Norway - Svalbard Explorer 2026

06 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 (11 days)

From USD8,695 SAVE USD1,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

(**Prices can vary depending upon the cabin of choice and time of booking**)

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Tour Price (Per person): USD10,195 (GBP7,817 * EUR9,002 * AUD14,766)

Discounted Price (Per person): USD8,695 (GBP6,667 * EUR7,678 * AUD12,593)

Pricing notes : Special prices vary depending on when an enquiry is made, and the spaces available at time of booking. **A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**

Norway - Svalbard Explorer 2027

08 Jun 2027 - 18 Jun 2027 (11 days)

From USD13,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Price (Per person): USD13,000 (GBP9,968 * EUR11,479 * AUD18,828)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* *Special prices vary depending on when an enquiry is made, and the spaces available at time of booking.* **A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**

Norway - Svalbard Explorer 2028

06 Jun 2028 - 16 Jun 2028 (11 days)

From USD13,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Price (Per person): USD13,700 (GBP10,505 * EUR12,097 * AUD19,842)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* *Special prices vary depending on when an enquiry is made, and the spaces available at time of booking.* **A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**

This fascinating expedition provides a taste of everything Spitsbergen has to offer, starting with its largest settlement, Longyearbyen. The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago is known as the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” and we’ll show you why on this 10-day voyage. A key focus of this expedition will be to seek out the abundant wildlife that resides here, including Walrus, Reindeer, and that most iconic of Arctic denizens, the Polar Bear, in their natural habitat, while marvelling at the surreal experience of continuous daylight. Explore the unique Arctic landscape, hike the vast and colourful tundra, learn about the history and geology of this remote wilderness, and join us on a gripping excursion to a faraway, unforgettable land.

This exciting introductory journey to the remote Norwegian island, renowned for its stunning scenery and abundant, varied wildlife, is now available on two ships, each providing a distinct polar experience. Ultramarine, our new, game-changing polar vessel, can take you to remote destinations most larger ships can’t reach. Aboard Ultramarine, explore Spitsbergen in brand new ways—taking advantage of the 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size—to create the Arctic experience perfect for you. Your other ship option is Ocean Adventurer, a passenger favourite that’s much loved for its intimate onboard ambience that enables guests to connect with other travellers and members of the expedition team.

**A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**

Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

 

Top Birds

Ivory, Ross's (Rare), Iceland & Glaucous Gulls; Little Auk; Snow Bunting; Atlantic Puffin; Black Guillemot; Thick-billed & Common Murres; Black-legged Kittiwake; Long-tailed Duck; King Eider; Sabine's Gull; Pink-footed Goose

Top Mammals

Polar Bear; Walrus; Arctic Fox; Bearded & Ringed Seals; Humpback, Beluga, Bowhead (Greenland), Northern Minke & Fin Whales; Svalbard Reindeer

Habitats Covered

coastal and pelagic waters, glaciers, polar tundra, pack ice

Expected Climate

temperate to subzero, sunny and calm conditions expected

Max Group Size

dependent on ship capacity

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

easy pace, mostly undemanding walks, some wet zodiac landings

Accommodation

comfortable expedition cruise ship

Ease of Birding

easy

Number of Species Expected

30 - 35

Other Attractions

historical town of Longyearbyen, spectacular Arctic scenery, glaciers, nesting cliffs, whale graveyard, fjords

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
MW, Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2025

This was a great tour and exceeded all my very high expectations. Having both Glen and Dušan as leaders was like having two olympians on your high school basketball team. As usual, the vehicles were too small for me, but Glen kindly allowed me to ride in the seat with the most legroom when possible. I have subsequently found out that I am definitely an outlier as far as client size is concerned. The tour was well planned, the schedule and guides flexible enough to work around complications, and the logistics aside from a glitch picking us up at the airport well executed.

Quinton Paul Josop
SA, Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2026

Paul brought in his wealth of experience. He worked well with Ashoka to make sure nothing was lost in translation. One member sustained an injury on day 1, probably because he declined the extra help offered on a slightly slippery walk. Paul and Ashoka took charge of the situation immediately, made sure the rest of the group was comfortable while getting help. It was incredible that the injured person managed to complete the trip with a walker. Ashoka is a highly experienced local guide. He went out of the way to accommodate our birding and non-birding (request to try local food) requests. Both Paul and Ashoka were always calm and very pleasant, paying individual attention to every person and ensured we had a memorable experience.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
JR, Jamaica - Island Endemics I 2026

I was very pleased with the birding. I saw all 29 endemics and a total of 42 life birds. The leaders are great at finding, luring in and identifying birds. I appreciated that the focus was very much on the birding. The food and accommodations were excellent and appropriate. I wonder if we should have spent our last night near the coast but am not sure how that would have affected our birding success.

Stephan Lorenz
SR, Bolivia - Remote 2025

Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.

Stephan Lorenz
MN, China - Southeast in Winter 2026

SEChina in winter was sensational thanks to Stephan Lorenz who is a superb birder and guide, as well as being quite personable. He got us such quality birds and some that were quite unexpected. He answers questions and gives information freely. Most importantly If a bird was possible he got it for us. We were all elated with the tour. Jason the local guide was also excellent. I would think this tour will become very popular or should be.

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