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8 Night Svalbard in Spring Cruise and Land Tour from Oslo

Ship: MS Spitsbergen

Cruise Line: HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Sailed: Monday, Jun 8, 2026 from Oslo, Norway

Ended: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jun 8, 2026 departure of the MS Spitsbergen. If HX Hurtigruten Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Monday - Jun 8, 2026

Oslo, Norway

Air Travel

Longyearbyen, Norway

From Oslo to the town at the top of the world. After a flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with an overnight stay in the world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen. A colorful frontier settlement where people are outnumbered by snowmobiles, Longyearbyen is a unique place on the edge of the Arctic wilderness. If you have time, head out to explore this special town, before enjoying a relaxing evening at your leisure. If you'd like to spend two extra days exploring Longyearbyen and its surroundings before your voyage, see this voyage option. It includes the same sailing itinerary but with additional Arctic land adventures.

Day 2 - Tuesday - Jun 9, 2026

Longyearbyen, Norway

Cruise Begins

Longyearbyen, Norway

Explore this colorful frontier town. After breakfast it's time to experience Longyearbyen. The former coal mining settlement is small enough to explore on foot. Stroll down the main street lined with boutique shops, an art gallery, and restaurants. You might even see a Svalbard reindeer saunter by. Before boarding your ship in the afternoon and continuing your Arctic discovery, join an included excursion and get a deeper look at this isolated and remote region at the top of the world.

Day 3 - Wednesday - Jun 10, 2026

Hornsund, Norway

Day 4 - Thursday - Jun 11, 2026

Bellsund, Norway

Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer history. Your expedition cruise continues south towards Hornsund - one of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords. Colorful vegetation makes way for towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. The cliffs here are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars along with Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer below. Head out on deck to spot seals and whales, Mount Hornsundtind, and glaciers reaching into the sea, and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the first female trapper to hunt in Svalbard. Then we head to admire the classic beauty of the snowcapped mountains of Bellsund - a historic area where you can see the evidence of former whaling and mining activity on the shoreline. Our activities will be determined by the ever-changing weather conditions of Hornsund and Bellsund. Your Expedition Team will decide on the best possibilities for exploring on the day.

Day 5 - Friday - Jun 12, 2026

Spitsbergen National Park, Norway

Explore pristine snowscapes under the Midnight Sun. Over the next two days, we'll explore the natural beauty and rugged tundra of this breathtaking national park where steep mountains, glaciers, and beautiful offshore islands form a unique Arctic landscape. We'll scout for some of the animals of the Arctic - seals, walruses, and reindeer. Early in the season, there's a good chance we may spot polar bears too, so we'll always be on the lookout for these iconic but elusive predators. And as we progress further into June, we may see whales returning to the region for summer and birdlife such as little auks, Arctic terns, skuas, eider ducks, and barnacle geese. From landings to kayaking, be ready for anything as your captain and expedition leader decide on the best landing sites and activities based on the day's conditions.

Day 6 - Saturday - Jun 13, 2026

Spitsbergen National Park, Norway

Day 7 - Sunday - Jun 14, 2026

At Sea

Experience the opportunity of sailing to the edge of the polar ice cap. If conditions allow, we'll sail north and cross the 80th parallel to explore the ever-changing ice edge. The transition zone between the ice cap and the sea is a magical yet ephemeral place where the waters are filled with ice floes and drifting pack ice. From the ship, there are great opportunities for spotting wildlife, such as seals and walruses who lounge on the sparkling ice. And if the conditions are right, we'll lower our expedition boats into the water and enjoy an unforgettable experience amid the floating ice. The ice edge isn't a fixed boundary, and it moves depending on the season and conditions, so visiting it will be an attempt rather than a certainty. From May to August, as summer progresses, it retreats further towards the pole, meaning it may be out of reach for us. If so, we'll explore the no-less-impressive fjords, glaciers, and incredible scenery of the Svalbard coast.

Day 8 - Monday - Jun 15, 2026

Ny Alesund, Norway

Experience science, serenity, and epic scenery. Today, you'll discover the serenity of Ny-Alesund and neighboring fjords such as Krossfjord and Kongsfjord. Disconnect and enjoy a day without distractions as the Norwegian Mapping Authority's nearby geodetic station means we must switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. One of the northernmost settlements and a former mining town, Ny-Alesund was the starting point for Roald Amundsen's expeditions north with the airship 'Norge'. Now, the town is a hub for global science and climate research, and you can still see remnants of its history. You'll be immersed in rugged, glacial scenery as we explore the fjords around Ny-Alesund. Be ready for adventure. We'll seize any opportunity to launch our small boats (RIBs), go ashore to hike, or cruise by majestic glaciers.

Day 9 - Tuesday - Jun 16, 2026

Longyearbyen, Norway

Cruise Ends

Air Travel

Oslo, Norway

A last day on top of the world. Your Arctic adventure ends in Longyearbyen, where you'll catch your flight back to Oslo. You'll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change than you arrived with - and memories of an incredible experience. If you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, why not spend some more time in the Arctic and join an optional Post-Program?

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Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on MS Spitsbergen

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Inside From	Oceanview From	Suite From	Details
Jul 23, 2026(Thursday)	12 Night Circumnavigating Spitsbergen In the Realm of the Polar Bear and Land Tour Departing from Oslo, Norway	$14,912per person	$14,486per person	$30,890per person	View
Jul 25, 2026(Saturday)	10 Night Circumnavigating Spitsbergen and Land Tour Departing from Oslo, Norway	$14,912per person	$14,486per person	$30,890per person	View
Aug 3, 2026(Monday)	16 Night Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026 Greenland Iceland and Svalbard and Land Tour Departing from Oslo, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	$24,365per person	View
Aug 3, 2026(Monday)	16 Night Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026 Greenland Iceland and Svalbard and Land Tour Departing from Oslo, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	$24,365per person	View
Aug 19, 2026(Wednesday)	12 Night The Ultimate Fjord and National Park Expedition Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland Special Promotions AARP Member Benefit 130th Anniversary Offer: Up To 35% Savings	$11,650per person	Call For Price	$24,775per person	View

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