Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard - 6 Day Cruise
This 5-night Arctic journey explores some of the region’s most remote and striking frontiers. Glide past calving glaciers where bearded seals rest on drifting ice, and visit Bear Island – a sanctuary for puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. On Reinøya, discover traces of Sami heritage amid raised beaches and dramatic geological formations, while other coastal areas reveal fishing villages and bird cliffs alive with reindeer, gannets, and kittiwakes. Every landing and tender excursion offers an intimate perspective of the Arctic’s raw beauty, from towering cliffs and pristine tundra to the bustling seabird colonies that define this wild and extraordinary environment.
Highlights
• Bear Island delivers one of the Arctic’s most intense seabird spectacles, with cliffs packed with puffins, guillemots, and fulmars.
• Reinøya combines striking geology with visible traces of Sami presence, offering cultural depth alongside natural drama.
• Glacier fronts and drifting ice provide close views of bearded seals and classic Arctic wilderness.
Our journey begins in Tromsø, located 300 kilometers above the Arctic Circle and commonly known as the 'Paris of the North'. Board Aqua Lares and settle into your luxurious cabin as we set sail into the wilderness.
The day begins with an exploration of Gjesvær, setting out by tender to Gjesværstappan, where puffins, gannets, and kittiwakes gather in one of Europe’s largest seabird colonies. In the afternoon, we continue to Skarsvåg, one of Europe’s northernmost villages, where wild reindeer wander past clusters of colorful houses.
Step ashore on Reinøya, a secluded island once used by Sami herders for reindeer grazing. Join our expert naturalist guides on walks across raised beaches to witness remarkable geological formations.
Today, we head out on excursions along the remote cliffs of Bear Island, home to vast colonies of puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. Enjoy close encounters with the destination's remarkable population of seabirds while out on a tender exploration. Learn more about the island’s unique ecology from our naturalist guides.
Begin the day exploring Samarinvågen, where a calving glacier fills the bay with ice floes that serve as haul-out sites for bearded seals. Watch seabirds such as little auks, Brünnich’s guillemots, and king eiders, and with luck, glimpse a beluga.
Bid farewell to Aqua Lares and the crew after a hearty breakfast on board.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Vessel Type: Superyacht
Passenger Capacity: 30
Length: 77 meters
Aqua Lares is a 77-metre superyacht offering an exclusive way to explore the Seychelles and Tanzania, available for both full charters and individual cabin bookings. With just 15 bespoke suites and a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio, it provides an intimate small-ship experience that blends five-star comfort with adventurous discovery. Purpose-built for exploration, the yacht visits biodiversity hotspots such as Aldabra and La Digue, as well as remote islands like the African Banks that are normally out of reach for larger vessels. Its interiors combine European sophistication with African craftsmanship, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere across six decks.
On board, guests can enjoy fine dining, a spa, a jacuzzi, and inviting lounges while watching the Indian Ocean drift by. Days can be spent snorkelling pristine reefs, paddling secluded lagoons, or tracing the spice routes that once connected these shores. Evenings invite sunset cocktails on the Sun Deck or stargazing from a daybed on the Heli Deck. Whether seeking adventure or tranquillity, Aqua Lares delivers a world-class floating safari through East Africa’s most captivating seascapes.
Inclusions
• Elegant design suite accommodations
• All onboard meals
• Non-alcoholic beverages and house wines, and beer
• Small-group excursions with expert guides
• Use of snorkeling equipment
• Wet suits
• Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
• Onboard lectures and evening entertainment
• Laundry service
• Complimentary high-speed satellite internet
• Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park (for Galapagos cruises only).
• Provide group transfers from/to the airport if you arrive and depart on our recommended flights
Exclusions
• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Passport and visa costs if applicable
• Private transfers
• Spa costs
• Gratuities (Recommended USD20-30 per person per day for crew. Guide gratuities additional)
• Cocktails
• Optional boutique purchases
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