Svalbard/Polar Bear Cruises

Sometimes referred to as Spitsbergen (after its largest island), the archipelago of Svalbard lies above the Arctic Circle and is a part of Norway. Svalbard offers majestic landscapes, fascinating history, and is an excellent place to experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife sightings: polar bears. Additional wildlife highlights abound, including walrus, Arctic foxes, reindeer, puffers, bearded seals, ring seals, and beluga whales. A cruise in the Svalbard archipelago can vary between 8-15 days in length depending on the itinerary and usually requires a flight from Oslo to the world’s most northern city of Longyearbyen. Pre- and post-trip tours to other areas of Norway make for extraordinary trips. Contact our Destination Specialists for guidance on the best options for you given your interests and dates.