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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen

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Cruise Overview

  • Duration 10 nights
  • Departs 04 Jul 2026
  • Sails from Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Ship MS Spitsbergen
  • Flights and transfersNo
  • Cruise code ‍2185008
  • Voyage code ‍LYR-LYR-0-SBSVA2607

Your Itinerary

Overnight hotel stay in Longyearbyen, Norway Sat 04 Jul 2026

Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your overnight stay.

Embark the ship

Longyearbyen, Norway Sun 05 Jul 2026

Embark the ship

After breakfast, it’s time to experience Longyearbyen. The town is perfect for exploring on foot. Stroll down the main street and you might see Svalbard reindeer saunter by. Although wild, they're curious and tame. In the afternoon board MS Spitsbergen and continue your Arctic discovery

Alesund Cruises

Ny- Alesund Mon 06 Jul 2026

Alesund Cruises

Today discover the serenity of Ny-Ålesund and neighbouring fjords such as Krossfjord and Kongsfjord. Be immersed in rugged, glacial scenery as we explore the fjords around Ny-Ålesund. Be ready for adventure; we’ll seize any opportunity to launch the small expedition boats, go ashore to hike or cruise by majestic glaciers.

North West Spitsbergen National Park, Norway

North West Spitsbergen National Park Tue 07 Jul 2026

North West Spitsbergen National Park, Norway

Over the next three days, you'll explore the natural beauty and rugged tundra of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. In this wilderness of steep mountains, stark glaciers and beautiful offshore islands, we’ll scan for animals of the Arctic – whales, seals, walruses and reindeer. If we’re really lucky, we might even see the elusive polar bear from the Observation Deck of the ship. In stunning Kongsfjord, you may see impressive glaciers calving into the sea.

MS Spitsbergen, Hurtigruten

Ice edge attempt Thu 09 Jul 2026

MS Spitsbergen, Hurtigruten

During your time at sea, you'll have three activities, one complimentary restaurant, one bar and lounge, three relaxation and fitness venues and five essential venues to keep you occupied. Why not head to the Observation Deck to spot native wildlife?

Exploring Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen Fri 10 Jul 2026

Exploring Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea.

Hornsund

Hornsund Fjord Sun 12 Jul 2026

Hornsund

Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres

Bellsund

Bellsund Mon 13 Jul 2026

Bellsund

Bellsund is a 20-kilometer long sound on the west coast of Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. It is separated from Van Mijenfjorden by the islands of Akseløya and Mariaholmen. Bellsund is located south of Nordenskiöld Land and north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land.

A panoramic view of Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen Tue 14 Jul 2026

A panoramic view of Longyearbyen

Nestled amidst the Arctic wilderness, Longyearbyen emerges as a beacon of resilience and adventure at the northernmost reaches of civilisation.

What's included *

  • Members of HX Explorers can enjoy up to 10% Extra savings when you book by 8pm 10th March 2026
  • All-Inclusive cruising aboard your HX Expedition ship, Including:
  • All-inclusive drinks throughout your expedition voyage for ALL bookings
  • Daily breakfasts, lunch and dinner
  • Coffee, tea and soft drinks all day
  • Gratuities included
  • Daily expeditions and activities
  • A polar expedition wind & water-resistant jacket & oceanbotttle reuseable water bottle – yours to take home
  • Professional photos of your trip from the onboard photographer
  • Starlink Wi-Fi Included
  • Full access to the Science Centre
  • Access to the sauna and hot tubs
  • An international handpicked team of highly educated experts of various academic fields with profound knowledge of the regions they sail in
  • A rich programme of activities including exploration and lectures
  • Professional English-speaking Expedition Team
  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment needed
  • We offer Interest Free Payment Plans, please contact us for more information (please note these are only available for sailings outside the balance due date)
  • Plus, book an Ocean View or above by 8pm 28th February 2026 and receive a FREE M&S gift card worth up to £75

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Polar Outside

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These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate upper/lower beds. One of the lower beds converts into a sofa. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom

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Arctic Superior

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Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view

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Arctic Superior

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Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed. 14 - 15 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed

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P2D Deck 7 £10,100pp Enquire now

Expedition Owner's Suite

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Two rooms with doubel bed, seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, stereo, shower, private balcony or bay window

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MX Deck 6 £19,641pp Enquire now

Expedition Mini Suite

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This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.

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Expedition Grand Suite

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One room, seating area and double bed, TV, mini-bar, kettle, private balcony

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MG Deck 6 £13,726pp Enquire now

The Ship - MS Spitsbergen

  • Occupancy335
  • Tonnage7,344 tons
  • Length331 ft (100.89 m)
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Built in 2009 and newly refurbished in 2025, MS Spitsbergen is an expedition ship designed for curious travellers who value small-ship comfort and big adventures. With space for just 150 guests, she’s the second smallest vessel in the HX fleet and technically classed as a large yacht, offering an intimate, relaxed atmosphere that feels more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise. Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen is well suited to polar waters and rugged coastlines.

What’s onboard: 106 guest staterooms, three activities, one complimentary restaurant, one bar and lounge, three relaxation and fitness venues and five essential venues. 

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