8.5 h Glacier Cruise with Arctic Floating Experience

• 8.5 hour cruise on the Icebreaker Arktis
• Arctic Floating Experience during the cruise
• Warm soup lunch served on board
• Bus transfers between hotels in Longyearbyen and the harbour

Please note that you may also arrive with your own transfer to the Tourist Pier.
The meeting point is at the beginning of the Tourist Pier.
Location: Google Maps.
Address: Bykaia, m/s Arktis, Vei 614 3, 9170 Longyearbyen, Norway
Coordinates: 78°13’42.2″N, 15°36’25.6″E.
Please be at the meeting point no later than 09:15.

Pick up from Longyearbyen hotels
08:55 Coal Miners Cabin
08:55 Gjestehuset 102
09:00 Funken Lodge
09:05 Svalbard Hotel Polfareren
09:05 Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
09:10 Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg
09:15 Tourist Pier

Please be well on time latest 5 min before marked time at marked pick up locations. Wait for the bus outside the hotel.

Arktis Cruise & Floating Experience
09:30 – 18:00 Arktis Cruise
18:00 Arrival back to Tourist Pier

Drop off to hotels
18:15 Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg
18:15 Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
18:15 Svalbard hotel Polfareren
18:20 Funken Lodge
18:25 Gjestehuset 102
18:25 Coal Miners Cabin

Sauna & Hot tub

Make your Arktis cruise even more unique and book a sauna and warm hot tub for your unforgettable sightseeing cruise! From the top deck sauna and shower rooms, you have easy access to the open-air hot tub, located at the front of the ship on the panoramic viewing deck, where you can admire the breathtaking Arctic fjords! Truly unique Finnish Sauna experience on a Finnish icebreaker.

The sauna and hot tub are reserved exclusively for your group and can accommodate up to 10 guests. Towels, bathrobes, foam clogs and shower facilities are provided for your comfort.

Use of the sauna and hot tub during the cruise 390 € for 1-10 persons / one time slot per cruise.

Preparing for your Icebreaking sauna experience

The sauna is located on the top deck, right behind the command bridge, offering great wide views both from inside and outside. Sauna’s changing cabin can be locked to safely store belongings and is equipped with a shampoo dispenser.

Bathrobes and practical foam clogs are provided for moving comfortably around the vessel.

The hot tub is situated in the best possible spot: at the bow of the vessel, offering stunning, open panoramic views of the surrounding fjords.

For the ultimate arctic sauna experience on request guests can access to step from the warmth of the sauna into the refreshing arctic sea for a cold plunge from protected swimming area.

Please note that the Panorama Boulevard terrace is located on the same deck, and other passengers have access to it. Please bring your own swimsuit for the sauna and hot tub.

To ensure all guests can participate in the safety briefing and activity instructions, the sauna and hot tub are not available during the first and last 30 minutes of the voyage.

The floating activity is optional and requires basic swimming skills and a height of more than 140 cm. All equipment and training are provided by the company.

Please note: the cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility due to ships steps and narrow corridors.

Please have your cruise tickets ready when arriving at check-in to help ensure a smooth boarding process.

Participants must dress appropriately, bring the necessary personal equipment, and be in good physical condition with a spirit of adventure and courage. Weather in Svalbard can be unpredictable and can change rapidly, with potential for chilly winds, heavy rain, dense fog, or rough sea conditions.

The planned route is subject to change due to weather and sea conditions. All cruises are operated in accordance with prevailing conditions and at the discretion of the vessel’s crew. If the upcoming cruise is going to be cancelled due to harsh weather conditions, guests will be offered either reschedule to an alternative date or to be refunded if the revised program is not suitable.

Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, as nature always follows its own rhythm.

Guests may also arrive independently to the Tourist Pier. Please arrive no later than 09:15.

• Warm outdoor clothing suitable for arctic conditions
• Waterproof outer layer if rain is forecasted
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Personal medications if required
• Sunglasses and sunscreen during the midnight sun season
• A sense of curiosity and adventure
• Swimsuit for the sauna and hot tub (additional service if booked)