Description
Explore the northernmost regions of the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard by foot, kayak and Zodiac on this eight-day trip aboard the Ocean Albatros. Visit Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, where vibrant Arctic flowers are scattered across icy mountains, see Arctic foxes and walruses in northeast Svalbard and go birdwatching in the rocky islands of north Svalbard. Sail into the Arctic ice pack and witness wildlife thriving in some of Earth’s harshest conditions, then learn about the history of polar exploration on a visit to Kongsfjord. With the midnight sun above you, immerse yourself in true Arctic exploration.
Trip Name
Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun (Ocean Albatros)
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
8
Capacity
187
Highlights
- Explore the glacial wilderness of Svalbard – home to the northernmost city on Earth, lush Arctic flora and sweeping mountain scenery – by foot, kayak and Zodiac.
- Visit Ny-Alesund – once an expedition base for polar explorers like Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen, this settlement is now a scientific hub conducting vital research into how climate change is impacting the region’s ecosystems.
- Experience the sensation of the midnight sun – a phenomenon that occurs in the Arctic summer where the sun remains above the horizon 24 hours a day. This means more hours of daylight for expeditions!
- See Arctic wildlife like walruses, reindeer, beluga and bowhead whales, seals, rare seabirds and the elusive polar bear.
- Cruise into the Arctic ice pack – the icy cover over the Arctic ocean. Navigate through the narrow channels of this crystallised region aboard the Ocean Albatros, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting along the way.
