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Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth – 11 Days Cruise – From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth – 11 Days Cruise – From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

From USD $12,199

Description

Similar to our “Realm of the Polar Bear” tour, but with three additional days of exploring. Scour the ice and tundra in search of the elusive polar bear and encounter even more icebergs, glaciers, and unique wildlife than you ever thought possible on this 11-day expedition. Search for lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds under the midnight sun.

Trip Name
Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth - 11 Days Cruise - From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen
Days
11
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Length: 102 metres (331 feet) Passenger Capacity: 128 Built/Refurbished: 1976/2017 With just 128 passengers and a 10:1 guest-to-expert ratio, Polar cruising with G is designed for real exploration rather than passive sightseeing. Small ship size allows for daily landings when conditions permit, getting guests off the ship and into polar landscapes more often than larger vessels can manage. Expert-led excursions are a core part of the experience, with historians, biologists, geologists, and wildlife specialists providing context and depth to every landing, glacier, and wildlife encounter. The expedition experience focuses on substance, value, and community. Zodiac excursions, expert talks, gear use, and warm, informal hospitality are included, prioritising time on land over luxury extras. The newly refurbished Expedition ship, launching for the 2025/2026 season, blends proven polar capability with upgraded cabins, ensuite bathrooms, refreshed common areas, and modernised engines. A relaxed, small-group atmosphere fosters strong connections between guests, crew, and experts, creating a shared sense of purpose and one of the most memorable aspects of the journey.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Longyearbyen
Get a first glimpse of the midnight sun in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's capital. Transfer from the town to the Expedition for a late afternoon embarkation.Please make sure you drop your checked luggage off at the meeting point between 9am - 12pm. A local representative will be in the luggage storage room. They can provide general information about the town or the embarkation process.All passengers will be transferred to the ship as a group for embarkation at 4pm. Please ensure that for embarkation you have your passport accessible (not in your luggage which is being transferred separately to the ship).
Day 2 - Days 2–10 Svalbard
Each day is planned to take advantage of local ice and weather conditions. Svalbard is one of the few places on the planet to offer such a plethora of natural and historical extravaganzas. Spend the next nine days exploring the remote polar regions. Visit ice-sculpted fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery, and glaciers crashing into the sea. Spend time exploring pack ice edges in search of polar bears hunting seals. At one or more of the stops, it's possible to encounter Svalbard's Arctic fox and the region's unique reindeer.Our goal is to give travellers the best possible opportunity to see wildlife in and around the Svalbard archipelago. Early season voyages often provide the greatest opportunity to see large ice floes in the Arctic pack ice, which usually means excellent wildlife viewing. Later in the season, the group will cover more territory, which may allow the chance to explore the entire archipelago. This can lead into the less explored regions of Nordaustlandet and Kvitøya, or the continental edges where large whales are attracted by nutrient rich upwellings.
Day 3 - Day 11 Longyearbyen
On departure day, transfers to the Longyearbyen airport will be offered to all passengers with flights scheduled.
Day 4 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $12,199Main Deck Triple
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $13,999Lower Deck Twin
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $14,799Main Deck Porthole Twin
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $15,499Main Deck Window Twin
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $16,699Superior Twin
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $17,599Deluxe Twin
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $18,499Suite Double
26-06-202606-07-2026USD $18,999Owners Suite Double

Inclusions

    • Polar Bear Hunting at Pack Ice Edges: Spend nine days navigating Svalbard’s icy waters, searching for polar bears as they hunt seals along the pack ice, a thrilling glimpse into Arctic wildlife.
    • Ice-Sculpted Fjords and Glaciers: Explore breathtaking fjords framed by towering mountains and witness glaciers calving into the sea, showcasing Svalbard’s dramatic polar landscapes.
    • Arctic Fox and Reindeer Encounters: Visit remote landing sites with opportunities to spot Svalbard’s unique Arctic foxes and diminutive reindeer, known for their impressive antlers despite their small size.

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