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Boat trips

If you want to see and experience as much of the wild, raw and untouched Arctic nature as possible, you need to go on a boat trip or a combined cruise and fishing trip. 

From early spring until late November or early December, you have many options to depart the quayside in Longyearbyen by boat to explore beautiful Svalbard. Many different types of trips are available so you need to decide what really interests you. Does a short trip by rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to the spectacular bird cliffs tempt you, or does a glacier safari perhaps sound exciting? There is no shortage of options. The menu often consists of large glacier termini, exciting Arctic wildlife and a tasty lunch straight from the barbecue. 


Roy MangersnesUnique wildlife at sea

Svalbard’s unique animal life is well worth experiencing. If you have dreamt of having a close-up encounter with a walrus or experiencing the world’s largest mammal – the majestic whale – then we recommend a walrus and whale safari during the Polar Summer. You can see, smell and photograph the walruses laying and rolling on the beach while enjoying the panoramic view from the boat.

If you visit in the autumn when the Midnight Sun season has ended, you may be lucky enough to see the northern lights on boat trips in the evening. Can you imagine a more magical way of experiencing the Northern Lights? Far removed from artificial light, you will be able to experience the majestic Northern Lights stronger than ever.

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    Walrus Safari Boat Tour – Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    During the summer and autumn, walrus colonies are often seen resting on beaches and small islets around Svalbard. Join us for an unforgettable boat trip as we venture out to spot these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat!

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Toilet

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    Fjord Safari to Nordenskiöld Glacier - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    We drive out with RIB to Billefjorden and the Nordenskiöld glacier in scenic and historic surroundings on Svalbard.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Open boat

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    Bird Cliffs Fjord Safari - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an exciting rib boat tour, that combines birds and wildlife with Svalbard’s rich cultural history.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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    Walrus safari - Two tons of happiness - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen

    Svalbard’s wildlife is unique and fascinating. Join us on our day trip to experience it from up close! Every day we use our closed and comfortable RIB boats to go to a well-known walrus colony.

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    • Closed boat
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    • Handicap-friendly
    • Toilet

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    Sunset Dinner Cruise - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    The midnight sun officially leaves Svalbard in late August. The following weeks are characterized by magical sunsets during the evenings, that cast golden colors over the wild landscapes. Enjoy this scenery with a dinner on board MS Bard.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food

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    Northern Lights Dinner Cruise - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us for a unique dinner experience with our hybrid electric catamaran out on the fjords of Svalbard. With some luck, you might spot the northern lights – far away from the city's light pollution.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food

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    Tempelfjorden and Tunabreen Glacier Safari – Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    This boat trip takes you to the mighty glacier front of Tunabreen. You’ll travel through beautiful fjords and majestic landscapes.
    Includes some local history, as we pass Villa Fredheim: the home and hunting base of the old trapper Hilmar Nøis

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
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    Ski & Sail Svalbard: Discovering the untouched Arctic mountains - Backyard Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    This exclusive 8 day Ski & Sail with our ship Ocean Sherpa are going in the beautiful fjord Isfjorden and out into the west coast of Spitsbergen. In fantastic surroundings we are going to make great memories in untouched snow.

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    • 4 - Above average physical fitness

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    • Closed boat
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Skiing
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    Glacier Safari - HTG

    Longyearbyen

    Write a new entry in your travel diary and join us on one of the world’s northernmost Glacier Safaris
    The cruise includes a warm meal, a unique chance to experience a possibly calving glacier and Arctic wildlife, maybe even a Polar Bear, the real…

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
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  10. Boat Trip to Grumant and the Bird Cliffs - Svalbard Photography

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an unforgettable boat tour to the nearby bird cliff Fuglefjellet and the abandoned mining settlement of Grumant.

    The trip takes us from Adventfjorden out into the largest fjord system of western Spitsbergen – the impressive Isfjorden.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Photo safari
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    Whale Safari - Polar Charter

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on M/V "Polargirl" for an evening trip searching for the biggest animals on the planet, the blue whale.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
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    Ny-Ålesund - The northernmost town in the world - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a trip to Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town and gateway to the Arctic. This was the starting point for famous explorers’ race to the North pole. Roald Amundsen, known as the first person, to reach both to the South- and North pole, used…

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    • Closed boat
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    Spot the dot - Wildlife and glacier safari with closed boat - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    Explore Isfjorden’s hidden treasures with our enclosed cabin boat.
    The summer light is revealing the treasures of the mountains, glaciers and the Arctic ocean. Can you spot the dot?

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Photo safari

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    One of natures great events - The bird jumping in Trygghamna - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen

    Better Moments will offer you a chance to see Svalbard’s biggest bird event during the summer – The bird jumping. For just a few days in July, the chicks will jump from their nests on the huge bird cliff Alkhorne and we will be there to see them…

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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Closed boat
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    Skipper's Choice - explore Isfjorden by RIB-boat - Poli Arctici

    Longyearbyen

    Welcome aboard! Venture out into Northern Isfjord with our experienced Skipper, who will choose the day’s route depending on recent wildlife sightings and weather conditions.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Open boat

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    Speedboat to Tempelfjorden and Tuna Glacier - Poli Arctici

    Longyearbyen

    Travel by speedboat to the heart of the Sassen-Bünsow Land National Park for a chance to explore the historic trapper cabin at Fredheim and to view the massive blue front of the Tuna Glacier.

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    • Food
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    Atlantic Puffin Safari - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an exciting trip to see the Arctic's own parrot: the Atlantic Puffin. From May to the beginning of August, Svalbard is a bustling bird paradise, as birds from all corners of the world migrate here.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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    "Catch of the day" - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen

    With a closed rib the possibilities are endless. When the other smaller open boats have to stay home because of hard weather conditions, we can still head out and experience the fjord. Comfortable, warm and fast, we'll travel to where the action is.…

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    Glacier safari - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Welcome to the heart of the fjords surrounded by a ton of jaw-droppingly beautiful attractions you will not find anywhere else. Travel by RIB boat and experience the huge expanses of glaciers, unique wildlife, and fast-paced joy.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Open boat

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    Svalbard Adventure Mini-Cruise - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an adventure along Spitsbergen’s spectacular west coast aboard MS Serenissima. You will have the opportunity to visit impressive fjords, observe Arctic wildlife, and go ashore using Zodiac boats to explore the rugged Arctic landscape.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Bed accomodation
    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Sightseeing and lectures
    • Toilet

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