HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the Svalbard Museum which covers the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard
- Explore Svalbard's Southern Region and specifically Spitsbergen's west coast which is less ice-clogged than the rest of Svalbard due to the moderating influenced of the Gulf Stream
- Land on glaciers which can be visited on foot or by sea
- Visit Hornsund which will reveal fascinating views of geological formations, craggy mountains, spectacular glaciers and a variety of seabirds and seals
- Watch out for walrus haul-outs, spectacular glaciers, bird cliffs and bird islands, as well as surprising flora in Arctic deserts and the possibility to see polar bears and to visit historically important sites
- Enjoy Zodiac Cruises with the Silversea Expedition team
- Optional activities include Hiking and Kayaking
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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Rates are listed per person
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Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
ITINERARY
Day
01: Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen
is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian
administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the
archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the
Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen's airport can be used all-year
round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels,
restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the
port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center,
where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and
offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and
international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is
the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of
Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around
Longyearbyen and even in town.
Days
02-03: Svalbard Southern Region, Norway
Svalbard's
Southern Region and specifically Spitsbergen's west coast is less
ice-clogged than the rest of Svalbard due to the moderating influenced
of the Gulf Stream. Several fjords cut into the western coast of
Spitsbergen and have been used by trappers and hunters, as well as the
different mining companies that tried to exploit the riches of the
archipelago's largest island of Spitsbergen. Remains of huts and mines,
as well as active commercial and scientific settlements can be found
and visited. Depending on the time of the season, glaciers can be
visited on foot or by sea. Hornsund will reveal fascinating views of
geological formations, craggy mountains, spectacular glaciers and a
variety of seabirds and seals.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Days
04-06: Svalbard Northern Region, Norway
Svalbard's
northern region is less influenced by the Norwegian Current coming
through the Greenland Sea than the southern region and shows more ice.
The northern part of the island of Spitsbergen shows quite a number of
impressive fjords, bays and glaciers. The Nordaust Svalbard Nature
Reserve includes Spitsbergen's east coast, the Hinlopen Strait,
Nordaustlandet and some islands further east like Kvitoya and Storoya.
Several walrus haul-outs, spectacular glaciers, bird cliffs and bird
islands, as well as surprising flora in Arctic deserts and the
possibility to see polar bears and to visit historically important
sites make this an area prone for exploration. Ice conditions will
dictate which sites can be seen.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
07: Longyearbyen, Norway
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfers
(between airport, hotel and ship)
- 1
night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise (on 2021 voyages)
- In-country
flights when required by itinerary
- Guided
Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the
Expeditions Team
- Parka
- Enrichment
lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
- Spacious
suites
- Butler
service in every suite
- Unlimited
Free Wifi
- Personalised
service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Choice
of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages
in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and
spirits
- In-suite
dining and room service
- Onboard
entertainment
- Onboard
gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team: Free
- Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team: Free
- Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team: Free