Name: Svalbard in Spring: The Return of the Sun | With extended stay in Longyearbyen Cruise
Brand: HX Expeditions
Price: 7,429 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Day 1 - Oslo

Arrive: Thu 04 June 2026 / Depart: Thu 04 June 2026

Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum.

Day 2 - Longyearbyen

Arrive: Fri 05 June 2026

Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air.

Day 3 - Longyearbyen

Day 4 - Longyearbyen

Depart: Sun 07 June 2026

Day 5 - Hornsund

Arrive: Mon 08 June 2026 / Depart: Mon 08 June 2026

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

Day 6 - Bellsund

Arrive: Tue 09 June 2026 / Depart: Tue 09 June 2026

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.

Day 7 - Spitsbergen National Park

Arrive: Wed 10 June 2026

Day 8 - Spitsbergen National Park

Depart: Thu 11 June 2026

Day 9 - Ice edge attempt?

Day 10 - Alesund

Arrive: Sat 13 June 2026 / Depart: Sat 13 June 2026

Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries.

Day 11 - Longyearbyen

Arrive: Sun 14 June 2026 / Depart: Sun 14 June 2026

MS Fram From HX Expeditions

MS Fram was purpose-built as an expedition vessel with a superior ice class, chart drawing tools, a ship depth-sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, an autonomous tracking system, an oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full ‘expedition tools deck’ equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer, you need an ‘expedition base camp’ that is comfortable. It should combine ‘all oceans capabilities’ with safety, flexibility, and environmental friendliness. That’s MS Fram. She’s simply the best expedition ship imaginable. This ship has passed stringent tests and is accredited by Bureau Veritas (BV), the leading independent certification body. BV’s strict and thorough safety audit ensures that every ship complies with industry and international best practices in health, safety and hygiene. Feel confident when you see the SafeGuard label, as this means your vessel met the highest standards to achieve certification. SafeGuard also entails following best practice guidelines with regard to hygiene, sanitation and limiting the spread of infectious diseases on board. Fram means ‘forward’ — lifting our expectations of the cruise ahead. MS Fram was built in 2007 with one mission in mind: to bring her guests closer to nature, wildlife, and unforgettable experiences. The spacious outside decks include access to the very front of the ship, which is perfect for observing marine wildlife.

Ship Cabins

Polar Inside

Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. This cabin can fit up to four people. 6 - 10 m2 No window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch

Polar Inside

Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. 6 - 10 m2 No window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch

Arctic Superior

Enjoy these comfortable outside cabins, situated on top/upper decks. These cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa. 8 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch

Polar Outside

Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks, adapted for guests with disabilities. This cabin can fit two people. 10 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom

Polar Outside

Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks. This cabin can fit two people. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch

Polar Outside

Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds and bunk beds found on middle decks, with space for up to four people. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV

Polar Outside

Enjoy these comfortable cabins with double beds* and TV situated on upper decks with limited view. 16 - 21 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed

Polar Outside

Enjoy these comfortable cabins, situated on middle and upper decks, suitable for up to two people. These cabins have double beds, a seating area, TV and private bathroom/shower. Some have limited view. 16 - 18 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Expedition Grand Suite

Enjoy these exclusive suites with one room, seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo and mini-bar. Some of them also have bathtub. Most of these suites have a private balcony or bay window. 35 - 37 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Expedition Mini suite

These elegant suites are situated on upper deck with one room, seating area, TV and mini-bar. 15 - 20 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Expedition Mini suite