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8 Night Svalbard in Spring Cruise and Land Tour from Longyearbyen

Ship: MS Spitsbergen
Cruise Line: HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
Sailed: Monday, Jun 9, 2025 from Longyearbyen, Norway
Ended: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jun 9, 2025 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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8 Night Svalbard in Spring Cruise and Land Tour from Longyearbyen
Day 1 - Monday - Jun 9, 2025
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway
Air Travel
Oslo, 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.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Jun 10, 2025
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Begins
Longyearbyen, Norway
Explore this colorful frontier town. After breakfast it's time to experience Longyearbyen. The town is perfect for exploring on foot. Stroll down the main street and you might see Svalbard reindeer saunter by. Although wild, they're curious and tame. Before boarding your ship in the afternoon and continuing your Arctic discovery, join an included excursion and get a glimpse of this amazing polar bear-inspired region at the top of the world. And if you'd like to discover even more of Longyearbyen's special surroundings, why not join an optional Pre-Program.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Jun 11, 2025
Hornsund, Norway
Day 4 - Thursday - Jun 12, 2025
Bellsund, Norway
Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer history. Your expedition cruise continues south towards Hornsund - one of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords. Rich, colorful vegetation makes way for towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. Head out on deck to spot seals and whales, Mount Hornsundtind, and glaciers calving into the sea. Then we head to snowcapped mountains of Bellsund, whose cliffs are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars, along with Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer below. Look out for the early mining settlements here and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the first female trapper. 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 13, 2025
Spitsbergen National Park, Norway
Explore pristine snowscapes under the Midnight Sun. Making our way to the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, we'll cruise into Magdalenefjorden and through Sorgattet, the southern entrance to Smeerenburgfjord. The light of the Midnight Sun gives us plenty of time to explore this breathtakingly scenic area. Over the next two days, we'll explore the natural beauty and rugged tundra of this breathtaking national park. In the wilderness of steep mountains, stark glaciers, and beautiful offshore islands, we'll scan 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 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. Each day will be different. 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 14, 2025
Spitsbergen National Park, Norway
Day 7 - Sunday - Jun 15, 2025
At Sea
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 here for spotting wildlife, such as seals and walruses who lounge photogenically on the sparkling ice. And if the conditions are right, we'll lower our expedition boats into the water and enjoy an unforgettable close-up 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 this is the case then we'll instead explore the no-less-impressive deep fjords, mighty glaciers, and enchanting scenery of the Svalbard coast. In late July and into August, this is a time when the wildflowers appear, blanketing the landscape with a blaze of beauty and color.
Day 8 - Monday - Jun 16, 2025
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 17, 2025
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Ends
Air Travel
Oslo, Norway
A final day on top of the world. Your Arctic adventure comes to an end back in Longyearbyen. A transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Oslo. You'll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change than when you arrived. You'll also have lifelong memories of this 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?

Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on MS Spitsbergen

Sail Date Itinerary Name Inside
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Jun 16, 2025(Monday) 13 Night Circumnavigating Svalbard and Land Tour
Departing from Oslo, Norway
$14,567per person$13,281per person$18,525per personView
Jun 26, 2025(Thursday) 12 Night Circumnavigating Spitsbergen In the Realm of the Polar Bear and Land Tour
Departing from Oslo, Norway
$12,702per person$11,716per person$15,734per personView
Jun 28, 2025(Saturday) 10 Night Circumnavigating Spitsbergen and Land Tour
Departing from Oslo, Norway
$11,561per person$10,575per person$14,593per personView
Jul 5, 2025(Saturday) 15 Night Circumnavigating Svalbard The Ultimate Expedition and Land Tour
Departing from Oslo, Norway
$16,011per person$14,698per person$20,049per personView
Jul 7, 2025(Monday) 13 Night Circumnavigating Svalbard and Land Tour
Departing from Oslo, Norway
$14,829per person$13,516per person$18,867per personView
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