Spitsbergen Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway (2025), Operated by Quark

If there is such a thing as a “classic Arctic” expedition cruise, this is it. Get all the best of Spitsbergen by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to some northern outlying areas home to Polar bears and walrus. Come across colonies of seabirds numbering into the thousands and watch for whales in the water. Packed with options for snowshoeing and sea-kayaking, this is the perfect expedition for exploring the “wildlife capital of the Arctic'.In 2025 this itinerary is 10 days in duration, in 2024 it is 12 days in duration.