HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the thrill of seeing walrus, seals, whales,
reindeer, arctic fox, guillemots and puffins
- Cruise along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords
- Enjoy tundra hikes amid stunningly beautiful scenery
- Venture close to 80° north, watch for polar bears
on pack ice
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin Or Superior | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Stateroom Superior | Junior Suite | Captains Suite |
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| Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 10, 2027 | 23,995 | 24,695 | 26,895 | 28,295 | 30,395 | 33,195 | 39,595 | 45,195 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range)
Balcony Stateroom A | (High-end)
Captains Suite |
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| Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 10, 2027 | 23,995 | 30,395 | 45,195 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Arrive in Oslo
Having
made your way to Oslo, you will be met by a representative of Aurora
Expeditions and transferred to our group hotel. Upon arrival at your
included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to
collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations
team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation
or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash
or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or
supermarket.
The
remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own
expense.
Day
2 : Fly to Longyearbyen, embarkation
This
morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags
clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Enjoy breakfast at
the hotel before transferring to the airport for our charter flight to
Longyearbyen for embarkation. Any valuables or personal items should be
kept on you throughout the day.?In Longyearbyen, explore the town on a
guided excursion tour.
After
the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the
late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important
safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we
‘throw the lines’ and set sail.
Note: the
excursion is contingent on the arrival time of our charter flight to
Longyearbyen.
Days
3–14 : Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard
offers Arctic wilderness at its best. Our experienced expedition team
will use their expertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing
the best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions,
and the possibility of encounters with wildlife. Above the Arctic
Circle during the boreal summer, the sun does not drop below the
horizon until late August, so we enjoy 24 hours of daylight, and more
time to explore this breathtaking part of the planet.
Svalbard's
phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountain ranges and polar desert are
rich in fossils, perfectly setting the stage for heroic tales of early
exploration. We may encounter walrus hauled-out on sea ice or wallowing
on beaches. We may seek out towering cliffs noisy with nesting
guillemots and listen to the busy chanting of little auk colonies
protected amongst the scree slopes.
With
more time than on our classic Svalbard voyages we plan to reach further
afield; we will attempt to explore the two largest islands in the
archipelago; Spitsbergen and Nordauslandet. We may enjoy the delights
around Barentsoya and Edgeoya that are located in the Hinlopen Strait,
a known polar bear migration route. We plan to visit the remains of old
whaling settlements, old pomor sites, and enjoy early morning Zodiac
cruises. We will encounter glittering glaciers, keep watch for beluga
whales and watch for ivory gulls.
Weather
and ice permitting we may sail along the most northerly point of the
Svalbard archipelago, a favoured spot to a large colony of walruses.
If
you are participating in an optional activity such as kayaking, you
will have opportunity to experience the Arctic whenever conditions
allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge,
when conditions are perfect, you will hear the announcement to prepare
for an exhilarating dip – a memory to savour for years to
come.
Day
15 : Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo
During
the early morning, we cruise into Longyearbyen and disembark at
approximately 8.00 am. Farewell your Expedition Team and enjoy some
free time before transferring to the airport for your return charter
flight to Oslo to continue your journey.
Note: the
arrival time in Oslo is contingent on the approved allocated flight
slot of our charter flight to Longyearbyen, which we expect to receive
in March 2026.
Greg Mortimer (Luxury Expedition, 120-guests)
Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the Greg Mortimer is built to world-class polar standards. It is designed in close consultation with expedition specialists, taking advantage of Auroras more than 25 years of experience.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport
arrival and departure transfers to/from our group hotel or port on the
first day and the final day of your voyage package.
- 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, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
- Beer
and house wine 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.
- Gratuities
during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers,
venues and local sites.
- Wi-Fi.
Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection
can be unreliable.
Excluded from this Voyage :
- 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 (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry
services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
Add-on
Activities
Included
Activities
- Bird watching
- Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and
destinations
- Marine Mammal Spotting
- Photography
- Polar plunge
- Trips ashore
- Walking
- Wildlife Watching
- Zodiac cruising
- Scenic cruising
