Ocean Explorer
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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14 Night Spitsbergen Circumnavigation A Rite of Passage Cruise and Land Tour from Helsinki

Ship: Ocean Explorer
Cruise Line: Quark Expeditions
Sailed: Thursday, Jul 9, 2026 from Helsinki, Finland
Ended: Thursday, Jul 23, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Jul 9, 2026 departure of the Ocean Explorer. If Quark Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Jul 9, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Your Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries, and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna, or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel.
Day 2 - Friday - Jul 10, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Air Travel
Cruise Begins
Longyearbyen, Norway
This morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's largest settlement. As your ship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the island's rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically from frigid waters.
Day 3 - Saturday - Jul 11, 2026
Ny-London, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
Ny-London, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
Day 4 - Sunday - Jul 12, 2026
14th of July Glacier, Norway
14th of July Glacier, Norway
Day 5 - Monday - Jul 13, 2026
Phippsoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
Phippsoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
Day 6 - Tuesday - Jul 14, 2026
Kvitoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
Kvitoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
Day 7 - Wednesday - Jul 15, 2026
Alkefjellet, Norway
Alkefjellet, Norway
Expect a new adventure every day as we begin our journey by heading north and around the island of Spitsbergen, exploring smaller, outlying islands. We plan to circumnavigate Spitsbergen, but if conditions are favorable, we will also attempt a larger circumnavigation of the archipelago, including many of the outer islands in the Svalbard archipelago. Every expedition will be different, depending on the weather and ice, but some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Ny-London, Phippsoya, Alkefjellet, and the seldom-visited Kvitoya.
Day 8 - Thursday - Jul 16, 2026
Captain's Choice, United States
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 9 - Friday - Jul 17, 2026
Captain's Choice, United States
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 10 - Saturday - Jul 18, 2026
Captain's Choice, United States
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 11 - Sunday - Jul 19, 2026
Captain's Choice, United States
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 12 - Monday - Jul 20, 2026
Captain's Choice, United States
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 13 - Tuesday - Jul 21, 2026
Captain's Choice, United States
Captain's Choice, United States
Day 14 - Wednesday - Jul 22, 2026
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Ends
Air Travel
Helsinki, Finland
Your adventure ends in the frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen. From here, you'll be transferred to the airport for your return group charter flight to Helsinki, included in the transfer package.
Day 15 - Thursday - Jul 23, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
After breakfast, you can make your way to the airport for your onward flight home, or stay to explore Finland's culturally-rich capital on your own if you've made prior arrangements.

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Apr 30, 2027(Friday) 11 Night Svalbard in Spring Sea Ice Pristine Snow and Wildlife and Land Tour
Departing from Helsinki, Finland
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    May 9, 2027(Sunday) 10 Night Svalbard in Spring Sea Ice Pristine Snow and Wildlife and Land Tour
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    May 17, 2027(Monday) 10 Night Svalbard in Spring Sea Ice Pristine Snow and Wildlife and Land Tour
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    Jun 2, 2027(Wednesday) 10 Night Svalbard in Summer Tundra Whales and Wildlife and Land Tour
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