Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Sail into the heart of Svalbard on this extraordinary 10-day voyage, weaving through fjords, ice-covered coastlines, and far-flung Arctic islands few have laid eyes on. Departing from Longyearbyen, you’ll trace the archipelago’s western and eastern flanks, uncovering pristine wilderness and poignant historical relics left behind by whalers and explorers of centuries past.

Timed for the height of Arctic summer, this voyage offers the best of both light and life: 24-hour daylight reveals a rugged, ice-sculpted realm teeming with wildlife—from lounging walrus and bearded seals to Arctic foxes and polar bears prowling along the ice edge. Migratory seabirds cloud the skies above cliff faces like Alkefjellet, while Zodiacs bring you up close to glacial giants like Austfonna, Europe’s vastest ice cap. Each day invites a different kind of wonder—whether stepping ashore on Kvitøya, one of the archipelago’s most remote islands, or cruising silent bays lined with blue-hued icebergs and geologic marvels.

On board, expert naturalists and historians bring the polar world to life, enhancing each moment with insight and storytelling. You’ll visit the renowned Ny-Ålesund Research Station, a living hub of scientific discovery in the far north, and walk in the footsteps of 17th-century whalers and 20th-century explorers, experiencing firsthand the triumphs and hardships of life at the edge of the world.

This itinerary is ideal for adventurous souls, photographers, and those with a keen interest in Arctic history and wildlife. It offers the profound reward of reaching seldom-visited places, encountering raw nature, and feeling dwarfed by the scale of the high Arctic. Whether you cross paths with a polar bear or simply absorb the silence of an untouched glacial bay, you’ll leave with a deepened sense of perspective—and the quiet thrill of having gone where few ever do.