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Svalbard 10 Day Summer Photo Tour

Svalbard 10 Day Summer Photo Tour

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Photograph Svalbard’s Wildlife Under the Midnight Sun
Summer in Svalbard is peak season for wildlife photography – a time when the sun barely dips below the horizon and the Arctic comes alive with activity. Set against a backdrop of melting snow, retreating ice, and the blooming tundra, this remote archipelago offers a rare chance to capture nature at its most raw and vibrant.
Our Svalbard Summer Photo Tours are designed for passionate wildlife photographers, from ambitious beginners to seasoned pros. Join acclaimed nature photographers Randy Hanna and Paul Goldstein aboard a specially chartered expedition ship as you explore sea ice, glaciers, and coastal habitats in search of Svalbard’s iconic creatures – polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, migratory birds, and even whales.
With more than three decades of experience, Randy Hanna will help you hone your photo skills while chasing the best light and wildlife encounters, from the ice edge to the dramatic bird cliffs of Alkefjellet. Paul Goldstein, with over 40 years of global photography experience, shares his deep love for Spitsbergen – its haunting landscapes, crackling glaciers, and elusive Arctic wildlife – making each charter a meaningful return to a place that has captivated him for two decades.
Guided by two of the best in the field and supported by an expert polar crew, this is more than a photography trip – it’s an unforgettable Arctic adventure, where every hour brings the possibility of a once-in-a-lifetime shot.

Trip Name
Svalbard 10 Day Summer Photo Tour
Days
10
Overview
Vessel Type: Ice Class Small Ship Length: 45 meters Passenger Capacity: 12 MV Freya is a high-strength ice-class expedition vessel originally built for lighthouse construction, now refitted to provide first-class Arctic exploration. Its sturdy 1A ice-class hull allows access deep into the pack ice, offering unique perspectives on remote regions. The ship accommodates small groups with seven characterfully decorated cabins, including twin, double, and single options, all with ensuite bathrooms and windows. Multiple observation decks, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub ensure guests can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Arctic environment. Life on board is centred around a cosy saloon-style dining room and bar, complemented by a comfortable lounge for lectures, presentations, or quiet reading. Guests are welcome on the open bridge to observe navigation and wildlife spotting firsthand. MV Freya also carries two Zodiacs for closer shore landings and wildlife encounters. Designed for intimate, itinerary-free expeditions, the vessel provides a seamless blend of adventure, comfort, and immersive engagement with the Arctic wilderness.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Longyearbyen
Depart Longyearbyen at 4pm.Alkhornet, at the opening of Isfjorden, showcases the change in geology from plateau to edge-dominated, alpine mountainous landscape. 
Day 2 - Days 2 - 7 Svalbard Exploration
Explore Poolepynten, a headland on Prins Karls Forland, home to a walrus colony and burial site. Take a fjord cruise down Magdalenefjord, with its stunning natural architecture of pointed mountains.Sail to Smeerenburg, a former whaling settlement and source of an enduring myth, now home to a walrus colony.Possible landing in Virgohamna, a historical site, to learn about the attempts to reach the North Pole by air that departed from here and see remains of blubber ovens from the 1600s. Landing and hike on Ytre Norskøya, up to bird cliff (little auk), arctic tern colony, and common eider and goose nesting area.Sail along the continental shelf, scouting for fin and blue whales that gather in the upwelling zones.Search the ice edge, a dynamic setting of texture and light, home to seals, seabirds, and polar bears.Marvel at Alkefjellet, a stunning bird cliff, nesting location of Brünnich guillemots.Take a Zodiac cruise to see Storisstraumen and a ship cruise to Bråsvellbreen of the Austfonna ice cap, Europe's third-largest glacier by volume and area.Explore the island of Kvitøya, taking in the walrus colony and cultural remains of the Andreeneset headland.
Day 3 - Days 8 - 9 Svalbard Exploration
Hike on an area of Sjuøyane, or “Seven Islands”, the northernmost part of Svalbard, home bird cliffs, overflowing in the summer with black guillemots, ivory gulls, and kittiwakes, cultural remains, and walrus haulouts. Cruise down Liefdefjorden, standing in awe where the Monaco glacier meets the sea, and/or landing at Texas Bar, an historic trappers’ hut.Land at Sallyhamna, a hut built in 1937, rich in history and cultural remains from the 1600s whaling period.Take a Zodiac cruise of Fjortende Julbreen, a stunning glacier, and Fjortende Julibukta, a scenic bay in Krossfjord.Return to Isfjorden and Longyearbyen.
Day 4 - Day 10 Longyearbyen
Disembark in Longyearbyen at 9am.
Day 5 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
03-06-202612-06-2026USD $19,000Signature Twin/Double
03-06-202612-06-2026USD $0Signature Single
03-06-202612-06-2026USD $0Signature Penthouse (Double)
09-06-202618-06-2026USD $16,500Signature Twin - Cabins 1–2 & 4–5
09-06-202618-06-2026USD $19,300Signature Single - Cabins 6–7
09-06-202618-06-2026USD $0Signature Penthouse (Double)
09-06-202618-06-2026USD $0Svalbard Summer Photo Tour With Randy Hanna
12-06-202621-06-2026USD $19,000Signature Twin/Double
12-06-202621-06-2026USD $22,000Signature Single
12-06-202621-06-2026USD $0Signature Penthouse (Double)
13-06-202722-06-2027USD $19,995Signature Twin/Double
13-06-202722-06-2027USD $22,995Signature Penthouse (Double)
13-06-202722-06-2027USD $22,995Signature Single
22-06-202701-07-2027USD $19,995Signature Twin/Double
22-06-202701-07-2027USD $22,995Signature Single
22-06-202701-07-2027USD $22,995Signature Penthouse (Double)

Inclusions

    • Summer is when Svalbard’s wildlife – from Arctic foxes to whales, migratory birds, and polar bears – is at its most abundant and most visible
    • The midnight sun provides 24 hours of daylight, perfect for photography
    • We only work with award-winning legends of polar photography who are in-field tuition experts – you’re learning from the very best

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