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Spitsbergen

Arctic jewel

Cruises in Spitsbergen

It lies well beyond the Arctic Circle. Halfway between the geographic pole and the North Cape, in Norway.
The Spitsbergen archipelago — known to Norwegians as Svalbard — is the only polar territory that is both geographically and politically European. It is a true jewel!

Here, silence wraps around you, and the wind carries you along.
Thousands of migratory birds, walruses, whales, and the polar bear, lord of the pack ice, serve as a reminder of just how fragile this polar land is.

Highlights

La faune du Spitzberg

Get your cameras ready!

Isfjorden

Spitsbergen's largest fjord

Longyearbyen

On the 78th parallel North

Moments to experience

Ortelius

Perfect for polar expeditions

Fully refitted since 2017 to offer expeditions to polar regions. It can accommodate 116 passengers in 53 cabins. It holds the maximum ice classification, “1A”. This allows safe navigation regardless of the region covered. It is therefore an expedition ship specially reinforced for sailing through ice, aided by two helicopters that can scout open-water channels or organise ...

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Kayak de mer

Grab your paddles!

La surface de la baie est parsemée d'icebergs sur fond de glacier. Vous vous déplacez lentement, en silence.Nos aventures en kayak de mer pendant les croisières vous permettent de ne faire qu'un avec les éléments. Un petit groupe de kayakistes effectuera de nombreuses sorties pendant l'expédition, en remplacement des excursions à terre de ...

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World Explorer

A 21st-century exploration vessel

Petit nouveau de la flotte, le World Explorer est la quintessence des navires polaires et le premier navire avec certification glace équipé uniquement de suites avec balcon. À son bord, vous pourrez découvrir toutes les merveilles des régions polaires et profiter d'un service digne des plus prestigieux hôtels. Rapide et confortable, le World Explorer est parfait pour ceux qui aiment les ...

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Polar cruise in Spitsbergen

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4 good reasons to travel to Spitsbergen

MORE POLAR BEARS THAN HUMAN BEINGS!
SMALL SHIPS, FROM 8 TO 55 CABINS MAX
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GREAT EXPLORERS
A SPELLBINDING ATMOSPHERE

Cruise ideas for Spitsbergen

Photographic journey to Spitsbergen

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Spitzberg Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

10 days / 9 nights

This cruise is a chance to discover all that Spitsbergen has to offer, including its spectacular landscapes. Wildlife watching ashore becomes an everyday occurrence. Walk, explore and take in the beauty of the Arctic during your visit to the Svalbard archipelago. This is the most popular expedition in Spitsbergen, and for good reason: in just […]

Cruise around Spitsbergen

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Spitzberg Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

14 days / 13 nights

Spitsbergen, an island in the Svalbard archipelago between Norway and the North Pole, is the ideal place to discover the Arctic. Not far from France, Spitsbergen is also a paradise for photographers. The wildlife and flora here are exceptional. Depending on the month, you will see breathtaking sunsets or a splendid midnight sun. This expedition […]

Luxury Yachting Around Spitsbergen

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Spitzberg Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

10 days / 9 nights

A journey 1,000 kilometers from the North Pole! This trip offers a comprehensive exploration of Spitsbergen aboard a small ship, with only a handful of fellow passengers. Several cruises are available, ranging from a complete tour of the Svalbard archipelago to northern lights viewing. You will encounter vast glaciers, polar wildlife, and all that nature […]

Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen with Ponant

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Spitzberg Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

8 days / 7 nights

Ponant invites you to experience the exceptional by discovering the Far North. The vastness of the Arctic polar world and its pack ice, stretching all the way to the North Pole, awaits you. You will embark in Longyearbyen, Norway, for an 8-day expedition cruise at the heart of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard […]

French-speaking Arctic cruise: Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland

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Spitzberg Groenland Islande Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

14 days / 13 nights

National Geographic Traveler named this polar adventure one of the 50 trips of a lifetime. On this journey, you will visit three legendary Arctic regions in a single trip. Your expedition begins in Spitsbergen, continues along the remote coasts of eastern Greenland, and ends in Iceland. Towering cliffs, wildlife, immense glaciers and stretches of untouched […]

Ponant, the Commandant Charcot between Spitsbergen and Greenland

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Croisières et Yachting Spitzberg Groenland

Suggested duration

17 days / 16 nights

Venturing beyond the Arctic Circle means following in the footsteps of great explorers and discovering rare, unspoiled lands. Aboard the Commandant Charcot, you head towards northeast Greenland, inaccessible to most ships, before reaching the wild landscapes of Svalbard. As you sail through shifting pack ice, polar light and majestic fjords, legendary regions steeped in history […]

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When to travel to Spitsbergen

Bien que le Svalbard soit très proche du pôle Nord, l’archipel possède un climat relativement doux, comparé à d'autres endroits situés à la même latitude. À Longyearbyen, les températures moyennes vont de -14 °C en hiver à +6 °C en été. Au cours de l’hiver, les températures oscillent généralement entre ...

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Budget to plan for

The best way to discover the Svalbard archipelago remains the cruise. It allows you to explore this polar region in depth and offers the flexibility required by Arctic travel conditions.
There are many cruises on very different ships, which will not all offer the same capacity, comfort or service. Some cruises may also follow a wider itinerary, even taking you as far as Greenland, for instance.
For a ten-day cruise around Spitsbergen, plan for a minimum of €6,000 per person.

Expert advice

Plan for at least a week for a cruise around Spitsbergen. Naturally, the longer you stay, the more opportunities you will have to observe the wildlife and take in these remarkable landscapes.
If you choose a cruise that circles the entire archipelago or continues on to Greenland, allow between 10 and 20 days. Note, however, that cruise itineraries always remain flexible, as travel in polar territory is subject to extreme technical and weather conditions, and decisions are made by the captain in real time, according to the day’s possibilities. Be ready for adventure!

Spitsbergen

Cruises in Spitsbergen

Highlights

La faune du Spitzberg

Isfjorden

Longyearbyen

Moments to experience

Ortelius

Kayak de mer

World Explorer

Polar cruise in Spitsbergen

4 good reasons to travel to Spitsbergen

Cruise ideas for Spitsbergen

Photographic journey to Spitsbergen

Cruise around Spitsbergen

Luxury Yachting Around Spitsbergen

Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen with Ponant

French-speaking Arctic cruise: Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland

Ponant, the Commandant Charcot between Spitsbergen and Greenland

When to travel to Spitsbergen

Budget to plan for

Expert advice

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