Journey to Svalbard Stunning natural beauty, unique wildlife, and extreme landscapes
Follow the early explorers Witness fields of sea ice, towering ice cliffs, and calving glaciers as you cruise through the Arctic
Celebrate unique traditions and ways of life Contact us to start planning your Arctic journey today
Svalbard/Polar Bear Cruises
Sometimes referred to as Spitsbergen (after its largest island), the archipelago of Svalbard lies above the Arctic Circle and is a part of Norway. Svalbard offers majestic landscapes, fascinating history, and is an excellent place to experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife sightings: polar bears. Additional wildlife highlights abound, including walrus, Arctic foxes, reindeer, puffers, bearded seals, ring seals, and beluga whales. A cruise in the Svalbard archipelago can vary between 8-15 days in length depending on the itinerary and usually requires a flight from Oslo to the world’s most northern city of Longyearbyen. Pre- and post-trip tours to other areas of Norway make for extraordinary trips. Contact our Destination Specialists for guidance on the best options for you given your interests and dates.
Premium Expedition Vessels
These vessels provide very comfortable surroundings and first-class service while maintaining the feel of a ship that is designed for expedition cruising.
Greg Mortimer
A Newly Launched Modern Purpose-Built Expedition Vessel
Days: 12-30 | From: $17,295/per person
Sylvia Earle
A new, modern polar expedition vessel with extensive amenities
Days: 11-30 | From: $10,995/per person
Ultramarine
An ultra-inspiring Polar expedition ship
Days: 11-23 | From: $11,876/per person
National Geographic Resolution
A striking first-class Polar vessel
Days: 10 - 23 | From: $13,809/per person
National Geographic Endurance
The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions
Days: 10 - 12 | From: $12,280/per person
Hondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
Days: 8-23 | From: $4,200/per person
Sea Spirit
Luxuriously Appointed, With Spacious Suites and Great Value - A Traveler Favorite
Days: 10-15 | From: $13,995/per person
Expedition Vessels
These are more utilitarian vessels that are built for expedition cruising and provide good service with comfortable but basic accommodations.
Ocean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class
Days: 7-18 | From: $6,990/per person
Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
Days: 6 - 19 | From: $3,750/per person
Plancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character
Days: 8 -23 | From: $7,700/per person
Why Travel to the Arctic with Vaya
