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

Day 1

Norway / Tromso

DAY 1: PARIS - TROMSO (Norway)

Departure on special or regular flight to Tromso. Upon arrival, transfer to the port, embarkation and installation on board the World Explorer. Dinner on board.

Day 2

Norway / Bear Island

DAY 2: BEAR ISLAND SAILING

Bear Island is located halfway between mainland Norway and Spitsbergen. The island was discovered on June 10, 1596 and is named after a polar bear that swam nearby. Under Norwegian sovereignty since 1920, this nature reserve is currently inhabited only by the occupants of a weather station. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

Day 3

Norway / Spitsbergen

DAY 3: EXPLORING SPITSBERG

Seven days are dedicated to exploring Spitsbergen. Spitsbergen is the largest island in Svalbard and also the only one to be populated. It was discovered in 1596 by the Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz while he was heading towards China via the Northeast Passage. At the beginning of the 20th century, the island lived mainly from whaling and mining. Today, scientists have taken over. The largest city is Longyearbyen with around 1,600 inhabitants. Spitsbergen is also the preferred habitat of many species of animals: whales, polar bears, walruses, seals, arctic foxes, reindeer, etc. Depending on the weather conditions, zodiac outings and walks in the tundra will be organized. Full board on board.

Hornsund / Gnalodden
South-west of Spitsbergen, Hornsund is a 30 km long fjord that has hosted a Polish polar station since 1957. Not far from there, the Gnalodden cliff shelters seagulls, fulmars and guillemots in a deafening din.

New Alesund
The former mining village of Ny-Alesund is now an international science city. This village, the northernmost in the world, was founded in 1916. It was from its anchor tower that polar explorer Roald Amundsen set off on 11 May 1926 in an airship for his first flight to the North Pole. Ny-London On the banks of the Kongsfjord, surrounded by nature reserves, you can observe seabirds, bearded seals, reindeer and polar foxes before stopping off at Ny-London, where the ruins of a marble quarry still remain.

Kongsfjord
On the banks of the Kongsfjord, surrounded by nature reserves, possibility of observing seabirds, bearded seals, reindeer, polar foxes.

July 14th and Lilliehook Glaciers
The 14th of July Glacier is home to bird colonies. A narrow 12 km long fjord leads to the Lilliehook which majestically displays a 7 km cirque-shaped ice front.

Texas Bar / Liefdefjorden
Monaco Glacier
This 30 km long fjord with its varied landscapes leads to the Monaco Glacier, one of the most beautiful in Spitsbergen. On the west coast of the fjord is a trapper's hut built in 1927 and nicely named "Texas Bar".

Crossing the 80th parallel north
Moffen
A small, flat, sandy islet with a lagoon, Moffen is a protected nature reserve north of Spitsbergen. The island is home to colonies of walruses that can be seen during the summer season. Discovered by the Dutch in the 17th century, Moffen was known to whalers who came to hunt walruses. Today, their population is recovering after having nearly become extinct. The island is also an important nesting site for seabirds.

Smeerenburg Glacier
The glacier and its surroundings are known as the starting point for many expeditions to the North Pole. Smeer means fat in Dutch, and therefore, Smeerenburg: the town of whale fat which was known as an important logistics station for whale hunters.

Madeleine Bay
Entering the Baie de la Madeleine is an unforgettable moment with its spectacular mountain landscapes which are home to typical and varied Arctic fauna.

Bellsund
The Bellsund opens into four branching fjords, extending deep into the island of Spitsbergen for over 80 km and ending in glaciers.




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Norway / Spitsbergen

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Day 10

France / Paris

City, Mainland port, Popular, Romantic, Nightlife

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Day 11

Navigation

DAY 11: LONGYEARBYEN – PARIS

Longyearbyen is the administrative capital of the archipelago and the northernmost city in the world. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to the airport. Flight to Paris on a special flight.

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

World Explorer

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