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We fly direct to Oslo and overnight at the 4* Scandic Byporten.

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4* Scandic Byporten Hotel - Oslo
"What Riviera are past masters of is thinking of the little things that make for a fantastic trip."
- Trevor & CherylImagine gazing out over an empty landscape of vast creaking glaciers surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the sea around you dotted with small icebergs. Look out for the huge black tailfins of humpback whales as they dive, whilst on land the low tundra vegetation is dotted with bright flowers taking advantage of the short summer warmth. Look a little more carefully and you’ll spot an Arctic fox or some Svalbard reindeer, and along the beaches maybe get close to a colony of walruses. As our ship skirts the pack ice, we may be lucky enough to spot a polar bear and her cub on their constant hunt for seals. A true Arctic adventure awaits you on our Spitsbergen seven-night cruise on board the four-star MV Ocean Atlantic!
After its first successful season in the Antarctic in 2019, the Ocean Atlantic will be sailing around the Svalbard archipelago, including its largest island of Spitsbergen, for summer 2021. Starting in the small Norwegian town of Longyearbyen, our ship will explore these magnificent inshore waters and fjords, and visit spectacular cliffs inhabited by thousands of seabirds. Svalbard is larger than you may think, three times the size of Wales, but with fewer than 3,000 permanent inhabitants – in fact, polar bears outnumber the humans!
June is the perfect time to spot the amazing wildlife of one of the world’s most fascinating and remote polar regions. Located well inside the Arctic Circle, you’ll experience the midnight sun whilst navigating through the narrow channels and fjords of this incredible Arctic wilderness. We’ll also aim to go around 80 degrees north to meet the edge of the pack ice and spot polar bears in their preferred habitat.
On our first night, you’ll have a night in Norway’s capital Oslo – a charming small city, with its futuristic waterside opera house and pedestrianised main street just a short stroll from our hotel.
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We fly direct to Oslo and overnight at the 4* Scandic Byporten.
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4* Scandic Byporten Hotel - Oslo
Svalbard
We fly from Oslo to Svalbard and board the MV Ocean Atlantic to begin our exciting Arctic voyage.
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Raised in Yorkshire, George’s photography and tour leading career began in South America 30 years ago.
George says: "I’ve always loved the natural world and other cultures and it’s my absolute passion to photograph them. I’m proud to say I’ve won a few awards for my work! I have led many photography tours and there’s nothing I love more than getting out into the wilds with my camera in hand."
All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.
Arrival airport | First hotel location | Transfer time | Final ship location | Departure airport | Transfer time |
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Oslo | Oslo | 30mins | Svalbard | Svalbard | 10 mins |
We care deeply about our customers and the holiday experience they have. We’re passionate about travel and we want all aspects to be perfect, with personal service and attention at every step of the way. Our world-class holidays include everything you need, with no detail overlooked. We carefully curate every aspect of your trip based on our own first-hand experience and expertise built up over decades in the travel industry.
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room/cabin and includes:
Cruise itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions. On-board currency is the US dollar.