Svalbard in Spring: Arctic Wildlife, Light and Ice
Join Camille Seaman on the Apr. 29, 2025, departure
See Svalbard the way few ever have—in spring. The archipelago will be covered in snow, surrounded by sea ice, and bathed in astonishing light. Stunningly beautiful vistas of snow and ice will be bathed in near-perfect light as the spring sun rises higher in the Arctic sky each day. Scan the icescapes for emerging bears, seals, and other wildlife. Walk on a frozen sea, conditions permitting.
Highlights
Be among the few travelers to sail the region at this time of year, exploring aboard the supremely comfortable National Geographic Resolution, whose polar-class capabilities allow her to navigate these icy waters
Experience pristine snow and ice conditions during the early season in Svalbard
Search for the rare and endemic Svalbard reindeer, and keep a lookout for the apex predator of the north: polar bears
Walk on the frozen sea in the Arctic, an adventure only possible in early spring
Capture the astonishing springtime light with our expert photographers on hand to provide instruction
Join Nick Cobbing on the May 6, 2025, departure
From
$14,276
/ per person
Does not include any flights
GIFT OF EXPLORATION: $1,000 CREDIT
From
$14,276
/ per person
From
$14,276
/ per person
GIFT OF EXPLORATION: $1,000 CREDIT
Video
Explore with National Geographic Experts - Arctic Svalbard: Through the Lens with Nick Cobbing
- Aug 2024
"I think what makes Svalbard an inspiring place for a photographer is its diversity,” says National Geography Photography Expert Nick Cobbing who has captured the region’s glacier-sculpted landscapes, dazzling light, and abundant wildlife since 2005. In this episode of Explore with National Geographic Experts, see how Cobbing helps travelers photograph Svalbard so they can go home with unforgettable memories of this spectacular destination.
Ships
National Geographic Resolution
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.
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