Silversea Cruises, Svalbard and Norway from Tromso, July 5, 2024

Cruising from: Tromso, Norway;

Departure Date: 5 July, 2024;

Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Silver Wind;

Duration: 9-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Tromso, Storstappen Island, Skarsvag, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Longyearbyen;

Day 0 Tromso, Norway

Tromso, a city in Norway, is a major cultural hub 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It's famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights, with a season that last from September throughout March. The city's historic center, on the island of Tromso, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and an infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city.

Day 1 Storstappen Island, Norway

Storstappen is one of three main islands of the Gjesvaerstappen chain, located in the northernmost part of Norway. The islands contain a large colony of seabirds and have been designated a nature reserve. The largest colonies of cliff-breeding seabirds are mainly located on the bird cliffs of the biggest island, Storstappen.

Day 2 Skarsvag, Norway

Skarsvag is the northernmost fishing village in the world in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village lies along the northern coast of the island of Mageroya. Meet some of these local fishermen and hear about their everyday life in the Arctic, the treasures of the Barents Sea and the culture of the north.

Day 3 Svalbard, Norway

Cruising to Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Day 4 Svalbard, Norway

Cruising to Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Day 5 Svalbard, Norway

Cruising to Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Day 6 Svalbard, Norway

Cruising to Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Day 7 Svalbard, Norway

Cruising to Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Day 8 Svalbard, Norway

Cruising to Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Day 9 Longyearbyen, Norway

Longyearbyen, the administrative centre of Svalbard, is small Arctic town, inhabited by nature enthusiasts who live in close unity under tough climatic conditions with the High Arctic wilderness. Longyearbyen is renowned for its hospitality and high level of comfort. The town's uniqueness: In Longyearbyen, the North Pole is right around the corner.