Svalbard: The Awakening of the North

A fully chartered maiden voyage aboard Captain Arctic, a solar- and wind-powered expedition ship built for just 36 guests — intimate enough to feel personal and small enough to venture where larger ships cannot. A ship with no history yet: you would be writing the first page.

19 April – 28 April 2027 10 April – 19 April 2028 Captain Arctic · 10 days / 9 nights Longyearbyen round trip · Arctic maiden season

Starting from

US$15,509per person*

One charter. Limited cabins.

A fully chartered ship and a strictly limited number of cabins for Indian travellers.

First of its kind

A polar expedition chartered for the Indian market — few travellers will ever be offered this.

Cabins are filling fast

Enquire now and our expedition desk will confirm availability and your exact fare.

The moment

Why be the first?

Maiden seasonNew shipUncharted waters

There is only one first season. The itinerary takes shape with the ice, weather and wildlife, so the expedition team can respond to conditions and discoveries as they happen — a small ship, a new route, an expedition that has never been done before.

What you’ll experience

Expedition Highlights

Maiden season of a brand-new polar ship

Only 36 guests on board

24 hours at the drifting ice edge searching for polar bears

Walrus colonies, Arctic foxes & reindeer

Sauna and Polar Bath on the sea ice

Choose your date

Departures

Mon, 19 Apr, 2027 – Wed, 28 Apr, 2027

9 nights · Captain Arctic · Longyearbyen round trip · Arctic maiden season · Maiden season

Filling Fast

From US$15,509 per person*

Mon, 10 Apr, 2028 – Wed, 19 Apr, 2028

9 nights · Captain Arctic · Longyearbyen round trip · Arctic maiden season

Available

From US$15,509 per person*

Day by day

Itinerary · 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1
Longyearbyen
Board Captain Arctic and settle in for your expedition north. Meet the expedition team and raise a glass at the welcome cocktail.
Day 2
Magdalena Fjord & Smeerenburg
Explore historic whaling grounds and hike towards the glacier at Magdalena Fjord. Later, discover Smeerenburg and its walrus colonies, with the possibility of seals and polar bears.
Day 3
Ytre Norskøya & Fuglefjorden
Hike Ytre Norskøya before taking to the water by kayak, Zodiac or SUP. End the day with a BBQ beside a glacier lake and a Polar Bath for the brave.
Day 4
Mushamna & Texas Bar
Visit a traditional trapper’s hut at Mushamna and enjoy lunch beside its lagoon, with freshly caught Arctic salmon when conditions allow. Hike towards the glacier before warming up with hot chocolate.
Days 5–6
The Ice Edge
Head as far north as conditions allow and spend 24 hours at the drifting ice edge, searching for polar bears. Explore by Zodiac, kayak or SUP, step onto the sea ice, take a Polar Bath or even enjoy a sauna on the ice.
Day 7
Ny-Ålesund & Kongsfjorden
Visit Ny-Ålesund’s research station and meet the scientists working in the High Arctic. Later, explore New London by foot or Zodiac, with opportunities to spot Arctic foxes and reindeer.
Day 8
Bellsund
Hike through the Arctic tundra before exploring Recherchefjorden by foot or Zodiac, surrounded by glaciers, dramatic peaks and historic trapping sites.
Day 9
Borebukta & Ekmanfjorden
Search for walrus and reindeer. Discover Svalbard’s ancient geological history and end the expedition with a Captain’s Dinner.
Day 10
Longyearbyen
Disembark in Longyearbyen after breakfast, carrying with you nine nights at the edge of the Arctic.

Routes and landings remain flexible, shaped by weather, ice and wildlife.

Know before you go

What’s Included

Included in every fare

Dedicated expedition mudroom
Chef’s table dining three times a day, with no set menu
Wildlife watching
Lunch served on the ice
Sea kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling among calved ice in open fjord water