A frozen fairytale of iceberg-strewn fjords, snowy peaks, and puzzle-piece sea ice – as animals take their first steps following winter.
See Svalbard still wearing its winter coat on our Svalbard Spring Micro Cruise.The wildlife is waking up and the sun has reintroduced itself following the long, dark winter. The light it casts as it rises and sets is deliciously soft and beguilingly coloured, adding an otherworldly glow to the snow-wrapped land and frozen seascape.
Svalbard in springtime is Svalbard at its most compelling.
Emerging from the depths of winter, the archipelago presents its wilder side in the early season. Nature has turned the page on the year before. A fresh page of white snow lies before us. We are the pioneers, the first readers of nature’s new bestseller.
This intrepid adventure shows off the best of the season as our agile expedition ship charts a path through the ice. Smothered in an unbroken blanket of snow, hemmed in by splintering sea ice, and awakened by wonderfully soft light, Svalbard in the spring is all about new beginnings and sublime scenery.
Spotting wildlife in the early season requires patience, but there’s nothing like witnessing Arctic animals – reindeer, walruses, Arctic foxes, polar bears – against the springtime backdrop.
Day 1 Depart Longyearbyen at 4pm.
Day 2 Poolepynten
Days 3 - 6 Svalbard Exploration
Day 7 Isfjorden
Day 8 Longyearbyen
Please note:
Vessel Type: Ice-Strengthened Expedition Vessel
Length: 41.8 m
Passenger Capacity: 12
Vikingfjord is a purpose-built micro-expedition vessel designed for only 12 guests, combining ice-strengthened capability with modern Scandinavian comfort. Its 1B-rated hull allows access deep into pack ice and remote terrain that larger ships cannot approach, while its energy-efficient engine and advanced NOx filtration system deliver a 95% emissions reduction. Multiple viewing points — including an L-shaped observation lounge, bridge lounge, and extensive open-deck platforms — give uninterrupted sightlines across the Arctic environment from every angle.
Interiors are contemporary and restful, with eight ensuite cabins arranged in single, twin, and suite layouts. Social spaces include a light-filled lounge with a bar and library, a cosy dining room lined with windows, and open access to the bridge. On-deck amenities such as the sauna and outdoor hot tub extend the experience outdoors, providing rare vantage points in warmth and comfort. Vikingfjord operates as a true small-ship expedition platform: quiet, compact, environmentally progressive, and designed to maximise immersion in the polar landscape.
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: $15995 USD
For 1 guest 10 m² Located on decks 1 and 2 Window Wardrobe Cabin 5 - 7
Price: $18995 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: $18995 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: $15995 USD
For 1 guest 10 m² Located on decks 1 and 2 Window Wardrobe Cabin 5 - 7
Price: $18995 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: $18995 USD
