The Arctic with Aurora Expeditions:
Svalbard Odyssey 2024

Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.

The Arctic with Aurora Expeditions:
Svalbard Odyssey 2024

Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.

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Aurora Expeditions at NorthStar Cruises

Life. Changing. Arctic.

The great sweep of the Arctic encompasses the northernmost latitudes on earth. From the incomparable glaciers of Greenland to the captivating geology of Svalbard and the endlessly beguiling volcanic island of Iceland, the Arctic offers unparalleled encounters with the natural world at its most rugged and wild.

Enjoy the best of Svalbard, 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.

Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers
Discover historical camps of explorers and hunters
Push through pack ice to find walrus and bearded seals
Delight in the breathtakingly beautiful fjords

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Highlights of this Expedition

Featured Expedition

Svalbard Odyssey

Expedition To/From: Longyearbyen, Norway - Longyearbyen, Norway

Cruise
12 days
11 Aug - 22 Aug 24

Our world-class expedition vessel: Greg Mortimer.

Destination Highlights

Venture close to 80° north, searching for polar bears on pack ice
Discover the thrill of seeing walrus, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic fox, guillemots and puffins
Cruise along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Longyearbyen
Day 2: Embarkation Day
Days 3-11: Svalbard
Day 12: Disembark in Longyearbyen

Save up to 10% off*

*Terms and conditions: Only valid on new bookings and must be booked by 31 December, 2024, unless sold out prior. Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and capacity controlled. Offer can be withdrawn at any time and not redeemable for cash. Normal booking terms and conditions apply - contact your travel advisor for details.

^ Note: The excursion schedule is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather conditions. The polar plunge included activity is subject to weather conditions.

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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.

Best Time To Go

Wildlife: Dot Robertson

Every moment in the polar regions is like a page from a storybook, but some are truly spine-tingling. Listen in awe as Assistant Expedition Leader Dot Robertson recounts a 'pinch me' moment from earlier this year in Svalbard in the High Arctic.

New Purpose-Built Small Ship - 130 Passengers Maximum

Our expedition ship Greg Mortimer is designed for exploration. This state-of-the-art ship uses the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.

Onboard the Greg Mortimer

A look inside our purpose-built expedition vessel, Greg Mortimer, the world’s first passenger expedition ship featuring the Ulstein X-Bow®.

INCLUSIONS

Transfer from airport to hotel on Day 1.
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 12.
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.
Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi**
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
*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’. *

**Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore 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, 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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