Longyearbyen Disembarkation
And so the voyage came to its close in Longyearbyen. Guests departed MS Fram carrying more than they had arrived with — not in luggage, but in the kind of knowledge and experience that does not fade easily. The Expedition Team bid farewell to each guest in turn, grateful for the privilege of sharing...
Ny-Ålesund
Ny-Ålesund holds a singular distinction — the world's northernmost permanent settlement — and a place that earns its reputation in person. Under clear skies and rare warmth, the Expedition Team led guests through this storied site, its history layered with Arctic ambition and scientific purpose. A f...
Ice Edge
The morning passed aboard MS Fram with lectures from the Expedition Team — a fitting preparation for what was to come. After lunch, the ship reached the sea ice: the furthest north of the voyage. Guests took to the expedition boats in near-perfect conditions, drifting along the ice edge as the Arcti...
Mushamna & Jotunkjeldene
Mushamna delivered real Svalbard conditions. The morning landing brought guests to a site with two trappers' huts — a modest structure from the early 1900s and a larger, better-appointed one from the late 1900s, complete with a sauna. After lunch, the Expedition Team led a guided hike across one of...
Gravneset & Bjørnfjorden
The day offered two distinct landings. In the morning, guests visited Gravneset — site of the most historically significant cemetery in Svalbard, where 130 whalers who perished here between the early 1600s and the late 1700s are remembered. A light rain did nothing to diminish the mood; the mountain...
Asbestodden
The morning began with the educational programme — lectures and wildlife watch on deck, led by the Expedition Team. After lunch, with the landing site prepared, guests came ashore at Asbestodden. The terrain opened onto a landscape of Arctic vegetation threaded with unexpected colour, including flow...
Brepollen & Burgerbukta
The morning brought a series of briefings to prepare guests for landings and excursions in the Arctic. The Expedition Team presented the AECO guidelines, and Lara led the kayaking session. After lunch, guests made their first landing at Burgerbukta. Conditions were favourable, and the wildlife did n...
Longyearbyen
Guests boarded MS Fram today, and the ship lived up to its reputation — well-appointed and warm, with a crew ready to welcome every arrival. Once settled, the Expedition Leader and Hotel Manager led the first session of the voyage: an introduction to life on board, covering what guests could expect...