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8-day expedition cruise · Arctic
Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
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 1Helsinki, Finland · before you board
Arrive in the Finnish capital and make your way to the group hotel located right at Helsinki airport. - Day 2Longyearbyen, Svalbard (charter flight from Helsinki) · embark
Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and embark. - Days 3-6Svalbard
You’ll sail around the shores of this magical archipelago, constantly searching for natural wonders. Covering western Spitsbergen, your expedition will afford ample opportunities to view immense glaciers, deep fjords, soaring mountains and unique flora and fauna. - Day 7Longyearbyen, Svalbard (charter flight to Helsinki) · disembark
Upon arrival in Helsinki, you’ll transfer to your included hotel for the night. - Day 8Helsinki, Finland · after the cruise
After breakfast, you can make your way to the airport for your onward flight home, or stay to explore Finland’s culturally-rich capital on your own if you’ve made prior arrangements.
Quark's expedition team sets each day's landings and Zodiac outings around weather, ice and wildlife, so the places named here are the plan, not a promise. Paid adventure options (such as kayaking or camping) are extra. 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
- An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Leadership throughout your voyage by Quark's experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
- All shore landings as per the daily program
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
- Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Formal and informal presentations by Quark's Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- Transfers between Longyearbyen town center, port, and airport on embarkation and disembarkation day
Facts from Quark Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.