In 2023 Hurtigruten revived the Svalbard Express expedition cruise as part of its 130th anniversary celebrations. The newly refurbished MS Trollfjord takes passengers from Bergen to Longyearbyen (and back if they wish). We took the northbound leg only which allows more time in Longyearbyen and includes a wildlife cruise on the company's MS Bard vessel.
The voyage skirts the incredible coastline of Norway and makes extended stops at Åndalsnes, Træna, Stokmarknes, Tromsø and Honningsvåg as well as sailing into the famous Trollfjord. Every single day was spectacular (as was the food!).

The only disappointment not seeing Bjørnøya (Bear Island) due to thick fog in the Barents Sea. You can't control the weather!

Day 1
Bergen
Day 2
Åndalsnes
Day 3
Træna
Day 4
Stokmarknes
Day 5
Tromsø
Day 6
Honningsvåg
Day 7
At sea around Bjørnøya
Day 8
Longyearbyen
Day 9
Wildlife and Glacier Cruise from Longyearbyen

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Filmed July 2023
Jonathan Wheeler
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