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Svalbard's snow-capped mountains in summer

Svalbard Expedition Cruise with Seabourn

11-day expedition cruise from £13,095 pp incl. flights

Summary

Short description

Explore the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard in depth with Seabourn on this ultra-luxury 8-night expedition cruise

Highlights

  • Depart from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen, with chartered flights and overnight hotel in Edinburgh included
  • Flexible days in Svalbard discovering the best of the archipelago in accordance with the conditions
  • Ample opportunities for wildlife encounters, potentially including polar bears, Arctic foxes, humpback whales, and more
  • Zodiac cruises and kayak excursions wherever possible with the expedition team
  • A wonderfully all-inclusive experience onboard your luxury expedition vessel

In Brief

  • 1 Night Edinburgh
  • 8 Nights Svalbard at sea
  • 1 Night Edinburgh

About

Recommended for:
Bucket-list holidays | Expedition cruise | Natural world | Wildlife

Set out on a thrilling adventure to discover the remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. With overnight hotel stays and specially chartered flights from and back to Edinburgh included, this is a wonderfully accessible way to explore this far-flung Norwegian outpost. Fly from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen, where you’ll board your ultra-luxury small-ship expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, for an all-inclusive experience like no other. Designed to access some of the most remote locations in the world, this vessel is equipped with all the comforts you could need as you head into a world of ice and tundra. Marvel at spectacular wildlife along the way, including Arctic foxes, humpback whales, beluga whales, walruses, and perhaps even polar bears. Your daily itineraries will be designed as you go, with no set agenda. Instead, your experienced expedition team will consider the conditions and possibility of wildlife sightings to create unique experiences each day, allowing you to experience the best of Svalbard in an flexible and customisable way. At the end of the cruise, you’ll be flown back to Edinburgh from Longyearbyen, for a further overnight stay.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1
Edinburgh

Enjoy a relaxed overnight stay in Edinburgh, included in your cruise fare. Check in to your room is available in the afternoon - a hospitality room is available for early arrivals - and then the rest of the day is at leisure. Transfers from Edinburgh airport to your hotel are also available if you are arriving by scheduled flight into Edinburgh airport. 

Stay: Edinburgh accommodation

Day 2
Fly to Longyearbyen

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to board your charter flight from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen, Svalbard's main settlement and the world's northernmost town with a population greater than 1,000. On arrival, you will be transferred to the port to board Seabourn Venture and begin your luxury expedition cruise. Dinner will be served onboard this evening.

Stay: Seabourn Venture

Meals: D

Days 3-9
Svalbard experience

You will spend seven enthralling days exploring the vast Arctic wilderness that is Svalbard. Your exact itinerary for these days is not set in advance; instead, your highly knowledgeable and experienced Seabourn expedition team takes the weather and sea conditions into account each day to create unforgettable experiences in the best possible way. Should a polar bear appear on the horizon, for example, the ship or Zodiacs might be stopped to get a better look (from a safe distance, of course). Should ice choke the waters in front of you, you might slow down and explore the ice edge, admiring its colours and forms while searching for wildlife, or else turn and choose another destination that's more easily accessible. This is the best way to explore a place like Svalbard, full of mystery and natural beauty. 

Some of the highlights of visiting Svalbard include:

Tundra landscapes – Join your expedition team for hikes across stark landscapes to discover small plants and flowers that manage to thrive in this hostile environment. Admire rock formations and other landscapes created moulded by ice over the millennia, while keeping a close eye out for wildlife such as Arctic foxes and reindeer. 

Polar bears – This iconic species is known as the King of the Arctic for a reason. Whether you spot them as a tiny white speck in the distance or ambling along the shoreline, a glimpse of this regal species never fails to amaze. You will never pursue polar bears, and your expedition team carefully manages all activities to ensure the safety of both you and the bears.

Historic remains – Human endeavours in Svalbard have been relatively small-scale, but you can still see some historic trapper's huts and remains from the whaling eras onshore. Seeing these remains gives you a fascinating insight into the life of hardship and beautiful isolation of those who've carved out a life in this hostile land. 

Zodiac cruises and kayaking tours – Take in icebergs and glaciers from the best vantage point by Zodiac or kayak throughout your days here. The blue-tinged colour of the ice is nothing short of mesmerising, as are the shapes of the ice forms themselves. There's also a chance of encounters with marine life such as beluga whales, humpback whales, seals, and walruses.

Stay: Seabourn Venture

Meals: B L D

Day 10
Return to Edinburgh

On the final day of your cruise, enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and boarding your flight back to Edinburgh.  On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Edinburgh for a further overnight stay. 

Stay: Edinburgh accommodation

Meals: B

Day 11
Depart Edinburgh

Your experience ends with a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, before checking out and making your way home or onwards to your next destination. 

If you need assistance with travel to Edinburgh or wish to extend your experience in Scotland after your cruise, please speak to one of our specialists.

Meals: B

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Pricing

Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.

Prices

Accommodation rating: Deluxe

11-day expedition cruise
from £13,095 pp incl. flights

Departure: 29 May 2025

Limited availabiilty

Includes:

  • One night pre-cruise and one night post-cruise hotel stay in Edinburgh
  • Return charter flight from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen 
  • 8-night Svalbard cruise aboard Seabourn Venture
  • All transfers between airports, hotel and ship
  • Gourmet dining at a range of onboard restaurants
  • A range of landings and activities by zodiac (submarine dives and kayaking available at extra cost)
  • Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
  • Unlimited WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities

Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.

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