Spitsbergen – Realm of Ice and Wildlife
Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson · 7 days

Day 1: Upon arrival in Oslo, make your way to your group airport hotel, located just a five-minute walk from the International Terminal. At your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with the ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense. Accommodation: Radisson Blu Airport Hotel Day 2: This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Arctic |
| Departures | 4 listed · 2027-07-03 to 2028-07-21 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Oslo, Norway |
| Day 2 | Air travel |
| Day 2 | Cruise starts |
| Day 2 | Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen |
| Days 3–7 | Spitsbergen, Norway |
| Day 8 | Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen |
| Day 8 | Air travel |
| Day 8 | Oslo, Norway |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-07-03 | 2027-07-10 | 7 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-08-17 | 2027-08-24 | 7 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2028-06-17 | 2028-06-24 | 7 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-07-21 | 2028-07-28 | 7 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
Current offers
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