Early season means a bewitching pastel light in sub-zero temperatures – a call to adventure for any landscape photographer. Answer the call on this compact spring photo tour.
All-action photographer Piet van den Bemd is the perfect guide to have with you on this specially shortened tour. His boundless enthusiasm and endless energy will make sure you get the maximum from your Svalbard photography adventure in just over a week.
There is no place on Earth like Svalbard in the spring.
It’s a rite of passage for landscape photographers, and your dynamic photo guide, Piet van den Bemd, will help you capture it in photos that will last forever.
Picture-perfect snow-capped mountains. Fjords littered with crystalline sea ice. Wildlife taking their first tentative steps after the long winter. The soft light of the rising sun and pastel-coloured sunsets.
The frozen springtime landscape of ice-strewn fjords and undisturbed snow is the perfect canvas on which to elevate your photography skills. The light at this time of year has a studio-like softness – sunrise and sunset are sublime.
Patience is a virtue when photographing Arctic animals in their snowy element. But take your time and you’ll capture some of the best wildlife shots of your life.
Day 1 Longyearbyen
Day 2 Alkhornet & Poolepynten
Day 3 Ice Edge
Days 4 - 7 Sallyhamna, Gravnesodden, Camp Zoe
Day 8 Longyearbyen
Please note:
Vessel Type: Ice Class Small Ship
Length: 45 meters
Passenger Capacity: 12
MV Freya is a high-strength ice-class expedition vessel originally built for lighthouse construction, now refitted to provide first-class Arctic exploration. Its sturdy 1A ice-class hull allows access deep into the pack ice, offering unique perspectives on remote regions. The ship accommodates small groups with seven characterfully decorated cabins, including twin, double, and single options, all with ensuite bathrooms and windows. Multiple observation decks, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub ensure guests can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Arctic environment.
Life on board is centred around a cosy saloon-style dining room and bar, complemented by a comfortable lounge for lectures, presentations, or quiet reading. Guests are welcome on the open bridge to observe navigation and wildlife spotting firsthand. MV Freya also carries two Zodiacs for closer shore landings and wildlife encounters. Designed for intimate, itinerary-free expeditions, the vessel provides a seamless blend of adventure, comfort, and immersive engagement with the Arctic wilderness.
For 2 Guests Comfortable Twin or Double Bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 1 Window Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabins 1 - 4
Price: $14900 USD
For 1 guest 10 m² Located on decks 1 and 2 Window Wardrobe Cabin 5 - 7
Price: $17800 USD
For 2 Guests Comfortable double bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 3 Windows Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabin Number: 8
For 2 Guests Comfortable Twin or Double Bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 1 Window Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabins 1 - 4
Price: $14900 USD
For 1 guest 10 m² Located on decks 1 and 2 Window Wardrobe Cabin 5 - 7
Price: $17800 USD
For 2 Guests Comfortable double bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 3 Windows Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabin Number: 8
Price: $17800 USD
Sleeps 2 in lower twin berths Ensuite shower and toilet Window
Price: $13900 USD
Sleeps 1 in a lower berth Ensuite shower and toilet Window
Price: $16700 USD
Cabin 3 Sleeps 2 in a double bed Ensuite shower and toilet Window
Sleeps 2 in lower twin berths Ensuite shower and toilet Window
Price: $13900 USD
Sleeps 1 in a lower berth Ensuite shower and toilet Window
Price: $16700 USD
Cabin 3 Sleeps 2 in a double bed Ensuite shower and toilet Window
For 2 Guests Comfortable Twin or Double Bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 1 Window Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabins 1 - 4
Price: $14995 USD
For 1 guest 10 m² Located on decks 1 and 2 Window Wardrobe Cabin 5 - 7
Price: $17995 USD
For 2 Guests Comfortable double bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 3 Windows Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabin Number: 8
Price: $17995 USD
For 2 Guests Comfortable Twin or Double Bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 1 Window Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabins 1 - 4
Price: $14995 USD
For 1 guest 10 m² Located on decks 1 and 2 Window Wardrobe Cabin 5 - 7
Price: $17995 USD
For 2 Guests Comfortable double bed Ensuite shower and toilet 15 m² Located on deck 3 Windows Desk & chair Wardrobe Cabin Number: 8
Price: $17995 USD
