Natural Wonders of Svalbard Cruise

Explore Northern Svalbard on an Expedition Micro Cruise with 12 Guests

Svalbard

9 - 11 Days

May → Sep

Price From €8,700

The ultimate Svalbard cruise on a small, capable expedition vessel with just 12 guests. The focus on this adventure is to explore the beautiful natural wilderness of Svalbard during the summer months with 24 hours of daylight. We will encounter calving glaciers, witness an abundance of wildlife, visit historical places, and spend time exploring ashore. All this with 2 expert guides and just 12 guests.

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Introduction

On this summer expedition, we will venture to the northern wilderness to explore the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and glaciers of Northwest Spitsbergen with 24 hours of daylight. Every day is an adventure and we will use the Zodiac landing craft to explore walrus haulouts, to cruise the edge of the sea ice for wildlife including polar bears, and to take short hikes ashore to explore different natural and historical sites including glaciers and the raw nature of the Arctic.

Expedition Highlights

  • Svalbard is home to breathtaking landscapes that include majestic glaciers, mountains and fjords
  • You can witness the midnight sun, which means the sun never sets, creating a surreal and magical atmosphere
  • During the cruise, you can also explore the Arctic landscapes on foot, going on hikes with expert guides and visiting historical sites such as abandoned whaling stations and Russian mining towns
  • 2 Zodiacs to use for exploring and close up photography of wildlife
  • Great great time of year to encounter polar bears, walruses and whales with interesting lighting conditions
  • Friendly, inclusive atmosphere
  • Led by world class expedition leaders
  • Small, intimate group size of just 12 like minded explorers

Learn From Our Knowledgable Guides

A Svalbard micro cruise comes with knowledgeable guides who are passionate about the Arctic and have a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife, history, and ecology of the region. They can provide you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Arctic ecosystem.

The Voyage

Day 1 Welcome aboard! Embarkation in Longyearbyen at 16:00

Day 2 Prins Karls Forland

Day 3 Ice Edge

Day 4 Exploring North West Coast

Day 5 Exploring North West Coast

Day 6 Exploring North West Coast

Day 7 Exploring North West Coast

Day 8 Exploring North West Coast

Day 9 Isfjord

Day 10 Disembarkation in Longyearbyen at 09:00

* On 8 day voyages we return to Longyearbyen on day 8.

* On 11 day voyages we spend extra time exploring the north and return to Longyearbyen on day 11.

* We always recommend to arrive in Svalbard at least 24 hours before departure.

Svalbard Cruise Day by Day

Day 1

.2° N, .6° E

Longyearbyen

Your expedition begins in the most Northerly town in the world, Longyearbyen. In the afternoon we embark our expedition vessel at the port of Longyearbyen. After an introduction from our expedition leader and a safety briefing from the Captain, we set sail out through the majestic Adventfjord. As Longyearbyen disappears astern, we wave goodbye to civilisation for the next 9 days. As we sail out through the Isfjord we will spend time on deck watching for the whales that frequent the waters.

Day 2-3

.3° N, .7° E

Prins Karls Forland & Sea Ice

In the morning we approach Prins Karls Forland, an uninhabited island of beautiful scenery off the west coast of Spitsbergen. We will drop anchor and launch the Zodiac landing craft to go ashore and visit an area where walruses haul out. In the afternoon we will do a wilderness hike. We frequently see Svalbard reindeer here. If the conditions allow we will sail up to the edge of the sea ice which extends all the way to the North Pole. In calm conditions, we will cruise the edge of the sea ice keeping a sharp lookout for wildlife including polar bears that hunt on the ice.

Day 4-7

.5° N, .4° E

Exploring the North-West Coast

Every voyage we undertake to Svalbard involves an element of exploration. A part of our Svalbard experience is to have a few days with no set itinerary. Under the guidance of our expedition leader, we will work with the weather and sea ice conditions to show you the best that the north-west coast has to offer. Over the next 3 days we will cruise around the coast with regular shore landings to visit different natural and historical sites including glaciers, do wilderness hikes and spend some time enjoying the raw nature of the Arctic.

