Expedition Svalbard
12 Days - M/S Stockholm
To travel on board our small and classic ship M/S Stockholm is a truly unique experience. With only 12 passengers on board, this is like travelling on a private yacht. After 20 years in Svalbard she has the experience and track record of being able to reach sites that are inaccessible to other ships. With ten nights on board we have plenty of time for grand nature experiences and wildlife encounters.
Summer arrives in late June. The midnight sun reigns supreme and the purple saxifrage decorates the slopes. The ice thaws around the islands and this makes it possible to get further east. Whales are more frequently seen in the waters and more and more snow-free areas become accessible for longer walks.
Autumn arrives in late August and it is now that the snow free landscape is most visible. the midnight sun is brushing the horizon, preparing for the polar night giving us beautiful sunsets and a warm light, perfect for photography.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Explore the spectacular fjords lined with snow-covered mountains and beautiful glaciers
- Visit the island of Nordaustlandet and pass through magnificent landscapes, vast tundra and the chance to encounter walruses, arctic foxes and svalbard reindeers.
- Look out for polar bears and bearded seals often resting on the fjord ice in Hornsund
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Embark Longyearbyen
- Day 2-11: Expedition Svalbard
- Day 12: Disembark in Longyearbyen
Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
We arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to our hotel.
Day 2-11: Expedition Svalbard
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:
Northwest Spitsbergen
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. Two other courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started on the island of Danskøya. Swedish explorer 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.
Magnificent 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. 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.
Hinlopen Strait and Alkefjellet
If the ice allows we enter Hinlopen Strait. Here is Alkefjellet, an impressive, basaltic cliff, which is the home to an estimated 200 000 Brünnich’s guillemots. We may also continue into the beautiful bay Palanderbukta on Nordaustlandet.
Eastern Svalbard
The island of Nordaustlandet is covered by an by hundreds of waterfalls. Barentsøya and Edgeøya offer magnificent landscapes and vast tundra. Chances to encounter walruses, Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer are good here.
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 12: Disembark in Longyearbyen
Early morning we disembark our expedition ship and begin our journey back home.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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29 Jun 2024 - 10 Jul 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
09 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
19 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
29 Jul 2024 - 09 Aug 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
08 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
18 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
28 Aug 2024 - 08 Sep 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
07 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
17 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2024 | NZD $20672pp | ||
Twin Cabin | NZD $20672pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | NZD $39121pp | Contact us | |
11 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Twin Cabin | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Single Cabin | NZD $38948pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025 | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Twin Cabin | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Single Cabin | NZD $38948pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Twin Cabin | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Single Cabin | NZD $38948pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
10 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Twin Cabin | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Single Cabin | NZD $38948pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Twin Cabin | NZD $20155pp | Save up to NZ$690 | |
Single Cabin | NZD $38948pp | Save up to NZ$690 |
Alternative itinerary options:
- 6 Day M/S Stockholm: Orcas and Northern Lights in Northern Norway 2023
- 9 Day M/S Stockholm: Svalbard Adventure
- 11 Day M/S Stockholm: Expedition Svalbard
- 17 Day M/S Stockholm: Svalbard and Northern Norway – an autumn odyssey 2023
- 17 Day M/S Stockholm: The Norwegian fjords, Bear Island & Svalbard
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Twin Cabin
Bunk beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, porthole windows.
Single Cabin
Bunk beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, porthole windows.
M/S Stockholm Deckplan
Specifications
- Year Built: 1953
- Year Refurbished: 1998
- Length: 40m
- Width: 8.8m
- Draft: 3.5m
- Tonnage: 361 GT
- Electricity: 220v
- Speed: 10.5 knots
- Passengers: 12
- Zodiacs: 1-2
Whats included?
- 10 nights on board M/S Stockholm
- All meals on board
- All beverages
- 1 Expedition Leader and 1 guide
- Guiding ashore and talks on board
- All excursions and activities
- The customary gratuity to the ship’s crew
- Comprehensive information material before the expedition
- The trip is climate compensated
What’s not included?
- Flight to/from Longyearbyen
- Travel and cancellation insurance
Notes
Our exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions and wildlife. The places mentioned are just examples of some of the many sites Svalbard has to offer. We always strive to maximise your experience. Please remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition!