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Svalbard expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Svalbard cost?

Sailings to Svalbard in our inventory embark from Longyearbyen, Oslo, Helsinki and Reykjavík. Voyages to Svalbard in our inventory start from $300. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Svalbard?

Itineraries to Svalbard start from 2 nights.

When do voyages to Svalbard depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September.

Which cruise lines sail to Svalbard?

Operators in our inventory offering departures to Svalbard include Hurtigruten, Oceanwide Expeditions, Ponant, Quark Expeditions, Polar Latitudes and Aurora Expeditions, among others.

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

297 scheduled departures to Svalbard are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September.

How long are itineraries to Svalbard?

Itineraries to Svalbard in our inventory range from 2 to 61 nights.

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

The most common itinerary length to Svalbard in our inventory is 7 nights, and June has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Svalbard?

Ships sailing Svalbard in our inventory include Ocean Albatros (Polar Latitudes, 192 guests), Le Lyrial (Ponant, 264 guests), Ocean Explorer (Quark Expeditions, 138 guests), Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 245 guests) and m/v Ortelius (Oceanwide Expeditions, 108 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Svalbard embark?

Departures to Svalbard in our inventory embark from Longyearbyen, Oslo, Helsinki and Reykjavík.

Which places feature on itineraries to Svalbard?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Ny-Alesund, Geographic North Pole, Arrive in Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø, Longyearbyen Adventures, Peaceful Ny-Ålesund and Honningsvåg. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.

Are any Svalbard departures discounted right now?

Yes: 117 of the Svalbard departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 29%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

What are the cancellation terms for Svalbard voyages?

Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Svalbard, deposits are refundable in full until 121 to 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 Svalbard compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Oceanwide Expeditions from $300, Hurtigruten from $2000, Polar Latitudes from $6000, Quark Expeditions from $6000. 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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