Date: July 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Narvik, Geiranger, Bergen, Bergen; View Itinerary
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Svalbard Cruises 2023
Experience 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
Date: June 1, 2024
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Stykkisholmur, Bolungarvik, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Skarsvag, Tromso; View Itinerary
Date: May 12, 2024
Ports of Call: Kiel, Shetland Island, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 6, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Molde, Tromso, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Olden, Stavanger, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: June 6, 2023
Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Stavanger, Kiel; View Itinerary
Date: July 26, 2023
Ports of Call: Southampton, Haugesund, Andalsnes, Trondheim, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Southampton; View Itinerary
Date: June 11, 2023
Ports of Call: Rotterdam, Dover, Bergen, Molde, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Invergordon, Rotterdam; View Itinerary
Date: June 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Molde, Tromso, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Bergen, Kristiansand, Skagen, Hamburg; View Itinerary
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
Date: June 30, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Stykkisholmur, Bolungarvik, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Longyearbyen; View Itinerary
Date: July 23, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Alta, Harstad, Svolvaer, Tromso; View Itinerary
Date: July 10, 2023
Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary
Date: June 12, 2023
Ports of Call: Tromso, Leknes, Hammerfest, Alta, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
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
Date: May 25, 2024
Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: July 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Tromso, Storstappen Island, Skarsvag, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Longyearbyen; View Itinerary
Date: August 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Alta, Svolvaer, Tromso; View Itinerary
Date: June 23, 2023
Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary
Date: July 5, 2023
Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: June 12, 2023
Ports of Call: Southampton, Haugesund, Olden, Tromso, Honningsvag, Spitsbergen, Trondheim, Andalsnes, Sognefjord, Southampton; View Itinerary
Date: August 7, 2023
Ports of Call: Tromso, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Husavik, Siglufjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, Paamiut, Nuuk, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: May 27, 2024
Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: August 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: June 3, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Stykkisholmur, Bolungarvik, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Skarsvag, Tromso; View Itinerary
Date: July 27, 2023
Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary
Date: May 30, 2024
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Djupivogur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Alta, Tromso; View Itinerary
Date: August 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Narvik, Geiranger, Bergen, Bergen; View Itinerary
Date: June 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Narvik, Geiranger, Bergen, Bergen; View Itinerary