WAKING UP AFTER 6 MONTHS OF DARKNESS

trip

11 April - 19 April 2027 Book Now

departure

Longyearbyen, Svalbard

78°13′49″N 014°54′49″E

duration

9 days

group

36 people (double cabins)

For privatization request, please do not hesitate to

price

€11.840/person

level

All levels

weather

-10°C to -5°C, may sometimes snow

more information

overview

This is a very special season: experience the ultimate privilege of seeing wildlife waking up after 6 months of sleep. Feel like an explorer on an other planet. This powerful immersive experience in the raw beauty of the Arctic is so strong that it leads to an inner voyage. You'll discover the frozen land and it's wildlife, and you'll be part of the adventure of finding an itinerary through ice navigation.

Witness the awakening of wildlife.

Pink, blue, yellow, pastel watercolors, each more beautiful than the last, are painted in the sky day after day.

Feel the arctic ice as we are less than 1000km to the north pole.

Observe magical polar bears coming back from a very long nap.

trip highlights

eXPERIENCES

Down under roars

Sink beneath an ice cave to discover this icy spectacle. Thrills guaranteed when you hear the rumble of moving ice inside. An experience only possible during this polar winter season.

Clic!

This trip is ideal for photography lovers. You'll spend a lot of time ashore capturing pictures of the beauty of wildlife, and you'll be amazed by the colors of the sky.

Dear walrus

Come and meet these mustachioed inhabitants. Learn more about approaching fauna with our local exploration guides.

Frozen mascara

Get the photographer Jeremie Villet's look.

Ice navigation

Learn the ins and outs of navigating through ice alongside the captain. Our ship is not an icebreaker, but it glides through with agility.

Polar bear #passion

Learn from our guides how to walk in the footsteps of polar bears and observe them with deep respect.

Fauna power

Witness the awakening of these wonders of nature in their frozen habitat.

SCIENCE IN THE ARCTIC

As the heart of untouched wilderness: Svalbard is a scientific haven. Meet local scientists and hear about the importance of the pole in understanding the world.

Ice ice baby

Listen to the sound of cracking fresh snow under your feet and enjoy hikes in this enchanting white desert.

Ice bath

Experience polar plunge, the biggest thrill of your life! An excellent tip for longevity.

DO YOU KAYAK?

Enjoy canoeing along the glaciers of Svalbard.

AN (A)TYPICAL DAY ON BOARD

Feel the cracking Ice sliding on the hull as you have breakfast with a view on the white desert. Have a stop in front of a walrus colony and assist the captain during her challenging Ice navigation to reach a remote research station with no other ships nor humans in sight. Warm yourself in the sauna before an evening filled with laughter, stories, and connections.

Daily

Hike on ice only 1000km from the north pole

Sink beneath an ice cave and hear the roars

Plunge in the polar sea without divingsuit

Weekend

Hear the noise of the snow under your feet

Meet the reindeers silently walking on the snow hills

Spot the bears and there foot prints on ice

Have a hot chocolate on ice

Feel the warmth of the sauna seep into your body

Welcome on board a unique vessel

Welcome to your home away from home: a cozy vessel for only 36 passengers, where you can spend your entire day feeling the thrills of the Arctic, and settle in for evenings chills with good company and stories.

Meet our crew—not only friendly and passionate, but also incredibly knowledgeable about the Arctic, to ensure you have the experiences of a lifetime.

The ship

Your vessel

Your cabin

The lounge

Your captain

A vessel powered by nature, emitting 90% less emissions than most ships in the region.

COZY CABIN FOR REST & SWEET DREAMS.

TAKE A SEAT, ADMIRE THE VIEW WHILE WE'RE SAILING, AND LISTEN TO THE OTHER'S STORIES.

SOPHIE GALVAGNON, SELAR'S CO-FOUNDER, CEO, CAPTAIN & ICE SPECIALIST.

EXPEDITION SUMMARY

services included

CAPTAIN

GETTING THERE

FACILITIES & ONBOARD EQUIPMENT

gear

Expedition advice

Expedition footprint

Payment terms & refund policy

ALL-INCLUSIVE

Included:

- Everyday shore activities with a guide (zodiac cruise, skiing, snowshoes, hiking, stand up paddle, kayak, snorkeling, fishing, sauna...)

- 3 meals a day

- Wine, beer, non alcoholic beverages during meals and hot beverages

- Transfer from the airport

Not included:

- Transport / flights

- Special wines and liquors from our cellar are available at an additional cost

WIFI NOT SO MUCH INCLUDED

Disconnection is our priority to immerse you in the Arctic wildlife and make you live the adventure of your life.

Internet will only be available in a secluded part of the ship to keep the common areas off the grid, connected solely by human interactions.

We suggest to use telegrams once a day (or less) that the crew will send for you to your loved ones.

Commandant of this expedition

NAME: GALVAGNON Sophie

POSITION: Selar's CEO, co-founder, captain & Ice specialist

EXPERIENCE : 17y of navigation

SPECIALITY: Ice navigation in uncharted areas

HONORS: Youngest woman to get the Maritime Merit

RECORD 1: 1st French woman officer on icebreakers

RECORD 2: 1st female commander of commercial polar ships

POLAR BEARS SEEN > 550

Transport advices

Svalbard is an Island, most of the people chose to arrive by plane.

We recommend you to travel with SAS Scandinaves or Norwegian airline to Longyearbyen and arrive the day of departure.

If you have time in advance, we can help you find a sailing boat to cross the Barents Sea for a full zero-emission travel option.

Our partner agency will reach out to you after your booking to offer assistance with your flights or boat.

Our guides will greet you at the airport and accompany you to the departure port. No worries, we adjust to your flight schedule, it's a small town!

The adventure is waiting for you to begin.

Mandatory list

National identity card or passport, valid for at least 3 months after the date of return, for European Union nationals.

For other nationalities, please contact your embassy.

Common facilities

Restaurant with local food

Lounge, bar

Library

Fitness room

Sauna

Norwegian bath (cold tub)

Mud room

Open bridge policy

Access on outside decks

Adventure equipment (included)

Zodiaks

Kayaks

Stand up paddles

Fishing rods

Snowshoes and sticks

Gear

Similar to ski outwear

Merino under layers

Watertight & warm gloves

Neck warmer & beanie

High shoes

Sunglasses & suncream

Moisturizers and lip balms

Swimsuit (for polar plunge)

Onboard

No shoes on board policy.

Indoor shoes provided

Level

Any level, all physical conditions!

Yet some activities, like the polar plunge in very very cold water, may require that you do not have any heart conditions.

This expedition to Svalbard is especially suited for nature and photography lovers.

Exclusive expedition

Each expedition is unique, and our small size allows us to tailor the journey to the desires of our passengers and their willingness to push their limits.

Each daily activity will be divided into groups, with a guide for each. It's the adventure of a lifetime, and our crew is here to support you building infinite memories.

The pros

Ship powered by wind and sun 90% of the time. (visit The Ship page of our website to know more)

Fresh meals prepared on site with local food as much as possible

Low carbon adventures

No vibrations nor sound underwater for the wildlife

The cons

Svalbard is a remote Island, arrival is by plane for the large majority of travelers. Sailing to Svalbard is an option for those who have the time to make the journey, and we're happy to help you with this.