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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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    Arctic Glacier and Walrus safari - RIB adventure on Svalbard - Spitzbergen Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on our fjord safari and explore the Isfjord where you can absorb all the impressions of the glaciers, mountains and wildlife surrounding us. Along the way, your guide will provide insights into Svalbard's fragile yet unique summer landscape.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness - Not recommended if you are pregnant or have back problems

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    • Open boat

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 472 reviews472 reviews
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    Ski & Seil Svalbard - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Stay on a sailboat and ski top tours. This is far more than an ordinary ski and sailing trip – this is one of Svalbard’s most spectacular ski expeditions!

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    • 5 - This activity demands exceptional physical fitness

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    • Closed boat
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Skiing

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 847 reviews847 reviews
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    Speedboat to Billefjorden and Nordenskiöld Glacier - Poli Arctici

    Longyearbyen

    Experience the stunning coastline of Billefjord, Skansbukta’s famous castle-like peaks, and the massive front of Nordenskiöld glacier — all in one day!

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Food
    • Open boat

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 993 reviews993 reviews

    "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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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
    • Handicap-friendly
    • Toilet

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 993 reviews993 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews

    Walrus Safari in summer landscape - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Enjoy a delightful summer day at sea as we search for the fascinating walrus on our RIB boat safari to Borebukta. These impressive marine mammals are often spotted both on the ice in front of the glacier, in the water, and on land.

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    • 2 - 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews
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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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    Captains Favourite | Hybrid Catamaran Tour - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Welcome to a unique boat tour aboard MS Bard. On this trip you get to experience the very best of Svalbard's spectacular coastal landscapes. The captain sets the course according to today's wind and weather conditions - no two trips are the same!

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1151 reviews1151 reviews
  8. 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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 281 reviews281 reviews

    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
    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 281 reviews281 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews

    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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 993 reviews993 reviews

    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
    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 993 reviews993 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews

    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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1155 reviews1155 reviews

    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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1155 reviews1155 reviews
  14. Wildlife scouting at the glacier by boat - small group – Snowfox Travel'

    Longyearbyen

    This is your chance to experience a scouting trip for wildlife in the high Arctic - in front of a glacier!
    Join our comfortable warm, closed and fast RIB boat.

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    • 2

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    • Closed boat
    • Toilet
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews

    Fjord Safari to Elveneset with a Hike to Hyperittfossen - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Spectacular RIB safari through Isfjorden, where we combine a fjord adventure with a scenic hike to the impressive Hyperittfossen waterfall. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Svalbard’s landscapes both from the sea and on foot

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    • 3 - Suitable for those in normal physical condition.

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Open boat

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 712 reviews712 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 993 reviews993 reviews

    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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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
    • Handicap-friendly
    • Toilet

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 993 reviews993 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 86 reviews86 reviews

    Ski & Sail Svalbard: Discovering the untouched Arctic mountains - Backyard Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    8-days of ski touring in the backyard of Svalbard.
    Skiing in the backcountry of Svalbard, with a small expedition ship as your basecamp.

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    • 4 - Above average physical fitness

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    • Closed boat
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Skiing
    • Toilet

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 86 reviews86 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 185 reviews185 reviews

    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
    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 185 reviews185 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1151 reviews1151 reviews

    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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1151 reviews1151 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1153 reviews1153 reviews

    Isfjord Safari: Cultural & Historic Svalbard - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a tour in Isfjorden with an open, steady Polarcirkel boat. Visit places with cultural monuments and experience the vivid bird life.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1153 reviews1153 reviews
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