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Svalbard Cruises 2023

SvalbardExperience the Svalbard on a cruise in 2023. A cruise is an excellent option, as it allows you to see more of this expensive region in a short period of time.

Cruises to Svalbard take passengers into an ocean at the farthest edge of the globe. When you take a cruise to Svalbard, you'll get to see a stunningly pristine environment of glaciers and icy peaks. Those arriving by large cruise liners on long voyages frequently make only one stop at one of the three permanent settlements. Ships stop either in Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund, or Barentsburg before continuing cruising to the rest of the fjords and coastline.

Svalbard

Spitsbergen is located about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. The island of Svalbard is the largest of the four islands that make up the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. The other three islands are Nordaustlandet, Barentsoya, and Edgeoya. Polar bears are known to roam free in this region, which is characterized by its pristine fjords and rugged mountain peaks. Sailing on a cruise here in the summer increases your chances of possibly spotting polar bears along the shores or across the ice.

Four months a year, Svalbard is in perpetual darkness. However, beginning in April, the days begin to lengthen until sometime in June, when the sun never sets. This is ideal for cruisers visiting Svalbard to see polar bears, as well as walruses, reindeer, arctic foxes, beluga whales, seals, and seabirds. At the same time, massive flocks of seabirds swoop and circle over their dramatic clifftop nesting sites. So, go on a cruise to Svalbard and enjoy the natural beauty and wild life of this pristine region.

Which cruise lines go to the Svalbard?

Each Svalbard cruise features a one-of-a-kind combination of thrilling activities and luxurious amenities, all of which are designed to make the most of every moment. Learn more about the selection of Svalbard cruises in 2023 from major cruise lines such as AIDA Cruises, Holland America, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, and Viking Cruises, as well as other ocean cruise lines.

Departure ports for cruises to Svalbard

Cruises to the Svalbard typically depart from one of the cities in Northern Europe, such as Bergen, Hamburg, Kiel, Reykjavik, Rotterdam, Southampton, and Tromso, which are among the most popular departure ports.

The best time to take Svalbard cruises

The months of May through September, Svalbard's summer, are prime time for a cruise. The weather is milder and more conducive to outdoor pursuits, including snowmobile tours, dog sledding, hiking, and boat cruises, during this time of year. Seeing Svalbard's ice and frozen landscapes is best in the early part of the season, around the middle of March until the middle of May. Take a look for Svalbard cruises during the months of June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, May 2024, and June 2024.

Duration of cruises to Svalbard

Svalbard cruises range from 9 to 21 days. You can choose between 9-day, 11-day, 12-day, 14-day, 15-day, 16-day, 17-day, 19-day, and 21-day, depending on the route you choose.

Pick the perfect Svalbard cruise

There are several cruise lines that offer one-way, and roundtrip sailings to Svalbard.

Svalbard Cruise 2023 Itinerary and Schedule

Silversea Cruises Svalbard 14-day route

14-day Svalbard cruise from Reykjavik

Silver Endeavour, Silversea Cruises

Date: June 1, 2024

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Stykkisholmur, Bolungarvik, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Skarsvag, Tromso; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 14-day route

14-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: May 12, 2024

Ports of Call: Kiel, Shetland Island, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Hamburg; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: June 6, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Stavanger, Kiel; View Itinerary

Holland America Line Svalbard 21-day route

21-day Svalbard cruise from Rotterdam

Zuiderdam, Holland America Line

Date: June 11, 2023

Ports of Call: Rotterdam, Dover, Bergen, Molde, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Invergordon, Rotterdam; View Itinerary

Silversea Cruises Svalbard 14-day route

14-day Svalbard cruise from Tromso

Silver Endeavour, Silversea Cruises

Date: June 17, 2023

Ports of Call: Tromso, Storstappen Island, Skarsvag, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Jan Mayen Island, Akureyri, Bolungarvik, Stykkisholmur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary

Norwegian Cruise Line Svalbard 12-day route

12-day Svalbard cruise from Reykjavik

Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line

Date: July 23, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Alta, Harstad, Svolvaer, Tromso; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: July 10, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: August 13, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary

Date: May 31, 2024

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Shetland Island, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Hamburg; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: June 23, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary

Silversea Cruises Svalbard 14-day route

14-day Svalbard cruise from Reykjavik

Silver Endeavour, Silversea Cruises

Date: June 3, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Stykkisholmur, Bolungarvik, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Skarsvag, Tromso; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: July 27, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary