Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tromsø
You'll arrive in Tromsø and get settled into your accommodation. After that, spend the evening checking out the 'Venice of the North' at your own pace. The midnight sun creates this magical light that hangs around all night, so you can wander around whenever you like. There's an optional cable car ride if you want to get up high for views over the city and surrounding landscape.
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Storsteinen viewpoint (ticket on site)
Landmarks Storsteinen Tromsø 
- Day 2
Tromsø Exploration
This day focuses on Tromsø's main attractions. You'll see the Arctic Ocean Cathedral, which is pretty distinctive with its architecture. Stop by the Arctic experience center to learn more about the region. Walk through the old part of town and take in the colorful rooftops against the snow-covered peaks around the city. Before lunch or after, try a traditional skolebølrd pastry at a local spot.
Optional Activities
- Polaria Arctic Experience Center visit (admission on site)
Landmarks Arctic Ocean Cathedral Polaria - Day 3
Arrival in Longyearbyen
Fly north to Longyearbyen, sitting way up at the 78th parallel and known as the northernmost inhabited city in the world. Get to your accommodation and then explore the town's coal mining history. Head to the North Pole Expedition Museum in the afternoon to get a feel for Arctic exploration and what to expect from your upcoming adventure.
Optional Activities
- North Pole Expedition Museum visit (ticket on site)
Landmarks North Pole Expedition Museum Longyearbyen 
- Day 4
Longyearbyen to MS Serenissima
Start with a guided tour through Longyearbyen, hitting the Svalbard Museum where you can learn about trappers, explorers, and the polar bears that roam this region. Later, head out to Camp Barentz in the tundra. By late afternoon or early evening, board the MS Serenissima and cruise into Isfjord. Keep watch for whales, seals, and kingfishers as you head out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Coffee and tea included)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Longyearbyen and Svalbard Museum
- Visit to Camp Barentz in the tundra
- MS Serenissima departure and Isfjord cruise
Landmarks Svalbard Museum Camp Barentz Isfjord 
- Day 5
Magdalenenfjord Expedition
Spend the day on the MS Serenissima cruising toward Magdalenenfjord and deeper into Arctic wilderness. You'll watch glaciers calving right into the sea from the deck. Binoculars help for spotting bird colonies and, if you're lucky, polar bears and other Arctic wildlife moving across the landscape. There's time to move between decks and different vantage points throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Coffee and tea included)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Magdalenenfjord
- Glacier and wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Landing on land (weather and ice dependent)
Landmarks Magdalenenfjord - Day 6
Woodfjorden, Liefdefjorden and 80° North
Navigate through remote northern fjords including Woodfjorden and Liefdefjorden. The scenery here is dramatic and quiet. If ice conditions cooperate, you'll cross the 80 degree North latitude line, which is pretty far north. Later, stop at Moffen island, a protected walrus habitat. You might see walruses hauled out on the shore, which is something you won't forget.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Coffee and tea included)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Woodfjorden and Liefdefjorden
- Visit to Moffen island and walrus viewing
Optional Activities
- Crossing 80° North latitude (weather and ice dependent)
Landmarks Woodfjorden Liefdefjorden Moffen - Day 7
Kongsfjorden and Ny-Ålesund
Cruise through Kongsfjorden surrounded by massive glaciers and jagged rock faces on either side. You'll go ashore for a hike into the Arctic tundra where soft mosses and delicate flowers cover the ground. Stop at Ny-Ålesund, a historic research station that feels like it's at the very edge of the world. Send a postcard from the world's northernmost post office before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Coffee and tea included)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Kongsfjorden
- Guided hiking excursion in Arctic tundra
- Visit to Ny-Ålesund research station
Optional Activities
- Send postcard from world's northernmost post office
Landmarks Kongsfjorden Ny-Ålesund - Day 8
Return to Longyearbyen
Leave the MS Serenissima and return to Longyearbyen for your final Arctic day. You have the freedom to explore the small town however you like. Grab coffee at a café with mountain views, do some shopping for souvenirs, walk around and reflect on the past few days, or just relax and let everything sink in before you head back south.
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Longyearbyen
- Shopping and local cafes
Landmarks Longyearbyen 
- Day 9
Departure from Longyearbyen
Board your scheduled flight from Longyearbyen back to the mainland. As you travel, you'll have time to think back on the glaciers you saw, the fjords you cruised through, and the wildlife encounters that made this Arctic trip special. It's the kind of experience that stays with you for a long time.
