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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 - 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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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
    • Handicap-friendly
    • Toilet

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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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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Open boat

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    Dinner cruise under the Northern Lights - 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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 43 reviews43 reviews

    Sail & Explore expedition: Discovering the bewildering Arctic landscape - Backyard Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Welcome to an incredible sailing experience with our Varuna. Departing from Longyearbyen, where you will be embarking into an Arctic sailing expedition with an experienced team, onboard a sturdy, adapted and very comfortable sailboat.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Hiking
    • Photo safari
    • Toilet

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    Glacier Safari - Afternoon/Evening Cruise - 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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    • Closed boat
    • Food
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    Basecamp Summer Circuit - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    Explore our basecamps situated in the wild Arctic. Without road access they can only reached by boat safari during summertime.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Bed accomodation
    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Hiking
    • Open boat
    • Photo safari
    • Toilet
    • Wellness

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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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    • Closed boat
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Skiing
    • Toilet

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    Fjord Safari to Nordenskiöld Glacier - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

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

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    • Closed boat
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    Walrus safari in spring landscape - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Spring has reached Svalbard, and the bustling wildlife adds extra excitement to the boat trips during this season. We sail through Isfjorden towards Borebukta, an area known for its fantastic marine mammals that often gather along the ice edge or…

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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

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    Walrus Safari to Borebukta with a hybrid-electric speedboat – Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    On this trip to Borebukta we might see the walruses in the water, hunting for food or on land, where they normally lay close together – or even on top of each other!

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
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    RIB Safari Along the Ice Edge - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    A long and cold winter is coming to an end. The midnight sun shines high on northern sky. It's May, and spring has come to the Arctic. This is the month of the return of the birds to Svalbard. The Spitsbergen's fjords are ready for a new boat season.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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    Boat Trip to the Bird Cliffs - 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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    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
    • Open boat

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    Spot the dot - Wildlife and glacier safari with RIB-boat - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an open RIB boat fjord safari through the bright summer in Svalbard. Summer light revealing the treasures of the mountains, glaciers and Arctic ocean. We must keep our eyes open for wildlife in the fjord.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat
    • Photo safari

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    Glacier Safari to Tempelfjorden and Tunabreen with a hybrid-electric speedboat – Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an exciting boat trip to the impressive Tuna and Von Post glaciers in the middle of Tempelfjorden. We sail with our new closed hybrid boat Kvitbjørn on this trip.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 812 reviews812 reviews
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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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 830 reviews830 reviews
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    Wildlife and Glacier Cruise - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join Hurtigruten Svalbard on a boat tour with a hybrid-electric catamaran. With this new vessel, an exciting and more environmentally friendly boat trip awaits you. The tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes, to Billefjorden and the glacier…

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Sightseeing and lectures
    • Toilet

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 812 reviews812 reviews
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    Explore Isfjorden with Kvitbjørn - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Explore the majestic Isfjorden with Kvitbjørn, Svalbards brand new modern hybrid speedboat! Your guide determines the route according to the weather conditions, and will make sure that you get a memory for life.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 812 reviews812 reviews
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    Dinner cruise in the sunset - 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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    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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