Spitsbergen Explorer
Departures: June 5, 2009 to August 21, 2009
Rate Range: $3,390 to $9,590
This 11-day active adventure begins and ends in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, one of Norway’s Arctic islands in the Svalbard archipelago. The aim of this expedition is to circumnavigate the coastline of the largest island in the group, Spitsbergen. The exact course depends on local weather and ice conditions. We expect to sail magnificent fjords, cruise in Zodiacs past towering sea cliffs and encounter polar bears and walrus in their natural habitat. Optional kayaking is available.
Prominent UK travel writer Simon Calder sampled one of our Spitsbergen Exploror expeditions. Read about it.
Expedition Summary
| Day 1 | Longyearbyen – Embarkation Day |
|---|---|
| Day 2-4 | Western Spitsbergen |
| Day 5-8 | Smeerenburg, Phippsoya, Thousand Islands |
| Day 9-10 | Bournbonhamna |
| Day 11 | Longyearbyen – Disembarkation |
Expedition Dates
| Ship | Start | End | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009 | June 5, 2009 | June 15, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | June 12, 2009 | June 22, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | June 22, 2009 | July 2, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | July 2, 2009 | July 12, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009 | July 5, 2009 | July 15, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | July 12, 2009 | July 22, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | July 22, 2009 | August 1, 2009 | 11 days | Sold Out |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | August 1, 2009 | August 11, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009 | August 4, 2009 | August 14, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | August 11, 2009 | August 21, 2009 | 11 days | Sold Out |
| Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009 | August 14, 2009 | August 24, 2009 | 11 days | view pricing > |
| Akademik Shokalskiy | August 21, 2009 | August 31, 2009 | 11 days | Sold Out |