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The Arctic with AE Expeditions:
Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.

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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.

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Focusing on the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago - Spitsbergen - expeditioners will slice through pack ice to explore this Arctic wonderland.

  • Search for walrus and bearded seals

  • Sail along spectacular fjords surrounded by jagged mountains that pierce the sky

  • Keep your eyes peeled for regal polar bears hunting on ice

  • Stretch your legs on walks across tundra and discover historical camps of explorers and hunters

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Highlights of this Expedition

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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

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

  • Cruise
  • 8 days
  • 12 - 19 Jul 2027, 4 Aug - 11 Aug 2027

Our world-class expedition vessel: Greg Mortimer.

Destination Highlights

  • Keep an eye out for majestic polar bears on pack ice
  • Discover the thrill of seeing arctic wildlife, like walrus, reindeer and arctic fox
  • See towering cliffs teeming with birdlife, including guillemots and puffins
  • Enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords
  • Enjoy tundra hikes amid stunning scenery without seeing another soul, apart from your fellow Expeditioners

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen for embarkation.
Days: 3–7 Explore Spitsbergen.
Day 8: Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo

Go Solo and Save
No Single Supplement available on 10 dedicate 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.

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Wildlife: Dot Robinson

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.

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Our Purpose-Built Small Ship - Maximum of 130 Passengers

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

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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®.

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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 AE Expeditions

About AE Expeditions

From the start, AE Expeditions (part of 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 AE Expeditions and their immersive, small-ship expeditions and travel experiences to the world’s wild and most remarkable destinations – Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.