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12-night Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In The Realm Of The Polar Bear | With Extended Stay In Longyearbyen

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MS Spitsbergen
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  • HX Expeditions: MS Spitsbergen
  • |
  • July 23, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Oslo
    | Thu Jul 23, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Oslo
    | Fri Jul 24, 2026
  3. Longyearbyen
    | Fri Jul 24, 2026
  4. Day 3
    Longyearbyen
    | Sat Jul 25, 2026
  5. Day 4
    Longyearbyen
    | Sun Jul 26, 2026
    | Depart 8:00 PM
  6. Day 5
    Ny-Alesund
    | Mon Jul 27, 2026
    | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  7. Krossfjorden
    | Mon Jul 27, 2026
    | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  8. Day 6
    Kongsfjorden
    | Tue Jul 28, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  9. Day 7
    Liefdefjorden
    | Wed Jul 29, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  10. Day 8
    At Sea
    | Thu Jul 30, 2026
  11. Day 9
    Hinlopen Strait
    | Fri Jul 31, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  12. Day 10
    Freemansundet
    | Sat Aug 1, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  13. Day 11
    Hornsund, Norway
    | Sun Aug 2, 2026
    | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  14. Day 12
    Bellsund
    | Mon Aug 3, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  15. Day 13
    Longyearbyen
    | Tue Aug 4, 2026
    | Arrive 6:00 AM
  16. Oslo
    | Tue Aug 4, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 12 Nights
  • Jul 23, 2026 / Aug 4, 2026
  • Oslo
  • Oslo
  • MS Spitsbergen
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • 180 Euro per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Inside
Oceanview
Suite
Inside
Inside Stateroom

Size approximately: 9 - 14 m2. Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. Size approximately: 104 - 120 sq. ft.

Inside
Inside cabin

Size: 9-14 m2?
- Lower-deck cabin
- No window
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2

Inside
Inside Stateroom

Size approximately: 15 - 20 m2. Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people.

Inside
Larger inside cabin

Size: 15-20 m2?
- Upper-deck cabin
- No window
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2

Inside
Superior inside cabin

Size: 15-20 m2?
- Lower- or upper-deck cabin
- No window
- Double bed
- Two Pullman beds (upper and lower berths)
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: up to 4

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MS Spitsbergen cruise ship

HX Expeditions:   MS Spitsbergen

Named after the largest island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen offers expedition cruising at its most intimate and immersive. With a smaller capacity and enhanced manoeuvrability, this nimble ship can reach secluded landing sites few others can — making it ideal for exploring remote coasts and narrow fjords.
Rebuilt in 2016 and extensively refurbished in 2025, MS Spitsbergen combines modern expedition capability and adaptability with elegance and simplicity. With space for just 150 guests, she offers a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that speaks to Scandinavian style — and the agility to access remote places larger ships can’t.
  • Built Year:
    2009
  • Last Refurbished:
    March, 2025
  • Gross Tonnage :
    7,344
  • Beam:
    59 ft (18 m)
  • Ship Length:
    330 ft (100.6 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    14.5 knots
  • Passenger Capacity:
    335
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes
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