West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge
on the Sea Spirit

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    Duration

    11 DAYS
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    Class of Ship

    Midsize Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Energy Efficiency Management Plan, Food Waste Management
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    Passenger Berths

    114
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    Ice Class

    1D
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Duration
11 DAYS
/media/s4zhaf0m/ship-icon.png
Class of Ship
Midsize Expedition Ship
/media/2flfscuh/leaf-icon.png
Sustainability
Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Energy Efficiency Management Plan, Food Waste Management
/media/dx3mvpdd/bed-icon.png
Passenger Berths
114
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Ice Class
1D

Expedition overview & highlights

  • Search for polar bears along the sea ice
  • Cruise through stunning fjords and icy bays by Zodiac
  • Visit towering bird cliffs teeming with nesting seabirds, including puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes
  • Enjoy endless Arctic photo opportunities

Discover the untamed beauty of the High Arctic on a small-ship voyage to Svalbard. The itinerary for this expedition focuses on the spectacular fjords, coasts and islands of western Spitsbergen. This journey offers dramatic scenery, rich wildlife encounters and authentic expedition-style adventure. Navigate deep fjords framed by jagged peaks, cruise through drifting sea ice in search of polar bears and visit historical sites that tell stories of Arctic explorers and whalers. The expert guides on board provide insights into the region’s geology, ecology and climate. This expedition is ideal for travellers seeking an immersive Arctic experience filled with discovery, photography and awe-inspiring landscapes.

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