Spitsbergen Expedition Cruise

• Regions / Countries: Norway France
• Boat: World Explorer
• Dates: Jul 08, 2025
• Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
• Tags: City Mainland port Popular Romantic Nightlife

The price includes

• Air transport Paris/Tromso and Longyearbyen/Paris on special economy class flight with or without stopover
• Port taxes (€350 to date) and air taxes (€190 to date), variable and subject to change
• Accommodation on board in the chosen cabin category
• Full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner) and water, wine, tea or coffee during meals on board
• All activities and entertainment on board (cocktail, Captain’s evening, workshops, shows)
• Carrying of baggage upon embarkation and disembarkation
• Service charges for on-board personnel
• The services of a French-speaking cruise director and an expedition team
• A series of conferences given by a specialist from the region

The price does not include

• Equipment and clothing necessary for the expedition
• Drinks other than those mentioned
• Optional excursions
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• The Special Conditions of Sale will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract.

Minimum number of participants

140

Special conditions

The General Terms and Conditions of Sale, of which the conditions reproduced below are only an extract, will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract. In accordance with the provisions of Articles R. 211-5 and L. 211-9 of the Tourism Code, RDM expressly reserves the right to make certain modifications to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and to modify the price of its Cruises without notice. Any modification will be communicated in writing to the Seller before the conclusion of the Contract. " RDM " means Rivages Du Monde SASU whose registered office is located at 19, rue du Quatre-Septembre, 75002 - Paris, France, which organizes cruises and markets them to the Seller.

The “ Seller ” means the legal entity that directly sold the Cruise to the Traveler.

“ Traveler ” means any person who has purchased an RDM cruise from the Seller.

Reservation :

Any reservation will be the subject of a contract concluded between RDM and the Seller specifying all the conditions and obligations of RDM and the Seller (price, payment terms, programs, cancellation conditions, etc.). The contract will only be deemed concluded after payment of the deposit by the Seller.

Travel prices:

- Fuel cost: For the departures of the 2025 Maritime Cruises and 2024/2025 River and Coastal Cruises, the sales prices are revised if the variation in the cost of fuel, calculated on the basis of the pricing conditions communicated by the Carriers, is greater than 5%. The reference price of a ton of fuel is 680 USD (PLATTS index) and 1 EUR = 1.05 USD.

- Currency rates: The currency rates used to calculate prices for the 2025 Maritime Cruises and for the 2024/2025 River and Coastal Cruises are: 1 EUR = 1.05 USD, The portion of the program paid in dollars for the 2025 Maritime Cruises may be between 10 and 20% depending on the programs.

The share of the program paid in dollars for River and Coastal Cruises 2024/2025 for cruises in Asia and Oceania can be between 50 and 85% depending on the programs.

Contingent Management - Retrocessions:

The “TO” or “GIR” rate is applicable within the framework of a brochure type program or if there is a minimum of 15 Travelers.

The Seller does not undertake to RDM to fill all of the reserved cabins. In return, RDM reserves the right at any time and in consultation with the Seller to take back all or part of the unsold quotas.

Where possible, RDM will attempt to keep contingents free of charge for as long as possible. Seller agrees to provide RDM with a weekly sales statement as soon as sales have commenced.

The “Group” rate is applicable if there is a minimum of 15 Travelers.

RDM allocates a cabin contingent with an option date. The Seller does not undertake to RDM to fill all of the reserved cabins. In return, RDM reserves the right, at the end of the option, to take back all or part of the unsold contingents. The Seller undertakes to provide RDM with a sales statement at the end of the option.

Cancellation fees:

The “TO” or “GIR” rate:

In the event of cancellation by the Traveler, cancellation fees must be paid according to the following terms:

• Between the Reservation and 1 year before departure: 200 euros fee per person;
• Between 1 year and 6 months before departure: 20% of the total amount of Services;
• Between 6 months and 2 months before departure: 50% of the total amount of Services;
• Between 2 months and 1 month before departure: 75% of the total amount of Services;
• Less than 1 month before departure: 100% of the total amount of Services.

