SVALBARD CIRCUMNAVIGATION – Ocean Albatros, Jul 2026

Itinerary Map

Illustrated expedition map of Svalbard showing travel from Oslo to Longyearbyen and a route circling key sites such as Phippsøya, Moffen, and Calypsobyen in the Arctic Ocean

Trip Summary

Dates:

Jul 7, 2026 -

Jul 16, 2026

Duration:

10 Days

Ship:

Ocean Albatros

Adventure
options:

1-time Kayaking

Starting at: $ 0.00

Cat F Triple Porthole Cabin

$7.895

Cat D Albatros State Porthole Cabin

$9.295

Cat E French Balcony Suite

$9.795

Cat C Balcony Cabin

$9.995

Cat C Superior Cabin

$10.595

Cat C XL Cabin

$11.095

Cat G Single Porthole Cabin

$11.595

$13.195

$16.895

$18.995

$18.995

About the 8-day Spitsbergen Classic itinerary

Svalbard offers one of the most accessible yet remote Arctic experiences. Cruises typically depart from Longyearbyen, with some itineraries including charter flights from Oslo. Over 8 to 12 days, you'll explore dramatic fjords, towering glaciers, and expansive sea ice. This region is renowned for its rich wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer, and a variety of seabirds. Daily excursions by Zodiac and guided hikes provide intimate encounters with this pristine environment. The Midnight Sun during summer months offers extended daylight, enhancing wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Arrive in Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world. Enjoy time to explore the colorful town before boarding your expedition vessel in the afternoon. After embarkation, the ship sails out through Isfjorden and into the vast wilderness of the Svalbard archipelago.

Spend your days exploring the rugged coastline and remote fjords of Spitsbergen. Activities include Zodiac cruises along glaciers, shore landings for guided hikes, and wildlife spotting—keep your eyes open for polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and reindeer. Depending on ice conditions, you may visit sites like the Lilliehöök Glacier, Kongsfjorden, or the historical whaling station at Smeerenburg.

Return to Longyearbyen for disembarkation. Transfer to the airport or spend extra time exploring the Arctic town before departure.

Welcome aboard the Ocean Albatros

The Ocean Albatros explores a large selection of expedition cruise destinations, Antarctica, the Arctic, any various exciting new destinations in between.
With a total of 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, all with unobstructed sea view, most with their own balcony, the Ocean Albatros will definitely become one of the most popular expedition cruise vessels in the world. Like it’s sistership the Ocean Victory it offers two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other state-of-the-art amenities. The vessel will have more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels and be one of the most environmentally friendly, implementing the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests. Unlike the Ocean Victory, the Ocean Albatros will also offer a unique panorama sauna, and a total of 12 dedicated solo travel cabins without a single-supplement.

Technical Specs

Detailed M/V Ocean Albatros deck plan highlighting suites, cabins, dining areas, spa, and viewing platforms across all seven decks

With a total of 93 comfortable cabins for our guests, all with ocean view, (and 90% with their own balcony), several restaurants, a wellness area, a Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other amenities, the vessel will also be environmentally-friendly onboard, with an implementation of the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests.

Cabins & Amenities

Restaurant & bar

Dinner always starts with delicious hot soups, cold cuts and crisp, fresh salads. Several choices of entrees are offered each evening, to accommodate different tastes and dietary requirements; always including a meat choice, fish choice and vegetarian choice.

After dinner, freshly prepared desserts, including ship-made ice cream or cakes are a great way to end a meal and satisfy any sweet tooth.

A selection of wines and beers is available to perfectly compliment your visit to our restaurant… and if you’re interested in relaxing during your time off from activities and landings, delight onboard Ocean Atlantic by raising your glass to the experience of a lifetime!

Our bar is fully equipped with a variety of cocktails, beers, non-alcoholic beverages and more, to quench your thirst and reward the explorer in you.

LUXURIOUS CABINS & WELLNESS ONBOARD OCEAN ALBATROS

Ocean Albatros is the perfect addition to our fleet, due to its nautical technology and innovative low-energy usage. He’s been designed and is currently undergoing additional preparations to satisfy our Nordic standards of service.

Our objective for safe and transformational experiences, distinguished lectures and programs, and superior-quality stays on our vessels, can now also manifest through more gentle sea crossings and a luxurious experience onboard.

Her X-BOW™ – Infinity class provides high stability in rough weather and high waves, and the spacious cabins allow for comfort and leisure between locations. Several restaurants, a wellness center and all the commodities to complete a dream voyage to the Antarctic region.

There are private balconies in approx. 90% of the staterooms, allowing you to behold the magnitude of the open ocean all around you.

Notes

INCLUDED in all voyages for the Arctic 2025 and Antarctica 2025-26 Season:

Accommodation in shared outside rooms

English-speaking expedition team

Shore landings by Zodiac, ship cruises and Zodiac cruises, morning and afternoon, weather conditions permitting.

Information briefings and lectures by expedition team

Full board on the ship

Free coffee and tea on the ship

Complimentary house wine, beer and soda at dinner

Boots in assorted sizes, suitable for shore landings

Port fees, IAATO fees, taxes and tariffs

Parkas for all guests (excluding South American voyages)

Yoga/Stretching: free of charge

Adventure activities:
Kayaking ;
Snowshoeing (Subject to Snow conditions Nov – Dec);
Camping (Subject to conditions, selected voyages Oct – Dec);
Photography Program .

*Consult our sales team for specific inclusions/exclusions per departure*

2026-27 NEW INCLUSIONS

Pre voyage hotel night in Ushuaia

500 MB wifi package

Extra adventures activities: Immersive Kayaking $1,195; Kayaking $350/trip; Snowshoeing $150/trip; Photography Program $495, except for South Georgia Voyages $995