Svalbard Tours & Trips
Imagine mushing through Arctic snowscapes with huskies, exploring wilderness on snowmobiles, descending into ice caves beneath glaciers, and savoring reindeer stew at Camp Barentz. Cruise northeastern Svalbard, land near the North Pole, navigate Arctic ice, and spot polar bears. There’s nothing quite like this.
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Lauren • traveled in July
Can not praise or recommend the trip enough! I was blown away by the quality of accommodation, food, and service. All the staff were friendly and willing to help with whatever they could; a special mention must be made to the catering/bar staff - the best service I've ever received. The excursions were interesting and well thought out, and were as inclusive to every energy/mobility-level as possible. All the instructions in briefings and recaps were presented clearly and were in great humour. The atmosphere on board was fantastically friendly and warm, and everyone (both staff and passengers) were very happy to share any facts or information they could. The range of knowledge and specialties of the staff was exceptional. Cat was a fantastic CEO bringing energy and enthusiasm in every interaction, especially motivating the ship when spirits were low/failing. The Captain (Juraj Zekan) was so lovely and happy to chat with or help any of the passengers; he was very approachable and often seen in the bar on an evening with other staff members. It was lovely to feel so integrated with the crew. All in all, I can't wait to be back in the Arctic and on board the Expedition. This is a trip I will never forget.
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Lynette • traveled in June, 2025
Excellent tour, staff went above and beyond to make the tour as memorable as possible
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Stu • traveled in August
Wow! What a trip! Let me firstly say I believe we were exceptionally lucky with our wildlife viewing. We saw 10 polar bears, some close and some far, Walrus, Seals, Dolphins, five types of whales (Blue, Minke, Fin, Humpback and Sperm) with a distant sighting of Beluga whales in Longyearbyen harbour on the last day. We also saw Arctic foxes several times, lots of birdlife and even some man made locations such as Pyramiden (an abandoned Russian mining town) The Ship itself was fantastic. She's not the largest vessel I've been on but I think that's an advantage as you felt like you could talk and get to know most people and staff on board. Lots of little things impressed me, the staff, in particular the Bar Staff remembered my name and my drink order, there may have only been 120 people or so but I still thought that was really great service. Also the cleaning staff would clean your room after breakfast and lunch when we were off the ship on excusions, I never expected that level of service. The highlight was certainly visiting the pack ice North of Spitzbergen, it was here that we had our closest Bear encounter (see picture attached) - The bear was very curious and visited the ship for around 45 mins, even approaching within 12 feet of the ship..amazing. The Zodiac excursions were really well executed and the expedition staff were an unexpected highlight, they were really knowledgeable and would explain each animal or plant we came across, there was lectures and briefings daily to provide further insight into the animals and landscapes we could attend if we wished. Hard to fault the trip, I would caution anyone who is keen on the trip that I think we were exceptionally lucky to see so much.. but then perhaps luck will be on your side and you'll see lots also.
Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth
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Realm of the Polar Bear
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The quality of accommodation, food, and service was exceptional, and the atmosphere on board was fantastically friendly and warm.”
Lauren, traveled in June
Duration 8 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $5,749
35% Off- US$3,737You save $2,012
Wild Wonders of the Arctic - 8 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour, staff went above and beyond to make the tour as memorable as possible.”
Lynette, traveled in June
Ocean Albatros visits Ny Alesund and Kongsfjord's dramatic glaciers. Dutch whaling settlements and Three Crowns mountains create stunning backdrops while Arctic wildlife appears in pristine fjords and pack ice.
Duration 8 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet Island, Sjuoyane, Kongsfjorden, Ny Aalesund, Oslo Age Range Ages 12+ Operator On The Go Tours From
35% Off- US$7,765
Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We saw 10 polar bears, some close and some far, Walrus, Seals, Dolphins, five types of whales.”
Stu, traveled in July
Duration 11 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet Island, Kvitoya Age Range Ages 10+ Operator G Adventures From $7,149
20% Off- US$5,719You save $1,430
This 11-day luxury Arctic expedition aboard the M/V Sea Spirit takes you through western Spitsbergen's fjords and up to the polar ice edge. Cruise through Hornsund's glacier-carved waters in South Spitsbergen National Park and see millions of nesting seabirds in Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. The itinerary includes searching for polar bears hunting ringed seals on fast ice. Spacious suites come with all-inclusive beverages and gourmet meals throughout the voyage. A complimentary Poseidon Expeditions parka is included. Pre-voyage accommodation in Longyearbyen plus a post-expedition sightseeing tour of the world's northernmost city are part of the package.
Duration 11 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Hornsund, Bellsund Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Poseidon Expeditions From
20% Off- US$9,395
Duration 15 days Destinations Finland, Svalbard, Norway Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $20,390
20% Off- US$16,312You save $4,078
Stay 5 nights at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, the world's northernmost full-service hotel with a Nordic restaurant and outdoor whirlpool offering glacier views. Try wheeled dog sledding with huskies through Advent Valley, cruise past abandoned Soviet mining town Pyramiden, and stop at Hiorthhamn.
Duration 6 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $4,498
7% Off- US$4,170You save $328
M/V Sea Spirit navigates Svalbard's wilderness, stopping at Ny Ålesund research station and Alkefjellet's bird cliffs. Polar bears roam Kvitøya while belugas swim in Isfjorden. Premium accommodations and chef-prepared meals cost around $14,500 per person.
Duration 14 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park, Ny Aalesund, Kvitoya, Nordaustlandet Island, Bråsvellbreen, Alkefjellet, Edge Island, Sor-Spitsbergen National Park, HornsundSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Poseidon Expeditions From $17,295
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- Summer 2026
Summer brings non-stop daylight and peak wildlife activity. Our ships use all 24 hours of sunlight to maximize wildlife viewing - you might find polar bears near the pack ice or watch thousands of guillemots clustered on cliffs. Some voyages head east to Greenland and Iceland, while others dig deep into Svalbard's fjords and islands. Summer routes often stop at Ny Ålesund's abandoned mines and the old Dutch whaling station at Smeerenburg. You'll see hardy Arctic flowers dotting the tundra, and Zodiac trips regularly come across bearded seals and beluga whales in the icy waters.
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