Svalbard Circumnavigation: A Journey to Discover the High Arctic & the Polar Bear Kingdom

We sail on a complete circumnavigation of the Svalbard archipelago, revealing the Arctic as a continuous and unfolding landscape rather than a series of isolated stops. From the glacier carved fjords of the northwest, we may move through open western coasts, the high Arctic wilderness of the north and northeast, onward to the remote southeastern plains and the dramatic southern fjords, before reaching the ice edged waters of the pack ice. Through Zodiac cruising and opportunistic landings, you will experience the Arctic on nature’s terms, shaped by ice, sea, wildlife, and constant change. • Explore Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, where glaciers, fjords, wildlife, and early Arctic exploration history intersect in one of Svalbard’s most iconic regions. • Navigate along the edge of the pack ice, a dynamic Arctic boundary shaped by wind and current, offering opportunities to observe seals and, conditions permitting, polar bears on the ice. • Venture into high latitude wilderness waters of northern and northeastern Spitsbergen, where bird cliffs, drifting ice, and uninhabited coastlines define the scale of the High Arctic. • Experience the open landscapes of Southeast Svalbard, a sparsely visited wilderness of tundra plains and remote coastlines, emphasizing ecological integrity and Arctic remoteness. • Cruise the dramatic fjord systems of South Spitsbergen, where steep mountains, tidewater glaciers, and shifting light create some of the most visually striking scenery in the archipelago. • Observe Arctic wildlife including walrus, seals, Arctic foxes, reindeer, and a wide variety of seabirds, thriving in one of the planet’s most demanding environments. • A flexible expedition format combining Zodiac cruising, opportunistic landings, and onboard interpretation allows exploration to adapt continuously to ice, weather, and wildlife conditions.