Email Print

iCruise Cruises
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
MS Spitsbergen Ship Information
Itineraries
8 Night Svalbard in Spring Cruise and Land Tour

Virtual Tours

MS Spitsbergen

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)

Photos are examples only. Actual cabin colors and features may vary.

8 Night Svalbard in Spring Cruise and Land Tour

From Longyearbyen, (Norway) to Oslo, (Norway)

Array
(
    [Thumbnail] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-kangerlussuaq-greenland-hgr-116925-photo_karsten_bidstrup_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => https://c558963.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/735436.jpg
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-500-jacuzzi-alkefjellet-svalbard-hgr-138511_1920-_photo_lise_dreistel_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-501-ms-spitsbergen-svalbard-hgr-123381-photo_stefan_dall_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-502-science-ms-spitsbergen-svalbard-hgr-139310_1920-_photo_genna_roland__1__480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [5] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-700-ms-spitsbergen-torget-main-dining-hgr-53450_1920-_photo_tor_farstad_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [6] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-900-ms-spitsbergen-gym-hgr-53547_1920-_photo_tor_farstad_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [7] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_850_1280x960-901-ms-spitsbergen-sauna-hgr-53575_1920-_photo_tor_farstad_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

        )

)

Track this Cruise. Get Price Alerts

Get FREE Price Alerts

Subscribe to our weekly cruise deals email and enjoy FREE price change alerts and updates for this cruise and others like it.

Email Address

Track this Cruise

We promise to protect your privacy and personal data. You can review our privacy policy here.

MS Spitsbergen
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
5 Stars

Cruise #: 13952192

Sail Date: Monday, May 19, 2025

Return Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

See More Dates >

Room Types & Rates:

Inside		$8,554
Oceanview		$8,870
Suite		$15,915

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

Request a Quote

Special Promotions

Save

How To Book This Cruise

1-800-427-8473

Expert travel agents are ready to assist you. Please reference Cruise Number CN-13952192.

Get A Quote

Just complete this short quote form and one of our agents will get you a quote right away.

Day by Day Summary and Map

8 Night Svalbard in Spring Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - May 19, 2025

Day
1

Longyearbyen, Norway

Air Travel

Oslo, Norway

From Oslo to the town at the top of the world. After a flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with an overnight stay in the world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen. A colorful frontier settlement where people are outnumbered by snowmobiles, Longyearbyen is a unique place on the edge of the Arctic wilderness. If you have time, head out to explore this special town, before enjoying a relaxing evening at your leisure. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - May 20, 2025

Day
2

Longyearbyen, Norway

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 2 - Tuesday - May 20, 2025

Day
2

Cruise Begins

Longyearbyen, Norway

Explore this colorful frontier town. After breakfast it's time to experience Longyearbyen. The town is perfect for exploring on foot. Stroll down the main street and you might see Svalbard reindeer saunter by. Although wild, they're curious and tame. Before boarding your ship in the afternoon and continuing your Arctic discovery, join an included excursion and get a glimpse of this amazing polar bear-inspired region at the top of the world. And if you'd like to discover even more of Longyearbyen's special surroundings, why not join an optional Pre-Program. ...
Read More

Wednesday - May 21, 2025

Day
3

Hornsund, Norway

Thursday - May 22, 2025

Day
4

Bellsund, Norway

Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer history. Your expedition cruise continues south towards Hornsund - one of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords. Rich, colorful vegetation makes way for towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. Head out on deck to spot seals and whales, Mount Hornsundtind, and glaciers calving into the sea. Then we head to snowcapped mountains of Bellsund, whose cliffs are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars, along with Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer below. Look out for the early mining settlements here and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the first female trapper. Our activities will be determined by the ever-changing weather conditions of Hornsund and Bellsund. Your Expedition Team will decide on the best possibilities for exploring on the day. ...
Read More

Friday - May 23, 2025

Day
5

Spitsbergen National Park, Norway

Explore pristine snowscapes under the Midnight Sun. Making our way to the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, we'll cruise into Magdalenefjorden and through Sorgattet, the southern entrance to Smeerenburgfjord. The light of the Midnight Sun gives us plenty of time to explore this breathtakingly scenic area. Over the next two days, we'll explore the natural beauty and rugged tundra of this breathtaking national park. In the wilderness of steep mountains, stark glaciers, and beautiful offshore islands, we'll scan for some of the animals of the Arctic - seals, walruses, and reindeer. Early in the season, there's a good chance we may spot polar bears too, so we'll be on the lookout for these iconic but elusive predators. And as we progress further into June, we may see whales returning to the region for summer and birdlife such as little auks, Arctic terns, skuas, eider ducks, and barnacle geese. Each day will be different. From landings to kayaking, be ready for anything as your captain and Expedition leader decide on the best landing sites and activities based on the day's conditions. ...
Read More

Saturday - May 24, 2025

Day
6

Spitsbergen National Park, Norway

Sunday - May 25, 2025

Day
7

At Sea

Experience the opportunity of sailing to the edge of the polar ice cap. If conditions allow, we'll sail north and cross the 80th parallel to explore the ever-changing ice edge. The transition zone between the ice cap and the sea is a magical yet ephemeral place where the waters are filled with ice floes and drifting pack ice. From the ship there are great opportunities here for spotting wildlife, such as seals and walruses who lounge photogenically on the sparkling ice. And if the conditions are right, we'll lower our expedition boats into the water and enjoy an unforgettable close-up experience amid the floating ice. The ice edge isn't a fixed boundary, and it moves depending on the season and conditions, so visiting it will be an attempt rather than a certainty. From May to August, as summer progresses, it retreats further towards the pole, meaning it may be out of reach for us. If this is the case then we'll instead explore the no-less-impressive deep fjords, mighty glaciers, and enchanting scenery of the Svalbard coast. In late July and into August, this is a time when the wildflowers appear, blanketing the landscape with a blaze of beauty and color. ...
Read More

Monday - May 26, 2025

Day
8

Ny Alesund, Norway

Experience science, serenity, and epic scenery. Today, you'll discover the serenity of Ny-Alesund and neighboring fjords such as Krossfjord and Kongsfjord. Disconnect and enjoy a day without distractions as the Norwegian Mapping Authority's nearby geodetic station means we must switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. One of the northernmost settlements and a former mining town, Ny-Alesund was the starting point for Roald Amundsen's expeditions north with the airship 'Norge'. Now, the town is a hub for global science and climate research, and you can still see remnants of its history. You'll be immersed in rugged, glacial scenery as we explore the fjords around Ny-Alesund. Be ready for adventure. We'll seize any opportunity to launch our small boats (RIBs), go ashore to hike, or cruise by majestic glaciers. ...
Read More

Tuesday - May 27, 2025

Day
9

Longyearbyen, Norway

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 9 - Tuesday - May 27, 2025

Day
9

Air Travel

Oslo, Norway

A final day on top of the world. Your Arctic adventure comes to an end back in Longyearbyen. A transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Oslo. You'll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change than when you arrived. You'll also have lifelong memories of this incredible experience. If you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, why not spend some more time in the Arctic and join an optional Post-Program? ...
Read More

Save

Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on MS Spitsbergen

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Inside From	Oceanview From	Suite From	Details

Save

Overlay Title

Request a Call - We will call you right back

We are sorry, there are no travel agents available right now to return your call. Please complete the form below and one of our travel agents will call you back as soon as they are online. Thank you and we look forward to serving you.

Title:

Your Name:

Country: