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Arctic Adventure

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 Cruise Length
13 Days
 Cruise Starts
Tromso
 Cruise Finishes
Tromso
13 Day Arctic Adventure Itinerary (Viking)
Countries Explored: Norway
Cruise Line
Viking
Ship
Passengers
378
Crew
260
Launched
2022
Cruise Code
VKAA2

Overview

Sail from Tromsø to the western coast of Svalbard and experience the stark beauty of the Arctic, where polar bears reign and blue ice floats serenely on the horizon. Here it is silent and still one moment, a cacophony of migrating birds, barking seals and calving glaciers the next. From this northern archipelago of frozen tundra, dramatic fjords and remote human settlements, you will witness this world awakening from winter slumber to a land of midnight sun.

Itinerary

Arrive in Tromsø and step on board your ship to begin your journey. Your overnight stay allows time to discover the northern city on your own.

Enjoy the lovely setting of Tromsø's historic center and admire its blend of wooden structures and neoclassical buildings. The stunning Arctic Cathedral with its striking triangular shape is the city's most recognizable symbol. Experience life north of the Arctic Circle in northern Norway's largest city as you prepare for the real Arctic adventures to come.

Discover dramatic landscapes north of the Arctic Circle. Your journey begins on Bjørnøya, 'Bear Island,' Svalbard's most remote and southerly island, where over a million seabirds gather to breed annually. As you explore the rest of the archipelago, look out for arctic foxes, seals and whales, or simply enjoy the sounds of nature and views of the surrounding unspoiled wilderness. You may explore a shoreline rich with varied flowers of the tundra or hike a glacial moraine for sweeping views of a fjord. Watch for polar bears as you cruise, passing ice where you might spot the bearded and ringed seals upon which they prey.

Sail into the high latitudes north of Svalbard. Here is the southernmost extent of a seasonally expanding and contracting layer of sea ice that surrounds the North Pole. Keep an eye out for polar bears; these excellent swimmers spend much of their time on remote ice floes hunting seals. This region is also home to ghostly white beluga whales and the rarely seen narwhals, whose spiral tusks were once sold as unicorn horns at exorbitant prices.

Return to Svalbard to continue your exploration. Walk among the titanic skulls and jawbones of ancient bowhead whales, and explore 'blubber ovens' and other vestiges of the whaling industry that once dominated the archipelago. Visit a former coal mining town featuring colorful buildings surrounded by steep mountains. Weather permitting, you may wish to photograph nearby mountains and fjords.

Sail the Barents Sea, named for the Dutch navigator Willem Barents who discovered Svalbard during an ill-fated search for a Northeast Passage from Europe to Asia. As you cruise, learn about the ecology of these bountiful waters and observe small seabirds—guillemots, auks and razorbills—hunting for food in the open ocean.

Disembark your ship. From here, you may choose to return home, stay longer in Tromsø, or extend your journey with one of our extension packages.

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The Thinking Person's Cruise
The Thinking Person's Cruise

Viking are destination experts. With no casinos or children on board, you can be assured that the focus is firmly on enrichment and education. Read more

And Relax
And Relax

After a day of exploration or just to enhance the relaxation of a day at sea, the on-board Spa will leave you feeling recharged and revitalized. Read more

Best Dining Options at Sea
Best Dining Options at Sea

Viking offer six on board dining options. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available with lunch and dinner at no additional charge of fee. Read more

All Inclusive
All Inclusive

Viking proudly includes all that you need and nothing you do not. A variety of features and services are standard inclusions on your cruise. Read more

Expedition Experiences
Expedition Experiences

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