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14 Night Jewels of the Arctic Svalbard and East Greenland Cruise and Land Tour

From Oslo, (Norway) to Reykjavik, (Iceland)

Douglas Mawson
Aurora Expeditions
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14317009
Sail Date: Thursday, Aug 31, 2028
Return Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2028
Room Types & Rates:
Oceanview
Call to Book1-800-543-1915
Balcony
$21,036
Suite
$31,036
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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14 Night Jewels of the Arctic Svalbard and East Greenland Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Aug 31, 2028
Day
1
  • Oslo, Norway
Having made your way to Oslo, walk the short distance to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with the ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense. Accommodation: Oslo hotel (to be advised) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Sep 1, 2028
Day
2
  • Oslo, Norway
  • Air Travel
  • Longyearbyen, Norway

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 2 - Friday - Sep 1, 2028
Day
2
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Longyearbyen, Norway
This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labeled with your name and cabin number. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before walking to the airport for our charter flight to Longyearbyen for embarkation. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. In Longyearbyen, explore the town on a guided tour. After the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we 'throw the lines' and set sail. Note: the excursion is contingent on the arrival time of our charter flight to Longyearbyen. ...
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Saturday - Sep 2, 2028
Day
3
  • Svalbard, Norway
Early-season Svalbard is defined by light, snow, and ice. Our experienced Expedition Team will shape each day around weather, sea ice, wildlife, and the latest local information. Rather than follow a fixed sequence of landings, we remain free to spend time where conditions are strongest-whether that means exploring a glacier-filled fjord, approaching the pack-ice edge, or changing course for an unexpected wildlife encounter. On shore, snow-fringed beaches and newly exposed tundra reveal reindeer tracks, fox trails, fossils, and the first hardy plants of the season. Migratory birds return in vast numbers, filling cliffs and scree slopes with guillemots, kittiwakes, puffins, and little auks. At sea, we watch for walrus and seals around ice and coastal haul-outs, and for whales feeding in productive waters. Polar bears may be encountered anywhere in Svalbard and are observed only from a safe distance without changing their behavior. The human story is equally compelling. Weathered huts, whaling remains, and scientific outposts speak to centuries of survival, ambition, and research in the High Arctic. Your guides will bring these places into context while ensuring fragile cultural remains are left exactly as found. If you have selected an optional activity such as kayaking, it will be on offer whenever conditions allow. Zodiac cruising, guided walks, and the possibility of a polar plunge add different perspectives to a voyage driven by discovery rather than a timetable. ...
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Sunday - Sep 3, 2028
Day
4
  • Svalbard, Norway
Monday - Sep 4, 2028
Day
5
  • Svalbard, Norway
Tuesday - Sep 5, 2028
Day
6
Greenland Sea, Greenland
  • Greenland Sea, Greenland
As we sail away from the coast of Svalbard, we may encounter whales feeding in the rich waters of the north. Be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a variety of seabirds, including the northern fulmar and Brunnich's guillemot. The strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin, attracting large numbers of fish, seals, and whales. Climatic conditions and the concentration of ice in the vicinity often create thick morning fog that only vanishes in presence of the midday sun. Our experts will inform and entertain us with fascinating discussions on plants, animals, ice, and heroic tales of exploration. ...
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Wednesday - Sep 6, 2028
Day
7
Greenland Sea, Greenland
  • Greenland Sea, Greenland
Thursday - Sep 7, 2028
Day
8
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Early-season exploration in East Greenland is governed by sea ice. Rather than following a fixed list of sites, our Expedition Team will study satellite imagery, local information, and the conditions encountered to build the best route day by day. Landings, Zodiac cruises, and ship-based exploration remain subject to weather, ice, permits, quotas, and local access arrangements. At this time of year, the ship may spend more time among the southern fjords around Tasiilaq, where steep mountains, glaciers, and ice-choked waterways create a powerful setting for exploration. If the coast opens, opportunities may extend north through Scoresbysund and towards Kong Oscar Fjord. Wherever the ice leads us, the scale is extraordinary. Vast bergs drift from glacier-fed fjords, brash ice gathers beneath rock walls, and the changing light reveals bands of ancient geology. Zodiacs allow us to move quietly through sheltered water, while suitable shores may offer walks across tundra and viewpoints over the fjords. Wildlife encounters are never predictable, but we will remain alert for whale blows, seals, seabirds, Arctic hare, and musk oxen where their range and conditions coincide. The pack itself can be a habitat, so time spent navigating its edge may bring some of the voyage's most memorable observations. East Greenland is also a homeland shaped by generations of Inuit knowledge and resilience. Archaeological traces, hunting traditions, and contemporary life place the landscape in a human context. Any community visit depends on invitation, local agreements, and the operational circumstances of the voyage. This is expedition travel at its most authentic: the precise route may span possibilities from Tasiilaq in the south to Kong Oscar Fjord in the north, but the ice decides what is possible. Flexibility gives us the freedom to turn changing conditions into discovery. ...
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Friday - Sep 8, 2028
Day
9
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Saturday - Sep 9, 2028
Day
10
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Sunday - Sep 10, 2028
Day
11
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Monday - Sep 11, 2028
Day
12
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Tuesday - Sep 12, 2028
Day
13
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Wednesday - Sep 13, 2028
Day
14
  • Cruising the Denmark Strait
In the Denmark Strait, we cruise towards Iceland. We will be on the lookout for whale blows and the many seabirds that trail our ship, riding in the constant winds. In our lecture theater, we enjoy informative and entertaining presentations from our experts on topics such as seabirds, wildlife, and ice, or catch up on some rest after long days of travel. ...
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Thursday - Sep 14, 2028
Day
15
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
During the early morning, we cruise into Reykjavik and disembark at approximately 8 am. Farewell your Expedition Team and fellow passengers as we all continue our onward journeys. Transfer to Keflavik Airport. Note: At the conclusion of the voyage, consider booking flights departing after 12 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays. ...
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