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Length
18 Days
Ship category
Premium
Ship type
Mid-Sized Ship
Capacity
140 Passengers
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We recommend the Discoverer to travellers who want the polar regions to feel like a real expedition, but who do not want the time between landings and Zodiac cruises to feel basic. With 140 guests, she sits in a useful middle ground: small enough for a personal atmosphere and flexible expedition operations, yet large enough for proper public spaces, an elevator and a choice of outward-facing cabins. For us, that balance makes sense on both Arctic and Antarctic itineraries, especially for travellers who value access, good viewing space and a comfortable place to recover after a long day outside … Read more about Discoverer
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Fitness Center
Bar
Mudroom
Observation Deck
Gift Shop
Medical Services
Library
Sundeck with jacuzzi
Restaurant
Meals are served in the ship’s restaurant, with international cuisine and a bar plus outdoor grill providing different settings between expedition activities. We like that dining is part of the social rhythm rather than a formal interruption: it is where people compare the day’s landings, wildlife sightings and photographs before the next briefing. Each cabin has a minibar and refrigerator, with soft drinks, juice and sparkling water included; the precise beverage inclusions outside the cabin can vary by itinerary, so we always confirm them with your departure.
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When booking online, you can choose the option to "Upgrade to single occupancy". This will guarantee you the whole cabin to yourself, for an additional fee. If you don't select this option, then another traveler of the same sex might be placed into the same cabin with you. Exceptions may apply.
Shipboard en-suite accommodation in the selected paid cabin category for the itinerary nights.
Full board on the ship, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and 24-hour tea, coffee, and grab-and-go comfort food.
Selected house wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner for 2027 departures; wine is excluded at lunch.
English-speaking Expedition Team, briefings, educational lectures, guided walks, nature hikes, Zodiac landings, and Zodiac excursions as per itinerary.
Citizen Science Program, Photography Coach, welcome and farewell cocktail parties, taxes, and landing fees.
Waterproof expedition jacket to keep and rubber muck-style boots on loan for the duration of the expedition.
1GB complimentary WiFi for your personal device and a digital expedition memento with photos, videos, expedition log, map, and wildlife list.
Arrival transfer from airport to ship for guests arriving on the selected arrival flight, where applicable.
International or internal airfares unless they are specifically listed for this voyage.
Excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary, including optional kayaking where booked.
Meals and beverages not listed as included.
Voluntary gratuity for the crew and Expedition Team; the recommended amount is USD 20 per person per day.
Personal expenses such as spa services, boutique purchases, bar, laundry, and communications unless specified.
Mandatory travel insurance, visa, reciprocity and passport fees, medical care, and emergency evacuation.
Expedition jacket or muck boots outside available sizes, selected minors' life jackets, and any item not listed under inclusions.
Optional return transfer package, which must be pre-booked and is at additional cost.
The Greenland block is flexible: Days 13-16 remain open because weather, wind, sea, ice, and local conditions decide the exact daily plan.
Several sea days are part of the experience: The route includes open-water passages to Lofoten, Jan Mayen, East Greenland, and Iceland, with deck time, lectures, and wildlife watching when conditions allow.
Activities have different booking rules: Kayaking is available on select departures for USD 350, booked in advance and paid on board; Citizen Science is included and can be joined on board.
Check logistics before booking flights: A mandatory Oslo-Longyearbyen flight package applies for 2027 Svalbard voyages; confirm the exact package, insurance, visa, and transfer requirements before ticketing.
After completing your booking, you will receive an invoice from your travel specialist by email. A deposit of 30% of the trip price is required to secure your booking. Payment can be made through bank transfer or by credit card through a secure payment link.
Full payment is expected 30 days before your trip. Payment can be made in installments.
This trip generates 5.4 t CO₂e. Polartours regularly measures and monitors the carbon footprint of its journeys and actively reduces emissions through sustainable travel design: no unnecessary flights, fewer feeder flights, integration of rail and public transport, and promoting longer stays for a more balanced relationship between travel distance and impact.
From 2018 to 2024, we supported carbon reduction projects equivalent to the emissions generated. Recognizing the limits of traditional offsetting, we now focus on active environmental protection through our own rainforest project, Forest Guardians.
More information on our climate and environmental responsibility: https://www.venturatravel.org/impact
All cruises in the polar regions operate to itineraries that are more-or-less fixed. We say "more or less", because wildlife (breeding, seasonality) and weather always play an important role in routing. Most cruises will offer a range of land-based and water-based activities that you will enjoy at various points in your cruise, including:
All boats carry English speaking, scientifically trained guides. They will lead you on your excursions, allowing you to learn as much as possible about the unique wildlife and habitats of the Polar Regions.
