In-Depth Arctic Svalbard Expedition: Longyearbyen, Monaco Glacier & Polar Bear Tracking | 8-Day Private Luxury Journey

Stroll through the quiet streets of this polar town, visit the Svalbard Church and the museum documenting the whaling era and expedition memories, and observe resilient Arctic flora like the Svalbard poppy.

Board a boutique cruise ship designed for polar exploration in the evening, sail away from the anchorage, spot minke whales from the deck, and attend the welcome dinner.

Cruise along the north coast, observing dozens of glacier tongues cascading into the sea and swirling icebergs.

Navigate through ice floes by Zodiac for close-up encounters with ringed seals and bearded seals.

Land on the tundra to observe polar willow, dwarf birch, and seabird colonies on cliffs, identify Arctic fox footprints, and keep a lookout for polar bears.

Observe the five-kilometer-long ice wall and its dramatic calving displays, watching flocks of feeding kittiwakes.

If ice conditions allow, land at the remains of this historic polar hunter's refuge and feel the weight of its memories.

Search for seals resting on ice floes and polar bears potentially lurking in ambush.

Cross 80° North latitude, admiring crystalline ice floes and the core polar landscape under the midnight sun.

The ship cruises slowly as the professional expedition team assists in observing mother bears with cubs and other polar bear activities.

Scan the distance for the blow of Greenland whales, witnessing the breath of one of Earth's largest mammals.

Traverse nutrient-rich upwelling zones, observing fin whales gathering to feed and their tail flukes slapping the waves.

Watch for minke whales often swimming alongside the ship, and listen to the naturalist's insights on whale migration and sonar communication.

Lucky observers may spot the extremely rare bowhead whale.

Land on a pebble beach to observe Svalbard's largest walrus colony from a distance, documenting interactions between the dominant male and his pups.

If the walruses have moved on, head here to search for pods of orcas cooperatively hunting.

Observe 60,000 pairs of Brünnich's guillemots nesting on vertical rock faces, and watch for Arctic foxes patrolling the base of the cliffs for prey.

Observe herds of reindeer foraging with their heads down.

An alternative landing site to observe eider ducks gathering at the glacier front and their unique nesting habits.

Sail into the fjord in the early morning, enjoy breakfast in the observation lounge with a chance of spotting beluga whales, then pack and disembark.