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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun Expedition

Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun Expedition

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Description

Join us aboard the Ocean Albatros on an unforgettable Arctic expedition through Svalbard’s breathtaking wilderness, cruising among whales, walruses, polar bears, and millions of seabirds. This ice-class vessel is specially built to navigate the polar pack ice, allowing exploration of remote and pristine environments. Experience the high summer in the Arctic, when reindeer and Arctic foxes prepare for winter and seabird cliffs teem with life. This expedition aims to sail as close as possible to the northern pack ice, the favored summer habitat of polar bears, while also visiting accessible locations along Svalbard’s west coast kept navigable by the warm Gulf Stream. From wildlife hotspots to eerie historical sites, glittering icebergs to breathtaking glaciers, this voyage offers a true immersion into nature’s high-Arctic paradise, blending staggering scenery, wildlife-watching, and historical discovery.

Trip Name
Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun Expedition
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition Passenger Capacity: 169 (95 cabins) Length: 104.4 m Built: 2022 Ocean Albatros is built for serious Polar travel, pairing long-honed expedition capability with a modern, stabilised design. Its X-BOW structure delivers a markedly smoother ride and enables confident movement through deeper ice, giving passengers access to remote regions that traditional vessels cannot approach. Spacious staterooms with wide views, extensive observation areas, near-water hydraulic platforms and a fast, heated mudroom support uninterrupted exploration. The atmosphere on board remains streamlined and functional, with amenities such as Jacuzzis, sauna, spa, gym, library and a generous lounge layout arranged to maximise comfort without distracting from the environment outside. Efficiency and sustainability are embedded into the ship’s operations. Dual diesel–electric engines reduce emissions significantly while maintaining reliable range and power, enabling the vessel to operate with a carbon footprint roughly half that of older expedition ships. Most cabins include private balconies, communal areas are deliberately generous, and dining spans both a full restaurant and a bistro. Expedition logistics - zodiacs, science activities, photographic support and medical readiness - are built into the core offering, ensuring a consistent, competent experience from the Arctic to Antarctica.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: All Aboard in Longyearbyen!
Begin your journey in Norway and arrive in Longyearbyen, Svalbard—the northernmost town on Earth. Despite its remote Arctic location, Longyearbyen offers warm Nordic hospitality. Upon arrival, you’re greeted by crisp polar air, dramatic mountain views, and a polar bear warning sign reminding visitors of their wild new location. Your expedition ship Ocean Albatros awaits you in the harbor; toast your departure from civilization as you sail into the Arctic wilderness, on course for adventure!
Day 2 - Days 2-3: Northwest Svalbard
Northwest Svalbard, a National Park since 1973, preserves a rich history of early Arctic exploration and whaling. First visited by William Barents in 1596, the area became a hub for Dutch and English whalers. Their haunting remnants, such as the blubber ovens and graves of young sailors at sites such as Smeerenburg, remain visible. Now heavily protected, the region has been reclaimed by nature, rich in Arctic flowers, seabirds, walrus, and polar bears, making it once again a pristine wilderness and haven for wildlife.
Day 3 - Day 4: Northeast Svalbard
In the morning, the expedition enters the icy wilderness of northeastern Svalbard, a stark polar desert shaped by the absence of warming ocean currents. Here, vast glaciers descend into ice-choked waters, surrounding rugged landscapes which appear barren, yet teem with life. Arctic foxes prowl the chilly shores, while hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest on cliffs above. These cold coastal waters are rich in shellfish, attracting the walrus, which are common in the area. Our exploration plans depend on rapidly changing sea, wind, and ice conditions, embodying the dynamic and unpredictable essence of true polar adventure.
Day 4 - Day 5: North Svalbard
Next, we strive for some of the northernmost pieces of land on Earth – stark landscapes almost permanently beset by ice. With luck, we may reach the polar desert island of Nordaustlandet, or the smaller islands of Sjuøyane in the far north of Svalbard. The almost vegetation-free, rocky islands are located around 1000 km further north than mainland Norway’s famous Nordkapp. Weather permitting, we will land and walk upon these most northern landmasses. These high Arctic islands are quite barren, and only moss, hardy tundra plants and lichens cover the stones. The birdlife is rich in this area, with scampering shore birds and nesting terns and skuas – keep your binoculars handy! At the end of the day, we will start cruising towards the Arctic ice pack which stretches from Svalbard to the North Pole and beyond.
Day 5 - Day 6: Into the Ice
The Arctic ice pack north of Svalbard is a vast, ever-changing wilderness stretching to the North Pole and beyond to Alaska and Siberia, forming one of Earth’s largest and most dynamic habitats. Though it appears empty at first, this icy realm conceals abundant wildlife—from tiny cod-like fish to seabirds and seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive polar bear, the region’s apex predator. Ocean Albatros can navigate these narrow ice channels, offering a rare glimpse into this mysterious, shifting environment where nature’s secrets unfold with patience and careful observation.
