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Itinerary
Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso
Svalbard · 12 nights · From US$49,690 per person
The route
Where this itinerary takes you
Highlights
Top moments of this itinerary
The most complete way to see Svalbard. Begin with a full loop of the archipelago, from Smeerenburg and the pack ice to Bråsvellbreen and Kongsfjorden, then sail south via Bellsund, Hornsund and the remote seabird cliffs of Bear Island before reaching the Norwegian coast and Tromsø.
The pack ice
Hornsund and Sørkapp
Bear Island
When to travel
The Arctic summer
Svalbard voyages run in the Arctic summer, from around June to September, when the midnight sun lights the landscape around the clock and wildlife is at its most active.
June to July
Endless daylight, snow still on the peaks and seabird colonies at their busiest.
August to September
Sea ice at its furthest retreat, opening routes further north, with softer light as the season turns.
Vessel
Aboard Aqua Lares
An icebreaker superyacht for just 30 guests, with near one-to-one service, expert-led expeditions and a Michelin-starred chef.
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