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AX05 · Arctic · Expedition Cruise

northeast-greenland-explorer

svalbard · east-greenland
Duration
14 Days · 13 Nights
The route
svalbard · east-greenland
Style
Expedition cruise
Best season
June – September · Arctic summer
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What you're tracking

What you'll see

Muskox
On the East Greenland tundra.
Polar bear
Along the fjord coasts.
Narwhal
In the fjords.
Arctic fox
On the tundra.
Day by day

The journey, one day at a time

01Longyearbyen

Embark · Longyearbyen

The expedition begins.

Embark at Longyearbyen, settle into your cabin aboard the small expedition ship, meet the expedition team and set sail as the voyage begins.

02At sea / landings

Expedition day 1

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Cruise the fjords and glacier fronts of Spitsbergen, scanning the ice for polar bears.

03At sea / landings

Expedition day 2

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Zodiac landings among walrus haul-outs, seabird cliffs and Arctic tundra.

04At sea / landings

Expedition day 3

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Navigate the drifting pack ice in search of polar bears and seals.

05At sea / landings

Expedition day 4

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Explore towering glacier faces in the high-Arctic light, watching for wildlife from the ship.

06At sea / landings

Expedition day 5

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Land beneath bird colonies and look for Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer.

07At sea / landings

Expedition day 6

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Cruise the fjords and glacier fronts of Spitsbergen, scanning the ice for polar bears.

08At sea / landings

Expedition day 7

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

A day at sea crossing the Greenland Sea, watching for whales and seabirds from the deck.

09At sea / landings

Expedition day 8

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Cruise the vast fjords of Scoresby Sund among icebergs and sheer walls.

10At sea / landings

Expedition day 9

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Zodiac landings on the tundra to look for muskox and Arctic fox.

11At sea / landings

Expedition day 10

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Navigate iceberg-strewn channels, scanning the coast for polar bears.

12At sea / landings

Expedition day 11

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Explore remote Inuit settlements and the Northeast Greenland wilderness.

13At sea / landings

Expedition day 12

Ice, wildlife and weather set the day.

Land among Arctic flora and dramatic geology beneath towering peaks.

14Reykjavik, Iceland

Disembark · Reykjavik, Iceland

The voyage ends.

Disembark at Reykjavik, Iceland after breakfast, with onward travel from there.

When to travel

The season changes what you see.

June – September

Peak season

The Arctic summer expedition window — open water, ice and wildlife.

October – May

Closed

Outside the expedition season; the polar regions are ice-bound and inaccessible.

Destinations

Where this journey goes

Where you'll stay

Hand-picked camps & lodges

Funken Lodge
Signature

Funken Lodge

svalbard

A polished Longyearbyen lodge with Arctic style and a champagne bar — Svalbard's best.

Oceanwide Expeditions
Signature

Oceanwide Expeditions

svalbard

The operator behind our Arctic voyages and the strongest wildlife-focused expedition fleet in the polar regions. Its small, ice-strengthened ships — Hondius, Ortelius and Plancius — are built around flexible zodiac landings, with seasoned expedition guides and a wildlife-first approach. On these voyages the ship is your hotel, your transport and your base camp. Fleet: Hondius · Ortelius · Plancius.

Quark Expeditions
Signature

Quark Expeditions

svalbard

A polar specialist with deep expedition expertise and the broadest activity programme — kayaking, hiking and, aboard Ultramarine, twin-helicopter access to terrain other ships can't reach. The fleet (Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer, World Explorer) pairs modern comfort with a serious expedition focus. Fleet: Ultramarine · Ocean Explorer · World Explorer.

Lindblad Expeditions
Signature

Lindblad Expeditions

svalbard

The National Geographic partner, renowned for naturalist-led voyages and some of the best expedition staff at sea. The purpose-built National Geographic Endurance and Resolution are designed for stable, immersive wildlife exploration in the ice. Fleet: National Geographic Endurance · National Geographic Resolution.

Basecamp Hotel
Luxury

Basecamp Hotel

svalbard

A trapper-styled boutique hotel in Longyearbyen, characterful and warm.

Ponant
Luxury

Ponant

svalbard

French luxury expedition cruising, blending polar exploration with refined design, dining and service. Le Commandant Charcot is a high-ice-class flagship able to reach the most extreme latitudes; Le Boréal and Le Lyrial bring elegant comfort to the ice. Fleet: Le Commandant Charcot · Le Boréal · Le Lyrial.

Wildlife you may see
Whales

Make it yours.

Add nights, swap a park, extend to the coast — this route is a starting point, not a fixed menu. Tell us how you travel and we'll route the rest.

Field notes, now and then.

Where to go · When to go · Wildlife in season

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