Join us on a luxurious and exciting voyage to the Arctic. Adventure awaits you in the stunning landscapes of West Svalbard, and at the Polar Ice Edge. We invite you to join us on an adventure that will captivate and inspire. Join us in navigating through the icy waters of West Svalbard, where towering glaciers, rugged coasts and rugged landscapes surround our journey. Immerse your self in the Arctic wilderness, a place where majestic wildlife and polar bears thrive in their natural habitat.
Day by day
Cruise Includes
Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation
Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation
Shipboard accommodation
All scheduled landings/excursions
Leadership throughout the voyage by our Expedition Leader & Expedition Team
Leadership throughout the voyage by our Expedition Leader & Expedition Team
WiFi on board
All meals on board throughout the voyage
Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily
Branded Poseidon Expeditions parka
Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
Welcome and Farewell cocktails
All port fees
Predeparture materials
Digital Voyage Log
Cruise does not include
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
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per person
Staff gratuities
Highlights
Explore South Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes, home to majestic glaciers and roaming polar bears.
Discover Northwest Spitsbergen's beauty, with deep fjords, towering peaks, and vibrant wildlife
Experience the Forlandet National Park, where walruses bask on land and reindeer graze in lush meadows.
Visit Ny Alesund, a former mining town turned research hub, and explore its history and culture amidst Arctic landscapes.
Venture to The Polar Ice Edge, where polar bears hunt amidst shifting floes.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.
West Svalbard
From USD 7895,00