Spitsbergen and Polar Bears – an Arctic Adventure (Wednesday to Monday)

5 nights from £2,323pp commencing Wednesday 23rd Aug 2023

This expedition cruise aboard the legendary MS Nordstjernen is the essential Arctic experience. Spend one night in Longyearbyen and the rest at sea sailing along the west coast of Spitsbergen. Explore the beautiful glaciers and fjords, and scan for wildlife. If we’re lucky, we might get to see the King of the Arctic: the polar bear.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	23rd23	AugAug	202323	1 night accommodation before your cruise, staying in Longyearbyen
	24th24	AugAug	202323	Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, embark on the MS Nordstjernen		17:00
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
	24th24	AugAug	202323	Isfjorden, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	20:00	22:30
	25th25	AugAug	202323	Magdalenefjord, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	12:00
	25th25	AugAug	202323	Smeerenburg, Amsterdam Island, Spitsbergen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	14:00	18:00
	26th26	AugAug	202323	Woodfjorden, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	21:30
	27th27	AugAug	202323	Kongsfjorden (King Bay), Spitsbergen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	08:00	13:00
	27th27	AugAug	202323	Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard and Jan Mayen	13:01	16:00
	28th28	AugAug	202323	Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, disembark the MS Nordstjernen	08:00
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.

MS Nordstjernen

Launch Year

1956

Refit Year

2013

Tonnage

2,191

Capacity

149

Cabins

Accessible

Saloon Deck

Deck C

Deck B

Deck A

Saloon Deck

Deck C

Deck B

Deck A

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Polar Inside - Lower deck for 2 travellers

Our Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. On MS Nordstjernen, shared bathroom∘ and WC will be found in the hall. Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside.

Polar Inside - Middle Deck for 2 travellers

Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside - shared bathroom and wc can be found in the hallway

Polar Inside Middle Deck for 2 travellers

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
I2	Polar Inside Cabin (Middle deck)	£2,323	£2,323

Our Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. On MS Nordstjernen, shared bathroom∘ and WC will be found in the hall. Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on middle and upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.

Polar Inside Middle Deck for 3 travellers

Our Polar Inside cabins are situated∘ on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. On MS Nordstjernen, shared bathroom and WC will be found in the hall. Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.

Polar Outside - Middle deck for 2 travellers

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
A2	Polar Outside Cabin (with upper/lower berths)	£2,675	£2,675

Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths. These cabins are marked “A” on the deck plan.

Polar Outside - Upper deck for 2 travellers

Enjoy these standard outside cabins for up to three people with separate beds found on upper deck.

Polar Outside - Upper Deck for 3 travellers

These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on upper deck. These cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with limited or no view.

Polar Outside Upper deck for 2 travellers

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
J2	Polar Outside Cabin (with limited or no view)	£2,541	£2,541

Our Polar Outside cabins are situated on lower deck. Cabins have wash basin inside and shared∘ bathrooms. These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on upper or middle decks. These cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with limited or no view.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

À La Carte

The à la carte menu is a dining experience out of the ordinary - a dinner made from ultra-premium produce from our local suppliers. For those who are taking a classic voyage, full board is included in the price, and you can upgrade to the à la carte option for a small fee.

Even if you don’t have full board, you are still welcome to order tge à la carte menu. On most of Hurtigruten ships, the à la carte menu will be served in separate areas of the restaurants. Enjoy two-, three, four- or five-course dinners, and choose from four different starters, five main courses, four desserts and our famous cheese. Additional wine and drinks packages are also available. You can only book the à la carte menu when you are on board.

Restaurant

Passengers are requested to go to the restaurant on embarkation to make their table reservation. The usual meal times are: breakfast from 08.00 to 10.00 hours (open sitting); lunch from 13.00 hours (open sitting); dinner from 18.00 hours (set seating). During high season, there may be several sittings, the times of which will be shown on board. Full board begins with a buffet dinner on departure from Bergen and ends with brunch on the arrival day back in Bergen. The food is Norwegian and breakfast is buffet style with a selection of cold meats, cheese, eggs, cereals and fruit. Lunch is the famous Cold Table with a choice of fish dishes, cold meats, salads, a selection of hot dishes, desserts and fruit. Dinner is a three-course set meal; there is not usually a choice of menu. Occasionally the Cold Table may be served in the evening and the set meal at lunch time. All vessels are fully licensed.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Lounge

Here you find large panoramic windows, ample comfortable seats and even a pair of binoculars so you can view the wildlife and details of the ever changing∘ landscape.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	4 nights aboard the MS Nordstjernen
	Full-board dining included
	Wine, beer & soft drinks included with lunch & dinner
	Complimentary tea and coffee
	Range of included excursions
	No gratuities
	Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
	Engaging onboard activities and lectures
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Interior	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 30th Aug 202330 Aug 23	1,734	2,354
Wed 15th May 202415 May 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 22nd May 202422 May 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 29th May 202429 May 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 5th Jun 202405 Jun 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 12th Jun 202412 Jun 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 19th Jun 202419 Jun 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 26th Jun 202426 Jun 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 3rd Jul 202403 Jul 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 10th Jul 202410 Jul 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 17th Jul 202417 Jul 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 24th Jul 202424 Jul 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 31st Jul 202431 Jul 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 7th Aug 202407 Aug 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 14th Aug 202414 Aug 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 21st Aug 202421 Aug 24	1,225	2,255
Wed 28th Aug 202428 Aug 24	1,225	2,255