Le Spitzberg au printemps – Le retour du soleil
Croisière d’expédition au Spitzberg de 9 jours, tout compris, avec vols aller-retour au départ d’Oslo
Partez à la découverte de la côte ouest du Spitzberg qui s’éveille au début du printemps, ses paysages enneigés immaculés resplendissant sous la douce lumière du Soleil de Minuit.
Un concentré d’aventure arctique ! Vous découvrirez de majestueux glaciers, des fjords paisibles et des montagnes aux sommets enneigés, et nous tenterons de passer au-delà du 80e parallèle nord.
Observez la faune au plus fort de son activité : les morses, phoques et rennes sur la neige, les oiseaux marins de l’Arctique venant se reproduire, et les ours polaires que vous aurez des chances d’apercevoir en cette saison.
Un merveilleux paysage de glace
Assistez au réveil du Spitzberg au printemps. Au départ d’Oslo et à destination de Longyearbyen, cette croisière vous transportera au cœur de paysages immaculés, entre fjords paisibles, montagnes enneigées et glaciers scintillants. Vous découvrirez les paysages incroyables du nord-ouest du Spitzberg, admirerez les sites incontournables de l’ouest du Spitzberg et approfondirez vos connaissances en climatologie à Ny-Ålesund.
Là où la faune est reine
Les longues journées sous le Soleil de Minuit et la glace hivernale persistante constituent les conditions idéales pour observer la faune arctique. Guettez le retour des oiseaux migrateurs, tels que les petits pingouins et les sternes arctiques, mais aussi des renards arctiques, des rennes du Spitzberg et des morses. Et avec un peu de chance, nous apercevrons peut-être même l’insaisissable ours polaire. Si les conditions le permettent, nous essaierons de naviguer au-delà du 80e parallèle nord pour observer la faune le long de la lisière de glaces.
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Enjoy time in Oslo before flying to Svalbard
Your expedition begins in Oslo, Norway's fjord-side capital, a city rich in history with a thriving art scene. Wander the Ekebergparken sculpture park, admire the striking Opera House and Munch Museum, relax in a floating sauna on the harbour, or head to Sørenga for urban beach life and New Nordic cuisine, before settling in for the night in an airport hotel.
The town at the top of the world
After an early breakfast, you’ll fly to Longyearbyen. A short panoramic bus tour offers a first glimpse of the town and its surroundings before lunch. Afterwards, enjoy some free time in Longyearbyen before being transferred to the ship for boarding.
This former coal-mining settlement is small and easy to explore on foot. Wander along the main street, lined with boutique shops, an art gallery, and inviting restaurants. You might even spot a Svalbard reindeer wandering by.
Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer history
Your expedition cruise continues south towards Hornsund, one of Svalbard’s most beautiful fjords. Colourful vegetation makes way for towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. The cliffs here are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars, along with Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer below.
Head out on deck to spot seals and whales, Mount Hornsundtind, and glaciers reaching into the sea, and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the famous female trapper to hunt in Svalbard.
Then we head to admire the classic beauty of the snowcapped mountains of Bellsund: a historic area where you can see evidence of former whaling and mining activity on the shoreline.
Our activities will be determined by the ever-changing weather conditions of Hornsund and Bellsund. Your Expedition Team will decide on the best possibilities for exploring on the day.
Explore pristine snowscapes under the Midnight Sun
Over the next two days, we'll explore the rugged tundra of this breathtaking national park, where steep mountains, glaciers, and offshore islands form a unique Arctic landscape.
As we're early in the season, Svalbard is still wrapped in its icy cloak. Expect snow-covered landscapes and keep watch for seals, walruses, and reindeer. This is also prime season for spotting polar bears, and as June progresses, whales begin returning to the region alongside birdlife such as little auks, Arctic terns, skuas, eider ducks, and barnacle geese.
Be ready for adventure: we'll seize any opportunity to launch kayaks, head ashore by Zodiac to hike, or take part in a beach clean-up.
Sail to the edge of the polar ice cap
If conditions allow, we’ll sail north and cross the 80th parallel to explore the ever-changing ice edge. The transition zone between the ice cap and the sea is a magical yet ephemeral place where the waters are filled with ice floes and drifting pack ice. From the ship, there are great opportunities for spotting wildlife, such as seals and walruses who lounge on the sparkling ice. And if the conditions are right, we’ll lower our Zodiacs into the water and enjoy an unforgettable close-up experience amid the floating ice.
The ice edge isn't a fixed boundary. It shifts with the season and conditions, so reaching it is an attempt rather than a certainty. From May to August, as summer progresses, it retreats further towards the pole and may be out of reach. If so, we'll explore the no-less-impressive fjords, glaciers, and incredible scenery of the Svalbard coast.
Experience science, serenity, and epic scenery
Today you’ll discover the serenity of Ny-Ålesund and neighbouring fjords such as Krossfjord and Kongsfjord. Disconnect and enjoy a day without distractions as the Norwegian Mapping Authority’s nearby geodetic station means we must switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
One of the northernmost settlements and a former mining town, Ny-Ålesund was the starting point for Roald Amundsen’s expeditions north with the airship ‘Norge’. Now a hub for global science and climate research, you can still see remnants of the town’s history.
You’ll be immersed in rugged, glacial scenery as we explore the fjords around Ny-Ålesund. Be ready for adventure; we’ll seize any opportunity to launch our Zodiacs, go ashore to hike, or cruise by majestic glaciers.
A final day on top of the world
Your Arctic adventure ends in Longyearbyen, where you’ll catch your flight back to Oslo. You'll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change than you arrived.
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Suites Expédition
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