Save up to 30% PLUS receive an air credit of $2,850 – book by 30th September 2026! – 09 Jul 2027 – Cruise Traveller

Save up to 30% PLUS receive an air credit of $2,850 – book by 30th September 2026!

Cruise Line
Aurora Expeditions
Ship
Sylvia Earle
Package Departs
09 Jul 2027
Package Duration
10 Nights
Embark Ship
Oslo, Norway
Disembark Ship
Oslo, Norway
Balcony Stateroom Category B Balcony Stateroom Category A Balcony Stateroom Superior Junior Suite
AU $20,597
per person
 AU $22,417
per person
 AU $24,727
per person
 AU $29,977
per person

Make a new booking on this cruise and save up to 30% off the brochure fares PLUS receive an air credit to the value of $2,850 per person. Fares shown are already at the reduced prices. Offer is available until sold out or discount amount might be reduced or removed without notice. Further conditions apply*

Limited availability!
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Svalbard Odyssey Cruise & Stay package includes:
– 1 night`s hotel accommodation in Oslo with breakfast
– Charter flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen
– Transfer from airport to port, including sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen (time permitting)
– 9 night expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle from Longyearbyen return
– Daily cabin service
– All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices onboard
– Premium spirits, cocktails, beer, wine and liqueurs during bar opening hours (From lunchtime on sea days and from 3pm on excursion days)
– Captain`s Farewell reception including four-course dinner
– All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
– Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
– Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
– A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket (yours to keep)
– Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
– Comprehensive pre-departure information
– Wi-Fi (Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable)
– Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
– Transfer from port to airport*
– Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo

Exclusions:
-Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
-Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
-Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
-Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
-Optional activity surcharges
-All items of a personal nature, gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges
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Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.

Special Conditions

*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (20Aug26). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. All prices are subject to currency fluctuations. Pricing may also change due to fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases up until final payment has been received. 35 Years Chasing Wonder Savings | Save up to 30% off 2026/27 expeditions PLUS enjoy Air Credit of up to AU$5,000 per person: Up to 30% off offer valid on new bookings of select Antarctica, Arctic and Global departures only, which must be booked and deposited 1 July to 30 September 2026 or until sold out. Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and capacity controlled. Air credit of up to AU$5,000 valid on new bookings of select departures only, which must be booked and deposited 1 July to 30 September 2026 or until sold out. Air credit will be applied to the booking as a discounted amount; airfares must be booked independently. From prices are inclusive of discount. Additional terms and conditions may apply. The promotion is combinable with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer only, and not available with any other offer. The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.

Special Validity Dates

Special is valid from 07 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
09 Jul 2027
Oslo, Norway
 Hotel
10 Jul 2027
Oslo, Norway
 Fly to Longyearbyen
10 Jul 2027
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
 Embark
11 Jul 2027
Svalbard
12 Jul 2027
Svalbard
13 Jul 2027
Svalbard
14 Jul 2027
Svalbard
15 Jul 2027
Svalbard
16 Jul 2027
Svalbard
17 Jul 2027
Svalbard
18 Jul 2027
Svalbard
19 Jul 2027
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
 Disembark Fly to Oslo
19 Jul 2027
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.

Please select your preferred category and cabin configuration/price. Then scroll down and select Continue to provide your contact details and preference. Our cruise specialists will check availability and respond to you as soon as possible.

Category Twin Per Person     Single Per Person
Balcony Stateroom Category B
   
Balcony Stateroom Category A
   
Balcony Stateroom Superior
   
Junior Suite
   
Captain's Suite
   

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9 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip onboard Sylvia Earle. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo and flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen return.

Day 1 Arrive in Oslo
Upon arrival in Oslo, make your way to your group airport hotel, located just a five-minute walk from the International Terminal. At your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket.

The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense.

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen

Day 2 Fly to Longyearbyen, embarkation
This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before walking to the airport for our charter flight to Longyearbyen for embarkation. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. In Longyearbyen, explore the town on a guided tour.

After the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we ‘throw the lines’ and set sail.

Note: the excursion is contingent on the arrival time of our charter flight to Longyearbyen.

Days 3–10 Svalbard
Svalbard offers Arctic wilderness at its best. The members of our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions and the possibility of encounters with wildlife.

Phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in fossils, set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our legs on walks across tundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers. We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and scree slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk colonies.

If you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as conditions are suitable, you will hear the announcement to prepare for an exhilarating dip – a memory you will savour for years to come.

Day 11 Disembark in Longyearbyen, fly to Oslo
During the early morning, we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your Expedition Team upon disembarkation and enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport for our charter flight back to Oslo.

Note: the arrival time in Oslo is contingent on the approved allocated slot for our charter flight to and from Longyearbyen.

Sylvia Earle honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 – this vessel pays tribute to Sylvia’s long standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Sylvia Earle will be actively involved in the development of her namesake.

Crossing the notorious Drake Passage or the Denmark Strait, our expeditions face some of the most intense conditions nature can throw at us. The Greg Mortimer is at the cutting edge of nautical technology: robust, powerful and up to the task.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Maiden Voyage: 2021
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 126

Ship Amenities

  • In Room Safe
  • Room Controlled Thermostat
  • Flat Screen Television
  • 1 x mug per person
  • 1 x drink bottle per person
  • 1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)
  • 1 x drybag backpack per person (Costa Rica & Panama Canal only)

Ship Facilities

  • State of the art lecture facilities
  • Library
  • Mudroom
  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Jacuzzi’s
  • Gym
  • Main Dining Room
  • Activity launching platform
  • Ship shop
  • Observation lounge
  • Top deck restaurant
  • Bars
  • Upper glass atrium lounge
  • Lower glass atrium lounge
  • Medical centre
  • Lift(s)

At Aurora Expeditions wilderness is a passion they share with others by taking small groups of like-minded people to some of the most isolated places on our planet. From the polar regions of Antarctica and High Arctic to the wilds of Costa Rica, Scotland, Patagonia and more, Aurora Expeditions aims to create special expedition-style cruises that foster an understanding and appreciation of our natural world.

The Australian-owned adventure company was initially established in the early 1990¹s by adventures Greg Mortimer and Margaret Werner when they began sharing their love of remote places by organising ship-based trips for keen friends and fellow travellers. Their style to push the boundaries¹ has remained unchanged and they are proud of the fact that their spirit of adventure and exploration is as strong as ever. Their adventure activities are proof of this; with many of their voyages offering polar scuba diving, sea kayaking, camping and mountain climbing.

Deeply committed to education and preservation of the environment, Aurora Expeditions were the founding member of both the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). All their voyages have expert expedition staff who will help to unlock the wonders of these special places.

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* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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