Day 8 - Disembarkation in Tromsø
Early this morning we arrived back in Tromsø, the 'Gateway to the Arctic', where light snowfall and a gentle breeze welcomed us alongside the quay. The city slowly came to life as our guests gathered for breakfast, sharing final conversations and reflecting on the moments that shaped this voyage. So...
Day 7 - Sandøya
Our final landing in Arctic Norway brought us to Sandøya, where our guests stepped ashore onto a beach where white sand met fresh snow — a beautiful contrast that framed our farewell to this northern landscape. Soft sunlight filtered through the clouds, illuminating the surrounding mountains and cas...
Day 6 - Raftsundet & Stokmarknes
After our time around Ulvøya, we continued sailing along Raftsundet, where the landscape once again took center stage. Steep mountains lined the strait on both sides, their snow-covered ridges and dark rock faces creating striking contrasts against the winter light. The calm waters allowed us to enj...
Day 6 - Trollfjord & Ulvøya (AM)
We began the morning by sailing into dramatic Trollfjord, where MS Spitsbergen carefully made its way through the narrow entrance. With excellent conditions, the towering rock walls and snow-covered slopes reflected clearly on the calm water, allowing us to fully appreciate the scale and grandeur of...
Day 5 - Svolvær
We docked early in Svolvær, the vibrant centre of the Lofoten Islands, under stable and favourable conditions that stayed with us throughout the day. With the ship alongside, our guests stepped ashore ready to explore the town and its remarkable surroundings. They divided themselves among a variety...
Day 4 - Sund, Landing in Stormarkpollen
Our day in Sund, within the spectacular Lofoten Islands, began with a memorable expedition boat ride from the ship into Stormarkpollen. The journey itself became part of the experience: a long and beautiful cruise through calm waters, surrounded by steep, snow-covered mountains rising dramatically f...
Day 3 - Tranøya
Our third day brought us to Tranøya, where we landed to explore this historic settlement and surrounding landscape under steady winter conditions. After stepping ashore, guests made their way through the traditional farm area, learning about life in this remote corner of Northern Norway and gaining...
Day 2 - Årøya
Our second day brought us to Årøya, where we enjoyed generally good winter weather and calm conditions for our first landing of the voyage. With steady visibility and a crisp Arctic atmosphere, guests disembarked using the floating jetty and stepped onto the snow-covered island. Once ashore, they sp...
Day 1 - Embarkation in Tromsø
Our voyage began in Tromsø, where our guests were greeted by pleasant winter weather and calm conditions in the harbour. Throughout the afternoon, they arrived at the pier and embarked MS Spitsbergen, settling into their cabins and taking time to explore the ship that would be their home for the com...