Day 8-9

.5° N, .3° E

Lilliehook Fjord & Kongsfjorden

As we sail back south we explore the area in and Kongsfjorden. Expect majestic glaciers, some of Svalbard’s most beautiful fjords and scenery from the decks. Here we encounter one of Svalbard’s most breathtaking sites, the Lilliehook glacier, one of Svalbard’s largest calving glacier fronts. We will spend time here witnessing nature’s beauty in its rawest form with the option of doing a wilderness hike to a neighbouring fjord.

Day 10

.2° N, .6° E

Longyearbyen

In the morning we arrive back at the port of Longyearbyen. After breakfast we say our goodbyes after making new friends and sharing a wonderful adventure together. The above itinerary is a guide only. A part of any Arctic adventure is the flexibility to take advantage of the weather and ice conditions. Our expedition leader will make sure you see as much a possible.

Inside This Svalbard Cruise

Our trips are aimed at anyone with a passion for exploring the Arctic with a small group of like minded individuals on a comfortable small ship cruise and include :

Amazing Wildlife

We will visit areas where walruses haul out, encounter reindeer and Arctic foxes on land, observe whales and other marine life and explore coasts where polar bears are known to roam.

Stunning Scenery

We will encounter mighty glaciers, cruise tranquil steep-sided fjords and spend time outside exploring the beautiful untouched wilderness.

Climate Compensated

Caring for the environment is what we do. For Svalbard cruise we run we plant trees in Greenland to offset the emissions. As a member of AECO, we follow strict guidelines to ensure minimal disturbance to wildlife and natural sites.

Expedition Leader and Guide

An aspect of our journeys is to learn about the place you are visiting. Our onboard guides are the core of what we do and will share their passion and knowledge of Svalbard throughout the trip. We offer the best guide to guest ratio available.

Zodiac landing craft for shore landings

Shore landings are the essence of every expedition and your guides will take you exploring on a daily basis. The vessel is equipped with landing craft that can be used to reach remote beaches so you can experience the wilderness firsthand.

Expedition Vessel With 12 Guests

We believe the best way to experience an environmentally sensitive place such as the Arctic is with a small group of travelers. New expedition cruise ships now take up to 350 passengers, we believe smaller is better.

Our Ships

MV Vikingfjord side profile Secret Atlas Arctic Pioneer

MV Vikingfjord

Our newest expedition yacht that offers cruise ship comfort for 12 on a small expedition ship. Comfortable ensuite cabins, open plan lounge with large windows, hot tub, outdoor hot pool and large viewing areas.

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MV Kinfish

A former Norwegian research vessel that has been tastefully converted into an expedition vessel ideal for exploring the Arctic.

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MV Freya Secret Atlas

Freya

The MV Freya is a classic expedition ship. The sturdy, ice strengthened 1A hull makes her perfect for exploring the Arctic waters.

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Svalbard Cruise Dates and Prices

Prices quoted are per person. Twin and double cabins are based on double occupancy.

Date

Trip Name

Duration

Vessel

Cabin A

Cabin B

Cabin C

Cabin D

 
31st May - 8th June 2023Natural Wonders Cruise9 DaysMV Kinfish€ 9,500€ 8,700n/an/aBook
1st - 9th June 2023Natural Wonders Cruise9 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 10,900€ 10,900€ 10,900n/aBook
6th - 15th July 2023Natural Wonders Cruise10 DaysMV Freya€ 10,900€ 10,900€ 10,900n/aBook
19th - 25th July 2023Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 8,500€ 8,500€ 8,500n/aBook
25th July - 5th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise12 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 14,950€ 14,950€ 14,950n/aBook
27th July - 6th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise11 DaysMV Kinfish€ 11,500€ 10,700n/an/aBook
5th - 18th August 2023Svalbard Pioneer14 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 17,500€ 17,500€ 17,500n/aBook
6th - 16th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise11 DaysMV Kinfish€ 11,500€10,700n/an/aBook
18th - 24th August 2023Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 8,500€ 8,500€ 8,500n/aBook
16th - 25th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise10 DaysMV Kinfish€ 10,600€9,800n/an/aBook
24th - 30th August 2023Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 8,500€ 8,500€ 8,500n/aBook
25th August - 3rd September 2023Natural Wonders Cruise10 DaysMV Kinfish€ 10,600€9,800n/an/aBook
30th August - 9th September 2023Natural Wonders Cruise11 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 13,500€ 13,500€ 13,500n/aBook
9th - 18th September 2023Svalbard Photo Tour w/ Chase & Jenni Teron10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,600€ 12,600€ 12,600n/aBook
18th - 27th September 2023Svalbard Photo Tour w/ Hannes Becker & Konsta Punkka10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,600€ 12,600€ 12,600n/aBook

