Journey into one of the planet’s last true wilderness frontiers aboard Aqua Lares, where every departure through Svalbard is shaped by ice, weather, and wildlife encounters. This dynamic Arctic expedition explores remote fjords, massive glaciers, drifting pack ice, historic whaling sites, and fragile polar ecosystems through flexible routing determined by environmental conditions. Guests experience close Zodiac landings, expert-led exploration, and opportunities to encounter polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic seabirds while fully immersed in the raw beauty of the High Arctic.
8 Day Artic Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation - Longyearbyen
The expedition begins in Longyearbyen, the northern gateway to the Arctic Circle, surrounded by mountains and frozen tundra landscapes. After boarding Aqua Lares, guests settle into expedition life while receiving briefings about wildlife safety, ice conditions, and exploration procedures. The ship sails beneath the Midnight Sun as travelers enter the remote Arctic wilderness.
Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Gravneset & Smeerenburg
Explore Gravneset and Smeerenburg, historic Arctic whaling sites from the 1600s surrounded by glaciers, tundra, and birdlife. Zodiac landings allow close exploration of cultural remains while observing Arctic terns, geese, and marine wildlife. Activities adapt to ice conditions and wildlife opportunities.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Pack Ice Exploration
Navigate into drifting Arctic pack ice, one of the expedition’s signature experiences. Guided Zodiac cruises search for polar bears, bearded seals, and ivory gulls along the ice edge. Weather permitting, guests may participate in a polar plunge while surrounded by vast frozen landscapes.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4A: Alkefjellet & Bråsvellbreen
Visit dramatic bird cliffs at Alkefjellet where thousands of Brünnich’s guillemots nest during summer. Continue sailing along the immense Bråsvellbreen glacier front, famous for its towering ice walls and seasonal waterfalls cascading from the glacier face.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4B: Liefdefjorden & Raudfjord
Explore remote Arctic fjords rich in wildlife and exploration history. Observe reindeer, Arctic foxes, walrus, and seabirds while learning about early polar exploration and whaling history surrounded by glaciers and rugged mountain scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5A: Hinlopenstretet & Torellneset
Navigate the Hinlopen Strait between Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet, home to glaciers, pack ice, seabird cliffs, and polar wildlife. Later, land at Torellneset to observe Atlantic walrus haul-outs resting along the shore.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5B: Krossfjorden & Kongsfjorden
Explore southern Svalbard landscapes including dramatic fjords, abandoned mining settlements, glacier valleys, and isolated tundra. Zodiac excursions and landings provide opportunities to observe Arctic birds, vegetation, and signs of historic human settlement.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6A: Sorgfjorden
Cruise through Liefdefjorden and Raudfjord where glaciers plunge into the sea beneath jagged mountain peaks. Explore tundra trails, remote hunter cabins, and secluded shorelines rich in wildlife and untouched Arctic scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6B: Calypsobyen & Van Keulenfjorden
Visit scenic fjords dominated by massive glaciers, floating ice, and snow-covered peaks. Depending on weather and ice conditions, enjoy Zodiac cruises close to glaciers or guided land excursions across remote Arctic terrain.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7A: Krossfjorden & Kongsfjorden
Continue exploring glacier-filled fjords with opportunities to observe seals, whales, and seabirds in the peaceful High Arctic environment. Flexible expedition activities combine scenic cruising with guided exploration and wildlife observation.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7B: Gnålodden & Burgerbukta
Visit the historic trapper cabin at Gnålodden beneath towering seabird cliffs before sailing into Burgerbukta, where massive tidewater glaciers calve into iceberg-filled waters. Zodiac exploration may provide closer views of glaciers and wildlife.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8: Disembarkation - Longyearbyen
Return to Longyearbyen for disembarkation after breakfast. The expedition concludes with lasting memories of Arctic wildlife, glaciers, drifting pack ice, and the unpredictable beauty of polar exploration.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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8 Day Artic Itinerary Includes
- Onboard meals
- House wines and beer
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Laundry service
- All excursions
- High-speed WiFi
8 Day Artic Itinerary Does not Include
- All air tickets
- Visas
- Transfers
- Spirits
- Premium wines
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Guide and crew gratuities
8 Day Artic Itinerary Highlights
- Search for polar bears, walrus, whales, seals, and Arctic seabirds in their natural habitat
- Navigate the drifting pack ice at the edge of the polar world
- Explore Bråsvellbreen and other colossal tidewater glaciers
- Visit remote historic sites including Smeerenburg, Gravneset, and Texas Bar
- Experience Zodiac landings in wilderness accessible only to expedition ships
- Optional polar plunge in Arctic waters
- Witness the surreal beauty of the Midnight Sun during summer departures
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8 Day Arctic cruise activities
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.
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