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16-night Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026 – Greenland, Iceland And Svalbard

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MS Spitsbergen
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  • HX Expeditions: MS Spitsbergen
  • |
  • August 3, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Oslo
    | Mon Aug 3, 2026
  2. Longyearbyen
    | Mon Aug 3, 2026
  3. Day 2
    Longyearbyen
    | Tue Aug 4, 2026
  4. Day 3
    Longyearbyen
    | Wed Aug 5, 2026
    | Depart 8:00 PM
  5. Day 4
    At Sea
    | Thu Aug 6, 2026
  6. Day 5
    At Sea
    | Fri Aug 7, 2026
  7. Day 6
    Waltershausen Glacier
    | Sat Aug 8, 2026
    | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  8. Day 7
    Blomsterbukta Bay
    | Sun Aug 9, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  9. Day 8
    Ella Island
    | Mon Aug 10, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  10. Day 9
    Bjornemyr
    | Tue Aug 11, 2026
    | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  11. Day 10
    Rypefjord
    | Wed Aug 12, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  12. Day 11
    Raudfjord
    | Thu Aug 13, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  13. Day 12
    Scoresby Sund
    | Fri Aug 14, 2026
    | Arrive 8:00 AM
  14. Day 13
    At Sea
    | Sat Aug 15, 2026
  15. Day 14
    Scoresby Sund
    | Sun Aug 16, 2026
    | Depart 8:00 PM
  16. Day 15
    Ittoqqortoormiit
    | Mon Aug 17, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  17. Day 16
    Denmark Strait
    | Tue Aug 18, 2026
  18. Day 17
    Reykjavik
    | Wed Aug 19, 2026
    | Arrive 6:00 AM
Sailing Features
  • 16 Nights
  • Aug 3, 2026 / Aug 19, 2026
  • Oslo
  • Reykjavik
  • 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
  • Registry:
    Norway
  • 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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