Svalbard adventure mini cruise – The ultimate Spitsbergen experience
Hurtigruten Svalbard | 11. October 2024
Step aboard the MS Serenissima, a vessel that seamlessly blends the charm of a classic ocean liner with modern amenities. Originally built as the Harald Jarl for Hurtigruten in 1960 at the renowned Blohm & Voss shipyard, the ship has been meticulously renovated over the years, preserving its history while offering a comfortable and intimate cruising experience.
Option 1:Svalbard Adventure Mini-Cruise
Wednesday to Monday
Longyearbyen – Liefdefjorden – Longyearbyen
From: May - September 2025
Included in this package
• 4 nights onboard MS Serenissima.
• A pre-voyage stay in Longyearbyen.(Staying at either Funken Lodge or Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen)
Option 2:Svalbard Adventure Mini-Cruise
Sunday to Friday
Longyearbyen – Moffen Island – Longyearbyen
From: May - September 2025
Included in this package:
• 3 nights onboard MS Serenissima.
• 1 pre-voyage stay in Longyearbyen.
• 1 post-voyage stay in Longyearbyen.(Staying at either Funken Lodge or Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen)
Tentative Itinerary:
Journey to the top of the world, crossing the 80th parallel to explore the breathtaking wonders of the Arctic. Step back in time on the MS Serenissima, a timeless vessel that evokes the spirit of a bygone era of Arctic exploration, offering a classic and authentic experience. As we sail past dramatic fjords, towering mountain peaks, and vast glaciers, keep your eyes peeled for polar bears, walruses, whales, and an array of Arctic birdlife. Delve into the rich history of Arctic exploration in Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town and one of the northernmost settlements in the world.
Included:
- Food and Drink: Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Activities: Guided landings with small expedition boats depending on the weather and ice conditions, onboard lectures, and informal gatherings.
- Equipment: Loan of trekking poles and thermal suits for activities onboard.
- Local expedition team: fluent in English, German, Norwegian and French.
- 4 departures with Italian guides (18,21,24 & 28 August) Activities: Guided landings with small expedition boats.
- Onboard lectures by the local expedition team.
- Informal gatherings for daily recaps and preparation for the day ahead. Trekking and wildlife spotting, including possible sightings of seals, reindeer, polar bears and walruses.
Excluded:
- International and domestic flights
- Travel Insurance
- Luggage handling
For more information, please contact us: info@hurtigrutensvalbard.com
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