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Historical Expedition Cruise "In the Footsteps of Aviation Pioneers"

14 days
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Start and end in Longyearbyen
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Historical Expedition Cruise "In the Footsteps of Aviation Pioneers" - Poseidon Expeditions
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Poseidon Expeditions
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 114
Age range 6 to 100
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Highlights

  • Explore Longyearbyen and its Arctic charms
  • Visit the North Pole Expedition Museum
  • Cruise Svalbard's icy waters aboard MV Sea Spirit
  • Witness wildlife in Northeast Svalbard Reserve
  • See the historical sites of Southeast Svalbard

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 (July 29): Arrival in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (hotel night)
  2. Day 2 (July 30): Welcome Aboard!
  3. Day 3-5 (July 31 - Aug 2 ): On the trail of Amundsen, Nobile and Andre!
  4. Day 6 (Aug 3): Further north like the pioneers!
  5. Day 7-8 (Aug 4 - Aug 5): ): The paths of the great Arctic explorers
  6. Day 9-10 (Aug 6 - Aug 7): Great wonders of the Arctic world
  7. Day 11 (Aug 8): The picture-perfect nature of Svalbard
  8. Day 12-13 (Aug 9 - Aug 10): Back to the Isfjord
  9. Day 14 (Aug 11): Disembarkation in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Poseidon Expeditions

4.0
(2 reviews)

Number of tours

19

Age Range

6 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Kwan
    · 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...
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Historical Expedition Cruise "In the Footsteps of Aviation Pioneers"
From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

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Upcoming departures
  • Tuesday
    29 Jul, 2025
    Monday
    11 Aug, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    M/V Sea Spirit
    $14,595
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 267116

  • Currency
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Norway and Svalbard
    Type E
    Norway and Svalbard
    Type F
    Norway and Svalbard
  • 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.
  • 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 March 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 27th, 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 traveler, 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.
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