Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Sylvia Earle

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From Oslo to Longyearbyen

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Polar: Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Oslo
Oslo
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed)
Optional Activities
- Explore Oslo at leisure
Day 2
Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Expert-led talks on glaciology, climate, marine biology, and polar exploration history
- Zodiac cruise safaris
- Tundra walks
- Guest speaker sessions from New Scientist Discovery Tours
Landmarks
Spitsbergen
Day 3
Spitsbergen West Coast
Spitsbergen West Coast
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise at Magdalenefjorden near 14th July Glacier
- Walks at Waggonway Glacier among summer flowers
- Wildlife observation including reindeer and Arctic fox
- Seabird viewing - Atlantic puffins and guillemots
Landmarks
Magdalenefjorden
14th July Glacier
Waggonway Glacier
Spitsbergen
Day 4
Spitsbergen Exploration
Spitsbergen Exploration
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Spitsbergen led by Expedition Team
Landmarks
Spitsbergen
Day 5
Fjords and Tundra
Fjords and Tundra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Walks across Arctic tundra
- Wildlife viewing including walrus on sea ice and beaches
- Seabird observation at cliff colonies - guillemots and puffins
- Exploration of little auk colonies on scree slopes
Landmarks
Svalbard Archipelago
Day 6
Polar Bear Watching
Polar Bear Watching
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Polar bear observation and wildlife watching
Day 7
Optional Activities
Optional Activities
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking (conditions permitting)
- Polar plunge (when conditions suitable)
Day 8
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Longyearbyen
Landmarks
Longyearbyen

Landmarks
Spitsbergen

Landmarks
Magdalenefjorden
14th July Glacier
Waggonway Glacier
Spitsbergen

Landmarks
Spitsbergen

Landmarks
Svalbard Archipelago

Landmarks
Longyearbyen

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Guide
Meals
Transport

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Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed
Hotel 4*
day 1
M/V Sylvia Earle
Berth / Cabin
Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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4.5

Christine5.0•September 2025
The trip to Voss and the hotel accomodation plus the trip through the fiords Also adored Copenhagen , probably my...
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Joseph4.7•August 2025
Fjord cruise, Vasa museum, Stockholm.
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Mary4.5•June 2025
I enjoyed all of it bit probably the 2 days in Voss were a highlight for me because of the stunning scenery.
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