The Return of the Sun | With overnight stay in Longyearbyen Cruise | MS Spitsbergen | Thu 15th June 2028 | HX Expeditions

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Day 1 - Longyearbyen

Arrive: Thu 15 June 2028

Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air.

Day 2 - Longyearbyen

Depart: Fri 16 June 2028

Day 3 - Hornsund, Norway

Arrive: Sat 17 June 2028 / Depart: Sat 17 June 2028

Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres

Day 4 - Bellsund

Arrive: Sun 18 June 2028 / Depart: Sun 18 June 2028

Bellsund is a 20-kilometer long sound on the west coast of Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. It is separated from Van Mijenfjorden by the islands of Akseløya and Mariaholmen. Bellsund is located south of Nordenskiöld Land and north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land.

Day 5 - Spitsbergen National Park

Arrive: Mon 19 June 2028

Day 6 - Spitsbergen National Park

Depart: Tue 20 June 2028

Day 7 - At sea

Day 8 - Alesund

Arrive: Thu 22 June 2028 / Depart: Thu 22 June 2028

Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries.

Day 9 - Longyearbyen

Arrive: Fri 23 June 2028 / Depart: Fri 23 June 2028

MS Spitsbergen From HX Expeditions

MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen is sailing all year round as one of our Expedition ships. After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.

Ship Cabins

Polar Inside Cabin

Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 9 - 14 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed

Polar Larger inside cabin

Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed

Polar Superior Inside Cabin

Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Mixed beds

Arctic Superior Outside cabin

Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed. 14 - 15 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed

Arctic Superior Outside cabin

Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view

Arctic Superior Outside cabin

Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. 11 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Arctic Superior Wheelchair-accessible cabin

Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view, adapted for guests with disabilities

Polar Outside cabin

Double bed, TV, limited/no view

Polar Outside cabin

Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. 13 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Polar Outside Cabin

With either a window or porthole, Polar Outside cabins connect you to the shifting world beyond — from drifting sea ice to seabirds wheeling overhead. Thoughtfully laid out, they feature en-suite bathrooms, smart storage solutions, and all the essentials for a night’s sleep. Ideal for travellers who value views and practicality, without the excess.

Polar Outside cabin

These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate upper/lower beds. One of the lower beds converts into a sofa. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom

Expedition Grand Suite

One room, seating area and double bed, TV, mini-bar, kettle, private balcony

Expedition Mini Suite

This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. 16 - 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Expedition Mini Suite

This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.

Expedition Mini Suite

This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.

Expedition Owner's Suite

Two rooms with doubel bed, seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, stereo, shower, private balcony or bay window