Circumnavigating Spitsbergen

The Circumnavigating Spitsbergen is a 10-night Scandinavia cruise aboard MS Spitsbergen, operated by HX Expeditions. Departing Longyearbyen on July 25, 2026, the voyage visits 6 ports.

Length: 10 nights
Departs: Jul 25, 2026
Returns: Aug 4, 2026
Ports of call: 6
Days at sea: 1

Itinerary

Day 1 Jul 25, 2026 Longyearbyen The Svalbard islands form the most remote province of northern Europe. Arriving in Longyearbyen on an MSC cruise therefore means reaching the northernmost municipality in the world. Small but vital, the town offers interesting collections of old maps and books on the Svalbard in the town gallery, as well as slides by photographer - composer Thomas Widerberg and a display of paintings by Kåre Tveter. Longyearbyen was founded for extraction purposes due to the abundance of coal, so one often comes across abandonedcoal mines. The pylons that support the funicular are also vestiges and part of the local culture that still highlight the local coal extraction methods. The Svalbard museum offers insight into this activity, as well as hosting examples of local flora and fauna and illustrating the hunting methods used in the islands, where man had to compete with polar bears, the king of these lands and still present in the wild (all excursions in the wild are tackled following the local safety indications). A curious feature of this remote locality is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, an underground, anti-nuclear vault where all known and classified seeds are preserved. In Longyearbyen there are plenty of places where you can enjoy a relaxing beverage, but if you’re looking for something unique we advise you eat in one of the hunting lodges. You will only have the embarrassment of the choice of possible excursions. You can go looking for marine birds, wander about the fjords on a kayak looking for seals, or even take a ride on a dog sleigh, either on the snow or on wheels. Some routes instead lead you to the peak of Mount Sarkofagen, from where you can enjoy a staggering view of Longyearbyen and its fjord. Longyearbyen port guide Search cruises visiting Longyearbyen

Day 3 Jul 27, 2026 Ny Alesund Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries. Ny Alesund port guide Search cruises visiting Ny Alesund

Ny Alesund photo — Day 3 Jul 27, 2026 Ny Alesund Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries. Ny Alesund port guide Search cruises visiting Ny Alesund

Day 7 Jul 31, 2026 Spitsbergen Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. The Northern Lights are visible during winter, and summer brings the “midnight sun”—sunlight 24 hours a day. Spitsbergen port guide Search cruises visiting Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen photo — Day 7 Jul 31, 2026 Spitsbergen Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. The Northern Lights are visible during winter, and summer brings the “midnight sun”—sunlight 24 hours a day. Spitsbergen port guide Search cruises visiting Spitsbergen

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Polar Inside Cabin	I2D	Inside
Polar Larger inside cabin	K2D	Inside
Polar Superior Inside Cabin	K4D	Inside
Polar Outside	A2	Oceanview
Polar Outside	AJ	Oceanview
Outside Cabin	J2	Oceanview
Polar Outside Cabin	J2D	Oceanview
Polar Outside cabin	J3	Oceanview
Polar Outside cabin	O2D	Oceanview
Polar Outside cabin	O3	Oceanview
Arctic Superior Outside cabin	P2D	Oceanview
Arctic Superior Outside cabin	QJ	Oceanview
Arctic Superior Outside cabin	U2D	Oceanview
Unspecified Arctic Superior	USPD	Oceanview
Unspecified Outside Cabin	USPT	Oceanview
Arctic Superior Wheelchair-accessible cabin	YA	Oceanview
Expedition Grand Suite	MG	Suite
Expedition Owner's Suite	MX	Suite
Expedition Mini Suite	Q2	Suite
Expedition Mini Suite	Q3	Suite
Expedition Mini Suite	Q4	Suite