10 Days Onboard a Svalbard Expedition Cruise (Polar Bears & 81° North)
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We're around 500 nautical miles from the North Pole right now. This is insane.
This ship is only 200 people. So, we weren't really sure how big these rooms would be, but I think it might honestly be bigger than our balcony cabins that we have on Norwegian.
We saw a polar bear. Now, that being said, this polar bear is around 2 to 3 km away. Super far away.
It was just magical to be surrounded by so much wildlife. We just sat inside the Zodiac for a while, turned off the engine, looked up at the birds, and trying to watch their interactions.
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Join us on a breathtaking 10-day Arctic expedition cruise around Svalbard, Norway onboard the Quark Expeditions Ultramarine ship, where we search for polar bears, witness epic glaciers, and explore the untouched beauty of the Arctic Circle. Whether you're planning your own Svalbard cruise, curious about Arctic wildlife, or dreaming of a luxury adventure cruise, this video offers a full Svalbard itinerary, cruise tips, and insider travel moments from one of the best Arctic cruises out there. Don't miss this unforgettable journey through the polar north! 🛳️ Thank you to Quark Expeditions for hosting us on their Best of High Arctic Norway expedition. If you're looking for an epic Arctic Expedition, 11/10 recommend booking with these guys! You can book the exact trip we did here: https://tidd.ly/4kY88OW TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-01:25: Introduction to Svalbard, Norway 01:26-03:27: Getting to Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Travel Day) 03:28-05:50: Exploring Around Longyearbyen (Seed Vault, Museum, Husky Cafe) 05:51-08:49: Balcony Suite Room Tour on the Ultramarine 08:50-09:49: Welcome Party & Safety Briefing 09:50-13:51: Lillihookbreen & Fjortende Julibukta 13:52-16:26: Alkefjellet & Faksvagen 16:27-19:00: 81° North 19:01-21:42: Grahuken & Roosneset 21:43-24:48: Arctic Polar Plunge & Boogie Bingo 24:49-26:40: Sjuoyanne & Chermsideoya (Kayaking Excursion) 26:41-28:55: Quark’s PEP Program vs. Sea Kayaking Program 28:56-33:51: Ny-Alesund & Camp Zoe (History Chats) 33:52-37:11: Alkhornet & Poolepynten (Hiking & Walrus Haul Out) 37:12-49:51: Arctic Expedition Packing Dos & Don’ts Subscribe for more adventures!: https://bit.ly/3kybGt0 //SHOP OUR FAVORITES: ○ Shop Giselle’s Swimsuits: https://londrebodywear.com/ and use the code PASSPORT15 to SAVE 15% OFF your ENTIRE order! ○ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theloverspassport ○ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/46Ym9EF //SAVE MONEY ON FLIGHTS: ✈️ Sign up for INSANE Cheap Flight Drop Emails! Use the code THELOVERSPASSPORT: https://thriftytraveler.com/a/theloverspassport ✈️ Join the FREE Daily Drop Newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com/sign-up?via=the-lovers-passport //FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES ○ Website: www.theloverspassport.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverspassport ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverspassport ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theloverspassport ○ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloverspassport?lang=en ○ Blog: https://theloverspassport.com ○ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theloverspassport //Adventure Photography E-Book: ○ Buy Now: https://theloverspassport.com/travel-photography-guide/ **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored, but Quark Expeditions did host us for this voyage. All opinions are honest and our own. Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. Links may be generated by Amazon or other affiliate partners and provide us with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items we use. Be sure to subscribe for more travel guides, cruises, itineraries, hiking tips, gear reviews, national park guides, and other bucket list adventures! For business inquiries, please email collabs@theloverspassport.com #svalbard #arctic #arcticcircle #arcticexpedition #norway #quarkexpeditions #summerinthearctic