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The remote and beautiful island of Spitsbergen is the jewel in Arctic Norway’s crown. Located on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, just 600 miles from the North Pole, this frozen land is a diverse natural habitat, home to reindeer, seals, walrus, arctic foxes, seabirds and plants. Ruling over this starkly spectacular kingdom is the majestic and fearless polar bear.
Our Hurtigruten adventure cruises explore the natural wonders of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard Archipelago. A choice of 5-9 day cruise holidays discover the dramatic glaciers and craggy cliffs of the ‘Kingdom of the Polar Bear’, home to thousands of migrating seabirds for the rich summer feeding grounds.
Excursions by polar cirkel boats enable regular shore landings to discover the incredible Arctic wildlife, as well as the historical remains of the region’s early whaling era. Part of the Spitsbergen experience is a chance to visit fascinating communities like Longyearbyen, Barentsburg and Ny Alesund, whose culture and history reflect the isolation of these most northerly settlements.
The Hurtigruten ships, MS Fram and MS Nordstjernen are well equipped for life in the icy Arctic waters, providing a comfortable base from which to explore this exciting frozen land.