The “Group” rate

Possibility to cancel 15% of the quota without fees up to D-121. Beyond that, the following fees apply:

• From the reservation to D-121: 10% of the total amount
• Between 120 and 91 days: 20% of the total amount
• Between 90 and 61 days: 40% of the total amount
• Between 60 and 31 days: 50% of the total amount
• Between 30 and 15 days: 70% of the total amount
• Between 14 days and departure: 100% of the total amount

Reservations and payment

The “TO” or “GIR” rate

• 30% deposit on those registered 6 months before the first departure, updateable 4 months before the first departure.
• Balance 35 days before departure

The “Group” rate

• 30% upon signing the contract
• Balance 35 days before departure

Navigation

The port of call times are given for information purposes only and have no contractual value. The Captain of the ship is the only person authorized to define the conditions of navigation and has the right to interrupt a cruise, to modify its itinerary and the ports of call for reasons of force majeure, weather (fog, storm, insufficient or excessive rise in water levels, in particular) or for safety requirements of the Travelers or the ship.

Full General Conditions of Sale available upon request.

Optional excursions

Language of visits: Due to the difficulty of having local French-speaking guides, a translation into French will be provided by our guides.

Formalities

Valid passport

Health formalities

DTP recommended.

All restrictions related to the Covid-19 epidemic for boarding your boat have been lifted. However, for your safety, we recommend that you ensure that your vaccination is up to date. These recommendations are subject to change. Any possible updates to the entry conditions in the countries visited or on board will be communicated to you before departure or upon arrival on the boat.

The boat

The brand new World Explorer was born in August 2019 in the shipyards of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.

Its cutting-edge technology allows it to navigate safely… even in the most extreme areas of the planet such as the confines of the Antarctic continent. It can access the most remote ports and thus facilitates the creation of exceptional itineraries.

On board the World Explorer, modernity is combined with elegance and comfort: the elegance of its resolutely sleek and refined design, the comfort and safety of its navigation provided by its high technicality. It adapts as well to expeditions as to beautiful coastal navigations or long ocean crossings.

The World Explorer is equipped with hybrid engines that allow it to carry out all its maneuvers in ports while limiting greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible. Its Rolls-Royce engines are optimized for minimum consumption.

Its new dynamic parking system allows it to stay in place without using anchors when it is stationary near the coast. This optimizes the preservation of underwater flora and the protection of ecosystems. Its new stabilizer technology also limits its consumption at sea.

On board, everything is done to limit waste as much as possible: water consumption, plastic objects, stock management, etc. Information is broadcast digitally on screens, which limits the use of paper.

Boat characteristics

• Construction: in 2019 in Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
• Length: 126 meters
• Width: 19 meters
• Draft: 4.75 meters
• Engines: 2 Rolls Royce hybrid/electric engines
• Certification/Ice class: 1B
• Classification: Exploration/Luxury
• Cabins: 98 cabins, all exterior
• Decks: 8 decks, including 3 dedicated to cabins
• Capacity: 180 passengers
• Crew: 105 to 125 members
• Max speed: 16 knots
• Portuguese pavilion
• Cabin voltage: 220 volts

Important note

The itinerary and the order of the stops are given as an indication and aim to give an example of the adventure that you will be able to experience. Navigation in this region presents several random aspects and is strictly subject to climatic conditions and in particular to the movements of the ice. Also, the itinerary can be modified according to these conditions. Stopovers can be reversed or even deleted.
Only the captain will be able to make the appropriate decisions to ensure the cruise in the best possible safety conditions.

Our expedition team will be at your side to accompany you in discovering this region.
We draw your attention to the landings in zodiacs which require good physical condition.

Wildlife species move around, so some or all of the wildlife listed in the schedule may not be visible during the exploration.

Highlights

Discoveries up close to the glaciers thanks to a small boat and the use of zodiacs
Exceptional wildlife and a privileged habitat for many species of animals
Legendary places in the footsteps of the greatest explorers: Barentsz, Amundsen, Nansen, Andrée… but also from the humblest of whale fishermen to fur trappers
Under the Midnight Sun, all the myths and realities of the Arctic in one trip

Departure information

Possible departures from: Paris, Land Only

Valid identity card

Not required

Valid passport

Required

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date

Not required

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date and Visa

Not required

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date, Visa and insurance

Not required

Other information

Flight included