Join the classic 12-passenger ship M/S Sjøveien on a true Arctic adventure through Svalbard’s magnificent wilderness!

In May, Svalbard is characterised by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking sceneries. The fairytale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice and pastel coloured skies. The polar bear yearlings venture out for the first time, the Arctic foxes and the Svalbard reindeer still wear their winter fur and seals and walruses can often be seen resting on the fjord ice.

In June the snow has started to melting off and the bird cliffs are teeming with life. Summer is just around the corner.

We stay one night in Longyearbyen and then spend seven nights on board the expedition ship exploring this Arctic pearl that has fascinated explorers for centuries. We cruise along glistening glaciers, go ashore to enjoy the unique nature and keep a lookout for Svalbard’s iconic wildlife.

HIGHLIGHTS

Only 12 passengers
Totally refurbished expedition ship
Hot tub on deck
2 experienced guides
Every trip is unique
Intimate nature experiences
100 % climate compensated

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Longyearbyen – Spitsbergen (Svalbard)

DEPARTURE DATES

11 May 2025 – 19 May 2025 Fully booked

18 May 2025 – 26 May 2025

25 May 2025 – 2 June 2025 Fully booked

8 June 2025 – 16 June 2025

DURATION

9 days/8 nights

PRICES per person

US$9,090Twin share lower deck
US$9,590 Twin plus main deck
US$9,990 Double main & Upper decks
US$11,990 Single cabin

GROUP SIZE

12 Guests only

INCLUDED

7 nights on board M/S Sjøveien

1 night in a hotel in Longyearbyen

Lunch day 2, all meals on board, tea and coffee

1 Expedition Leader and 1 guide

Guiding ashore and talks on board

All excursions and activities

Comprehensive information material before the expedition

The trip is climate compensated

NOT INCLUDED

International air-tickets and taxes

Pre and Post land arrangements

Excess baggage on any flight

Vaccination costs

Passport or Visa fees

Travel Insurance

Personal drinks, laundry

Any other meals or sightseeing not specified in the detailed itinerary

Additional information

Destination	Svalbard

Day 1

Longyearbyen

We arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to our hotel.

2-8

Days 2-8

Expedition cruising

We start our Svalbard tour by exploring Longyearbyen. In the afternoon we embark the expedition ship and sail out through Isfjorden – our Arctic adventure has started! We are now in a part of the world where we are totally dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Our exact itinerary depends on these factors and on the wildlife we encounter. Our ambition is to make landings or cruises every day with our Zodiacs. Here are some examples of places we may visit:

Prins Karls Forland

This narrow strip of land is covered by a magnificent and snow-covered mountain chain. The island is also home to many seabirds and harbour seals.

Virgohamna, Danskøya

Two of the most courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started on the island of Danskøya. Swedish explorer Andrée made an attempt with a hydrogen balloon and American journalist Wellman started with an airship. There are still interesting remnants from these expeditions left on this site.

Fantastic fjords

Svalbard offers the visitor countless spectacular fjords. During our journey we will explore a few of them such as: Liefdefjorden, meaning “The fjord of love”, is lined with snow-covered mountain peaks and here we hope to cruise along the face of the spectacular Monaco Glacier. Many common eiders and pink-footed geese nest in the area and if lucky we could see the rare king eider. In Krossfjorden we revel in the beautifully sculptured front of the 14th of July Glacier to the raucous greeting of the large number of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots nesting on the nearby cliffs. Raudfjorden is an area of immense natural beauty – dominated by beautiful glaciers. It is also a favourite spot for seals and the bird cliffs are bursting with activity. The scientific village of Ny-Ålesund is situated in Kongsfjorden. It was from here that Amundsen and Nobile started their heroic expeditions to the North Pole.

North Spitsbergen

North of Spitsbergen we might meet the edge of the pack ice. Not many ships venture here and we can marvel at the silence and grandeur of this icy landscape. Chances of meeting polar bears increase as we sail along the ice floes.

