Svalbard Express
Tour Overview
Join the 7-day Arctic Express to Svalbard aboard the ice-class Ocean Albatros, designed to navigate polar pack ice and explore remote, pristine wilderness. Experience the Arctic high summer, when reindeer and Arctic foxes prepare for winter, seabird cliffs teem with life, and whales, walruses, and polar bears roam the icy waters.
Start in Longyearbyen, enjoying warm Nordic hospitality, then venture to Northwest Svalbard, a heavily protected region rich in Arctic flowers, seabirds, walruses, and polar bears. Explore historic whaling sites and learn the stories of early Dutch and English Arctic explorers.
Head to Northeast Svalbard, where cold, shellfish-rich waters attract walrus and other marine wildlife. Expedition plans adapt to ever-changing sea, wind, and ice conditions, capturing the unpredictable essence of true polar adventure.
Push northward to the polar desert island of Nordaustlandet or the smaller Sjuøyane islands, weather permitting. Step ashore and witness abundant wildlife—from tiny fish and seabirds to seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive apex predator, the polar bear.
Conclude your journey in Kongsfjord, visiting Ny-Ålesund, the world’s northernmost settlement, a hub for scientific research and legendary polar explorers.
Embark on this ultimate Arctic adventure—where every day brings new wildlife, history, and breathtaking landscapes.
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Take your Arctic adventure to the next level aboard Ocean Albatros, featuring an X-Bow design, spacious cabins, 360° views, and seamless Zodiac access — all designed for your comfort.
Prepare for an unforgettable wildlife encounter in the Arctic. Witness millions of birds, foxes, whales, walruses, reindeer, and of course, the Arctic’s iconic fluffy residents — the polar bears.
Discover the Svalbard mountains on a guided hike, with sweeping Arctic vistas, glaciers, & the chance to encounter reindeer and Arctic foxes. Experience the thrill of Arctic exploration on every trail.
