there to Hyttesletten. The plain is a popular grazing area for reindeer, and several species of waders also breed here. Similarly, the lakes afford you a good chance of spotting red- throated divers and king eiders. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Hyttesletten, more+
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Graahuken Monaco Glacier
Depending on the weather and sea ice, we could sail into Liefdefjorden, land at Texas Bar and... more+ cruise within sight of the 5-kilometer-long (3.1 miles) face of Monaco Glacier. The waters in front of this precipitous glacier are a favorite feeding spot for thousands of kittiwakes, and the base of the ice is a popular polar bear hunting ground. If ice conditions prevent us from sailing here early in the season, we may sail along the west coast of Spitsbergen. 
Activities: Including: Visit of the Texas Bar and and Monaco Glacier, more+
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Monaco Glacier Magdalenafjord
You then sail south to Magdalenafjorden, one of the glacier-filled highlights of Spitsbergen. A... more+ shore visit at Gravneset shows you the remains of 17th-century English whaling, and you can also see large colonies of little auks. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Gravneset, more+
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Magdalenafjord Kongsfjorden Krossfjord
You head north for Kongsfjorden and Krossfjorden. We aim to visit places of historic interest: Ny... more+ London, where you can see the remains of early 20th-century marble mining, and Ny Ålesund, the northernmost community in the world. There are also research stations and the famous anchor mast of the dirigible Norge, which took the first flight across the North Pole to Nome, Alaska in 1926. Krossfjorden offers views of colossal glaciers and lofty mountain peaks. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Ny-London, Visit to Ny-Ålesund, more+
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Krossfjord Poolepynten
On your journey south, the goal is a landing in Forlandsundet at Sarstangen, a walrus haul out.... more+ Alternatively you could land on the coast of Engelskbukta. The tundra here is a fine place for a walk to Hornbaekbukta. Also at Poolepynten is a walrus haul out. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Forlandsundet, more+
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Poolepynten Bohemanflya
The next stop is Bohemanflya, an expansive tundra with its own avifauna (depending on when spring... more+ arrives) and spectacular geological formations along the coast. In Gipsvika you can go on shore near Templet, a mountainous location of eroded sedimentary rock from the Upper Carboniferous period – around 290 million years ago. 
Activities: Including: Hiking, more+
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Bohemanflya Longyearbyen
Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. You disembark in... more+ Longyearbyen, taking home memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies. 
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The price includes
Coffee and tea
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
Comprehensive pre-departure material
AECO fees and governmental taxes
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
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Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights not included in the program (NB: all flights are available on request, contact your advisor)
Meals ashore
Cancellation insurance
Personal Insurance
Baggage insurance
Tips
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
Government arrival and departure taxes
Transfers
Visa fees
Meals not included in the program
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

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