--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 5eed1871-1e9a-420e-9f82-9095ae15fbef slug: 2283971 voyage_code: _@SPSVA02B-270724 cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Spitsbergen departure_date: return_date: nights: 10 embarkation_port: Longyearbyen disembarkation_port: Longyearbyen starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T09:58:10Z --- # Circumnavigating Spitsbergen In the Realm of the Polar Bear > HX Expeditions · MS Spitsbergen · Jul 24 – Aug 3, 2027   (10 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Spitsbergen | | **Duration** | 10 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Longyearbyen | | **Disembarkation Port** | Longyearbyen | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | _@SPSVA02B-270724 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ### Day 2: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ### Day 3: Ny Alesund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries. ### Day 4: Spitsbergen National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Spitsbergen National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: 80 Degrees North and Ice Edge **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Hinlopen North **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Hinlopen South **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Hornsund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres ### Day 10: Bellsund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bellsund is a 20-kilometer long sound on the west coast of Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. It is separated from Van Mijenfjorden by the islands of Akseløya and Mariaholmen. Bellsund is located south of Nordenskiöld Land and north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land. ### Day 11: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $9,623 | | Ocean View | $11,017 | | Suite | $14,554 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Polar Larger inside cabin** (Code: K2D) Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Superior Inside Cabin** (Code: K4D) Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Mixed beds **Polar Inside Cabin** (Code: I2D) Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 9 - 14 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed ### Outside Cabins **Arctic Superior Outside cabin** (Code: QJ) Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: AJ) Upper and lower berths, TV, limited view **Arctic Superior Outside cabin** (Code: P2D) Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed. 14 - 15 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed **Outside Cabin** (Code: J2) Double bed, TV, limited/no view **Arctic Superior Wheelchair-accessible cabin** (Code: YA) Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view, adapted for guests with disabilities **Polar Outside cabin** (Code: J3) Double bed, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: A2) Upper and lower berths, TV **Unspecified Outside Cabin** (Code: USPT) Unspecified Outside Cabin **Polar Outside cabin** (Code: O3) These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate upper/lower beds. One of the lower beds converts into a sofa. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom **Unspecified Arctic Superior** (Code: USPD) Unspecified Arctic Superior **Arctic Superior Outside cabin** (Code: U2D) Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. 11 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Outside Cabin** (Code: J2D) With either a window or porthole, Polar Outside cabins connect you to the shifting world beyond — from drifting sea ice to seabirds wheeling overhead. Thoughtfully laid out, they feature en-suite bathrooms, smart storage solutions, and all the essentials for a night’s sleep. Ideal for travellers who... **Polar Outside cabin** (Code: O2D) Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. 13 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Owner's Suite** (Code: MX) Two rooms with doubel bed, seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, stereo, shower, private balcony or bay window **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q3) This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC. **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q4) This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. **Expedition Grand Suite** (Code: MG) One room, seating area and double bed, TV, mini-bar, kettle, private balcony **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q2) This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. 16 - 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ## Ship Information ### MS Spitsbergen MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen is sailing all year round as one of our Expedition ships. After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 335 | | Crew | 65 | | Gross Tonnage | 7,344.0 | | Length | 331.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 100 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Other - **Brygga Bistro**: A casual venue new since 2025 serving snacks and light meals between restaurant hours. Perfect for when you've worked up an appetite in between landin... - **Full access to our Science Centre**: Often described by guests as “the heart of an HX ship”, our interactive science programme is like nothing you'll find elsewhere. Join our onboard scie... - **Professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer​**: Every expedition has an onboard photographer who’ll capture stunning images from each day of your voyage. After you’ve returned home, we’ll send you a... - **Scandinavian by Design**: The interiors are inspired by the sea — clean lines, soft tones, and materials that feel natural underfoot. Panoramic windows and wide, open decks mak... - **Science Centre**: Brand new for 2025, the Science Centre is the heart of the ship — part classroom, part curiosity lab. Packed with tools, specimens, and stories, it’s ... ### Fitness - **Fitness Room**: Well-equipped and compact, the gym includes treadmills, bikes, weights — and even a ping pong table. Finish your workout with a breath of fresh air on... ### Recreational - **Explorer Lounge & Bar**: This relaxed space is where the day’s stories gather. With sweeping views and a warm atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for sharing discoveries, att... ### Relaxation - **Hot Tubs**: Two open-air hot tubs, each with space for five, offer a soothing way to soak in the scenery. Ideal for easing tired muscles or simply watching the wo... - **Panoramic Sauna**: Perched high on the ship, the sauna offers not just heat but horizon. The ultimate way to warm up and wind down after a day in the elements. ### Food and Drink - **All-inclusive drinks​**: Enjoy a glass of wine or beer before dinner in the Pool Bar. Or unwind in the evening with a cocktail in the Explorer Lounge. Whatever and whenever yo... - **Breakfast, lunch and dinner**: Indulge in anything your appetite desires across a huge list of delicious choices that almost rival the memories you’ll make off the ship. Start the d... - **Restaurant Aune**: MS Spitsbergen’s main restaurant serves three meals a day from generous breakfast buffets, casual lunches, to beautifully plated dinners that spotligh... ## Ports of Call ### Longyearbyen *Coordinates: 78.22, 15.65* Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole... ### Ny Alesund *Coordinates: 62.4751, 6.15878* Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries. ### Spitsbergen National Park *Coordinates: 78.3115, 16.0982* ### 80 Degrees North and Ice Edge ### Hinlopen North ### Hinlopen South ### Hornsund *Coordinates: 76.9687, 15.6435* Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres ### Bellsund *Coordinates: 77.6313, 13.721* Bellsund is a 20-kilometer long sound on the west coast of Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. It is separated from Van Mijenfjorden by the islands of Akseløya and Mariaholmen. Bellsund is located south of Nordenskiöld Land and north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2283971 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2283971 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2283971.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2283971/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-spitsbergen/ship/91702.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 09:58:10 UTC