Name: Svalbard in Spring: The Return of the Sun | With extended stay in Longyearbyen Cruise
Brand: HX Expeditions
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Day 1 - Oslo

Arrive: Sat 16 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 16 May 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: Sun 17 May 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: Tue 19 May 2026

Day 5 - Hornsund

Arrive: Wed 20 May 2026 / Depart: Wed 20 May 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: Thu 21 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 21 May 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: Fri 22 May 2026

Day 8 - Spitsbergen National Park

Depart: Sat 23 May 2026

Day 9 - Ice edge attempt?

Day 10 - Alesund

Arrive: Mon 25 May 2026 / Depart: Mon 25 May 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: Tue 26 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 26 May 2026

MS Spitsbergen From HX Expeditions

MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen is sailing all year round as one of our Expedition ships. After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.

Ship Cabins

Polar Inside Cabin

Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 9 - 14 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed

Superior Inside Cabin

Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed

Superior Inside Cabin

Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Mixed beds

Arctic Superior

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

Arctic Superior

Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view

Arctic Superior

Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. 11 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Arctic Superior

Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view, adapted for guests with disabilities

Outside Cabin

Double bed, TV, limited/no view

Outside Cabin

Polar Outside

Upper and lower berths, TV

Polar Outside

Upper and lower berths, TV, limited view

Polar Outside

Double bed, TV, limited/no view

Polar Outside

Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. 13 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Expedition Grand Suite

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

Expedition Mini Suite

This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. 16 - 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Expedition Mini Suite

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.

Expedition Mini Suite

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

Expedition Owner's Suite

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