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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear

An all-inclusive expedition cruise that tries to sail right round Spitsbergen, flying in from Oslo.

Length
11 days
Departs
June to September 2027
Operator
HX Expeditions
Pace
Expedition
Flights
Round-trip flights from Oslo (getting to Oslo is extra)

Highlights

  • Attempts a full circumnavigation of Spitsbergen, ice permitting
  • Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
  • Overnight stay in Longyearbyen
FlightsRound-trip flights from Oslo (getting to Oslo is extra)
Where you stayOvernight in Longyearbyen + expedition ship (MS Spitsbergen or MS Fram)
MealsAll-inclusive on board
PaceExpedition
DeparturesJune to September 2027
Sold byHX Expeditions

Facts from HX Expeditions's own page when we checked in October 2026. Itineraries, prices and dates can change; check the live details before you book.

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