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15-day expedition cruise · Arctic

Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard and East Greenland

Getting you there

Flights into Longyearbyen, Svalbard and home from Reykjavík, Iceland, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Oslo, Norway · before you board
  Having made your way to Oslo, walk the short distance to your group hotel. The remainder of your time is at leisure.
• Day 2Longyearbyen, Svalbard (charter flight from Oslo) · embark
  This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day.
• Days 3-5Svalbard
  Spitsbergen offers an exceptional introduction to Arctic expedition travel. Zodiac cruises may trace blue glacier fronts and sheltered bays, while guided walks cross flower-dotted tundra, raised beaches and fossil-rich polar desert.
• Days 6-7Greenland Sea (at sea) · at sea
  Be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a variety of seabirds, including the northern fulmar and Brünnich’s guillemot. The strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin, attracting large numbers of fish, seals and whales.
• Days 8-13East Greenland
  In summer, easing sea ice can open a broader range of possibilities along East Greenland’s immense coast. Depending on conditions, exploration may range from the fjords around Tasiilaq in the south to Scoresbysund and towards Kong Oscar Fjord farther north.
• Day 14Denmark Strait (at sea) · at sea
  Denmark Strait.
• Day 15Reykjavík, Iceland · disembark
  Disembark Reykjavik. Transfer to Keflavik airport.

Aurora's expedition team plans landings and Zodiac outings day by day around weather, ice and wildlife, so the places named here are the plan, not a promise. Some departures of this trip sail on Aurora's sister ships; we confirm the ship for your date. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Also included on this voyage

• Activities: Lectures on wildlife, the environment, history and destinations, Marine Mammal Spotting, Photography, Polar Plunge, Scenic Cruising, Trips Ashore, Walking, Wildlife Watching, Zodiac Cruising, Bird Watching
• All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
• One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Oslo on Day 1
• Charter flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen on Day 2
• Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen, prior to embarkation, on Day 2 (time permitting)
• Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service
• All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage
• Premium spirits, cocktails, beer, wine and liqueurs during voyage
• 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 provided 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

More optional activities on this voyage

Listed by Aurora Expeditions for this voyage; some can only be booked on board. One of our trip specialists checks what's open for your date.

• Sea Kayaking

Facts from Aurora Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.