Black Friday Sale:  Asia Tours  up to 70% OFF

New deals on 12 Nov, 2024
From
US $0

Icebergs, Fjords, Polar bears and Arctic wildlife

14 days
Start and end in Longyearbyen
4.0
1 traveler review
Icebergs, Fjords, Polar bears and Arctic wildlife - Poseidon Expeditions

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Tour Operator:
Poseidon Expeditions
Max group size:
114
Age range:
6 to 100
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
228465
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Stay at an Oslo Airport hotel for convenience
  • Embark on an Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen
  • Spot majestic whales in the Greenland Sea
  • Explore deep fjords and ice-clad peaks in Greenland
  • Search for polar bears and reindeer in Svalbard

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Day 1 (Aug 8): Arrival in Oslo (hotel night)
  2. Day 2 (Aug 9): Embarkation in Longyearbyen
  3. Day 3-4 (Aug 10-11): Across the Greenland Sea
  4. Day 5-8 (Aug 12-15): East Greenland Adventure
  5. Day 9-10 (Aug 16-17): At sea
  6. Day 11-13 (Aug 18-20): Exploration of Svalbard
  7. Day 14 (Aug 21): Disembarkation in Longyearbyen
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.0
(2 reviews)

Number of tours

22

Age Range

6 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

Poseidon Expeditions was founded in the U.K. in 1999. Poseidon Expeditions is a leading provider of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. With Cyprus-based headquarters and representations and offices in the UK, US, Germany, and China, the company markets travel programs worldwide.

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Poseidon Expeditions Ship

  • M/V Sea Spirit
    M/V Sea Spirit
    Like some of the birds we see in the Arctic and Antarctica, our m/v Sea Spirit is migratory and follows the sun, northbound in the summer an… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    Guests
    114
    Crew
    72
    Length
    90.6 meters (297 ft.)
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    15.3 meters (50 ft.)
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

Customer Reviews

  • Icebergs, Fjords, Polar bears and Arctic wildlife reviewer 1
    · September 2nd, 2024
    First of all, when we were dropped off at Longyearbyen, there were no instructions for us as to where and what we should see and do. We were just told to meet at 4 PM to go to the ship. The crew leader did not show us any slides for the anticipated hikes so it was difficult to make decisions as to which ones were suitable. The crew on land were not as informative about what we were seeing. It would have been nice to do the hikes in a leisurely manner so we could enjoy them. The supporting crew was excellent, they remembered our names. Paz was such a caring and excellent leader, a very valuable person on the ship and she worked tirelessly to make us feel at home. I was in the kayaking team. Although the kayak master is capable and stated that we should work as a team but he did not do so. There were 8 of us, all German-speaking except for me and my partner who is Italian. 90% of the time he spoke German and I reminded him many times to translate into English for us and he kept on forgetting. For safety reasons, he should speak English especially when he gave instructions on what to avoid, etc. For the amount of money I paid ($655), I felt like I was excluded from enjoying the kayaking experience. When he handed our certificates and toasted us with champagne, everyone then settled down and all the Germans chit-chatted in German leaving us feeling excluded. My Italian partner and thought they were very rude and left. That was a low point in the cruise. I was disappointed that we saw very few wildlife, one blue whale, a few muskoxen from a distance, polar bears from a very long distance. The crew leader announced that there was a group of berluga and all of us rushed off and none saw anything. There was no further announcement as to what happened to them. It felt like a joke. When we landed at Longyearbyen, many of us signed up for a city tour at $50 each for an hour and a half of tour. We only made two stops, one at the seed vault and one at a polar bear sign to take pictures. The tour guide said she could not stop at the church because of a lack of time. I don't think it was worth the money. Moreover, many of the people on the bus only understood Chinese and there was no translation for them, they were quite angry and upset. This needs to be changed and the price is steep for such a poor tour. All in all, it was an okay tour.
    Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Poseidon Expeditions with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

Good to Know

  • Currencies
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
    kr
    Danish Krone
    Greenland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, K.

    Type C
    Norway, Greenland and Svalbard
    Type E
    Norway, Greenland and Svalbard
    Type F
    Norway, Greenland and Svalbard
    Type K
    Greenland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 11th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Poseidon Expeditions. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Poseidon Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Poseidon Expeditions" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.