Luxury Expedition
Silver Wind - 298 Guests
TROMSO TO LONGYEARBYEN
ARCTIC SVALBARD CRUISE

Experience the magical wonder of Svalbard as we sail both the north and south regions of this remote archipelago. Leaving from the gateway to the Arctic - Tromso - cruise along the North Cape to Bear Island, where you'll enjoy Zodiac Cruises and spectacular bird cliffs. Sail on into Svalbard and witness the jaw dropping splendour of the region. By day, expect Zodiac cruises, tundra hikes, and kayaking excursions, by night expect interesting lectures, creature comforts and famous Silversea hospitality.


 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit Tromsø, situated 250 miles above the Arctic Circle - at 69° north - where you can bathe in the midnight sun's glow during summer
  • Visit Gjesværstappan Islands, one of Europe's largest and most accessible nesting areas for Atlantic seabirds
  • Cruise Along North Cape, called the northernmost point of Europe, just about 1,306.3 miles from the North Pole
  • Go on shore excursions at Skarsvag
  • Cruise & Explore Bear Island, Svalbard's southernmost island
  • Go on shore excursions and explore the Svalbard Southern Region
  • Again, go on shore excursions and explore the Svalbard Northern Region
  • Reach Longyearbyen, the biggest settlement in Svalbard and the seat of the Norwegian administration

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ITINERARY

Please Note: The July 12, 2023 & June 26, 2024 sailings are return trips in the opposite direction (from Longyearbyen to Tromsø)

Day 01: Tromsø, Norway

Feel your heart flutter, as you catch your first glimpse of that famous emerald haze dancing across the stars, during your visit to this wonderful Arctic gateway. Located in the far north of Norway, a visit to Tromso beckons you to the extremes of this magical country, to explore a fairytale land of jagged mountains, glistening glaciers and husky-pulled sledges. Despite its remote location, you'll discover a perhaps surprisingly cosmopolitan city, with a healthy student population injecting plenty of energy. Sat 250 miles above the Arctic Circle - at 69° north - you can bathe in the midnight sun's glow during summer, before winter brings the thick blackness and starry skies of endless polar nights. The darkness doesn't stop the fun - with a polar night half-marathon taking place in January - but the return of the sun is always a reason for a celebration here. To get the best view over the city, take the cable car to Storsteinen's amazing viewpoint. Magnificent views down over the city, fjord and Tromso's arching bridge will unravel before you. Learn more about northerly traditions, polar expeditions and arctic hunting at the Polar Museum. The Science Centre, meanwhile, explains how humans have harnessed and survived these epic landscapes over the years, and explores Tromso's breathtaking natural spectacle - the northern lights. The city is famed for its extraordinary viewing opportunities, which are often said to be the best in the world. The Alpine Botanic Garden is the most northern such garden on the planet, showcasing some of Norway's hardiest plantlife, which survives and thrives at this nose-bleeding altitude.

Day 02: Gjesværstappan Islands, Norway
Almost a hundred islands and rocks make up the Gjesvaerstappan Nature Reserve, one of Europe's largest and most accessible nesting areas for Atlantic seabirds. Less than 10 nautical miles from Nordkapp more than one million nesting birds have been counted on Storstappen, the largest of the islands, and the minor islands next to it. One of the most significant Atlantic Puffin colonies in North Norway is found in this nature reserve. Zodiacs are the best way to look for the Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Black and Common Guillemots, Northern Gannets, White-tailed Eagles, and Arctic Skuas, Common Eider Ducks, Common Shags and Great Cormorants as well as various other species.

2 Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Kayaking with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Extensive

Day 02: Cruising Along North Cape, Norway
Situated at the very north tip of Norway and inside the Arctic Circle, there is something very special about being (almost) at the top of the world. Called the northernmost point of Europe, the North Cape (Nordkapp in Norwegian) lies about 1,306.3 mi from the North Pole, with no dry land between except for the Svalbald archipelago. Home to where the Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, this is the true land of the midnight sun – constant spectacular scenic views and 24-hour sunlight lends itself to a sense of giddy informality aboard. Just imagine sipping a chilled glass of champagne at the very top of the world in full daylight at midnight – sensational. Be sure to be on the lookout for hundreds of thousands of puffins, gannets, cormorants, seals, dolphins and whales that make this stretch of chilly water their home. Not forgetting the colourful, compact fishing villages, so at odds with the otherwise this stark, barren landscape.

