08 Jun 2027
Twin share
£5,905pp
Single from £8,525
Escorted tour
Svalbard Express: Arctic Expedition Cruise from Oslo – 7 Days
An Arctic expedition cruise round Svalbard, with group flights from Oslo.
7 days
From £5,905
Tour overview
This 7-day expedition cruise explores the Svalbard archipelago, far north of mainland Norway, aboard a modern ice-strengthened ship with most cabins opening onto balconies. Group flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen and back are included, and you spend six nights on board with all meals from the second day.
Each day an expedition team leads Zodiac cruises and shore landings, weather and ice permitting, with lectures on board. You explore the fjords and glaciers of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park and the stark polar desert of the northeast.
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The ship pushes north to the edge of the Arctic pack ice, home to seals, seabirds, whales and polar bears, then returns via the glaciers of Kongsfjorden before landing in Longyearbyen for the flight back to Oslo.
The physical rating is medium, as landings involve climbing in and out of Zodiacs. This cruise suits wildlife lovers who want the high Arctic in a week.
Trip highlights
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Northwest Spitsbergen National Park (Day 2)
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The polar desert of northeast Svalbard (Day 3)
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Nordaustlandet (Day 4)
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The Arctic pack ice (Day 5)
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Kongsfjorden (Day 6)
Your route
6 stops from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen
- Longyearbyen Day 1
- Northwest Svalbard Day 2
- Northeast Svalbard Day 3
- North Svalbard Days 4–5
- Kongsfjorden Day 6
- Longyearbyen Day 7
Why choose this tour
Polar bears, walrus and pack ice in a week. Group flights from Oslo included.
Best suited to
- Wildlife lovers
- Photographers
- Polar enthusiasts
- Cruise travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days from Oslo, Norway to Oslo, Norway
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Day 1 · Oslo, Longyearbyen Longyearbyen
Fly to Svalbard and board the ship.
- Hotel
- Expedition ship
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Northwest Spitsbergen National Park Northwest Svalbard
Fjords and glaciers.
- Hotel
- Expedition ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Northeast Svalbard Northeast Svalbard
The polar desert.
- Hotel
- Expedition ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Nordaustlandet North Svalbard
The far north.
- Hotel
- Expedition ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Arctic pack ice Arctic pack ice
The edge of the ice.
- Hotel
- Expedition ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Kongsfjorden Kongsfjorden
Glaciers and history.
- Hotel
- Expedition ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Longyearbyen, Oslo Oslo
Leave the ship and fly to Oslo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Svalbard (6 nights) Expedition ship
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Group flights Oslo–Longyearbyen–Oslo
- Accommodation 6 nights aboard an expedition ship
- Meals 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
- Daily Zodiac cruises and shore landings
- Lectures by the expedition team
- Waterproof boots on loan and an expedition jacket to keep
Not included
- Flights to and from Oslo
- Bar drinks, laundry and internet
- Tips
- Travel insurance with evacuation cover
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a fixed itinerary
- You get seasick easily
- You want a small group
- You want flights from the UK included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–7 · Lunch: Days 2–6 · Dinner: Days 1–6
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Norway
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Departures & prices
From £5,905 per person, twin share, tour only. 3 upcoming departures.
14 Jun 2027
Twin share
£5,905pp
Single from £8,525
20 Jun 2027
Twin share
£6,117pp
Single from £8,750
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Norway?
No, UK citizens can visit Norway visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Will I see polar bears?
There is a good chance, especially near the pack ice, but wildlife can never be guaranteed.
How do landings work?
Small Zodiac boats take you ashore or cruise along the coast, weather and ice permitting.
Which meals are included?
All meals on board.
Is insurance required?
Yes, with medical and emergency evacuation cover.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary