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
Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.
Heidi Bocianowski
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Highlights of an Expedition in the Arctic
Featured Expedition
Svalbard in Depth
Expedition To/From: Oslo to Oslo, Norway
Our world-class expedition vessel: Sylvia Earle.
Destination Highlights
• Attempt to circumnavigate Svalbard, including Nordaustlandet, a polar desert rich in geological wonders and the most northerly point of the Svalbard archipelago
• Enjoy extra time for deeper expeditionary exploration
• Thrill in the anticipation of perhaps seeing polar bears on pack ice and other mesmerising wildlife, including walrus, seals, whales, reindeer and arctic fox
• Discover towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and listen to the busy chanting of little auk colonies protected among the scree slopes
• Hike among tundra amid exceptional scenery
• Venture close to 80° north, watching out for polar bears and other wildlife on pack ice
• Visit the remains of old whaling settlements, old pomor sites, and enjoy early morning Zodiac cruises
• Encounter glittering glaciers, keep watch for beluga whales and ivory gulls
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo for an overnight stay
Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen for Embarkation in Oslo
Day 3-14: Svalbard Archipelago including Nordauslandet
Day 15: Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo
Go Solo and Save
No Single Supplement offer on 10 dedicated staterooms*
Destination Highlights
• Attempt to circumnavigate Svalbard, including Nordaustlandet, a polar desert rich in geological wonders and the most northerly point of the Svalbard archipelago
• Enjoy extra time for deeper expeditionary exploration
• Thrill in the anticipation of perhaps seeing polar bears on pack ice and other mesmerising wildlife, including walrus, seals, whales, reindeer and arctic fox
• Discover towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and listen to the busy chanting of little auk colonies protected among the scree slopes
• Hike among tundra amid exceptional scenery
• Venture close to 80° north, watching out for polar bears and other wildlife on pack ice
• Visit the remains of old whaling settlements, old pomor sites, and enjoy early morning Zodiac cruises
• Encounter glittering glaciers, keep watch for beluga whales and ivory gulls
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo for an overnight stay
Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen for Embarkation in Oslo
Day 3-14: Svalbard Archipelago including Nordauslandet
Day 15: Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo
Go Solo and Save
No Single Supplement offer on 10 dedicated staterooms*
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.
Best Time To Go
New Purpose-Built Small Ship - 130 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 Oslo on Day 1.
• Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation (time permitting).
• 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.
• Wi-Fi. Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.
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 or phone charges.
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’.
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.
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