HIGHLIGHTS
- Comfortable and intimate expedition experience
- Attempt to sail above 80°N and fully circumnavigate
the island of Spitsbergen
- Summertime offers good chances of sighting polar bears
hunting on the sea ice
- See beautiful fjords, glaciers, and icebergs in the
pristine Arctic wilderness
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | EUR |
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| Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 05, 2025 | EUR |
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| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | EUR |
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| Jul 09, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | EUR |
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| Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | EUR |
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Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | EUR |
EUR |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 05, 2025 | EUR |
EUR |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | EUR |
EUR |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | EUR |
EUR |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | EUR |
EUR |
ITINERARY
Day 1: Explore Cosmopolitan Oslo
Days 2–4: Welcome to Longyearbyen
Day 5: Peaceful Ny-Ålesund
Days 6–7: Expedition Days
Day 8: Ice Edge Attempt
Days 9–10: Eastern Spitsbergen
Days 11–12: Hornsund and Bellsund
Day 13: Return to Longyearbyen
MS Fram (Expedition, 200-guests)
MS Fram is purpose built as an expedition vessel with a higher ice-class, chart drawing tools, ship depth sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, autonomous tracking system, oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full 'expedition tools-deck' equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer you need an 'expedition base-camp' that is comfortable - something that combines 'all oceans capabilities' with safety, flexibility and environmental friendliness. That's Fram - simply the best expedition ship imaginable.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
What’s included
- Flights in economy class between Oslo and Longyearbyen
- All transfers and excursions in Longyearbyen
- One overnight stay in Oslo before the expedition cruise,
including breakfast
- Two-night stay in Longyearbyen before the expedition
cruise, including dinner and breakfast
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout
the day and evening (subject to licensing laws; excludes premium drinks)
- All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks
- Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for
suite guests (on MS Fram only)
- A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take
home
- A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of
HX gear
- Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard
photographer
- Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not
supported.
- Use of sauna, hot tubs, fitness room, lounges, and more
- Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX
(though if you’d like to leave something extra,
it’s always appreciated)
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the
Expedition Team
- Full access to the ship’s Science Center
- The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with
ongoing scientific research
- An onboard professional photographer will give tips and
tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for
activities
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice
conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding
requirements
- Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight
stay might be needed (not included)
Not Included
- International flights
- Additional overnight stay(s) may be required due to
international flight schedules
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