Choosing the right ship for a cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic seems difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Our fleet is over 30 vessels, we are sure that there is the perfect one for you. Please, follow these simple steps, and you will be able to find your ideal ship:
In addition: We work with responsible partners who provide a great experience for their passengers. All of our providers are committed to sustainability and to preserving the beauty of the polar regions. You don’t need to worry about the impact of your cruise, because we’ve already taken care of it.
We love to help people find their dream vacation to the Arctic and Antarctic. Whether you give us a call, contact us via email, or use our website inquiry form, one of our Polar travel experts will be more than happy to answer any questions, recommend ships and itineraries, and walk you through the whole process!
Step 1: Find your perfect trip. If you have already started looking for Polar Cruises, you will have quickly noticed that the sheer amount of options can be quite overwhelming. To help you navigate the countless departures and itineraries that our fleet offers, we have put together a great filter page for Antarctic and Arctic Expedition Cruises. Use this page to filter all trips by price, date, ship category, and even destinations you wish to visit. We update all dates, prices, and availabilities daily, and are proud to host what is doubtlessly the world's most complete collection of information.
Step 2: Found something you love? We'll hold your spaces, free of charge! If you find a cruise you like, you can either inquire directly with us or make an unbinding booking online. We will then reach out to the shipowners to put a hold on your spaces for a limited time, free of charge. Once we have confirmed your block with the ship, we will send you a written confirmation of your reservation and include full payment details in an invoice. Typically, we are able to hold unpaid reservations for up to 1 week*. This gives us time to clarify all your remaining questions, and also ensures that no other passengers can book your spaces, while we continue our conversation.
Step 3: Confirm your booking. In order to confirm your booking, we ask for a deposit payment. You can pay via bank transfer or credit card. Keep in mind, that we can only hold your spaces for a limited amount of time. If we don't receive your payment after this time, we can no longer guarantee that the places will be available or that the price won't increase. To prevent disappointment, we will automatically cancel your reservation if we don't receive your deposit by the due date stated on your booking reservation.
Step 4: Booking confirmation & Payment. As soon as we have received your deposit and a completed passenger information form, we will be pleased to send your booking confirmation and updated invoice, along with your trip itinerary, important information, and other great tips for your cruise.
Step 5: Final payment. In your initial invoice, we will define a final payment date by when you need to pay us the remaining amount of your trip. Once we have received your final payment we'll send you your cruise documents and voucher. As your trip approaches, we make sure to pass along all necessary information, so you feel super prepared and stress-free.
*For last-minute bookings, we might not be able to hold your spaces for so long. We will also require the full payment of your cruise upon booking.
An expedition cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic is a big deal! Most people plan for this type of trip at least 8 months in advance. This means the earlier you book, the better chance you'll have to reserve your prefered cabins. Early bird discounts are also popular and a great way to get 10-30% off your cruise.
Most expedition cruises offer optional activities like camping and kayaking, but the spaces are limited. A cruise with 120 passengers can have only 10-15 spaces for kayaking. These are reserved on a first come first served basis. The earlier you book, the higher your chance of grabbing a spot.
Even though last minute deals do occur, keep in mind that the airline prices will be much higher if you purchase them last minute. You may save a few hundred on your cruise, but you may end up paying the most for airfare.
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Kongsfjorden and Ny-Ålesund: A glacier-framed Svalbard fjord and a remote research settlement with strong polar-exploration history.
Bear Island and the Lofoten coast: Bird cliffs at Bjørnøya give way to Svolvær, Reine, fishing harbors, bridges, and sharp coastal mountains.
Jan Mayen and Mount Beerenberg: A remote volcanic island where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above the sea and landings depend on permission and conditions.
Ittoqqortoormiit and Northeast Greenland: A rare cultural call followed by several days in one of the most remote protected wilderness areas in the Arctic.
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On this 18-day Arctic expedition, Discoverer sails a rare north-to-south route from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík: Svalbard, Bear Island, the Lofoten Islands, Jan Mayen, Ittoqqortoormiit, and the wild coast of Northeast Greenland in one voyage. Choose this trip if you want range and remoteness more than a fixed sightseeing schedule. This route combines settlement visits, sea crossings, Zodiac and landing opportunities, onboard lectures, Citizen Science, and photography support, with the exact Greenland landings decided by weather, sea, and ice.
Keep in mind this is an expedition cruise, so your itinerary will depend greatly on the weather, amount of ice and wildlife breeding behavior.
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Arrival at Longyearbyen
Arrive in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where mountain views, crisp air, and the famous polar-bear warning sign set the tone immediately. After boarding Discoverer and completing the required briefings and drill, the ship sails from Adventfjorden into the Arctic. The first evening introduces the ship, the team and the flexible rhythm of expedition travel.
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Northwest Svalbard is a protected national-park landscape with whaling history, tundra flowers, seabirds, walrus habitat, and polar-bear country. The Expedition Team chooses the best landing or Zodiac opportunities according to conditions. Every outing remains subject to wildlife distance rules, weather, sea state and the team's judgement.
