Arctic

Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Name: Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear
Brand: Aurora Expeditions
Price: 10426.5 USD
Availability: InStock

Thank you for joining Aurora Expeditions on our Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear expedition. Focusing on the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago, we slice through pack ice to find walrus and bearded seals, and sail along spectacular fjords surrounded by jagged mountains that pierce the sky. We keep our eyes peeled for the regal polar bears hunting on ice while guillemots nest in high cliffs away from the hungry jaws of arctic foxes. Stretch your legs on walks across tundra adorned and discover historical camps of explorers and hunters.

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Route Map

Gallery

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Voyage Overview

Destinations

Arctic Svalbard Norway Northern Europe & Scandinavia

Language Services

English

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Oslo on Day 1.
Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation (time permitting).
Return charter flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provide by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Gratuities during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers, venues and local sites.
Wi-Fi. Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.

Ship

Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions

Ship Features Onboard Facilities Staterooms & Suites Deck Plan Trips on the Douglas Mawson Designed for global discovery. Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson , is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond. Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, our new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is designed for global discovery. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® and purpose-built with enhanced sustainability features, it takes a maximum of 130 adventurers on board our Expeditions, and just 154 on our Small Ship Cruises. All in smooth, quiet comfort. It boasts our most extensive range of staterooms yet,

Passengers154

Tonnage8,181 GT

Built2025

Ice ClassPC6

Decks8

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