M/S Sjoveien: Svalbard Adventure
9 Days - MS Sjoveien
Join the classic 12-passenger ship M/S Sjøveien on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Svalbard’s untamed wilderness! The midnight sun reigns supreme, the bird colonies are teeming with life and the peaks of the dramatic mountain ranges are beautifully snow-covered. The ice still keeps the islands in its grip and we can admire the ever-changing ice formations. Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner. We stay one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and then spend seven night on board the expedition ship exploring this Arctic pearl that has fascinated explorers for centuries. We cruise along glistening glaciers, go ashore to enjoy the unique nature and keep a lookout for unique wildlife such as walruses, seals and polar bears.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Cruise pass the spectacular Monaco Glacier
- Spot polar bears, bearded seals, harbour seals and a variety of birds nesting on nearby cliffs
- Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers like Willem Barentzs who discovered Spitsbergen in 1596
- Small-ship cruising experience with 12 passengers on-board the M/S Sjoveien
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to hotel
- Day 2-8: Expedition Svalbard
- Day 9: Disembark in Longyearbyen and departure
Day 1: Arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to hotel
On arrival to Longyearbyen, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2-8: Expedition Svalbard
We start our adventure in Svalbard by exploring Longyearbyen. In the afternoon we embark the expedition ship and sail out through Isfjorden. We are now in a part of the world where we are totally dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Our exact itinerary depends on these factors and on the wildlife we encounter. Our ambition is to make landings or cruises every day with our Zodiacs. Here are some examples of places we may visit:
Prins Karls Forland
This narrow strip of land is covered by a magnificent and snow-covered mountain chain. The island is also home to many seabirds and harbour seals.
Virgohamna, Danskøya
Two of the most courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started on the island of Danskøya. Swedish balloonist Andrée made an attempt with a hydrogen balloon and American journalist Wellman started with an airship. There are still interesting remnants from these expeditions left on this site.
Fantastic fjords
Svalbard offers the visitor countless spectacular fjords. During our journey we will explore a few of them such as:
Liefdefjorden, meaning “The fjord of love”, is lined with snow-covered mountain peaks and here we hope to cruise along the face of the spectacular Monaco Glacier. Many common eiders and pinkfooted geese nest in the area and if lucky we could see the rare king eider. In Krossfjorden we revel in the beautifully sculptured front of the 14th of July Glacier to the raucous greeting of the large number of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots nesting on the nearby cliffs. Raudfjorden is an area of immense natural beauty – dominated by beautiful glaciers. It is also a favourite spot for seals and the bird cliffs are bursting with activity. The scientific village of Ny-Ålesund is situated in Kongsfjorden. It was from here that Amundsen and Nobile started their heroic expeditions to the North Pole.
North Spitsbergen
North of Spitsbergen we might meet the edge of the pack ice. Not many ships venture here and we can marvel at the silence and grandeur of this icy landscape. Chances of meeting polar bears increase as we sail along the ice floes.
Southwest Spitsbergen
The grand fjords of Hornsund offer spectacular glaciers and a breathtaking landscape of towering mountain peaks, often reaching above the clouds. On a clear day we can see the summit of the highest mountain Hornsundtind, measuring 1431 meters. Hornsund is a favourite haunt for some of Svalbard’s polar bears and bearded seals are often seen resting on the fjord ice.
Day 9: Disembark in Longyearbyen and departure
In the morning, the ship will dock in Longyearbyen where your tour comes to an end. If you would like to extend your trip, feel free to contact one of our consultants to help you with further arrangements.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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03 May 2023 - 11 May 2023 | USD $8490pp | ||
Twin Cabin Porthole | USD $8490pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin Window | USD $8990pp | Contact us | |
Double Cabin Superior | USD $9390pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $11490pp | Contact us | |
10 May 2023 - 18 May 2023 | USD $8490pp | ||
Twin Cabin Porthole | USD $8490pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin Window | USD $8990pp | Contact us | |
Double Cabin Superior | USD $9390pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $11490pp | Contact us | |
07 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2023 | USD $8490pp | ||
Twin Cabin Porthole | USD $8490pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin Window | USD $8990pp | Contact us | |
Double Cabin Superior | USD $9390pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $11490pp | Contact us | |
14 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2023 | USD $8490pp | ||
Twin Cabin Porthole | USD $8490pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin Window | USD $8990pp | Contact us | |
Double Cabin Superior | USD $9390pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $11490pp | Contact us | |
21 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023 | USD $8490pp | ||
Twin Cabin Porthole | USD $8490pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin Window | USD $8990pp | Contact us | |
Double Cabin Superior | USD $9390pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $11490pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Twin Cabin Porthole
Lower deck, twin beds, porthole window, desk, closet, en-suite bathroom.
Twin Cabin Window
Main deck, twin beds, desk, closet, en-suite bathroom.
Double Cabin Superior
Main or upper deck, double bed, desk, closet, en-suite bathroom.
Single Cabin
Lower deck, twin beds (single use only), porthole window, desk, closet, en-suite bathroom.
MS Sjoveien Deckplan
Specifications
- Year Built: 1964
- Year Refurbished: 2017
- Gross Tonnage: 339 GT
- Breadth: 800m
- Passengers: 12
- Classification: 1C Ice Class
- Shipyard: Bergen
- Registry: Norway
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- One pre-voyage hotel night
- Transfers when booking recommended flights
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Presentations by expedition leaders and naturalist staff
- All meals during the voyage
- Port taxes
What’s not included?
- International & internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included