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Hornsund
Ahlstrandodden and Bamsebu
In southwest Svalbard, fjords such as Bellsund and Hornsund bring greener valleys, glaciers, drifting ice, nesting seabirds, Arctic fox habitat, and Svalbard reindeer. Historic sites such as Bamsebu and the bird cliffs around the region give the day both wildlife and human-history texture. The combination of Atlantic influence and high-Arctic scenery makes this one of Svalbard's most varied areas.
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Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
Bjørnøya sits between Svalbard and mainland Norway and is best known here for steep seabird cliffs rather than bears. If sea conditions cooperate, the strongest experience is from the water, looking for puffins, guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, and the scale of the cliffs. A water-level view reveals both the height of the cliffs and the density of the seabird colonies.
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Leaving the high Arctic, Discoverer sails south toward the Lofoten Islands. Sea time is used for deck wildlife watching, Expedition Team lectures, and onboard facilities such as the gym or hot tubs when conditions make them appealing. The changing light and open water also mark the transition from Svalbard toward coastal Norway.
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Svolvær is Lofoten's largest town, spread between small islands, bridges, harbour scenes, galleries, cafés and working fishing life. Step ashore to explore the waterfront and, if time and conditions allow, follow one of the walking routes that begin close to town. Fishing remains visible in the harbour, where boats, racks and waterfront buildings shape the town's character.
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Reine brings the classic Lofoten combination of fishing village, causeways, water, and steep green mountains. This is a day for walking, coastal air, and friluftsliv, shaped by the time ashore and the weather rather than by a passive city-call rhythm. Bridges and causeways link the village across the water beneath Lofoten's steep mountain walls.
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The voyage leaves mainland Norway behind and crosses the Greenland Sea toward Jan Mayen. Mixing currents and shallower waters near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge can make this a good watch-from-the-decks day, though wildlife sightings remain conditional. Lectures and deck time help set Jan Mayen's volcanic isolation in its wider North Atlantic context.
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Jan Mayen is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the Arctic and is dominated by Mount Beerenberg, Norway's active volcano. Landing or shore exploration depends on permission, weather, and sea state, but the volcanic coast and seabird life make it a defining point of the route. Even without a landing, views of the island and Beerenberg can make the call memorable when visibility allows.
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The ship enters colder East Greenland waters, where the coast is icebound for much of the year and only briefly accessible in summer. Late in the Arctic season, darker nights also create the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights if skies cooperate. Sea ice, changing light and the first distant coastal forms signal the next expedition chapter.
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Ittoqqortoormiit
Ittoqqortoormiit is one of the world's most isolated settlements and the only community in this vast region of East Greenland. A visit here introduces the cultural side of the route through the community, museum, church, small shops, and the realities of life far from regular supply lines. Any community visit is approached respectfully and follows local arrangements on the day.
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From Ittoqqortoormiit, Discoverer enters Northeast Greenland National Park, the world's largest protected land area. The exact plan is intentionally flexible, with the Expedition Team reading weather, wind, sea, and ice before choosing the day's safest and strongest opportunity. Possible activities include Zodiac cruising, shore walks and scenic ship cruising, always without a fixed landing promise.
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This flexible Greenland block is about cliffs, fjords, historic sites, glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife-rich areas rather than fixed landing names. Expect the day to be shaped by Zodiac cruising, shore time, or scenic cruising as conditions allow, with no single landing guaranteed. The scale of the fjords and ice becomes clearer from the water, where routes can change quickly with conditions.
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As the route works through Northeast Greenland and toward the Blosseville Coast, remoteness becomes the main feature. The Expedition Team adds context through lectures, informal discussions, and field interpretation while looking for the best available landing or cruising window. Remote coasts and narrow weather windows reward patience, observation and the flexibility built into the itinerary.
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The final expedition day in East Greenland remains shaped by ice, sea and weather. It offers another chance for remote scenery, Zodiac cruising or a possible landing, with the Expedition Team choosing the safest and most rewarding option available on the day. Nothing is guaranteed, but the open plan preserves time for the strongest experience conditions permit.
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The last full sea day gives time to watch from the outer decks, attend final lectures, and look back on the route from Svalbard to Greenland. In the evening, the voyage closes with the captain's farewell, the photographer's slideshow, and a celebratory final dinner. It is also a natural pause to share photographs and reflect on the route across six Arctic regions.
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Arrival at Reykjavik
After breakfast, Discoverer arrives in Reykjavík and guests disembark. The Icelandic capital, with Hallgrímskirkja above the city and a very different rhythm from the remote Arctic coast, is the endpoint of the voyage. Disembarkation follows the ship's final announcements, after which onward arrangements continue independently.