Polar Spring in Spitsbergen aboard the Polarfront

An adventure in the wake of the great explorers

YOUR EXPEDITION

Dates: April 25 to May 6, 2027 – 10 days / 9 nights – 10 places available 
Cruise route: Western Spitsbergen
Embarkation / Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Average temperature: -5°C
Difficulty level: Medium

Highlights: Diverse Arctic wildlife / Extensive pack ice / Snow-covered landscapes / Midnight sun
Activities: Snowshoe hiking / Wildlife watching / Historical site visits / Zodiac excursions / Lectures / Water activities (fishing, polar pedal boat)

Leaving the port of Longyearbyen, you will leave civilization behind to experience a true expedition voyage. You will discover the unique and magical feeling of being alone in the world.

The itinerary, defined day by day by the Captain and the Expedition Team, may change at any time depending on weather conditions, ice conditions, and the surprises offered by Arctic nature.

The two expedition guides, specialists in polar regions, will supervise your activities and host lectures on various topics such as Arctic wildlife, glaciology, geology… They will also recount the great epics of polar exploration.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – LONGYEARBYEN

Embarkation at 5:00 pm and welcome aboard the Polarfront.
Discover the ship and your living spaces over a welcome cocktail.
Departure at 6:00 pm.

DAYS 2 TO 9

PRINS KARLS FORLAND – Prince Charles Island

Located at the westernmost tip of Svalbard, Prince Charles Island is a resting place for walruses, which gather beneath its various peaks.

KROSSFJORDEN – Cross Bay

Cross Bay offers a magnificent microcosm of Spitsbergen: glaciers falling into the sea (including the majestic 7-kilometer-long Lillihook glacier front and the July 14th Glacier), tundras, and historical sites.

KONGSFJORDEN – King’s Bay

King’s Bay was the starting point for many polar exploration attempts. Beyond its rich history, the landscapes are stunning: fjords filled with icebergs and snow-covered shores.
You will hike to beautiful viewpoints.

MAGDALENEFJORDEN – Magdalena Bay

Magdalene Bay owes its name to the patron saint of whalers. Indeed, this 10-kilometer-long fjord, surrounded by alpine peaks, provided excellent shelter for the whalers who flocked here in the 17th century. Today, the shores are dotted with remains that bear witness to the rich history of Svalbard.  Magdalene Bay is the starting point for a hike to the Great Glacier.

SMEERENBURGFJORD – Blubber Fjord

The Smeerenburgfjord is known for its role in the history of Spitsbergen.  A whaling station was established there in 1616 before being abandoned in 1660. Steep, almost hostile, the fjord’s shores are covered in ice, preventing the growth of vegetation, but revealing spectacular landscapes!

ICE FLOE

The Polarfront will sail through the ice, heading north and east in search of the pack ice and the wildlife that inhabits it.

BELLSUND

Bellsund (20 km wide) is the entrance to a system of three branching fjords leading to magnificent glaciers. It extends up to 80 km inland.

On the southern coast, you will find the remains of 17th-century whaling stations, while the northern coast reveals traces of mining attempts (zinc, gold, coal).

Bellsund offers many hiking sites with breathtaking Spitsbergen landscapes.

DAY 10 – LONGYEARBYEN

This is where this wonderful adventure will end.
Disembarkation takes place at 9am after breakfast.

POLARFRONT  

A true expedition yacht, Polarfront navigates deep into hidden fjords for close encounters with Arctic wildlife.

Specifications: 12 passengers / 55 m length / 10 m beam / Hybrid propulsion / French flag and crew / 2 naturalist guides / French chef / Panoramic sauna / Nordic bath

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