Sailing & Hiking on Svalbard | 9 Days in the Arctic under the Midnight Sun

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Departure: Mon 26.07.2027, 16:00
Return: Tue 03.08.2027, 09:00

Departure: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Destination: Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Sailing area: Polar waters / Svalbard

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

Nautical miles: approx. 200–350 nm, depending on weather, ice, wildlife and actual route

Price:
Double cabin: € 5,225 p.p.
Single cabin: € 8,360 p.p.

— SAILING AND HIKING ON SVALBARD —

Come aboard Noorderlicht and experience a special Arctic voyage from Longyearbyen. This trip combines sailing, hiking, fjords, glaciers, Arctic wildlife and the unique atmosphere of the midnight sun.

From Longyearbyen, Noorderlicht explores remote coasts, glacier landscapes and fjords in western Svalbard. Rather than a fixed daily programme, what awaits you is a genuine nature voyage: weather, ice, wildlife and safety determine anew each day where the ship sails and where a landing is possible.

This voyage is ideal for anyone wanting to experience Svalbard actively, on a small scale and intensively – not as a classic cruise, but as a special adventure on a traditional tall ship.

— WHY THIS VOYAGE IS SPECIAL —

• 9-day sailing voyage from/to Longyearbyen
• Combination of sailing and hiking on Svalbard
• Travelling under the midnight sun
• Fjords, glaciers, mountains and remote coasts
• Regular landings and guided walks
• Opportunities to see walruses, reindeer, seals, whales, seabirds and polar bears
• No night watches for guests
• Small group aboard the tall ship Noorderlicht
• Full board, bed linen, towels and hot drinks included
• Walks with 1–2 armed guides

— FJORDS, GLACIERS AND ARCTIC LANDSCAPES —

Svalbard lies far north of the Arctic Circle. In summer it remains light here for weeks on end, so you can experience the landscape late in the evening or even at night.

Possible destinations on this voyage include fjords, glaciers and remote coastal sections in western Svalbard. Depending on conditions, places such as Kongsfjord, Ny-Ålesund, Prins Karls Forland, Ymerbukta or other sheltered bays may become part of the journey.

This isn't about ticking off as many points as possible. The appeal lies in being underway: seeing glaciers from the deck, going ashore on rugged coasts, walking through moraine landscapes, watching birds or simply experiencing the silence of the Arctic.

— HIKING AND LANDINGS —

During the voyage the crew generally tries to make a landing possible once or twice a day. The walks usually last several hours and are accompanied.

The pace is calm and steady, but the terrain can be uneven. Rocks, moraines, beaches and hilly landscapes are all part of it. Good walking boots and a normal basic level of fitness are therefore important.

All landings depend on weather, ice, wildlife and safety conditions. Since polar bears live on Svalbard, walks take place under the supervision of armed guides.

— EXPERIENCE ARCTIC WILDLIFE —

Svalbard offers exceptional opportunities to observe Arctic animals in their natural habitat. Walruses, reindeer, seals, whales and various bird species may appear along the way.

Polar bears also live in this area. Sightings can never be guaranteed, but the mere possibility makes every passage through the fjords especially exciting. The safety of guests, crew and animals is always the top priority.

The Noorderlicht enables you to experience this landscape slowly and attentively – from the ship, during shore landings and in quiet moments on deck.

— LIFE ON BOARD THE NOORDERLICHT —

The Noorderlicht is a traditional tall ship and particularly well suited to this type of Arctic voyage. You travel in a small group, close to nature and with plenty of atmosphere on board.

When conditions allow, the sails are set. However, due to changeable winds and the special conditions in Arctic waters, the ship also operates regularly under engine.

Guests do not need to stand night watches on this voyage. Navigation and ship operations are organised by the crew. The Noorderlicht sometimes continues sailing at night – thanks to the midnight sun it stays light, so you can still see fjords, mountains and glaciers late in the evening.

— WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR? —

This Svalbard voyage suits you well if you:

• you want to combine sailing and hiking in the Arctic
• you wish to experience Svalbard in a small group
• you find fjords, glaciers, wildlife and the midnight sun exciting
• you enjoy being outdoors and can hike for several hours
• you are open to flexible, weather-dependent route decisions
• prefer a traditional sailing ship to a large cruise
• you do not wish to stand night watches
• you value the nature experience more than luxury or a fixed programme

— INCLUDED IN THE PRICE —

• Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and hot drinks
• Bed linen: pillow, sheets and blanket
• Towels
• Nautical crew and professional cook
• Harbour fees and fuel costs
• All dinghy trips
• guided hikes accompanied by 1–2 armed guides

— NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE —

• Alcohol and soft drinks
• transfer to and from the ship on arrival and departure day
• flight tickets
• Travel insurance

— REQUEST A PLACE NOW —

Would you like to experience Svalbard actively, intensively and under the midnight sun? Then enquire about your place on this special sailing and hiking voyage with Rederij van Linschoten without obligation.

We will advise you personally about the voyage, the right cabin, travel to Longyearbyen, equipment and whether this Arctic voyage suits your fitness level and expectations.

A detailed description of the voyage "Sailing and Hiking on Svalbard", further information about the Noorderlicht, the route and life on board can be found on the Rederij van Linschoten website.