Inject a blast of color into your 2025 travels with a late-season trip to Spitsbergen. As soon as the snow recedes, the Arctic tundra morphs into a profusion of bright colors in the months of July and August—beyond anything you can imagine. The Arctic hues are truly breath-taking.
Witness a profusion of colorful plants and fungi flourishing under the Midnight Sun.
Try to spot ground-hugging flowers such as Purple Saxifrage, creamy pink-and red Bearberry, white Mouse-eared Chickweed with rusty-brown fruit, Yellow-marsh Saxifrage—or admire the bright orange of the Elegant Sunburst lichen.
Watch for migrating whales, walruses, Svalbard reindeer, seabirds by the thousands, and that most iconic of all Arctic residents, the polar bear.
Embrace off-ship activities such as Zodiac cruising, kayaking, and guided walks with experts through the colorful Arctic landscape.
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
- Departure Date: July 2 – 11, 2025
- Itinerary 10 days
- Starting fromHelsinki, Finland
- Ship Ocean Explorer
This fascinating expedition provides a taste of everything Spitsbergen has to offer, starting with its largest settlement, Longyearbyen. The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago is known as the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” and on this stirring voyage, we show you why. A key focus of this 10-day expedition will be to seek out the abundant wildlife that resides here, including walrus, reindeer, and that most iconic of Arctic denizens, the polar bear, in their natural habitat, while marveling at the surreal experience of continuous daylight. Explore the unique Arctic landscape, hike the vast and colorful tundra, learn about the history and geology of this remote wilderness, and join us on a gripping excursion to a faraway, unforgettable land.
This exciting introductory journey to the remote Norwegian island, renowned for its stunning scenery and abundant, varied wildlife, is now available on two ships, each providing a distinct polar experience. Ultramarine, our new, game-changing polar vessel, can take you to remote destinations most other ships can’t reach. Aboard Ultramarine, explore Spitsbergen in brand new ways—taking advantage of the 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size—to create the Arctic experience perfect for you.
Starting from £6,640 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package) Reduced from £10,400 GBP
Alternative dates:
Jul 10 – 19, 2025 Starting from £6,640 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package) Reduced from £10,400 GBP
Jul 18 – 27, 2025 Starting from £8,140 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package) Reduced from £9,400 GBP
Jul 26 – Aug 4, 2025 Starting from £10,400 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package)
Aug 3 – 14, 2025 – 12 days – Starting from £8,525 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package Reduced from £11,100 GBP
Mandatory Transfer Package
Includes:
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
- Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland
- Departure Date: July 7 – 19, 2025
- Itinerary 13 days
- Starting fromHelsinki, Finland
- Ship Ultramarine
Perfect for first-time visitors to the Arctic who are seeking lots of adventure, our Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland itinerary highlights three spectacular destinations near the top of the world. This journey provides adventurous guests with a taste of the incredible diversity of the Arctic, featuring wildlife, giant icebergs, towering mountains, historical sites, wide expanses of tundra and more.
Your adventure begins in the remote Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, renowned for its stunning scenery and abundant, varied wildlife such as polar bears and walrus. From there, sail south across the Greenland Sea to the mysterious, volcanic Jan Mayen, a nature reserve so remote that few have ever been fortunate enough to explore this Arctic treasure. Your epic adventure culminates with a journey under the midnight sun to Reykjavik, where you can soak up Icelandic culture in a city that never sleeps.
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
Search for iconic Arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
Explore the magnificent fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen
Experience the remote volcanic island of Jan Mayen
Cruise in a Zodiac to explore glaciers, icebergs and more
Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic with optional kayaking adventures
Starting from £7,275 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package) Reduced from £9,450 GBP
Alternative dates
Jul 18 – 27, 2025 – Starting from £8,140 GBP (Incl. Transfer Package) Reduced from £9,400 GBP
