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A large ship named ARKTIS sailing on blue waters with snow-capped mountains in the background. 1
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Svalbard Icebreaker Cruise and Arctic Floating Adventure

By Icebreaking Company
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$664 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the magnificent fjords of Svalbard on a thrilling 6-hour cruise aboard the icebreaker M/S Arktis. Experience the unique Arctic floating programme where you can safely float in the Arctic Ocean, equipped with a survival flotation suit. Enjoy a warm vegetarian soup for lunch while taking in breathtaking views of Isfjorden and the chance to spot seals, seabirds, and possibly even whales or polar bears. With expert guides onboard sharing insights about the Arctic environment, this trip offers an unforgettable connection to nature in one of the world's most exotic locations.

  • 6-hour cruise from Longyearbyen with hotel pick-up included
  • Optional Arctic floating experience with all necessary equipment provided
  • Warm vegetarian soup served during the journey
  • Opportunities to observe Arctic wildlife and stunning landscapes

Activity location

  • Tourist pier
    • 9170, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tourist pier
    • 9170, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Arktis Svalbard 6h cruise

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: Cruise duration 6 hours including stop for floating programme.
Soup lunch: vegetarian soup lunch during the cruise
Icebreaker: Arktis is a type 1A Icebreaker
Pick up and drop-off: Shuttle transport to Tourist Pier and back are offered for designated hotels
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$663.50 x 1 AdultAU$663.50
Total
Price is AU$663.50
Until Thu, 9 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Arctic floating experience (optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Warm vegetarian soup lunch served during the cruise
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cafeteria products are sold on bar deck during the cruise

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • The floating activity is optional and requires basic swimming skills and a height of more than 140 cm.

Activity itinerary

Svalbard

  • 6h
Along the cruise guides will be telling you details about nature and wild life in the area. You may have the chance to spot arctic wildlife along the way, such as seals, seabirds, and possibly even whales and occasionally, polar bears can be seen moving along the distant shoreline. During the cruise you will have a once in a lifetime chance to test floating in the arctic ocean in a survival suit which keeps you dry and warm. The floating programme takes place from the aft deck and the swimming area is protected from wildlife. Guides will give detailed instructions and guidance for the programme. Floating experience is optional and requires basic swimming skills. Minimum height for floating suits is 140cm.

Location

Activity location

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    Tourist pier
    • 9170, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tourist pier
    • 9170, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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