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Svalbard Circumnavigation

10 days
Start and end in Longyearbyen
4.5
22 traveler reviews
Svalbard Circumnavigation - Albatros Expeditions
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 150
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Arrive in the world's northernmost town
  • Sail past glaciers in magnificent Kongsfjord
  • Explore the icy realm of North West Svalbard
  • Witness wildlife in the Hinlopen Strait
  • Cruise through the diverse landscapes of Svalbard

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Kongsfjorden Region, Northwest Spitzbergen
  3. Day 3 Northwest Spitzbergen
  4. Day 4 Into the Ice
  5. Day 5 Northeast Svalbard
  6. Day 6 East Svalbard
  7. Days 7 - 8 South Svalbard
  8. Day 9 West/Central Spitzbergen
  9. Day 10 Longyearbyen, Spitzbergen. Disembarkation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

17

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Albatros Expeditions Ship

  • Ocean Albatros
    Ocean Albatros
    The Ocean Albatros, sistership to the Ocean Victory, will join the fleet of Albatros Expeditions in May 2023. The Ocean Albatros will be dep… Read more
    Capacity
    169
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    120
    Length
    104.4m
    Width
    18.4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    94 spacious comfortable staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines
    Draft
    5.1m
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Matthew
    · July 8th, 2024
    Svalbard and the tour curated by Tourradar was amazing. The sites and experiences are indescribable. Likewise the crew of the Ocean Albatros go above and beyond the call of duty to make their guests feel very welcome and satsified with the excursions provided. This was not only my first trip to Europe, but my first cruise too. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to reach the top of the world and do so in a budget-friendly (despite still being very expensive) fashion.
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  • Lawrence
    · June 24th, 2023
    Weather and wildlife were spectacular, made up for everything else. Communication, food, and some policies could be better.
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  • Bert
    · July 21st, 2022
    We really enjoyed the Expedition, the Expedition Team was fantastic, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The food (i.e. dinner) was very good and of great quality. The ship itself was dated, our cabin (#518) was old and worn, it needed WC replacement, and also had very dated and stained bedlinen. Also, despite CoViD reminders of wearing masks and keeping distance, many crew and most guests did not adhere to this (this should have been enforced), and we ended up with Cruise guests with CoVid, which we tested positive for a few days later also as result of Cruise. This was a very unpleasant experience.
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Svalbard Circumnavigation
From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

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    Ann

    Asked on September 23rd, 2024

    I thought I read somewhere that if I apply about $680 to the invoice amount it is like an insurance that will enable me to cancel one of the travellers without penalty. Is this the case?

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    Travel Support
    • Albatros ExpeditionsOperatorWritten September 2024

      In case of cancellation of the cruise cancellation fees are: - Cancellations received 180 days or more prior to departure, are refundable less an administration fee of minimum USD 1,000.00 per person. - From 179 days to 91 days prior to departure cancellation costs are 25% of the total cruise tariff. - From 90 days until departure cancellation costs are 100% of the total cruise tariff.

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      Ann

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Hi Joe. I have directed my travel agent to book the trip.

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    Colleen

    Asked on September 2nd, 2024

    What time should arrive at the airport?

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    Tour Details
    • Albatros ExpeditionsOperatorWritten September 2024

      Embarkation: 3-5 p.m. on the first day. Disembarkation: 8-10 a.m. on the final day. Most passengers arrive on the day of embarkation. We strongly advise against scheduling departing flights prior to noon.

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    Tanya

    Asked on June 18th, 2023

    I would like to know if there is any availabilty for the single cabins on the spitzbergen trip starting 22/06/23

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    Price / Availability
    • Albatros ExpeditionsOperatorWritten June 2023

      We can offer you for July 1st 2023 Svalbard Circumnavigation 10 Days/9 Nights the following cabin options with 40% discount: 1 single cabin with porthole category D USD 8914, 1 Single Balcony cabin category C USD 9754, 1 Double shared balcony cabin category C USD 5574.

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    Fiona

    Asked on February 14th, 2023

    is there waterproof parka included or we need to bring our own? and is it necessary to bring baselayer? how cold it gets? is there Wi-Fi on board? free? waterproof boots?

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    Tour Details
    • Albatros ExpeditionsOperatorWritten February 2023

      The Waterproof parka is not included in Artic Expeditions and you should bring your own one. We highly recommend you bring thermal base layer, mid-layer fleece, jacket, waterproof pants, insulated parka, sturdy rubber boots. We offer sturdy, high-quality boots free of charge for the duration of your trip in sizes 35 to 47 (EU sizes). The Internet connection is not for free and we have different onboard packages.

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      Fiona

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      is Evacuation insurance mandatory? I already have travel emergency medical insurance, is that something can be purchased separately or is there any recommendation?

    • Albatros ExpeditionsOperatorWritten February 2023

      Medical Insurance is required for our Artic Expeditions. Emergency Evacuation insurance of a minimum of USD 200,000 per passenger is necessary. Medical Insurance should cover remote area evacuation and repatriation costs (Arctic). The medical insurance must cover any existing health issues, medical treatment, medical evacuation in any area traveled, and Covid 19.

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    Kerry

    Asked on January 28th, 2023

    I want to see room options without reserving cabin. Says from 10,000 but price comes up 12000.

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    • Albatros ExpeditionsOperatorWritten January 2023

      We have special offer for a balcony cabin category C for USD 7645 per person with the 15% Early birds and the promotion is available till February 1st 2023. Please let us know if you are interested in our special offer and we will glad to assist you with the booking.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 225566

  • Currency
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Svalbard
    Type E
    Svalbard
    Type F
    Svalbard
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 8th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Albatros Expeditions. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 123 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Albatros Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Albatros Expeditions" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.