Southwest Spitsbergen

The grand fjords of Hornsund offer spectacular glaciers and a breathtaking landscape of towering mountain peaks, often reaching above the clouds. On a clear day we can see the summit of the highest mountain Hornsundtind, measuring 1431 meters. Hornsund is a favourite haunt for some of Svalbard’s polar bears and bearded seals are often seen resting on the fjord ice.

Day 9

Longyearbyen

We arrive in Longyearbyen, disembark, join our flights south to Oslo and thence home.

M/S Sjøveien

M/S Sjøveien (meaning the Seaway) was built in Bergen in 1964 for the Norwegian Government and she worked for them in various capacities. From 1979 until 1995 she was used as a training ship for mariners. Since 1995 she has been in private ownership and during the many years since, worked for the Norwegian coast guard. After being a hotel ship for the past few years, she has now been refurbished into a classic and exclusive passenger ship and started her career in Svalbard the summer of 2017.

She is a true beauty with wooden decks and vintage details. There is a lot of deck space on the main deck and there is also an excellent area on top of the bridge, from where you have wonderful views of the magical Svalbard scenery.

To accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers there are eight outside cabins, all with private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows. The dining area on the main deck is where you are served breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is also a lounge area where you can relax with a cup of tea or coffee and listen to interesting talks by the guides. There is an international crew on board who speak English and the bridge is open for visitors.

Cabins

Sjîveien-TWIN-1

Sjîveien-TWIN-2

Sjîveien-TWIN-3

PASSENGERS	SIZE	VIEW
2	15.5 M² (113FT²)	PORTHOLES
Averaging 10.5 square metres/113 square feet, these Twin cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have two cosy twin beds, a desk and chair plus wardrobe and private ensuite facilities

Sjîveien-TWIN PLUS 1

Sjîveien-TWIN PLUS 2

Sjîveien-TWIN PLUS 3

PASSENGERS	SIZE	VIEW
2	10.6 M² (248 FT²)	WINDOWS
Averaging 10.6 square metres/114 square feet, these Twin Plus cabins are located on the Main Deck and have two twin beds, a desk and chair plus wardrobe and private ensuite facilities.

Sjîveien-FORWARD SUITE 1jpg

Sjîveien-FORWARD SUITE 2

Sjîveien-FORWARD SUITE 3

PASSENGERS	SIZE	VIEW
2	16.4 M² (179 FT²)	FORWARD WINDOW
Averaging 16.4 square metres/179 square feet, this cabin is located on the Main Deck. It features a Queen Size bed with private ensuite facilities, forward & side windows, two wardrobes, desk and chairs..

Sjîveien- UPPER SUITE 1

Sjîveien- UPPER SUITE 2

PASSENGERS	SIZE	VIEW
2	15 M² (162 FT²)	WINDOWS
Averaging 15 square metres/162 square feet, this cabin is located on the Upper Deck. It features a Queen Size bed with private ensuite

How to Book

To ensure your place on this exciting adventure, please contact us to reserve a place 02 6355 2022 or , then complete the Adventure Associates Booking Form and return to us with your USD per person deposit.

Deposit required per person:	25% in US$ per person
Balance due:	90 days prior to departure
If booking within 89 days of departure:	Full payment must be made.

Reservations are established when you receive written confirmation and acceptance of the deposit and Booking Form. Travel insurance is strongly recommended at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be advised in writing to Adventure Associates. Cancellation charges are subject to regulations of airlines, coach and tour operators, hotels and other principals involved. If it is necessary to cancel your arrangements, the following non-refundable charges will apply.

More than 90 days prior to departure	25% of the voyage cost per person
Between 89 and 0 days prior to departure	100% of the voyage cost per person

If the cancellation charge is more than your advance payment you remain liable for the difference. For these and other reasons mentioned above you are strongly recommended to take out Travel Insurance. Once the tour has departed there will be no refund for any unused portions of the trip.