The navigation objective of 90° North
MG Signature Expeditions · AECO
Geographic North Pole Expedition
A rare high-Arctic voyage from Svalbard through pack ice toward 90° North on a confirmed ice-capable expedition vessel.
Duration16 days / 15 nights
SeasonJuly – August polar season; next confirmed departure on request
Reference price2026 reference from €37,200 per person
Expedition partner standardAECO · member partner
MG Tourism · Expedition design
What makes it valuable
Reaching the geographic North Pole is a navigation objective, not a guaranteed shore visit. Ice drift and weather govern the exact day, on-ice possibility and route. MG Tourism sells the journey only after verifying the operator, vessel, permissions and AECO status applicable to the voyage.
Long-range pack-ice observation
Svalbard coastal exploration when conditions permit
Route
Follow the physical journey from the gateway city to the expedition zone and back.
- 01Longyearbyen
- 02Northern Svalbard
- 03Arctic Ocean
- 0490° North
- 05Arctic Ocean
- 06Spitsbergen
- 07Longyearbyen
Open every day
16 days / 15 nights — understood day by day.
Each day opens into a complete morning-to-evening briefing. In polar travel the order may change for weather, ice, wildlife and safety.
Day 01Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen arrival
Arrive early enough to protect the expedition schedule, review cold-weather equipment and meet the MG Tourism ground team.
Open the complete day →Day 02LongyearbyenBriefing & embarkation
Complete mandatory safety and environmental briefings, board the confirmed ice-capable vessel and sail north.
Open the complete day →Day 03North of SvalbardInto the high Arctic
Lectures and open-deck observation introduce navigation, sea ice and the wildlife signs used by the expedition team.
Open the complete day →Day 04Arctic OceanPack-ice navigation
The vessel works through changing leads in the ice while guests follow progress from observation decks and expert briefings.
Open the complete day →Day 05Arctic OceanWildlife watch in the ice
Scan responsibly for polar bears, seals and seabirds; distance and route remain under the captain and wildlife team's control.
Open the complete day →Day 06Arctic OceanNorthward through shifting ice
A full navigation day shows why the schedule is expedition-led: wind and ice continually reshape the safe route.
Open the complete day →Day 07High Arctic OceanApproach to 90° North
Position updates, polar science and final operational checks prepare guests for the geographic North Pole attempt.
Open the complete day →Day 0890° NorthGeographic North Pole
When navigation and ice allow, mark the arrival at 90° North with a carefully managed on-ice or onboard programme; no landing can be promised in advance.
Open the complete day →Day 09Arctic OceanTurn south: ice observation
Begin the southbound route through new ice patterns, using the changing light for photography and scientific interpretation.
Open the complete day →Day 10Arctic OceanPolar wildlife search
Observation teams scan leads and ice edges, where marine mammals and seabirds may appear; sightings remain entirely natural.
Open the complete day →Day 11Arctic OceanLife aboard the ice-capable vessel
Expert talks, bridge observation and wellness time make the long-range navigation part of the experience rather than empty transit.
Open the complete day →Day 12Arctic OceanIce edge & changing seas
Compare the central pack with the marginal ice zone and learn how currents, wind and season shape the voyage.
Open the complete day →Day 13Northern SvalbardReturn toward Svalbard
As land approaches, watch for whales, walrus and seabirds and prepare for a possible coastal operation.
Open the complete day →Day 14SpitsbergenSvalbard coastal exploration
A final Zodiac cruise or tundra landing is selected around wildlife, sea and local regulations.
Open the complete day →Day 15IsfjordenLongyearbyen return & farewell
Sail through Isfjorden, review the expedition record and confirm the following morning's transfer plan.
Open the complete day →Day 16LongyearbyenDisembark & onward journey
Disembark and continue to the airport, Oslo connection or a privately coordinated Nordic extension.
Open the complete day →
Reference price
2026 reference from €37,200 per person
This is a historical/current-market reference, not a confirmed 2027 offer. MG Tourism publishes the sale price only after the next operating vessel, departure and cabin are verified.
Important: schedules and fares are planning references, not a binding offer. The confirmed operator contract, medical rules, insurance limits, cancellation terms and final itinerary govern the booking.Request this expeditionDeparture windowsJul–Aug · polar operating windowCurrent request basis Exact next sailing · request verificationCurrent request basis
Cabins
Cabins
Cabin names vary by vessel. Your proposal identifies the actual ship, deck, bed layout, view, size, occupancy and cancellation terms.
Ocean-view cabin
A practical twin cabin with a window or porthole; deck and exact configuration depend on the confirmed vessel.
Balcony cabin
Private outdoor access for landscape viewing, subject to the ship and sailing selected.
Expedition suite
More living space and, on selected ships, priority amenities; the written offer names the exact suite and benefits.
Included in the planning basis
- 15 nights across gateway and expedition accommodation as confirmed
- Shipboard meals and expedition programme
- Required group transfers stated in the proposal
Normally not included
- International and Svalbard flights
- Insurance, visas and personal cold-weather items
- Anything not named in the confirmed operator contract
Legal, medical & travel requirements
- Norway/Schengen entry eligibility and Svalbard flight requirements
- Operator medical approval and comprehensive polar evacuation cover
- Ability to follow strict bridge, deck, Zodiac and wildlife instructions
- AECO and local environmental rules
AECOExpedition partner standard
Responsible expedition operation, stated accurately.
MG Tourism arranges this journey with a third-party expedition operator that is an IAATO or AECO member, as applicable. Operator identity and current membership are confirmed in the written proposal; MG Tourism does not claim to be the vessel operator or an association member.
Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.
Before you request
Before you request
Why is the price shown as a reference?
Polar inventory changes by ship, cabin, occupancy, charter sector, taxes and included activities. MG Tourism verifies a live written price before any payment.
Is there an Antarctica or Arctic visa?
Requirements are determined by nationality, passport, transit points and gateway countries. MG Tourism checks the route, but the traveller remains responsible for valid travel documents and official decisions.
What can change
The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.