14 Night Svalbard in Depth Expedition cruise in June/July 2023 onboard the Aurora Expeditions ship Sylvia Earle roundtrip from Longyearbyen, Norway. We also had pre cruise nights in Oslo and Longyearbyen. On the cruise, we visited:
Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition We embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the most remote and enchanting corners of our planet. This was our experience on Aurora Expeditions, where extraordinary adventures await aboard their purpose-built, deluxe expedition ships. For two unforgettable weeks, we enjoyed a thrilling exploration of Spitsbergen and the enchanting islands of…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition On this beautiful, modern ship, we were cruising the Arctic in Style. Every area from the sunlit atrium and library to the presentation lounge was thoughtfully laid out. Because every room on the ship was not occupied, we got to tour a couple of the other rooms, including the…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition One of the last places we stopped was the mountain just outside of Longyearbyen. This was one of the excursions we chose to sit out, but we got some great scenic pictures from the ship.
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition Our very last scenic zodiac cruise did not disappoint as we got up pretty close to several different types of seals, including the unique red bearded seal. Plus some we had great glacier viewing once again.
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition This beautiful little area inspired us with some of the most beautiful scenery with glaciers, bird cliffs and mountain peaks, but we also got two surprises that day, jelly fish floating near the surface, and even better, a young polar bear on the Ice floe right at the end…
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