HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
the northwestern part of Spitsbergen, and some of the
Arctic’s best wildlife viewing opportunities
- Traverse
deep fjords and narrow channels flanked by jagged snowy
mountain peaks
- Watch
mammals such as whales, seals, and the majestic polar bear
- As
we head south, darker nights create a high possibility of seeing aurora
borealis
- Visit
the world’s largest national park, the Franz
Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems, which are part of Northeast
Greenland National Park
- Traverse
Scoresby Sund, the largest and longest fjord system in the
world
- Visit
the
famous Snæfellsjökull volcano and picturesque
Kirkjufell mountain in Iceland
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 | Triple Classic | Main Deck Suite | Single Suite | Classic Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Premium Suite | Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 | 10,095 | 13,995 | 20,895 | 14,895 | 15,195 | 17,095 | 18,595 | 23,895 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | 10,095 | 13,995 | 20,895 | 14,895 | 15,195 | 17,095 | 18,595 | 23,895 |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | 10,095 | 13,995 | 20,895 | 14,895 | 15,195 | 17,095 | 18,595 | 23,895 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | 13,795 | 18,995 | 28,495 | 20,295 | 20,695 | 23,295 | 25,495 | 32,695 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | 11,495 | 15,695 | 23,395 | 16,795 | 17,195 | 19,195 | 20,295 | 26,795 |
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)
Triple Classic | (Mid-range)
Superior Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 | 10,095 | 15,195 | 23,895 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | 10,095 | 15,195 | 23,895 |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | 10,095 | 15,195 | 23,895 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | 13,795 | 20,695 | 32,695 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | 11,495 | 17,195 | 26,795 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrival to Oslo (hotel night)
Welcome
to Oslo, which in 2019 was awarded the prestigious title
“Green Capital of Europe”. We’ve arranged
a comfortable stay for you at an Oslo Airport hotel so that
you’re conveniently close for your flight to Longyearbyen on
Day 2.
If
you’re adventurous and have the time, take the handy airport
train into central Oslo – it’s a 20-minute ride and
trains depart and arrive frequently during the day. Near Oslo Central
Station are shops, cafes, the Botanical Garden, cultural attractions
and the attractive waterfront area.
Day
2: Welcome Aboard!
Today
you have a flight to Longyearbyen, the administrative center of
Svalbard and starting point of our Arctic expedition! At the
Longyearbyen airport, you will be greeted by our staff and transferred
to the pier where we will warmly welcome you aboard the deluxe
expedition vessel M/V Sea Spirit. Get settled in your spacious suite
and explore the ship that will be your comfortable home during the
extraordinary adventure to come. Once underway, a full schedule of
events kicks off with informative briefings and introductions from your
expedition staff. After the first of many delicious dinners on board,
step out onto the open decks to admire the gorgeous scenery in endless
evening light as we pass through the wildlife-rich waters of Isfjorden,
one of the largest fjords in Svalbard.
Day
3-4: Exploration of Svalbard
Svalbard
is a true High Arctic wilderness and this part of the voyage is a real
expedition. Our route and exploration opportunities here are heavily
dependent on the weather and sea ice conditions we encounter. Our
experienced captain and expedition leader decide the itinerary and
continually adjust plans as conditions and opportunities warrant. You
can be sure that the best possible advantage will be taken of the
circumstances presented to us by Nature in this wild and remote corner
of the Arctic.
We
anticipate exploring in the northwestern part of the island of
Spitsbergen. This area contains the archipelago’s most
impressive scenery and some of the Arctic’s best wildlife
viewing opportunities. Deep fjords and narrow channels are flanked by
jagged snowy mountain peaks. Immense tidewater glaciers calve icebergs
into turquoise waters. Fields of flowering tundra are home to grazing
reindeer and playful Arctic fox. Bountiful inshore and offshore waters
are home to a wide variety of marine mammals. Polar Bears can be
spotted anytime, anywhere in and around Svalbard.
Also
in this area is Ny Ålesund, a former mining town that is now
home to an international community of Arctic researchers, complete with
museum, gift shop, and post office. This was also a staging area for
historic attempts to discover the North Pole.
Day
5-6: Across the Greenland Sea
From
Svalbard we head southwest across the Greenland Sea toward East
Greenland. In these far northern latitudes it is possible to encounter
sea ice any time of the year. All along the way we remain vigilant for
sightings of marine mammals such as whales, seals, and the majestic
polar bear. As we head south, darker nights create a high possibility
of seeing aurora borealis.
