Depart on an overnight flight to Oslo. Upon arrival, check into the Hotel Bristol (or similar). After lunch, explore this charming city and stroll among the famed Vigeland sculptures-hundreds of life-size human figures set in Frogner Park. Visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian explorers Nansen and Amundsen. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner. ... Read More
Depart Oslo on a charter flight and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. Embark the ship and set out to discover the High Arctic of Svalbard.
Friday - May 16, 2025
Day 3
Svalbard, Norway
We operate in true expedition style, letting nature dictate our day-to-day movements within an immense Arctic wonderland. Our fully stabilized, ice-class expedition ship probes deep into the ice where the polar bears forage. Join our spotters on the bridge as we scan the floes and islands for these iconic creatures, along with huge walrus, bearded and ringed seals, Arctic fox, reindeer, and immense whales. There's no greater thrill than a sighting that brings everyone rushing to the bow or Bridge for a close-up view. We often sail deep into Hornsund, where even a novice kayaker can comfortably paddle in a cove surrounded by sparkling bergs and dramatic mountains. A venture to Monacobreen glacier delivers a classic High Arctic sensory experience: the booming sound of ice calving off the glacier cliff, heard even miles away. Video from the high-tech remotely operated vehicle (ROV) allows you to peer into the mysterious world that exists 1,000 feet below us. ... Read More
Saturday - May 17, 2025
Day 4
Svalbard, Norway
Sunday - May 18, 2025
Day 5
Svalbard, Norway
Monday - May 19, 2025
Day 6
Svalbard, Norway
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 7
Svalbard, Norway
Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Day 8
Cruising Bear Island, Norway
Zodiac-cruise around mist-shrouded Bear Island, a remote birdwatcher's paradise housing one lonely meteorological station and countless thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots, and gulls. It's the southernmost member of the Svalbard archipelago and sits at the confluence of the Norwegian and Barents Seas. ... Read More
Thursday - May 22, 2025
Day 9
Tromso, Norway
Spend today in a city spread over 627 islands. At the Polar Museum, gain adventurous perspectives on the milestone Arctic expeditions that have originated here in Tromso. And learn about immensely colorful characters like Henry Rudi (the Polar Bear King) and Wanny Wolstad (first female trapper to overwinter in Svalbard). At the Arctic Cathedral, a daring modern architectural landmark evoking the shape of Arctic nature, gaze up at Europe's largest stained-glass window. ... Read More
Friday - May 23, 2025
Day 10
Cruising Tysfjorden, Norway
Our nimble ship enters Tysfjorden, where mile after mile of near-vertical walls ascend above us and a scant few villages manage to cling to the rocky shores. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise or kayak within this magical place alive with birch forests and tumbling waterfalls. Explore a hiking trail through Hellemobotn Valley that reaches almost to the Swedish border. ... Read More
Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 11
Lofoten, Norway
Cruising Trollfjord
The Lofoten archipelago boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages ringed by jagged granite peaks. Enjoy village walks and island explorations as we venture through an area known for its dramatic landscapes and its cod fishing traditions throughout the centuries. A bit later, admire one of Norway's most dramatic fjords from the deck as we glide through Trollfjorden. ... Read More
Sunday - May 25, 2025
Day 12
Coastal Navigation, United States
Spend three days exploring the central Norway coast, revered by travelers worldwide for its mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords. Your expedition leader and captain will consult with local Norwegian pilots on landing spots offering optimal adventure options. Zodiac under vertical rock faces, paddle serenely in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or venture ashore for hikes with the naturalist guides. One of our journey's most photogenic spots is Melfjord, a narrow channel walled by steep granite cliffs polished smooth by glaciers. ... Read More
Monday - May 26, 2025
Day 13
Coastal Navigation, United States
Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Day 14
Melfjord, Norway, Norway
Spend three days exploring the central Norway coast, revered by travelers worldwide for its mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords. Your expedition leader and captain will consult with local Norwegian pilots on landing spots offering optimal adventure options. Zodiac under vertical rock faces, paddle serenely in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or venture ashore for hikes with the naturalist guides. One of our journey's most photogenic spots is Melfjord, a narrow channel walled by steep granite cliffs polished smooth by glaciers. ... Read More
Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Day 15
Loen, Norway
Bus Travel
Kjenndalsbreen, Norway, Norway
Bus Travel
Loen, Norway
Arrive at the spectacular glacial mountain landscape of Nordfjord, a haven for adventurers. Travel up the Loen Valley by motorcoach amidst picture-book beauty, surrounded by a turquoise lake and craggy peaks. Consider walking one of several relatively gentle trails through valleys shaped by massive glaciers; more strenuous hikes are also available. Walk with a naturalist along a tongue of the vast Kjenndal Glacier. By afternoon, view these scenic peaks from the deck as we sail back out of the fjord. ... Read More
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