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Bear Island expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Bear Island cost?

Sailings to Bear Island in our inventory embark from Glasgow, Aberdeen, Bergen and Copenhagen. Voyages to Bear Island in our inventory start from $7000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Bear Island?

Itineraries to Bear Island start from 8 nights.

When do voyages to Bear Island depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in May, June and October.

Which cruise lines sail to Bear Island?

4 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Bear Island: Ponant, Scenic, Quark Expeditions and Polar Latitudes.

How many departures to Bear Island are on sale, and when do they leave?

9 scheduled departures to Bear Island are currently on sale, with sailing dates in May, June and October.

How long are itineraries to Bear Island?

Itineraries to Bear Island in our inventory range from 8 to 24 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for Bear Island, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to Bear Island in our inventory is 13 nights, and May has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Bear Island?

Ships sailing Bear Island in our inventory include Scenic Eclipse (Scenic, 228 guests), Le Lyrial (Ponant, 264 guests), Ultramarine (Quark Expeditions, 199 guests), Ocean Albatros (Polar Latitudes, 192 guests) and Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 245 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Bear Island embark?

Departures to Bear Island in our inventory embark from Glasgow, Aberdeen, Bergen and Copenhagen.

Which places feature on itineraries to Bear Island?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Longyearbyen, Leknes, Tromso, Sailing along Bjornoya, Skjolden, Ålesund, Hellesylt and Tromsø. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.

Are any Bear Island departures discounted right now?

Yes: 5 of the Bear Island departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 24%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

What are the cancellation terms for Bear Island voyages?

Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Bear Island, deposits are refundable in full until 180 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.

How do starting prices for Bear Island compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Polar Latitudes from $7000, Quark Expeditions from $11000, Ponant from $12000, Scenic from $25000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-23.

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