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11-day expedition cruise · Arctic
Svalbard Odyssey
Getting you there
Flights into Longyearbyen, Svalbard and home from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 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
Upon arrival in Oslo, make your way to your group airport hotel, located just a five-minute walk from the International Terminal. 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 3-10Svalbard
Svalbard offers Arctic wilderness at its best. There is no fixed chain of landings: a sighting, a newly accessible fjord or a change in wind and ice may reshape the plan and create the most memorable moments of the voyage. - Day 11Longyearbyen, Svalbard (charter flight to Oslo) · disembark
Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo.
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.
Know before you go: Norway / Svalbard
Svalbard
Nearest major airport: LYR
Norway
Fjords so dramatic they look edited. They aren't.
Best time to go: June to August for fjords and long days. Late September to March for northern lights up north.
- Cruising the fjords
- Northern Lights in Tromsø (Sept to Mar)
- The Flåm Railway
- Lofoten's fishing villages
More about Norway → Travel times are approximate; one of our trip specialists confirms the details.
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
- 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
- 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 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
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.