--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: d930a3fe-b1f4-4ff2-bc3b-31b4ac142135 slug: 2283964 voyage_code: GLW-LYR-0-SBSVA2603 cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Spitsbergen departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Glasgow (Scotland) disembarkation_port: Longyearbyen starting_price_usd: 7141.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:50:21Z --- # Iceland, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen Arctic Island Discovery from Glasgow > HX Expeditions · MS Spitsbergen · May 28 – Jun 9   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Spitsbergen | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Glasgow (Scotland) | | **Disembarkation Port** | Longyearbyen | | **Starting Price** | 7,141 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | GLW-LYR-0-SBSVA2603 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Glasgow (Scotland) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Glasgow is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands. It's famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city's 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it's a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music scene. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Heimaey (Westman Islands) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Heimaey, literally Home Island, is an Icelandic island. At 13.4 square kilometres, it is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, and the largest and most populated island off the Icelandic coast. Heimaey is 4 nautical miles off the south coast of Iceland. ### Day 5: Grundarfjordur **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula. ### Day 6: Isafjordur **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Jan Mayen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Jan Mayen is a Norwegian volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean, with no permanent population. It is 55 km long and 373 km² in area, partly covered by glaciers. It has two parts: larger northeast Nord-Jan and smaller Sør-Jan, linked by a 2.5 km wide isthmus. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Spitsbergen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea. ### Day 11: Spitsbergen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea. ### Day 12: Spitsbergen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea. ### Day 13: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $7,141 | | Suite | $10,163 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Superior Inside Cabin** (Code: K2D) Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Inside Cabin** (Code: I2D) Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 9 - 14 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed **Superior Inside Cabin** (Code: K4D) Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Mixed beds ### Outside Cabins **Arctic Superior** (Code: QJ) Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: AJ) Upper and lower berths, TV, limited view **Arctic Superior** (Code: P2D) Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed. 14 - 15 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed **Outside Cabin** (Code: J2) Double bed, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: O2D) Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. 13 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Arctic Superior** (Code: YA) Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view, adapted for guests with disabilities **Polar Outside** (Code: J3) Double bed, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: A2) Upper and lower berths, TV **Outside Cabin** (Code: J2D) Outside Cabin **Unspecified Outside Cabin** (Code: USPT) Unspecified Outside Cabin **Polar Outside** (Code: O3) These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate upper/lower beds. One of the lower beds converts into a sofa. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom **Unspecified Arctic Superior** (Code: USPD) Unspecified Arctic Superior **Arctic Superior** (Code: U2D) Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. 11 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Owner's Suite** (Code: MX) Two rooms with doubel bed, seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, stereo, shower, private balcony or bay window **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q4) This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. **Expedition Grand Suite** (Code: MG) One room, seating area and double bed, TV, mini-bar, kettle, private balcony **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q2) This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. 16 - 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q3) This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC. ## Ship Information ### MS Spitsbergen MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen is sailing all year round as one of our Expedition ships. After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 335 | | Crew | 65 | | Gross Tonnage | 7,344.0 | | Length | 331.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 100 | ## Ports of Call ### Glasgow (Scotland) *Coordinates: 55.8656, -4.25722* Glasgow is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands. It's famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city's 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it's a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriv... ### Heimaey (Westman Islands) *Coordinates: 63.4277, -20.2674* Heimaey, literally Home Island, is an Icelandic island. At 13.4 square kilometres, it is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, and the largest and most populated island off the Icelandic coast. Heimaey is 4 nautical miles off the south coast of Iceland. ### Grundarfjordur *Coordinates: 64.9247, -23.2604* Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula. ### Isafjordur *Coordinates: 66.0738, -23.1417* Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains ... ### Jan Mayen *Coordinates: 77.5536, 23.6703* Jan Mayen is a Norwegian volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean, with no permanent population. It is 55 km long and 373 km² in area, partly covered by glaciers. It has two parts: larger northeast Nord-Jan and smaller Sør-Jan, linked by a 2.5 km wide isthmus. ### Spitsbergen *Coordinates: 53.1756, 6.83225* Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea. ### Longyearbyen *Coordinates: 78.22, 15.65* Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the po... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283964 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283964 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283964.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2283964/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-spitsbergen/other/79497.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:50:21 UTC