Enjoy the best of Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs and beluga whales rise from the sea. Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers, keep watch for Arctic foxes, and discover historic camps of explorers and hunters. Push through pack ice to find walrus and bearded seals, and delight in the breathtakingly- beautiful fjords. Highlights: • Venture close to 80° north searching for polar bears on pack ice • Discover the thrill of seeing walrus, seals, whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, guillemots and puffins • Cruise along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords • Enjoy tundra hikes amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery Price includes: Transfer from airport to hotel on arrival Day 1. Welcome reception/pre-embarkation briefing on Day 1. One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Longyearbyen on Day 1. Visit Camp Barentz and sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation. Departure transfer from pier to airport or hotel on Day 12. Onboard accommodation during the voyage, including daily cabin service. All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during the voyage. Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner. Captain’s Farewell reception includes a four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages. All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises. Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team. Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation). One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket. Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage. Comprehensive pre-departure information. Port surcharges, permits and landing fees. Gratuities for the ship’s crew. Not included: international or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary. Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary. Airport arrival or departure taxes. Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges. Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges. Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary. Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges. All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, email or phone charges. Add-on activities: Sea kayaking *In true expedition style we encourage exploration and adventure, offering flexibility in challenging environments in a way that puts you among the action to see and do as much as possible. This itinerary is only a guide and subject to change due to ice and weather conditions.