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FROM LONGYEARBYEN TO LONGYEARBYEN

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation - wonder and adventure around a legend

  • 27.06.26 to 06.07.26|9 days

  • HANSEATIC nature

  • NAT2614

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen

27.06.2026 to 06.07.2026|9 days

from € 8.890

9 days Cruise incl. charter flights p.p.

What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

  • Experience Svalbard’s wilderness on a flexible route and, with luck, complete a circumnavigation
  • Intensive Arctic experiences – with striking mountains, glaciers and ice sculptures
  • Learn about climate research and the Svalbard Treaty on hikes with experts
  • Zodiac landings in the realm of walruses, seals and polar bears
  • Magic of the midnight sun: the summer days have no beginning or end
  • At anchor

---- The ice conditions determine the course here (see map).

The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed. The crew will endeavour to complete the circumnavigation of Svalbard. Circumnavigation is not guaranteed.

1 Approximately three months before departure, you will be informed at which German airport the charter flight will take off and land. Connecting flights and possible hotel accommodation subject to a surcharge.

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expedition arctic

When we say Arctic, we actually mean the Arctic Ocean. It is around six times larger than the European Mediterranean and borders the continents of Europe, Asia and America. The best travelling conditions prevail in the Arctic summer from June to August/September. This is when the climate is mild and the wildlife is at its richest. With a small expedition ship and the Zodiacs, our robust inflatable boats, you will experience vast landscapes, deeply carved fjords, mighty glaciers and bizarre ice and rock formations from fascinating close-up.

Price special

Special offer for single travellers

The surcharge for single travellers on this cruise (Categories 1 – 8) is only 30 %.

Included Services

Expedition and information
  • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
  • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
  • Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
  • Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
  • In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
  • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
  • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
  • International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
All around carefree
  • German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the fares PLATINUM and GOLD
Spa and fitness
  • Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
  • OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)