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Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros (3 destinations)

8 days
Start and end in Longyearbyen
4.5
8,636 traveler reviews
Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros (3 destinations) - Explore!

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Longyearbyen

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Mandatory safety briefing and lifeboat drill
    • Welcome aboard with champagne on outer decks
    Landmarks
    Hjorthfjellet
    Adventfjorden
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  2. Day 2

    North West Svalbard National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of North West Svalbard National Park
    • Visit to Smeerenburg Dutch settlement
    • Zodiac excursions from ship to shore
    Landmarks
    North West Svalbard National Park
    Smeerenburg
    Barents Sea
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Arctic Wildlife Observation

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Arctic wildlife observation and photography
    • Guided nature exploration
  4. Day 4

    Northeastern Svalbard Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through northeastern Svalbard wilderness
    • Arctic wildlife observation
    • Guided exploration (locations vary by conditions)
  5. Day 5

    Northernmost Svalbard and Arctic Ice Pack

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing and walking on Nordaustlandet and Sjuøyane islands
    • Viewing of Alkefjellet bird cliffs
    • Hinlopen Strait cruise
    • Arctic wildlife observation
    • Polar desert landscape exploration
    Landmarks
    Nordaustlandet
    Sjuøyane
    Alkefjellet
    Hinlopen Strait
  6. Day 6

    Arctic Ice Pack

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Arctic ice pack exploration
    • Polar wildlife observation
    • Expedition vessel navigation through ice channels
    Landmarks
    Arctic Ice Pack
  7. Day 7

    Kongsfjord and Ny Ålesund

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros), Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Kongsfjord
    • Landing and exploration of Ny Ålesund settlement
    • Historic expedition site viewing
    Landmarks
    Kongsfjord
    Kongsbreen Glacier
    Kongvegen Glacier
    Three Crowns
    Ny Ålesund
  8. Day 8

    Return to Longyearbyen and Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided town exploration of Longyearbyen

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at local restaurants
    • Shopping at boutique shops
    • Cafe visits
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Ocean Albatros
    Ocean Albatros
    The Ocean Albatros, sistership to the Ocean Victory, will join the fleet of Albatros Expeditions in May 2023. The Ocean Albatros will be dep… Read more
    Capacity
    169
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    120
    Length
    104.4m
    Width
    18.4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    94 spacious comfortable staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines
    Draft
    5.1m
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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Tour ID: 302114

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    Norway and Svalbard
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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