Day 6 - Day 7: Kongsfjorden Area
During the Arctic “night,” we sail into the stunning Kongsfjord, a vast fjord system framed by glaciers and the dramatic Three Crowns mountains. Here we will visit Ny-Ålesund, Earth’s northernmost settlement, known for its scientific stations and historic role as a base for legendary polar explorers such as Amundsen and Nansen. This remote outpost continues to support vital research amid its breathtaking surroundings, blending the frontiers of science and exploration.
Day 7 - Day 8: Longyearbyen Disembarkation
On the final morning of our expedition, we arrive back in Longyearbyen. Even this small town will feel like a metropolis after days of isolation in the wilderness of the Arctic! After exploring Longyearbyen and bidding a fond farewell to the crew and fellow Arctic explorers, return to Svalbard Airport and join your flight back to the Norwegian mainland- with memories to last a lifetime.
Day 8 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $5,495Category F Stateroom - Triple Stateroom (Porthole)
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $6,395Category D Stateroom - Albatros Stateroom (Porthole)
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $6,795Category E Stateroom - French Balcony Stateroom
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $6,995Category C Stateroom - Balcony Stateroom
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $8,095Category G Stateroom - Single Stateroom (Porthole)
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $9,195Category B Suite - Balcony Suite
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $11,695Category A Suite - Junior Suite
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $13,195Premium Suite - Freydis Suite
24-05-202631-05-2026USD $13,195Family Suite - Brynhilde Suite
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $9,295Porthole Stateroom
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $9,795French Balcony Stateroom
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $10,595Superior Balcony Stateroom
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $11,095Grand Balcony Stateroom
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $12,195Balcony Suite
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $12,695Junior Suite
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $14,795Freydis Suite
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $17,895Brynhilde Suite
18-05-202725-05-2027USD $7,895Triple Stateroom
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $7,895Triple Stateroom
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $9,295Porthole Stateroom
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $9,795French Balcony Stateroom
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $10,595Superior Balcony Stateroom
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $11,095Grand Balcony Stateroom
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $12,195Balcony Suite
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $12,695Junior Suite
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $14,795Freydis Suite
01-06-202708-06-2027USD $17,895Brynhilde Suite
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $8,195Triple Stateroom
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $9,595Porthole Stateroom
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $10,095French Balcony Stateroom
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $10,995Superior Balcony Stateroom
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $11,495Grand Balcony Stateroom
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $12,595Balcony Suite
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $13,195Junior Suite
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $15,295Freydis Suite
03-07-202710-07-2027USD $18,595Brynhilde Suite
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $7,895Triple Stateroom
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $9,295Porthole Stateroom
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $9,795French Balcony Stateroom
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $10,595Superior Balcony Stateroom
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $11,095Grand Balcony Stateroom
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $12,195Balcony Suite
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $12,695Junior Suite
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $14,795Freydis Suite
15-08-202722-08-2027USD $17,895Brynhilde Suite
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $7,895Triple Stateroom
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $9,295Porthole Stateroom
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $9,795French Balcony Stateroom
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $10,595Superior Balcony Stateroom
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $11,095Grand Balcony Stateroom
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $12,195Balcony Suite
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $12,695Junior Suite
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $14,795Freydis Suite
22-08-202729-08-2027USD $17,895Brynhilde Suite

Inclusions

    • True High Arctic immersion: Northwest, Northeast, and far-north Svalbard, including polar deserts, glacier fronts, and the drifting ice pack toward the North Pole.
    • Polar wildlife and ecology: Walrus haul-outs, seabird cliffs, Arctic foxes, seals, whales, and the real possibility of polar bear encounters in their natural habitat.
    • Exploration heritage and science: Whaling history at Smeerenburg, the legacy of early Arctic explorers, and a visit to Ny-Ålesund, the world’s northernmost research settlement.

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