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9 Night Svalbard in Spring Polar Bears Arctic Light and Epic Ice Cruise and Land Tour from Oslo

Ship: National Geographic Resolution
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 from Oslo, Norway
Ended: Saturday, May 4, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Resolution. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Apr 25, 2024
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, our introduction to Norway begins with a tour of Oslo, including a visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian pole explorers such as Nansen and Amundsen. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner at your leisure. (L)
Day 2 - Friday - Apr 26, 2024
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
Air Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Depart Oslo on a charter flight, and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. On arrival, have a private lunch and then enjoy a panoramic drive through the town. We will stop for photo ops along the way, including to take in the views of the Svalbard mountains. Embark the ship, your base of exploration for the next six days. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Saturday - Apr 27, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Our travel in the archipelago is truly exploratory by design and our exact day-today movements will remain flexible, depending on local conditions. Our main focus will be to explore and absorb the stunning early season sea and landscapes each day under near-ideal light for photography. Like the icons of this icy realm, the walrus and the polar bear, our movements will be in reaction to the frozen seas and the shifting currents as we search for the creatures who thrive in this wintry wilderness. The polar bears will be returning to spring feeding grounds when/where the seals are pupping and our ace staff will be on constant lookout. We will use our agile Zodiac fleet to cruise among the small ice floes and icebergs and maybe even set foot on the frozen ocean (only possible in the early season). The Arctic light at this time of year is exceptional and ever-changing and you'll have the rare opportunity to witness it. We'll chase the light and near pristine conditions with a National Geographic photographer by your side to help you capture your best photographs. (B.L,D)
Day 4 - Sunday - Apr 28, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 5 - Monday - Apr 29, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 6 - Tuesday - Apr 30, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 7 - Wednesday - May 1, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 8 - Thursday - May 2, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 9 - Friday - May 3, 2024
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Cruise Ends      
Air Travel      
Oslo, Norway      
Day 10 - Saturday - May 4, 2024
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
Disembark in Longyearbyen and have a photo op outside the Seed Vault before transferring to the airport. Fly back to Oslo and overnight at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. The next day, walk across the street to the airport for flights home. (Day 9: B,L,D; Day 10: B)