HIGHLIGHTS
- Venture
close to 80° north, searching for polar bears on pack ice
- Discover
the thrill of seeing walrus, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic fox,
guillemots and puffins
- Cruise
along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords
- Enjoy
tundra hikes amid stunningly beautiful scenery
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | 11,884 |
12,476 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | 11,884 |
12,476 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 Arrive in Oslo
Having
made your way to Oslo, you will be met by a representative of Aurora
Expeditions and transferred to our group hotel. Upon arrival at your
included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to
collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations
team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation
or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash
or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The
remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own
expense.
Accommodation:
Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo (or similar)
Day
2 Embarkation Day
This
morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags
clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Enjoy breakfast at
the hotel before transferring to the airport for our charter flight to
Longyearbyen for embarkation. Any valuables or personal items should be
kept on you throughout the day. In Longyearbyen, explore the town on a
guided excursion tour.
On
the drive to Camp Barentz, located in Advent Valley, your guide will
give you an introduction to Longyearbyen’s fascinating
history. Once at Camp Barentz we enjoy a presentation in the large
‘lavvo’ - a traditional building common in northern
Norway. You will also have the opportunity to meet the friendly huskies
and perhaps pick up some souvenirs. A visit to the Svalbard Museum is
included back in town before embarking the vessel in the late afternoon.
After
the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the
late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important
safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we
‘throw the lines’ and set sail.
Note: the excursion
is contingent on the arrival time of our charter flight to Longyearbyen.
Days
3–7 Spitsbergen
The
island of Spitsbergen is the largest in the Svalbard Archipelago and
offers Arctic wilderness at its best. The members of our experienced
Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will
use their expertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the
best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions and
the possibility of encounters with wildlife.
Phenomenal
fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in
fossils, set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See
walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our
legs on walks across tundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers.
We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and
scree slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk
colonies. Most memorable will be encounters with the majestic polar
bear on pack ice. Your Expedition Team is just as keen as you are to
find them – they will be on constant watch to spot these
inspiring creatures.
If
you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an
opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who
are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as
conditions are suitable, you will hear the announcement to prepare for
an exhilarating dip – a memory you will savour for years to
come.
Day
8 Disembark in Longyearbyen
During
the early morning we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your
Expedition Team upon disembarkation and enjoy some free time before
transferring to the airport for your return charter flight to Oslo to
continue your journey.
Greg Mortimer (Luxury Expedition, 120-guests)
Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the Greg Mortimer is built to world-class polar standards. It is designed in close consultation with expedition specialists, taking advantage of Auroras more than 25 years of experience.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfer
from airport to hotel in Oslo on Day 1.
- One
night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Oslo on
Day 1.
- Transfer
from airport to port in Longyearbyen on Day 2.
- Sightseeing
tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation (time permitting).
- Transfer
from pier to airport in Longyearbyen on Day 8.
- Return
charter flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen.
- Onboard
accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
- All
meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
- Beer,
house wine and soft drinks with dinner.
- Captain’s
Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house
beer and wine, non-
- alcoholic
beverages.
- All
shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
- Educational
lectures and guiding services provide by Expedition Team.
- Complimentary
access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial
consultation).
- One
3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
- Complimentary
use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
- Comprehensive
pre-departure information.
- Port
surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Note:
A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically
added to your onboard account. It is at your
discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount)
when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to
tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for
suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.
EXPEDITION
EXCLUSIONS
- International
or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
- Transfers
– unless specified in the itinerary.
- Airport
arrival or departure taxes.
- Passport,
visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
- Travel
insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
- Hotel
accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
- Optional
excursions and optional activity surcharges.
- All
items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic
beverages and soft drinks (outside of
- dinner
service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical
expenses, wi-fi, email or phone
- charges.
