HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruise
along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords
- Discover
the thrill of seeing walrus, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic fox,
guillemots and puffins
- 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 | Stateroom Superior | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Stateroom Superior | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
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| Jun 24, 2027 | Jul 04, 2027 | 18,695 | N/A | 20,395 | 20,895 | 21,995 | 23,695 | 25,895 | 30,795 | 35,195 |
| Jul 03, 2027 | Jul 13, 2027 | 18,695 | N/A | 20,395 | 20,895 | 21,995 | 23,695 | 25,895 | 30,795 | 35,195 |
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 B | (High-end)
Captain's Suite |
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| Jun 24, 2027 | Jul 04, 2027 | 18,695 | 21,995 | 35,195 |
| Jul 03, 2027 | Jul 13, 2027 | 18,695 | 21,995 | 35,195 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Arrive in Oslo
Having
made your way to Oslo, check in at our group hotel at Oslo Airport.
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.
Accommodation: Radisson
Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen
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.
The
charter flight is schedule to depart 08:05 for Longyearbyen and arrive
at 11:15.
In
Longyearbyen, explore the town on a guided excursion tour.
On
the drive to Camp Barentz, located in Advent Valley, your guide will
give you an introduction to Longyearbyen’s fascinating
history. Once at Camp Barentz we enjoy a presentation in the large
‘lavvo’ - a traditional building common in northern
Norway. You will also have the opportunity to meet the friendly huskies
and perhaps pick up some souvenirs. A visit to the Svalbard Museum and
the Seed Vault is included back in town before embarking the vessel in
the late afternoon.
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
3–11 : Svalbard
Svalbard
offers Arctic wilderness at its best. The members of our experienced
Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, 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.
Phenomenal
fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in
fossils, set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See
walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our
legs on walks across tundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers.
We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and
scree slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk
colonies. Most memorable will be encounters with the majestic polar
bear on pack ice.
If
you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an
opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who
are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as
conditions are suitable, you will hear the announcement to prepare for
an exhilarating dip – a memory you will savour for years to
come.
Day
12 : Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo
During
the early morning we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your
Expedition Team upon disembarkation and enjoy some free time before
transferring to the airport for our charter flight back to
Oslo.
The
charter flight is scheduled to depart at 13:30 (01:30 pm) for Oslo and
arrive at 15:40 (03:40 pm)
Sylvia Earle (Luxury Expedition, 126-guests)
Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 - this vessel pays tribute to Sylvia's long standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Sylvia Earle will be actively involved in the development of her namesake.
(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.
- 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.
- 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, gratuities*, laundry services,
personal clothing, medical expenses 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
