Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Watch the slideshow with real photos from the July 2017 Svalbard expedition cruise with Poseidon Expeditions! Ever wondered what actually happens on a polar cruise? Follow our
passengers and their everyday adventures!
0:07 Embarkation in Longyearbyen. The Svalbard cruise begins!
0:14 Getting to know m/v Sea Spirit – our luxury expedition vessel.
0:42 Departing Longyearbyen. Briefings and the safety drill.
2:02 Arriving at Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town and the northernmost settlement in the world.
3:20 Exploring the islands and fjords of north-west Spitsbergen. Zodiac cruising in Magdalenefjord.
4:50 Crossing 80 degrees North and visiting Moffen Island. Deck-watching for seals and walruses.
5:20 Cruising the Arctic sea ice in perfect weather. Got to see a polar bear!
6:13 Did a landing in Signehamna, Krossfjorden. Went hiking in search of birds and seals.
7:12 Zodiac cruising in Julibukta, Krossfjord.
8:27 The marvelous mountains of Bamsebu, Bellsund.
9:48 A visit to Camp Millar, Bellsund. The wildlife is at large here!
10:45 Zodiac cruising in Sudneset. The mountaints are out of this world!
11:21 Cruising though the Hinlopen Strait. Wildlife all around: saw a walrus in the water, spotted pelagic birds and an Arctic fox.
11:59 An all-time favorite in an expedition cruise: a polar plunge!
12:31 Did a landing in Torellneset, Nordaustlandet. Photographers loved the walruses we met.
13:07 BBQ on deck with the stunning ice wall of the Bråsvellbreen glarcier front as the backdrop.
13:39 A Zodiac landing in Kapp Lee, Edgeøya.
14:30 Went hiking in Habenichbukta, Edgeøya. The flowering tundra is stunning!
15:08 Our kayakers went for a paddling session in East Burgerbukta, Hornsund. The other passengers explored the vast mountainscapes.
15:50 Got close to the ice in Samarinbreen.
16:27 Captain's Cocktail on board the m/v Sea Spirit.
17:03 A visit to Pyramiden. Exploring the former mining town ashore.
18:26 A Zodiac landing in Skanksbukta, Billefjord. Impressive geology and delicate polar flowers.
19:14 A tribute to our guides and expedition team.
Slideshow by John Bozinov
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Cute Polar Bear Cub Playing and Having Fun youtube.com/watch?v=aXB7NqmKLjM
Voyage to the North Pole, June 2017 youtube.com/watch?v=lTcYSMCoGR8
The World of Poseidon Expeditions youtube.com/watch?v=QAHBV7CRAqw
Cruise to the North Pole with Poseidon Expeditions youtube.com/watch?v=Af29PVjgRGo
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Watch the slideshow with real photos from the July 2017 Svalbard expedition cruise with Poseidon Expeditions! Ever wondered what actually happens on a polar cruise? Follow our
passengers and their everyday adventures!
0:07 Embarkation in Longyearbyen. The Svalbard cruise begins!
0:14 Getting to know m/v Sea Spirit – our luxury expedition vessel.
0:42 Departing Longyearbyen. Briefings and the safety drill.
2:02 Arriving at Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town and the northernmost settlement in the world.
3:20 Exploring the islands and fjords of north-west Spitsbergen. Zodiac cruising in Magdalenefjord.
4:50 Crossing 80 degrees North and visiting Moffen Island. Deck-watching for seals and walruses.
5:20 Cruising the Arctic sea ice in perfect weather. Got to see a polar bear!
6:13 Did a landing in Signehamna, Krossfjorden. Went hiking in search of birds and seals.
7:12 Zodiac cruising in Julibukta, Krossfjord.
8:27 The marvelous mountains of Bamsebu, Bellsund.
9:48 A visit to Camp Millar, Bellsund. The wildlife is at large here!
10:45 Zodiac cruising in Sudneset. The mountaints are out of this world!
11:21 Cruising though the Hinlopen Strait. Wildlife all around: saw a walrus in the water, spotted pelagic birds and an Arctic fox.
11:59 An all-time favorite in an expedition cruise: a polar plunge!
12:31 Did a landing in Torellneset, Nordaustlandet. Photographers loved the walruses we met.
13:07 BBQ on deck with the stunning ice wall of the Bråsvellbreen glarcier front as the backdrop.
13:39 A Zodiac landing in Kapp Lee, Edgeøya.
14:30 Went hiking in Habenichbukta, Edgeøya. The flowering tundra is stunning!
15:08 Our kayakers went for a paddling session in East Burgerbukta, Hornsund. The other passengers explored the vast mountainscapes.
15:50 Got close to the ice in Samarinbreen.
16:27 Captain's Cocktail on board the m/v Sea Spirit.
17:03 A visit to Pyramiden. Exploring the former mining town ashore.
18:26 A Zodiac landing in Skanksbukta, Billefjord. Impressive geology and delicate polar flowers.
19:14 A tribute to our guides and expedition team.
Slideshow by John Bozinov
Subscribe:
youtube.com/channel/UCdcixWp3Jul4XKVX6Yt-4jQ
Watch our other videos:
Cute Polar Bear Cub Playing and Having Fun youtube.com/watch?v=aXB7NqmKLjM
Voyage to the North Pole, June 2017 youtube.com/watch?v=lTcYSMCoGR8
The World of Poseidon Expeditions youtube.com/watch?v=QAHBV7CRAqw
Cruise to the North Pole with Poseidon Expeditions youtube.com/watch?v=Af29PVjgRGo
Follow us on:
Facebook - facebook.com/poseidonexpeditions
Instagram - instagram.com/poseidonexpeditions
