Bergen - Longyearbyen - Bergen
The Svalbard Line – Roundtrip
All-inclusive Arctic cruise to Svalbard & back, with fjords, wildlife & Midnight Sun
- July 2026 - September 2027
- 15 days
- 14 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
This walking tour explores the important and exciting role Tromsø has played in polar expeditions since the city was founded in 1794.
Highlights
Learn all about Tromsø’s polar past as you tour the most important parts of the compact city center.
See the old pier, monuments to famous explorers and hunters, the oldest street, Roald Amundsen’s house, and Tromsø’s oldest pub.
At Polaria, learn all about life in the Arctic, from wildlife to polar research.
Visit the Polar Museum to find out all about Tromsø’s role as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’.
How it works
Your guided walk begins along Tromsø’s historic waterfront, passing the old pier toward the Polar Museum, housed in a 19th-century warehouse. Inside, you’ll discover stories of Arctic trappers and legendary explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen.
You’ll continue through the historic city center, passing Tromsø’s oldest guesthouse, its oldest street, and Amundsen’s former residence.
Next, visit Polaria, where you can observe Arctic seals, explore marine aquariums, and experience Arctic phenomena in the panoramic cinema.
On the return to the pier, you’ll stop at Helmer Hansen’s monument and Ølhallen, Tromsø’s oldest pub, where you can enjoy a complimentary Norwegian beer.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 40 guests
Availability
Spring, Summer, fall
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
Drinks
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Spring, Summer, fall
Oslo – Longyearbyen
Arctic Norway Frontier – Oslo, Fjords & Svalbard
Classic train ride & premium cruise taking in Norway & Svalbard
- May - September 2027
- 13 days
- 5 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Bergen – Longyearbyen
The Svalbard Line – North
All-inclusive Arctic cruise north to Svalbard, sailing fjords under the Midnight Sun
- July 2026 - September 2027
- 8 days
- 7 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
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If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.
Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
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