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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

AE Expeditions Douglas Mawson
Date 16th Aug 27
Nights 10 Nights
No local tax due
Day 1
UK to Oslo, Norway
Fly from your chosen regional UK airport to Oslo. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 1-night stay.
Day 2
Longyearbyen
After checkout at your hotel be transferred to the airport for your flight to Longyearbyen where you will be transferred to the port for your 7 night cruise onboard Douglas Mawson
Day 3-7
Spitsbergen
Day 8
Longyearbyen
(Disembarkation Day) Today you will disembark the ship and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Oslo
Day 9-10
Oslo, Norway
Day 11
Oslo, Norway
After check-out at your hotel be transferred to the airport for your flight to the UK
Why Book
Why Book
Douglas Mawson Stateroom Options:

  • Aurora Stateroom twin from £7,099pp
  • Balcony Stateroom C from £7,799pp
  • Balcony Stateroom B  from £8,299pp
  • Balcony Stateroom A from £8,899pp
  • Junior Suite from £11,799pp
  • No local tax due 
AE Expedition Promotions:

Up To 40% off brochure cruise fare included- limited availability – book now!
Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear Expedition Highlights:

  • Return flight from the UK
  • Overseas transfers throughout      
  • 1-night stay in a 4* Hotel in Oslo
  • Sail away for 7 nights on Douglas Mawson
  • Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen on Day 2, prior to embarkation (time permitting).
  • Return charter flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
  • Beer and house wine with dinner.
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
  • Educational lectures and guiding services provide by Expedition Team.
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
  • One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
  • Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information.
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
  • Gratuities during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers, venues and local sites.
  • Wi-Fi. *Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.                                    
  • 2-night post cruise stay in a 4* hotel in Oslo.

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Background
Douglas Mawson
Overview

Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson, is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising.

Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, our new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is designed for global discovery. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® and purpose-built with enhanced sustainability features, it takes a maximum of 130 adventurers on board our Expeditions, and just 154 on our Small Ship Cruises. All in smooth, quiet comfort. It boasts our most extensive range of staterooms yet, including a range of single staterooms.

While enjoying the luxurious amenities onboard, you can rest assured that our aim to get you off the ship to explore the natural environment as much as possible through our unique activities program remains unchanged. Plus, onboard our Small Ship Cruises in the Mediterranean, British Isles and beyond, you’ll enjoy our handcrafted ‘Your Choice’ excursions to immerse you in your destination.

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Food & Drink

One of the most important parts of any expedition is the food! Whatever adventures the day holds, you will be fuelled-up with hearty meals and delicious morning/afternoon teas cooked by our onboard chefs.

Entertainment

When you’re relaxing during a sea day or you have a little downtime on the ship between excursions, what is there to do onboard the Douglas Mawson? Plenty!

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Health & Fitness

The Douglas Mawson features a host of amenities to help you connect with like-minded travellers and elevate your time onboard our floating base camp for adventure. After a long day of exploring, head to the back deck to swim in the heated outdoor swimming pool, find a sun bed to read on, or soak in one of two Jacuzzis. Work up a sweat in the gym before unwinding in the sauna, resolve to learn something new in the Citizen Science Centre, then enjoy a delicious meal with new and old friends in one of two restaurants. Or, with multiple observation areas throughout the ship, simply relax in comfort while you keep watch for wildlife or incredible landscapes unfold before you.

Kids & Teens

There are no dedicated children's facilities onboard the Douglas Mawson

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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear
Douglas Mawson
16th Aug 27
10 Nights
From
£8,299PP
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