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Spitsbergen · Northern lights Autumn escape to Svalbard
Discover Svalbard in the light of fall
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from €9,720
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Spitsbergen · Northern lights Autumn lights in Svalbard
Discover Svalbard in its fall colors
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from €11,110
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Spitsbergen · Wildlife Midnight sun in Svalbard
Discover Svalbard in summer
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from €12,620
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Spitsbergen · Wildlife Polar spring in Spitsbergen
Discover Svalbard in spring
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from €12,490
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An exclusive exploration of hidden fjords, glaciers, sea ice and wildlife.
Far beyond the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen reveals a spectacular land at the gateway to the North Pole. Mountains, glaciers and vast expanses of ice create landscapes in constant motion.
Aboard Polarfront, the itinerary adapts to the weather, the ice and wildlife sightings. Landings, Zodiac outings and hikes offer an intimate immersion in the High Arctic.
Four reasons to choose this expedition, in a small group aboard Polarfront.
A careful exploration of the areas favored by Arctic wildlife.
Itineraries adapted to the ice and the conditions of the day.
Hikes, Zodiac outings and up-close observation in the field.
Twelve guests, for more flexibility and personal attention.
The islands of Poolepynten and Sarsøya are a peaceful haven for walruses.
Three seasons, three faces of the Arctic: choose the light, the ice and the encounters you dream of.
−5 °C on average, down to −10 °C
Sea ice still lines the coasts and polar bears hunt there. Snow-covered landscapes, snowshoe hikes and the return of the midnight sun from late April.
+5 °C on average
The ice retreats and Polarfront pushes north and east, all the way to Nordaustlandet. The sun never sets: you explore at any hour, in continuous daylight.
0 °C on average
Endless sunsets, tundra in fall colors and, as soon as night returns, the first northern lights of the season.
Answers to the questions we’re asked most often. Have another question? Let’s talk.
A question about your voyage?Write to usSpitsbergen is the main island of the Svalbard archipelago, located in the Arctic Ocean between mainland Norway and the North Pole.
Svalbard is the name of the whole archipelago, while Spitsbergen refers only to its largest and most populated island.
Yes. Spitsbergen is one of the best places in the world to see polar bears in their natural habitat, especially near the sea ice.
Spring is ideal for seeing the sea ice and snow-covered landscapes. Summer lets you explore the entire archipelago under the midnight sun, while fall brings magnificent light and the first northern lights. Arctic wildlife lives here and can be seen year-round.
A group limited to 12 guests means more flexibility, quicker landings and a more immersive experience in the heart of the Arctic.
Travelers take part in hikes (on snowshoes in spring), Zodiac excursions, wildlife watching and talks on board. Water activities (such as fishing and our famous polar pedal boats) are also offered to guests.
As of fall 2026, our Spitsbergen cruises range from €9,720 to €15,600 per person, depending on the voyage, the season and the suite, based on double occupancy. The price includes full board on the ship, Zodiac outings, landings and lectures by our naturalist guides; flights to Longyearbyen are not included.
Voyage by voyage: how much does a Spitsbergen cruise cost?
Allow 8 to 11 days. Our voyages last 8 days (Autumn escape), 9 days (Autumn lights) or 10 days (Polar spring, Midnight sun), starting and ending in Longyearbyen; the expedition to Greenland lasts 11 days. A week lets you explore the west coast and its fjords; ten days, to push north and east when the ice allows.
Our voyages begin in Longyearbyen, the capital of the archipelago. You fly there from Oslo with SAS or Norwegian: about three hours, sometimes with a stop in Tromsø. The simplest route is to fly to Oslo, then on to Longyearbyen, leaving some margin before boarding, or even a night there.
Flights are not included in the price of the voyage: our team can help you choose them.
Svalbard is not part of the Schengen Area: there are ID checks at the airport, on the way in and on the way out. Please travel with a valid passport, and check Norway’s entry requirements for your nationality, since flights go through Oslo. All the formalities are in our practical information.
Expect around −5 °C on average in spring (April and May), sometimes below −10 °C; around +5 °C in August; around 0 °C in September and October. The wind makes it feel colder, and the weather changes quickly.
On board, every guest receives an extreme-cold suit for Zodiac outings. Our season-by-season packing lists are in our practical information.
Yes, in the fall. From late April to late August, the sun never sets and the sky stays too bright. From late September, when the nights turn dark again, the first northern lights of the season can appear: it is one of the highlights of our voyage Autumn lights in Svalbard. For the northern lights in the depths of winter, we sail in northern Norway.
No, good general fitness is enough. Outings are by Zodiac and hikes are adapted to the group; in spring, you walk on snowshoes. You need to be able to get in and out of a Zodiac and walk on sometimes uneven ground. If in doubt, tell us about your situation before booking.
Most of the time, Polarfront sails in the fjords and along the coasts, sheltered from the swell. Open-sea passages can be rougher. If you are prone to seasickness, bring a remedy after checking with your doctor.
Not on an expedition ship: the geographic North Pole lies in the middle of the frozen Arctic Ocean, and only a handful of icebreakers go there. Svalbard, between 74° and 81° north, is the last inhabited shore before the Pole; Longyearbyen is about 1,300 km from it. We explain everything in our guide can you go to the North Pole by ship?
Since January 1, 2025, ships with more than 200 passengers can no longer enter Svalbard’s protected areas, and landings there are limited to 43 designated sites, with a guide. With 12 guests, Polarfront still explores the national parks and nature reserves, and every landing is made in a small group. All the details are in our article on Svalbard’s regulations.
Other regions of the Far North, the same philosophy: exploring the Arctic in a small group.
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69° N Beyond the Arctic Circle Norway
Fjords, islands, cetaceans and northern lights along the coasts of the Far North.
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from €2,585
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East coast Land of icebergs Greenland
Vast fjords, sculpted ice and some of the most remote places in the Arctic.
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from €13,880
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Every biscuit is listed on the manifest, and the bear on watch awaits your orders: you decide which ones embark. Your choice is kept for six months and can be changed at any time.
Without them the ship would not float: the website language, form security and remembering your choices. They do nothing else and never follow you around.
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lb_cookies | Latitude Blanche | Remembers your cookie choices | 6 months |
wp-wpml_current_language | Latitude Blanche | Remembers the website language | 1 day |
Our films are hosted by YouTube (Google). Letting them on board means accepting that YouTube sets its cookies when a video is shown. Otherwise they wait on the quay and open on YouTube.
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