Day 02: Skarsvag (Nordkapp), Norway
For those who like to travel far (very far) off the beaten track, then you have found your Nordic nirvana in Skarsvag. Large, sparsely populated (there are just 60 human year round residents), and a joy to all those who revel in stark, unbridled beauty, Skarsvag also enjoys the auspicious title of being the world's most northerly fishing village. But rolling hills, prolific birdlife and arctic fjords aside, Skarsvag is above all famous for its proximity to the North Cape. Found on the island of Magerøya, the most northernmost point of Europe above the arctic circle is a bucket list basic. Stand beneath the massive metal globe and gaze out onto the Barents Sea, where the only land between you and the North Pole is the Svalbard archipelago. This is truly the land of the midnight sun – in fact, you are so far north that the sun doesn't even dip beneath the horizon between May and mid-July. The island's famous bird cliffs are quite spectacular, and home to thousands of puffins, gannets and cormorants. Those willing to hike to cape Knivskjellodden, the northernmost point on Magerøya, will be rewarded with stunning cliff face views of the North Cape Plateau. Before leaving, head into the impressive North Cape Hall for exhibitions on the North Cape's history. Travellers have been visiting since 1664, when Italian priest Francesco Negri arrived, so there are some tales to tell! More intriguingly, a tunnel has been hewn into the rock, leading down to the cliff face, complete with a chapel.

3 Included Shore Excursions
The North Cape (with Guide)
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Kayaking with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Extensive

Expedition Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Day 03: Cruise & Explore Bear Island, Svalbard
Bear Island is considered Svalbard's southernmost island, roughly half way between Spitsbergen and Norway's North Cape. Although the last polar bears were seen in 2004, the name goes back to Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz and his visit in 1596. The island has been used to hunt walrus, for whaling, and even coal mining has taken place. The strategic location on the border of the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea has led to a meteorological station being set up by Norway near Gravodden on Bear Island's north coast. Some two thirds of the island is a relatively flat plain with shallow freshwater lakes and Ramsar Wetland, while the entire island and the surrounding waters are a Nature Reserve. Bear Island has also been designated an Import Bird Area as it is a staging area for Pink-footed and Barnacle Geese and the steep cliffs south of Sørhamna are home to thousands of breeding seabirds. This is a specially protected area where Zodiacs are allowed to cruise along the cliffs around Kapp Kolthoff. In smaller amounts Atlantic Puffins, Northern Gannets, Glaucous Gulls and Great Skuas are found in between the large Black-legged Kittiwake, Little Auk, Common Guillemot and Brünnich's Guillemot colonies. The constant battering of the sea has not only created impressive sea caves and tunnels, but unfortunately the Russian vessel Petrozavodsk shipwrecked near Revdalen at the base of the limestone cliffs and the waves are causing a continuous disintegration of the remains of the ship.

Days 04-06: Svalbard Southern Region
Svalbard's Southern Region and specifically Spitsbergen's west coast is less ice-clogged than the rest of Svalbard due to the moderating influenced of the Gulf Stream. Several fjords cut into the western coast of Spitsbergen and have been used by trappers and hunters, as well as the different mining companies that tried to exploit the riches of the archipelago's largest island of Spitsbergen. Remains of huts and mines, as well as active commercial and scientific settlements can be found and visited. Depending on the time of the season, glaciers can be visited on foot or by sea. Hornsund will reveal fascinating views of geological formations, craggy mountains, spectacular glaciers and a variety of seabirds and seals.

4 Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Extensive

Kayaking with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Extensive

Expedition Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Days 07-09: Svalbard Northern Region
Svalbard's northern region is less influenced by the Norwegian Current coming through the Greenland Sea than the southern region and shows more ice. The northern part of the island of Spitsbergen shows quite a number of impressive fjords, bays and glaciers. The Nordaust Svalbard Nature Reserve includes Spitsbergen's east coast, the Hinlopen Strait, Nordaustlandet and some islands further east like Kvitoya and Storoya. Several walrus haul-outs, spectacular glaciers, bird cliffs and bird islands, as well as surprising flora in Arctic deserts and the possibility to see polar bears and to visit historically important sites make this an area prone for exploration. Ice conditions will dictate which sites can be seen.

4 Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Extensive

Kayaking with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Extensive

Expedition Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

Day 10: Longyearbyen, Norway

Silver Wind (Luxury Expedition, 298-guests)

Break new waters with Silver Wind. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, her improved cruising versatility means she is able to whizz from the Polar Regions at the ends of the earth to the iconic ports of the Mediterranean with fluid ease.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Butler service in every suite
  • Unlimited Free Wifi
  • Personalised service – nearly one crew member for every guest
  • Choice of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
  • Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and spirits
  • In-suite dining and room service
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Onboard gratuities

ADVENTURE OPTIONS
  • Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
  • Kayaking with Silversea Expedition team
  • Exploring The North Cape (with Guide)
  • Expedition Activities with Silversea Expedition team
  • Hiking with Silversea Expedition team

 

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