True Expedition Svalbard Cruise from Tromso
True Expedition Svalbard Cruise from Tromso
This true expedition crosses from the Norwegian mainland to the high Arctic of Svalbard, pairing two remarkable regions in one boutique voyage. From Tromso, a historic Arctic hub ringed by mountains and fjords, you sail north along Norway’s dramatic coastline to North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe, where sheer cliffs rise above the Arctic Ocean under the midnight sun. Continuing off the map to remote Bear Island, you find the greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea, alive with puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes, before entering Svalbard itself for several days of full immersion in its profound wilderness. This is the kingdom of the polar bear, a land of gargantuan glaciers, fjords, sea ice and open tundra, home also to walrus, reindeer, Arctic foxes and seals. You explore by Zodiac and on foot, with expert-led talks and citizen science deepening every encounter, all aboard a refined boutique ship with all-inclusive comforts. Adventurous yet elegant, it is the true expedition, done with style.
Itinerary highlights
Cross from mainland Norway to Svalbard, pairing the Norwegian Arctic with the high Arctic.
Sail to North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe, beneath the midnight sun.
Reach remote Bear Island and the greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea.
Immerse yourself for several days in the profound wilderness of Svalbard.
Search for polar bears, walrus, reindeer, Arctic foxes and seals across the archipelago.
Cruise by Zodiac among gargantuan glaciers, fjords and sea ice with an expert team.
Take part in citizen science and expert-led talks that enrich every landing.
Travel in boutique comfort, all-inclusive, finishing in the polar capital of Longyearbyen.
True Expedition Svalbard Cruise from Tromso
This true expedition crosses from the Norwegian mainland to the high Arctic of Svalbard, pairing two remarkable regions in one boutique voyage. From Tromso, a historic Arctic hub ringed by mountains and fjords, you sail north along Norway’s dramatic coastline to North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe, where sheer cliffs rise above the Arctic Ocean under the midnight sun. Continuing off the map to remote Bear Island, you find the greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea, alive with puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes, before entering Svalbard itself for several days of full immersion in its profound wilderness. This is the kingdom of the polar bear, a land of gargantuan glaciers, fjords, sea ice and open tundra, home also to walrus, reindeer, Arctic foxes and seals. You explore by Zodiac and on foot, with expert-led talks and citizen science deepening every encounter, all aboard a refined boutique ship with all-inclusive comforts. Adventurous yet elegant, it is the true expedition, done with style.
Itinerary highlights
Cross from mainland Norway to Svalbard, pairing the Norwegian Arctic with the high Arctic.
Sail to North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe, beneath the midnight sun.
Reach remote Bear Island and the greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea.
Immerse yourself for several days in the profound wilderness of Svalbard.
Search for polar bears, walrus, reindeer, Arctic foxes and seals across the archipelago.
Cruise by Zodiac among gargantuan glaciers, fjords and sea ice with an expert team.
Take part in citizen science and expert-led talks that enrich every landing.
Travel in boutique comfort, all-inclusive, finishing in the polar capital of Longyearbyen.
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation in a stateroom or suite, almost all with balcony
- All meals on board, with complimentary hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and spirits throughout
- 24-hour room service and lecture programmes by the expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call, plus all expedition landings
- Zodiac excursions and citizen science with the expedition team
- Branded parka to keep and use of rubber boots; waterproof backpack and water bottle to keep
- Use of gym, sauna and pool; entry-level Wi-Fi; onboard gratuities and port taxes
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation in a stateroom or suite, almost all with balcony
- All meals on board, with complimentary hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and spirits throughout
- 24-hour room service and lecture programmes by the expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call, plus all expedition landings
- Zodiac excursions and citizen science with the expedition team
- Branded parka to keep and use of rubber boots; waterproof backpack and water bottle to keep
- Use of gym, sauna and pool; entry-level Wi-Fi; onboard gratuities and port taxes
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This is a one-way crossing from Tromso on the Norwegian mainland, sailing up the Arctic coast past North Cape, out to remote Bear Island, and on into Svalbard, finishing in Longyearbyen. It pairs the Norwegian Arctic with several days of immersion in the high Arctic of Svalbard, reaching the archipelago by sea rather than by air.
Both sail from Tromso to Longyearbyen via Bear Island, but this True voyage adds North Cape and the dramatic Norwegian Arctic coast, and is run on a refined boutique ship with all-inclusive drinks, an included excursion at each port and a more elevated level of comfort throughout. It is adventure-forward, with a cultural Norwegian-coast dimension as well as the wildlife.
North Cape (Nordkapp) is the northernmost point of mainland Europe, a dramatic headland where cliffs rise above the Arctic Ocean. Only Svalbard lies between it and the North Pole, and in summer it basks in the midnight sun, a fitting threshold as you head north to the high Arctic.
Svalbard is one of the Arctic’s richest wildlife regions: polar bears, walrus, Arctic foxes, ringed seals, Svalbard reindeer and vast seabird colonies, with whales in the surrounding waters. Bear Island and North Cape add spectacular seabird life. Sightings are never guaranteed in the wild, but the chances are excellent.