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Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros

7 days
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Start and end in Longyearbyen
4.5
8,252 reviews
  • Flock of gulls perched on a small iceberg in front of a towering blue glacier wall.
  • Triangular polar-bear road sign and text sign warning for all of Svalbard with snowy mountains and fjord backdrop.
  • Majestic blue iceberg with sculpted peaks rises from calm Arctic waters under soft pastel sky.
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  • Neat row of colourful triangular houses at the foot of a snow-patched mountain under partly cloudy sky
  • Overview of Longyearbyen settlement with fjord, colourful buildings and stark mountains across blue sky
  • Snow-covered Arctic town with colourful blocks and snowmobiles beneath a towering white mountain
  • Rustic red cottages in the foreground overlooking fjord and serrated snowy mountains under heavy clouds
  • Bright blue wall of jagged glacier ice with striped cliff rising behind under clear sky
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Explore!
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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Mandatory safety briefing and lifeboat drill
    • Champagne reception on outer decks as ship departs
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen Airport
    Hjorthfjellet
    Adventfjorden
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Northeast Svalbard

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

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursion to Smeerenburg settlement
    • Exploration of 16th century whaling site remains
    Landmarks
    Northwest Svalbard National Park
    Smeerenburg
    Barents Sea
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 3

    Northeast Svalbard

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

    Included Activities

    • Expedition exploration of northeastern Svalbard wilderness
    • Wildlife observation: Arctic foxes, seabirds, walrus
    Landmarks
    Northeast Svalbard Wilderness
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    North Svalbard

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

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Nordaustlandet or Sjuøyane islands (weather permitting)
    • Walking expedition on northern Arctic islands
    • Wildlife observation: Arctic geese, terns, skuas
    Landmarks
    Nordaustlandet
    Sjuøyane
    Nordkapp
  5. Day 5

    Arctic Ice Pack to Hinlopen Strait

    Arctic Ice Pack to Hinlopen Strait
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expedition through Arctic ice pack exploration
    • Wildlife observation: seals, belugas, bowhead whales, polar bears
    • Viewing Alkefjellet bird cliffs and Brünnichs guillemot colony
    • Landing on Nordaustlandet polar desert
    • Marine wildlife observation: walrus, belugas, baleen whales
    Landmarks
    Arctic Ice Pack
    Hinlopen Strait
    Alkefjellet
    Nordaustlandet
  6. Day 6

    Kongsfjorden - Ny Ålesund

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

    Included Activities

    • Landing at Ny Ålesund settlement
    • Exploration of Earth's northernmost settlement
    • Viewing historic polar expedition remnants and mooring mast
    Landmarks
    Kongsfjorden
    Prins Karls Forland
    Kongsbreen Glacier
    Kongvegen Glacier
    Three Crowns
    Ny Ålesund
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exploration time in Longyearbyen
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen

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Where You'll Stay

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  • M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar)

    Berth / Cabin
    Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

Explore! Ship

  • M/V Ocean Albatros
    M/V Ocean Albatros
    The Ocean Albatros set sail for the first time in June 2023 and successfully completed its maiden voyage around Spitsbergen. It is one of th… Read more
    Capacity
    198
    Built
    Guests
    Crew
    120
    Length
    104 meters
    Width
    18 meters
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    220 volts, 50 Hz
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15.5 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    5.3 meters
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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    July 15th, 2022
    Just go! It is an amazing experience on a fantastic ship. The crew are really friendly & really look after you, the...
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    September 25th, 2019
    A bucket list trip. The problem with something that you have been dreaming of for years is whether it can possibly...
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  • RichardStevenson
    September 20th, 2019
    Not a rest but an expedition - hopping on and off Zodiacs, climbing rocky shores, exploring round icebergs, animal...
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Tour ID: 338830

  • Currency
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    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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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 25th, 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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