On this extended exploration of the Svalbard archipelago, there is ample time to enjoy the best of this magical region, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs, and beluga whales rise from the sea.
✓ Sail among spectacular icebergs while spotting seabirds and keeping watch for wallowing walrus
✓ Hike among colourful Arctic tundra, keeping an eye out for arctic fox, and discover historical camps of explorers and hunters
✓ Experience some of our favourite places in Svalbard and perhaps discover some new ones
The Arctic with Aurora Expeditions:
Svalbard in Depth 2024
Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.
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Highlights of an Expedition in the Arctic
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Included Activities
Optional Activities
Reserve your optional activities at the time of booking to secure your spot.
*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary, and additional fees apply for optional activities.
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New Purpose-Built Small Ship: 132 Passengers – Maximum
Our expedition ship — Sylvia Earle — is new to the fleet and is designed for exploration. This state-of-the-art ship uses the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.
INCLUSIONS
• All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
• One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Longyearbyen on Day 1.
• Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation.
• Transfer from pier to airport in Longyearbyen on Day 15.
• 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 provided 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.
• Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi.
• Comprehensive pre-departure information.
• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
EXCLUSIONS
• International or domestic flights not mentioned in the itinerary, 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, email or phone charges.
About Aurora Expeditions
From the start, Aurora Expeditions — an Award-winning Australian owned company — was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 33 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an Expedition Team we believe are the world’s best.
I'd love to tell you more about Aurora Expeditions and their immersive, small-ship expeditions and travel experiences to the world’s wild and most remarkable destinations – Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.
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