Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear on the Greg Mortimer

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    Duration

    8 DAYS
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    Class of Ship

    Midsize Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    B-CORP, Climate Neutral, Ship to Shore Power, Science Centre, Dynamic Positioning (DP)
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    Berths

    132
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    Ice Class

    PC6 Rating
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Duration
8 DAYS
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Class of Ship
Midsize Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
B-CORP, Climate Neutral, Ship to Shore Power, Science Centre, Dynamic Positioning (DP)
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Berths
132
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Ice Class
PC6 Rating

Expedition overview and highlights

  • Feel the wild heartbeat of the Arctic as you encounter walrus, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic foxes, guillemots, and puffins in their natural habitat
  • In true expedition spirit, embrace the unpredictable and explore deep, watching for polar bears roaming the pack ice
  • Sail past towering blue glacier walls and weave through breathtaking fjords carved by ice and time
  • Hike across the untouched tundra, surrounded by raw, awe-inspiring Arctic beauty at every step

There are few places on Earth as raw and mesmerising as Spitsbergen, where sea ice meets sculpted fjords and the polar bear reigns over the frozen wilderness. This expedition cruise through the Svalbard archipelago invites you to explore the Arctic at its most alive—when the midnight sun bathes the tundra in golden light and wildlife encounters are at their peak.

Aboard the Greg Mortimer, purpose-built for polar exploration, you’ll navigate through breathtaking fjords, towering glaciers, and sea ice that forms the hunting grounds of the Ice Bear. With flexible itineraries shaped by nature and guided by experts, this immersive voyage offers rare access to one of the planet’s most remote and awe-inspiring frontiers. Designed for true nature enthusiasts, it’s a journey as wild and unforgettable as the Arctic itself.

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