Best time to see polar bears and save 36%

Don’t miss our upcoming early season (May to June) as it’s the best time to see polar bears in Spitsbergen. The abundant ice increases your chances of witnessing the majestic creatures as they prowl the vast ice edge and roam the fjords of the Norwegian High Arctic. Did you know other iconic wildlife also inhabit the snowy Arctic domain at this time: whales, walruses, Svalbard reindeer, and seabirds by the thousands.

When you’re not photographing wildlife, you’ll have lots of opportunity for exciting off-ship activities, such as Zodiac cruising, kayaking, or exploring on foot with the best expedition team in the industry. That’s how you’ll experience the ice-laden landscapes that are stunningly beautiful at this time of year.

The untouched beauty and icy wonder of early-season Spitsbergen await.

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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

Learn more about this expedition

  • Departure DateApr 28 – May 11, 2024
  • Itinerary14 days
  • Starting fromAberdeen, Scotland
  • ShipUltramarine
  • LanguagesEnglish

Starting from

A$10,235 AUD

(Incl. Transfer Package) 

Spitsbergen Photography: Domain of the Polar Bear

Learn more about this expedition

  • Departure DateMay 10 – 23, 2024
  • Itinerary14 days
  • Starting fromHelsinki, Finland
  • ShipUltramarine
  • LanguagesEnglish

Starting from

A$13,822 AUD

(Incl. Transfer Package

About the author

Nicola is the Managing Director of Micro-Cruising. Small ships great trips. Micro-Cruising sells trips on ships of 100 passengers or fewer. We are the specialists in small ships with over 700 vessels worldwide.