Date

Trip Name

Duration

Vessel

Cabin A

Cabin B

Cabin C

Cabin D

Cabin E

 
31st May - 8th June 2023Natural Wonders Cruise9 DaysMV Kinfish£8,350£7,650n/an/an/aBook
1st - 9th June 2023Natural Wonders Cruise9 DaysMV Vikingfjord£9,550£9,550£9,550n/an/aBook
6th - 15th July 2023Natural Wonders Cruise10 DaysMV Freya£9,700£9,700£9,700n/an/aBook
19th July - 25th July 2023Svalbard Encounter 7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£7,500£7,500£7,500n/an/aBook
25th July - 5th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise12 DaysMV Vikingfjord£13,500£13,500£13,500n/an/aBook
27th July - 6th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise11 DaysMV Kinfish£10,100£9,400n/an/an/aBook
5th - 18th August 2023Svalbard Pioneer14 DaysMV Vikingfjord£15,500£15,500£15,500n/an/aBook
6th - 16th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise11 DaysMV Kinfish£10,100£9,400n/an/an/aBook
16th - 25th August 2023Natural Wonders Cruise10 DaysMV Kinfish£9,200£8,500n/an/an/aBook
18th - 24th August 2023Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£7,500£7,500£7,500n/an/aBook
24th - 30th August 2023Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£7,500£7,500£7,500n/an/aBook
25th August - 3rd September 2023Natural Wonders Cruise10 DaysMV Kinfish£9,300£8,600n/an/an/aBook
30th August- 9th September 2023Natural Wonders Cruise11 DaysMV Vikingfjord£11,900£11,900£11,900n/an/aBook
9th - 18th September 2023Svalbard Photo Tour w/ Chase & Jenni Teron10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£11,100£11,100£11,100n/an/aBook
18th - 27th September 2023Svalbard Photo Tour w/ Hannes Becker & Konsta Punkka10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£11,100£11,100£11,100n/an/aBook

Date

Trip Name

Duration

Vessel

Cabin A

Cabin B

Cabin C

Cabin D

 
16th - 24th April 2024Svalbard Photo Tour9 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 11,900€ 11,900€ 11,900n/aBook
2nd - 10th May 2024Svalbard Photo Tour9 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 11,900€ 11,900€ 11,900n/aBook
10th - 18th May 2024Svalbard Photo Tour9 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 11,900€ 11,900€ 11,900n/aBook
18th - 24th May 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 9,500€ 9,500€ 9,500n/aBook
24th - 30th May 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 9,500€ 9,500€ 9,500n/aBook
30th May - 8th June 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,900€ 12,900€ 12,900n/aBook
8th  - 17th June 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,900€ 12,900€ 12,900n/aBook
17th  - 23rd June 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 9,500€ 9,500€ 9,500n/aBook
23rd - 29th June 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 9,500€ 9,500€ 9,500n/aBook
29th June - 8th July 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,900€ 12,900€ 12,900n/aBook
8th - 17th July 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,900€ 12,900€ 12,900n/aBook
17th - 26th July 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 12,900€ 12,900€ 12,900n/aBook
26th July - 8th August 2024Svalbard Pioneer14 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 17,500€ 17,500€ 17,500n/aBook
8th - 22nd August 2024Arctic Pioneer15 DaysMV Vikingfjord€ 17,900€ 17,900€ 17,900n/aBook
9th - 18th August 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Kinfish€ 10,900€ 10,200n/an/aBook
18th - 27th August 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Kinfish€ 10,900€ 10,200n/an/aBook
27th August - 5th September 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Kinfish€ 10,900€ 10,200n/an/aBook
5th - 14th September 2024Svalbard Photo Tour10 DaysMV Kinfish€ 11,500€ 10,800n/an/aBook

