Trek north to get a blast of Arctic life in Longyearbyen.
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Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen is the perfect place to take an expedition cruise from. Not only is it a mecca of pristine landscapes, it’s also home to native wildlife, flora, and fauna. Longyearbyen is a wonderful starting point for cruises to the Arctic, and it’s filled with tons of interesting things to do and see. For example, Longyearbyen is home to a church, a few museums, and art gallery (among more). You can also engage in dog-sledding, sightseeing tours, hiking, wine-tasting, and even fossil-hunting! Shopaholics will revel in the fact that Longyearbyen also has a great tax-free shopping scene!
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Destinations for Cruises from Longyearbyen, Norway
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Cruise Lines with Cruises from Longyearbyen, Norway
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On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.
All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a "luxe-adventure" cruise line with intimate yachts, offering bucket-list trips to the world's most sought-after and remote destinations inaccessible to larger ships. Aboard its well-constructed vessels designed to deliver the ideal excursion experience while optimizing fuel efficiency, guests can explore Iceland and Greenland, the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords, and Antarctica or focus on cultural expeditions to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the British Isles, and South America. The company's "Always Included" promise means you won't pay on board for dining, specialty drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and much more!
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express offers expedition-style cruises for the "The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage" along the Norwegian coast. Their small ships take guests closer to the wildlife and landscapes of the areas being visited, while their Expedition Team provides wonderful onboard enrichment lectures. A variety of unique, exciting shore excursions (such as dog sledding, kayaking, and snow mobile safaris) are available during each Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express cruise.
For nearly 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been taking their guests on expedition style trips around the world. Through their alliance with National Geographic, they're able to provide a unique variety of special features on their cruises. For instance, all Lindblad expeditions are joined by National Geographic experts, and their guests may be able to use state-of-the-art equipment including bow cameras, ROVs, kayaks, undersea cameras, hydrophones, video-microscopes, crittercams. Some of the destinations offered by Lindblad Expeditions are the exotic Galapagos Islands, Egypt, Alaska, South America, Antarctica, the Mexican Riviera, and Europe.
Experience a different and magical way of cruising. Ponant prides themselves in providing modest-sized yachts that will transport you where most larger ships cannot reach. Included on board are restaurants that prepare the finest in French-inspired cuisine, as well as a well-trained and discreet staff whose goal is to provide you with the best service possible. For those who enjoy the luxurious life, some of their ships have butler service (for guests staying in select suites). All this and so much more is offered, along with all the privacy you could ask for. Come experience cruising "A la Française", the tasteful style of this company.
SeaDream is an innovative yachting company. Their two sleek and rakish SeaDream yachts are highly acclaimed by discerning travelers seeking a unique seagoing experience and by travel industry observers everywhere. SeaDream yachting is different from big ship cruising. Unlike cruises, yachting allows for a smaller and more personalized level of service not found anywhere else. You'll be pampered by their award-winning service and cuisine. You can be as active or as relaxed as you want to be while experiencing the ultimate in luxury, privacy and personalization.
Silversea's all-inclusive ultra-luxury vacations appeal to discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and attentive, individualized service. Distinguished by its award-winning, all-suite ships and impeccable service, Silversea's all-inclusive fares include round-trip airfare (from select gateways), a pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay, all beverages including select wines and spirits, gratuities, transfers, and a special shoreside event, The Silversea Experience, on select sailings.
For those seeking to combine the best of both luxury and adventure cruising, look no further than Silversea's expedition ships. These magnificent vessels sail to some of the most exotic locales in the world. Guests can enjoy 5-star service, as they view penguins in the Arctic, sip on champagne while searching for humpback whales in the Pacific Northwest, or even get professional hot stone massages while discovering the untouched nature of the Galapagos. Silversea Expeditions will help you see the world in a whole new way, without having to compromise comfort and service.
With over 70 years of expertise in extraordinary remote destinations, Swan Hellenic offers a truly unique luxury cruise experience with its brand-new fleet of expedition ships. The company focuses on guests' preferences and needs, environmental safety, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, proposing enriching cultural expeditions with unforgettable itineraries to Iceland, Norway, Antarctica, Lands of the Celts, Lands of the Vikings, and more.
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Things to do near Longyearbyen, Norway
These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Longyearbyen, along with a brief description:
♦ Food & Drink
Longyearbyen is a great starting point for foodies. This port city is filled with numerous cafes, pubs, bars, and restaurants, including 2 of Norway’s most popular venues (Huset & Funktionarmessen). Enjoy a coffee and pastry while conversing with residents in a café is a great way to get to know the locals. Mahy of the restaurants in Longyearbyen serve dishes made from fresh, local produce, as well as serve locally brewed beers. You can find just about any kind of cuisine, including sushi, Thai, pizza, hamburgers, and homemade chocolates. A meal in a local pub is a great way to experience a warm welcome and a good time in Longyearbyen.
♦ Ice Caves
Longyearbyen is surrounded by glaciers, some of which contain naturally-formed ice caves! What better way to get up close and personal with the Arctic than to explore these passages? Lace up your snowshoes and join in on a tour that will provide you with all the necessary gear needed to explore Longyearbyen’s ice caves safely. Some tours even extend the option to combine dog-sledding, snowmobiling, or snowcat drives. Once inside the caves, you can take in the serene silence, beautiful icicles, and snow crystals that you won’t see anywhere else.
♦ Museums & Galleries
There are many wonderful attractions that are worth checking out before or after a cruise from Longyearbyen. If you’re looking to appreciate the arts, check out the Svalbard Art Gallery, where you can view historical artifacts, paintings, and a bunch of ever-changing exhibits that will immerse you into Arctic culture. For even more local immersion, pay a visit to Svalbard Church, where you can enjoy coffee and mingle with local residents every Tuesday (subject to change). Longyearbyen is also home to two museums (Svalbard Museum & the North Pole Expedition Museum), where you can learn about history, nature, culture, military roots, and just about anything else you can imagine.
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