Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros

8 days
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Start and end in Longyearbyen
4.5
8,557 traveler reviews
Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros - Explore!

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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Highlights

  • Explore Longyearbyen's Arctic charm
  • Cruise through icy Svalbard wilderness
  • Spot wildlife in North West Svalbard
  • Walk on the northernmost lands
  • Experience the vast Arctic ice pack

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Longyearbyen. Embark the MV Ocean Albatros
  2. Day 2 Exploring Spitsbergen
  3. Day 3 Exploring Spitsbergen
  4. Day 4 Exploring Spitsbergen
  5. Day 5 Exploring Spitsbergen
  6. Day 6 Into the Ice
  7. Day 7 Exploring Spitsbergen
  8. Day 8 Trip ends in Longyearbyen
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • M/V Ocean Albatros

    Berth / Cabin
    Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Number of tours

541

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

84%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Explore! 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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Sarah
    · July 15th, 2022
    Just go! It is an amazing experience on a fantastic ship. The crew are really friendly & really look after you, the cabins are comfortable & the food is plentiful, varied & tasty. As for the trip itself, what can I say. The Arctic is an amazing place with great wildlife (yes, we saw numerous polar bears) and the scenery is spectacular. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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  • Vanessa
    · September 25th, 2019
    A bucket list trip. The problem with something that you have been dreaming of for years is whether it can possibly live up to expectations. This one did, to the extent that I had to pinch myself to believe it was actually happening.
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  • RichardStevenson
    · September 20th, 2019
    Not a rest but an expedition - hopping on and off Zodiacs, climbing rocky shores, exploring round icebergs, animal watching, and informative lectures.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Ocean Albatros
From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 302114

  • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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