Date

Trip Name

Duration

Vessel

Cabin A

Cabin B

Cabin C

Cabin D

 
16th - 24th April 2024Svalbard Photo Tour9 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 10,500£ 10,500£ 10,500n/aBook
2nd - 10th May 2024Svalbard Photo Tour9 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 10,500£ 10,500£ 10,500n/aBook
10th - 18th May 2024Svalbard Photo Tour9 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 10,500£ 10,500£ 10,500n/aBook
18th - 24th May 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 8,400£ 8,400£ 8,400n/aBook
24th - 30th May 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 8,400£ 8,400£ 8,400n/aBook
30th May - 8th June 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 11,500£ 11,500£ 11,500n/aBook
8th  - 17th June 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 11,500£ 11,500£ 11,500n/aBook
17th - 23rd June 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 8,500£ 8,500£ 8,500n/aBook
23rd - 29th June 2024Svalbard Encounter7 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 8,500£ 8,500£ 8,500n/aBook
29th June - 8th July 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 11,500£ 11,500£ 11,500n/aBook
8th - 17th July 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 11,500£ 11,500£ 11,500n/aBook
17th - 26th July 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 11,500£ 11,5000£ 11,500n/aBook
26th July - 8th August 2024Svalbard Pioneer14 DaysMV Vikingfjord£ 15,500£ 15,500£ 15,500n/aBook
8th - 22nd August 2024Arctic Pioneer15 DaysMV Vikingfjord£15,900£15,900£15,900n/aBook
9th - 18th August 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Kinfish£ 9,700£ 9,100n/an/aBook
18th - 27th August 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Kinfish£ 9,700£ 9,100n/an/aBook
27th August - 5th September 2024Natural Wonders10 DaysMV Kinfish£ 9,700£ 9,100n/an/aBook
5th - 14th September 2024Svalbard Photo Tour10 DaysMV Kinfish£ 10,200£ 9,700n/an/aBook
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Useful Information

How To Get To Svalbard

Svalbard is easily accessible from daily flights from Oslo in Norway. To find out more see our guide.

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New To Expedition Micro Cruises?

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Longyearbyen Travel Guide

All the information you need to plan your trip including how to get to Longyearbyen, arrival information, places to stay, and activities to do before your cruise.

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Svalbard Cruises FAQ

Departure Location Longyearbyen
Arrival Location Longyearbyen
Trip StyleExploration
Physical RatingEasy
Maximum Group Size12
AccommodationTwin Cabins
Duration9 - 11 Days
Time of YearMay, June, July, August, September
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We offer payment via the following methods:

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Please let us know at the time of booking your preferred method.

You have the option to pay in full at time of booking or pay in the following instalments:

30% deposit is taken at the time of booking

30% 6 months before departure

40%  90 days prior to departure

It is mandatory you take out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking that also covers cancellation.

Solo travellers are welcome on all our voyages. We often host solo travellers, particularly on our photo voyages so the chances are you won’t be the only one. We offer the following accommodation options:

  • Option to share a twin cabin with another traveller of the same gender.
  • Option to have your own cabin for an additional supplement. Please contact us for this option as the price varies depending on trip and availability.

This trip is operated by Secret Atlas and is subject to the Secret Atlas terms and conditions of travel. You can read the full booking terms here.

What Our Customers Say

On each Svalbard cruise we welcome customers from all corner of the globe, with a variety of different ages and backgrounds all united in their passion to experience what the Arctic has to offer

Pan – Business Executive from Italy

‘This is the closest you can come to a real expedition. We saw glaciers seals, whales, walruses and polar bears’

From an early age Pan dreamed of visiting the Arctic. At the age of 42 he made that dream come true by joining Secret Atlas on an expedition micro cruise.

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Annie – Interior Designer from the USA

‘The micro cruise experience felt like being on your own private boat. The crew were fantastic’’

Annie had always wanted to go an expedition in Svalbard and joined us as a solo traveler..

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