Endurance, Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife ex Oslo return
Cruise Line Lindblad Expeditions
Ship National Geographic Endurance
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 9
Departure Date 23 Apr 2027
Description Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Sail to the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, one of the best places on the planet to see polar bears in their native habitat. Over the past 50+ years, our ace spotters have given our guests multiple opportunities to experience sightings. In addition to the bears, we’ll be on the lookout for walrus, reindeer, elusive arctic foxes, fur seals and numerous species of birds. The archipelago offers unique hikes, with artful, sculptural arrangements of whale bones on pebbled beaches and the ghostly remains of trapper’s huts.

Highlights:
- Survey the wilderness and ice of Svalbard to see Arctic wildlife, including polar bears in their natural habitat, plus reindeer, arctic foxes, fur seals and rookeries teeming with thousands of birds
- Explore under the midnight sun and take advantage of spectacular photo ops with tips from a National Geographic Photography Expert
- Sail up to rock-wall rookeries teeming with thousands of birds, see pelagic birds from the ship’s rail when we’re underway, and Zodiac cruise near a cloud of feeding arctic terns
- Actively explore by kayak, Zodiac cruise, hike, and walk

^Note: Flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen return are not included in the price. This itinerary has Recommended Group Flights that will be added to your reservation during checkout at an additional cost. If you are not purchasing the recommended flight, please get in touch to confirm your arrangements.
Sailing Dates
  • 23 Apr 2027
  • 30 Apr 2027
  • 07 May 2027
  • 03 Jun 2027
  • 10 Jun 2027
  • 17 Jun 2027
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 23/04 Oslo, Norway Hotel
2 24/04 Oslo, Norway Fly to Longyearbyen
2 24/04 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Embark
3 25/04 Svalbard
4 26/04 Svalbard
5 27/04 Svalbard
6 28/04 Svalbard
7 29/04 Svalbard
8 30/04 Svalbard
9 01/05 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Disembark Fly to Oslo
9 01/05 Oslo, Norway Hotel
10 02/05 Oslo, Norway
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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