Day
7-11: Exploration of East Greenland
This
is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our itinerary and
exploration opportunities in East Greenland are dependent on weather
and sea ice conditions. Again you can be sure that our experienced
captain and expedition leader will take advantage of every opportunity
to experience excellent wildlife viewing, to discover incredible
scenery, and to go ashore wherever possible.
The
Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord systems are part of Northeast
Greenland National Park, the world’s largest national park.
Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord system in the world. We
anticipate exploring these fjord systems to the extent made possible by
ever-changing ice conditions.
This
whole area contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive
scenery. Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by ice-clad peaks up
to 2000 meters high, reach far into the mountainous heart of Greenland.
Tidewater glaciers create colossal icebergs that float with wind and
tide throughout the fjord system. On shore, fields of multicolored
tundra are home to musk oxen and Arctic hare. The
landscape—vast, open, and seemingly untouched since the
beginning of time—is a hikers’ paradise. Throughout
this area we also find ancient Thule archeological sites, historical
trappers’ huts, and modern Inuit hunters’ cabins.
The
Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit is the only permanent settlement in
the region. The community boasts an excellent museum, a gift shop, a
post office, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs, and of course the
opportunity to meet Inuit people.
The
days are filled with memorable excursions, sumptuous meals,
presentations by our experts, and enough stunning scenery to fill your
camera and overwhelm your emotions. Each night brings new possibilities
for incredible displays of aurora borealis—the Northern
Lights. This is the perfect time and one of the world’s best
places to experience this otherworldly celestial phenomenon.
Day
12: Across Denmark Strait
After
our amazing time in East Greenland we cross Denmark Strait toward
Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle on the way. Presentations and
workshops by our expert staff, as well as our range of onboard
recreation facilities, ensure that this day at sea is not idly spent.
Seabird viewing and whale sightings can be enjoyed from panoramic open
decks as well as exterior stateroom windows and balconies.
Day
13: Westfjords, Iceland
Our
last expedition day is spent in the beautiful Vestfirðir
(Westfjords) of Iceland. This remote and sparsely populated region of
crenulated coastlines, voluminous waterfalls and rugged mountains sees
only 10% of Iceland’s visitors. Deep fjords are home to
whales while estuaries abound with seals and birdlife.
Day
14: Disembarkation in Reykjavík, Iceland
After
breakfast we say farewell in Reykjavík, the capital of
Iceland and ending point of our expedition. We provide a transfer to
the airport or to the city center if you wish to spend another day or
more in Iceland before flying home.
Reykjavík
is home to a wealth of cultural institutions such as museums,
galleries, and the Hallgrímskirkja church. Leisure
possibilities inside the city include parks, gardens, and thermal
baths. You can also take advantage of Reykjavík’s
wide range of shopping possibilities, excellent dining options, and
famous nightlife. And of course the entire country of Iceland is
accessible through day tours or longer journeys by rental car. The
options for additional adventures are endless!
Sea Spirit (Luxury Expedition, 114-guests)
The ice-strengthened small all-suite expedition ship Sea Spirit (originally Renaissance V) was built in 1991 in Italy. From that time she has changed several operators and regions of navigation, cruising in Singapore, Alaska, Pacific Basin, Arctic and Antarctica. The vessel was modified in late 2010. Providing spacious suites for accommodation of maximum of 114 passengers (the smallest suite is 20 sq. meters) the Sea Spirit at the same time features maneuverability and friendly atmosphere of small ships. All suites have private facilities and exterior views. Some of the suites feature private balconies for enjoying fantastic landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctica.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1
pre-voyage night on Day 1 in Oslo;
- Regular
flight Oslo - Longyearbyen on the day of embarkation;
- Group
transfer to the ship for embarkation on Day 2;
- Shipboard
accommodation;
- All
meals on board throughout the voyage;
- Tea
and coffee station 24 hours daily;
- All
scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions);
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader &
Expedition Team;
- Branded
Poseidon Expeditions parka;
- Rubber
boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise;
- Welcome
and Farewell cocktails;
- All
port fees;
- Group
transfer to airport or central location right after disembarkation;
- Pre-departure
materials;
- Digital
Voyage Log;
- Wi-Fi
on board.
RATES
DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfare;
- Visa
and passport fees (if applicable);
- Luggage
and trip cancellation insurance;
- Soft
drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and
celebrations;
- Personal
expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges;
- Fuel
surcharge may be applied for all bookings;
- Mandatory
Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per
person;
- Kayaking;
- The
cost of any applicable medical tests (such as COVID-19) or vaccinations
required either by a national government or Poseidon Expeditions
before, during or after the cruise;
- Staff
gratuities.
- Kayaking:
USD 655
- Photography:
Free option
